Plano-Richardson Alumnae Panhellenic (PRAP) recognized five local young women with $1,000 scholarships for the 2015 – 2016 academic year. Three 2015 high school graduates and two collegians were selected, and the honorees were introduced at the association’s final spring meeting. They are Lela Berastequi, Sarah Blettner, Casey Doane, Mattie Keeter, and Geneva Werner.
Lela Berastequi is a 2012 graduate of Plano West Senior High School and has completed her junior year at Oklahoma State University. She is a member of Alpha Delta Pi and serves as Director of Standards and Ethics. Lela is the daughter of Christina Anderson and Steven Berastequi.
Sarah Blettner graduated from Lake Highlands High School in 2012 and has completed her junior year at Southern Methodist University. She recently served as Vice President of Philanthropy for Alpha Chi Omega. Sarah is the daughter of Julie and Douglas Blettner.
Casey Doane is a 2015 graduate of John Paul II High School and will attend Texas A&M University this fall. She is the daughter of Susan and Walter Doane.
Mattie Keeter will also attend Texas A&M University. She is a 2015 graduate of Plano West Senior High School and is the daughter of Carolyn and Kyle Keeter.
Geneva Werner is a 2015 graduate of Plano Senior High School and will attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is the daughter of MK and Vince Werner.
Applicants are evaluated based upon their extracurricular involvement, leadership, community service, personal goals, and academic excellence. “PRAP was fortunate to receive a large number of applications this year, which made the selection process very competitive,” stated Diane Goebel, Scholarship Committee Chairman. “We are extremely proud of this year’s scholarship recipients.“
“Each year we look forward to inviting our scholarship recipients and their mothers to our Scholarships and Salads meeting,” commented Judy Zurlis, PRAP President. “It is a wonderful opportunity for potential new members, active collegians, and sorority alumnae to enjoy an evening together.”
Plano-Richardson Alumnae Panhellenic is an organization of women dedicated to promoting inter-fraternity friendship and collaboration. PRAP is affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and serves the young women residing in the Plano and Richardson school. Membership is open to alumnae of the 26 NPC member sororities. Members meet monthly for social activities, fundraising events and support of other charitable organizations. PRAP also hosts a recruitment information forum each spring. For more information about PRAP, please visit praptx.org.
Pictured from left: Scholarship recipients with PRAP officers: President Judy Zurlis, Mattie Keeter, Geneva Werner, Sarah Blettner, and Casey Doane, and Scholarship Chairman Diane Goebel. Not pictured is Lela Berastequi.