The Sanilac County Community Foundation is pleased to announce Lauren Eager as the 2024 recipient of the William and Verna Wark Family Scholarship.
Lauren is the daughter of Jeff and Corinne Eager. She graduated from Peck High School with a 4.0 GPA and was the Valedictorian for her class. Lauren was a member of the National Honor Society for two years and was a dedicated athlete. Her senior year, she was Captain of the cross country, track and field, and hockey teams, and was a Co-Captain of the softball team. Lauren is attending Northern Michigan University majoring in Criminal Justice while also playing on the women’s hockey team.
The William and Verna Wark Family scholarship was created in memory of William and Verna Wark by their daughter Rhea Currie. Rhea attended and graduated from Peck Schools. The scholarship is awarded to a student that best represents the values that William and Verna were known for, such as community involvement, resilient relationships with their family and friends, a strong work ethic, and a love of reading and learning.
This scholarship is administered through the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF). For more information on scholarship opportunities through the Sanilac County Community Foundation, contact the Community Foundation office at 810-648-3634.