Spring 08
Vol. 15/ No. 1

The Richardsons also wanted to reward those students who have a good academic record without being a straight-A student.

“I knew I was going to be a great nurse. And I know there are other students out there that are just like me,” Sally remembers.

The Richardsons chose to make a second gift to honor Sally's mother in the form of a scholarship — the Lenore Alberty Memorial Nursing Scholarship.

Sally was the fourth out of five children raised by a strong-willed single mother. “She knew how important it was for me to become a nurse,” says the 1978 graduate. “I could have attended Washington University free of charge because my mom worked in the student health center, but she knew I wanted to be a nurse. So somehow she managed to pay for my education at the University of Missouri.”

The Richardson 's scholarship is specifically designated to help students from single-parent households. “It's our wish that this scholarship give students who might not otherwise be considered for traditional scholarships hope that an education is possible.”

The Richardsons are going to present their scholarship to its first recipient at the School's annual banquet in April. They like being able to meet the students and wish them good luck in school, says Sally. “Awarding my mom's scholarship this year is even more special to me because I'm celebrating 30 years of marriage and career,” she says.