The Beaverton Optimist Club observes Optimist International Respect for Law month by awarding a scholarship to a student who plans a career in law enforcement.
Beaverton Optimist member Marv Thompson reports that the recipient of this year's Dean Mitchell Scholarship was Conner Gilfillan. Conner plans to attend college at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri to major in criminal justice and minor in theology. He also hopes to play football for Culver-Stockton.
According to Marv, Conner is a very qualified student who has participated in various activities during his high school career and has a long list of accomplishments. He aspires to some day become a police officer and at retirement become a chaplain for a police agency.
According to Marv, Conner is a very qualified student who has participated in various activities during his high school career and has a long list of accomplishments. He aspires to some day become a police officer and at retirement become a chaplain for a police agency.
Conner is shown here with Marv Thompson (l) and President Bruce Buffington (r).