Scholarship established for North students

by james taylor <reporter>

You may have seen Roger Twibell on ESPN, but now he wants to pay for your college. He and his two brothers, former alumni of SM North, have set up a scholarship exclusively for North students.

The scholarship is in memory of Roger's father, Rex Twibell, and is currently being offered to a student who is preferably active in athletics, graduating this year and from a single-parent home. This year, all applicants were suggested by faculty, however, next year the recipient will most likely be chosen on an application basis. The final decision will be made on March 1.

"My dad took such good care of us, and we were all lucky to be athletically gifted, so we all got scholarships," said Twibell, "I just want to grant this to another student who is college bound."

The only previous recipient of the scholarship was Jay Small, class of 2001. He received a renewable $1,250 annually for as long as he was active in sports at Baker University, his school of choice.

"This is a very generous gift Mr. Twibell is making available to a student…and it is his way of honoring his father, whom he felt needed honoring," said John Stone, SM North counselor.

"It's just a lot of years watching kids who would like to accomplish a lot in college and high school. The obligations they face in sports, school, and life can sometimes be too much," said Twibell, "but hopefully this young man or woman will find the help they need to accomplish what's out there."