TOTAL AWARDED (2018-2020):   $111,500

CHARLES ROBERT DEPRO

1944-2016

Bob Depro channeled his passion for history into a

34-year teaching career as a champion for the students of

Sikeston High School.  Announcing as the “Voice of the Bulldogs”

or attending their sporting events, Depro

cheered on his beloved Bulldogs for over 50 years. 

His final legacy to Sikeston Public Schools in the fall of 2017

was his gift of almost $1.8 million to the Sikeston Public Schools Foundation

to establish the Bob Depro Scholarship Fund.  The purpose

of this fund is to provide college scholarships

for students graduating from Sikeston Public Schools. 

This donation reflects his generous spirit.  Bob Depro leaves a

remarkable footprint on our community and our school system. 

Due to Mr. Depro’s generosity, the Sikeston Public Schools

Foundation is able to award scholarships to deserving students

each year.  These students submitted impressive applications

which showed their dedication to academics, extracurricular activities,

and community service. 

2020 DEPRO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: $48,000 AWARDED​

Layan Alkilani

Grace Blanton

Isabelle McGill

John Myres

Charlie Cox

Seth Copeland

Shelby Hodgkiss

Gage Rolwing

Blaire Gordon

Madison Beck

Reagan Collins

Kylie Carr

Lilly Piepenbrok

Ainsley Colwick

Cameron Schlosser

Not pictured:  Rory Jaynes, Clark Steward, Hayden Alcorn, Emma Drury, Samuel Drury, and Lauren Hornback

2019 DEPRO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:  $39,500 AWARDED​

First Row: Karsyn Stone, Claire Bonner, Alyssa Nolen, Giselle Galang, Malena Compas, Jeffery Thornbrough, Nate Self, Gabe Eckert

Second Row:  Seth Blanchfield, Kelli Dukes, Gracie Barber, Katie Hampton, Briana Gadberry, Emma Jones, Hayli Howard, Alli Hay,Sydney Stark

Not Pictured: Spencer Williams, Ella Crader, Paige Crumpecker, Claire Hamlin, Grace Foust, Audrey Vogel

2018 DEPRO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: $24,000 AWARDED

First Row:  Emma Grimes, Sarah Thornton, Kylie Noe, Abigail Vaught, Allison Miles, Zachary Watkins

Second Row:  Brylie Noe, Garrett Smith, Olivia Nash, Bryce Bays, Morgan Merrill, Fadel Alkilani