SPS Foundation

An image representing the Bob Depero Scholarship, highlighting its significance in supporting artistic education and creativity.

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.

TOTAL AWARDED: $91,500
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
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
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

Bob Depro Scholarship