TOTAL AWARDED (2018-2024): $352,750
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.
2024 DEPRO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
TOTAL AWARDED: $91,500
2023 DEPRO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
TOTAL AWARDED: $50,250
Lilly Hodgkiss, Kharis Andrews, Lindsay Byrd, Blair Durham, Tyler Mchaffie, Lydia Couch, Justis Taylor, Kaydence Presley, Emma Qualls, Ava Alcorn, Morgan Jaynes, Joseph Heckemeyer, Charles Robison, Kayleigh Butler, Luke Tanner, Harley Hunter, Asa Douglass, Maggie Drury, Brandon Johann, Hailey Cantrell, Blayne McDermott, Brice Gordon, Kyndal Steward, Kaitlyn Backfisch, Robert Sullivan, Ahnna Lawrence, Camden Copeland, Morgan Fitzgerald, DeBryah Davis
2022 DEPRO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
TOTAL AWARDED: $51,000
Front Row: Zoe Robison, Omar Martinez, Mason Slipis, Noah Mason, Andrew Faire, Jay Lape, Lucas King, Dylon Turner, Amyari Blissett, Karris Allen
Second Row: Ellie Noe, Mckenna Jenkins, Chloe Bles, Lila Eckert, Madison Rudisill, Leilani Smith, Dylan Thornbrough, Molly Bogle, Carson Beaird, Aubrey Wheeler, Emma Thompson, Sophia Carter, Laci Taylor, Trey Scott, Mackenzie Conway, Camryn Self, Carson Nash, Eunique Bland, Trey McRay, Kelsie Anderson
2021 DEPRO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
TOTAL AWARDED: $48,400
First Row: Olivia Grant, Tomero McClenton, Makenzie Pullen, Julia Spurlock, Jordi James, Aly Nelson, Henry Robison, Mia Arndt, Ben Schrumpf, Tommy Gilmore, Lilly Beth Sutton, Caroline Fodge
Second Row: Brionna Flye, Tamyia Johnson, Armani Hodges, Noah Lowe, Joe Miles, Lawson Alcorn, Tyler Gilmer, Gavin Stoner, Kolby Meadows, Britney Bryars, Madeline Sherrod, Lydia Hodgkiss