Willow Springs Rotary Club awards two $750 scholarships

Willow Springs Rotary Club presented two $750 scholarships to graduates from Willow Springs High School. Dylan Ferguson and Karis Cochran received the awards for 2026. 

 

Ferguson, son of Jason and Michelle Ferguson, graduated in the top 10 students after attending school at Willow Springs for 13 years. He plans to continue working this summer, and on Sept. 1 will begin school at the North American Lineman Training Center in Tennessee. He became interested in a career as a lineman due to his love of the outdoors, and after working with the local FFA after the Bakersfield tornado, he is excited to work in a role to help locals. He was involved in FFA, and currently works for Montgomery Farms.

 

Cochran, daughter of Chris and Kim Cochran, graduated Valedictorian and will be attending the University of Mississippi this fall to study elementary education. Karis' parents and grandparents have been involved in education and her parents both attended Ole Miss, meeting there. She will also be a member of the marching band, playing alto saxophone. Cochran just completed her orientation in Mississippi. During her time in high school she was very active, participating in Interact (the high school arm of Rotary), Softball, Tennis, Beta Club, and FCA. 

 

Congratulations to both students and good luck in your future education. The Willow Springs Rotary Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Pizza Americana at 12:00 noon.