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Former NFL quarterback Favre and wife speak at annual William Carey University scholarship dinner

  • Monday, September 23, 2019 9:48 AM
  • Advancement, Financial Aid, Hattiesburg

Brett and Deanna Favre answer questions from Father Tommy Conway and the audience during the annual William Carey University scholarship dinner Sept. 17 at Southern Oaks House and Gardens in Hattiesburg.



Father Tommy Conway, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre and his wife Deanna Favre were the guest speakers for the ninth annual William Carey University scholarship dinner Sept. 17 at Southern Oaks House and Gardens.

In addition to a question and answer session with Father Conway and the Favres, the dinner included music performed by the Carey Strings quartet, a student testimonial by Makaeya Brock, and scholarship presentations. With more than 350 people in attendance, the dinner raised money to be awarded as scholarships for Carey students.

“William Carey University is truly a hidden jewel with such a loyal fan base for the university as a whole,” said Dr. Lynne Houston, associate vice president for university enhancement.

“We have been given beauty for ashes as we are now completely recovered from the devastation of the tornado. I look forward to seeing the amazing future unfold for William Carey University.”

Scholarship Presentations

More than 90 percent of William Carey University’s students receive scholarships or financial assistance. Dean Pace, WCU annual fund director, presented endowed scholarships to eight WCU students:

  • Samuel Houston of Bassfield, Roger Wicker Endowed Scholarship
  • Ca’Toria Swain of Hattiesburg, Delbert Hosemann Endowed Scholarship
  • Makaeya Brock of Decatur, Phil Bryant Endowed Scholarship
  • Taytum Reid of Carson, William Winter Endowed Scholarship
  • Sarah Clark of Bay Springs, Charles Pickering Endowed Scholarship
  • Ashley Crum of Sumrall, John Ashcroft Endowed Scholarship
  • Hailey Parish of Vancleave, Trent Lott Endowed Scholarship
  • Jonathan Watt of Semmes, Ala., Robert Khayat Endowed Scholarship

 

In keeping with the tradition of creating a scholarship in honor of each year’s guest speaker, an endowed scholarship will be established in Brett and Deanna Favre’s name.


Dean Pace, WCU’s annual fund director and special gifts officer, center, presented endowed scholarships to eight WCU students during the dinner. They are, from left: Samuel Houston, Ca’Toria Swain, Makaeya Brock, Taytum Reid, Sarah Clark, Ashley Crum, Hailey Parish, and Jonathan Watt

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