2013 – 2014 - Barton College

57 Financial Aidor higher (or ACT equivalent), a minimum, unweighted high school grade point average of 3.50or higher, and ranking in the top five percent of class (where applicable).The George T. Stronach, Jr. Scholarship was established by the family of Mr. Stronach.Monies from this endowed fund are used to supplement academic scholarships at the College.The Janie Bowling Sutton Memorial Scholarship was established in loving memory byher husband, Ernest Robert Sutton, Sr., ’54, and their three children, Ernest Jr., Blaine, and Neal.The renewable scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student who has demonstrated needand leadership. First preference is given to a graduate of Columbia High School in Tyrell County;second preference is given to a nursing or education major.The Nancy Loftin Sutton Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established from theestate of Joel L. and Christine Hunter Sutton and is to be awarded annually to students pursuingministerial studies or religious degrees.The Constance Musi Swartzwelder Fund was established by Cameron and Barbara Smith,in honor of Constance Musi Swartzwelder. This fund will grant immediate aid to students whosecollegiate success appears to be dependent upon extraordinary support to ensure academic progresstoward graduation. Given the preemptive nature of this fund, the funds will be made readilyavailable at the beginning of each academic year. The recipient must present evidence of havingreceived services for learning disabled students in high school or present a psychological reportdocumenting that he or she is learning disabled.The TPA Scholarship was established by Post “T” of the North Carolina Directors of TravelersProtective Association of America in honor of A.A. Ruffin, past president of TPA. The scholarshipis awarded annually to a student majoring in the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.The Julia Theodore Endowed Scholarship Fund was established through the estate of MissJulia Theodore, a 1961 graduate, who taught for 30 years. This scholarship is awarded annuallyto a full-time student majoring in elementary education.The Ruth C. Tingle Memorial Scholarship was established by a bequest from Ruth C. Tingleof Ayden, North Carolina.The Mallie C. and Martha M. Todd Endowed Scholarship was established by Sue ToddHolmes, ’34, in memory of her parents.The Lill Chapman Tomlinson and George W. Tomlinson Scholarship was establishedby Miss Josie Chapman Tomlinson in memory of her parents. The scholarship is awarded annuallyto a full-time junior or senior student who is a resident of North Carolina and who has a gradepoint average of at least 2.50. First preference is given to a student who has demonstrated a