Pictured L to R: Jessica Wells, recipient and Ellen Fisk Committee Chairman.
(BENTON, Ky.)-Jessica Wells, graduate of Marshall County High School, was recognized as the
2025 winner of the Pat and Bobby Cole Scholarship presented by the Marshall County Republican Women.at a recent meeting. Jessica was the 50th recipient of this Scholarship program that was started in 2007. Ms. Wells has chosen to attend the University of Kentucky, majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her parents are James and Sara Wells.
Isabelle Washburn, former recipient, was a guest speaker. She reviewed her freshman year college experiences and thanked the ladies for their help and encouragement. She also challenged Jessica to not be afraid to open herself up to new experiences and challenges as her college career begins.
The Pat and Bobby Cole Scholarship is sponsored by the Marshall County Republican Women and is available to senior girls from any Marshall County High School or accredited Home School program. Specific qualifications and applications will be available later this year for 2026 applicants. Members of the Scholarship Committee are Ellen Fisk, Chairman, Pam Womack, Heather Puckett, and Barb Fielder.
Marshall County Republican Women meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 11:30 AM in the Republican Headquarters on the Benton Court Square.