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Church awards scholarships to PCC students
Photos and story by James Hill
PCC art students Scott Kerper of Hillsboro and Michelle McCausey of Portland received $500 scholarships donated by Southminster Presbyterian Church’s Celebration of Diversity art show and sale.Kerper, a student at Rock Creek Campus, and McCausey, a student at Cascade and Sylvania campuses, were selected as 2003 recipients by the PCC Foundation. The Celebration of Diversity event, in its 26th year, is held in March at the Beaverton church. More than 70 regional artists participate each year by invitation at the show, which is renowned for the wide variety of art styles and techniques displayed.Both PCC students hope to become professional artists. Kerper plans to use his scholarship for a trip to Florence, Italy, where he’ll pursue his art studies for a term. McCausey entered her art in the PCC Women’s Resource Center "National Woman’s Month"art contest and has displayed her work in a one-woman show in Portland.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »