Richard J. Murphy - Leesville Road High School

Richard J. MurphyMemorial ScholarshipLRHS Murphy ScholarsVisionary Leader. Public Servant. Lifelong Learner.Richard J. Murphy embodied these traits as a teacher, an educator and an administrator duringthe 36 years he served the Wake County Public Schools. He completed his undergraduatedegree at Campbell University where he was the first Campbell soccer player to be named tothe All America team and where he later was inducted into the Hall of Fame. With anassistantship, he completed his graduate degree at the University of North Carolina and begana career in education that would span 36 years. Mr. Murphy served as a teacher for 8 years atCarnage Junior High and Broughton High Schools; he then gained administrative experience atEast Wake and Sanderson High Schools. As the first principal of Leesville Road High School,which opened in 1993, his visionary leadership launched a top-notch school devoted to highstandards for teachers and students, and dedicated to exemplary performance in all aspects ofcurricular and extra-curricular activities. His legacy continues to live in that institution, andLeesville Road High School and its reputation for excellence continue to benefit the community,the teachers employed there, and students who are part of the Pride.Richard Murphy passed away in March of 2011. Family members, active and retired teachers,fellow administrators, former Leesville students and parents, and former staff members formeda committee and determined that an appropriate way to memorialize his significantcontributions to the community would be to establish an endowed scholarship. The MurphyScholarship will recognize a Leesville Road High School senior who embodies the highexpectations and commitment to visionary leadership, service, and lifelong learning thatRichard Murphy epitomized and inspired others to achieve.Recipients of the Murphy Scholars Award will receive a $2,500 scholarship to use toward theircollege education. Interested seniors should read and complete the attached application. TheLRHS Scholarship Committee along with members of the Murphy Scholarship Committee willdetermine the recipient of this scholarship.

Scholarship RequirementsEach Murphy Scholar must have at least a weighted GPA of 3.0Each Murphy Scholar must have taken a full course load each semesterwhile in high school (Exceptions to this would be students who have a documentedmedical issue or students who had release time in order to take a class somewhere otherthan LRHS)Each Murphy Scholar must have documented, paid employment outside ofschoolEach Murphy Scholar must have contributed to the advancement ofLeesville Road High School through their significant involvement in schoolactivities. The Scholarship Committee is looking for depth of involvement,not breadth.Each Murphy Scholar must complete an essay that addresses the charactertraits that inspired the scholarship: Visionary Leader, Public Servant andLifelong Learner. (The essay should be between 500 and 750 words, double spacedwith 12 pt. type)Each Murphy Scholar must submit a reference checklist letter from anemployer that speaks to their character (form is attached)Each Murphy Scholar must provide the name of a LRHS teacher who canprovide a reference for them. (This can be a classroom teacher, coach ororganization sponsor)Each Murphy Scholar’s financial need may be considered by the ScholarshipCommittee as part of the selection processEach Murphy Scholar must provide documentation of acceptance to a fouryearcollege or university

Murphy ScholarsApplication FormName: ________________________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________________Phone Number: __________________________Email Address: ___________________________Parent Name: ________________________Parent Contact: ______________________I have been accepted and plan to attend the following college/university (If undecided, pleaselist where you have been accepted):________________________________________________My intended major or career goal is: ________________________________________________I have taken a full course load each semester of high school _____ Yes _____ No(If no, you must provide documentation as to why you did not take a full course load)Please list employment during the last four years. (Please include location and dates)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please List Father/Guardian Occupation: ____________________________________________Please List Mother/Guardian Occupation: ___________________________________________Please list any scholarship award money you have received:_____________________________How many total dependents are supported by your family? _____________________________Including yourself, how many members of your family will be in college next year? __________What resources will be used to fund your education? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please complete the following:1. An essay that addresses the character traits that inspired the scholarship: VisionaryLeader, Public Servant and Lifelong Learner. (The essay should be between 500 and 750 words,double spaced with 12 pt. type)2. The reference checklist from an employer (to be mailed directly by the employer to theschool)3. A list of no more than three activities you have been involved with at Leesville. Of thethree activities you will pick one and write a brief essay on why you are most proud ofthat activity and how your involvement bettered Leesville Road High. (Essay should be nomore than 100 words)4. Name of LRHS Teacher for reference: ______________________________________Please provide the committee any additional information that you believe will be helpful inreviewing your application that perhaps is not included in the materials we have asked for:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I declare that the information I have provided in this application is true, correct and complete.Student Signature ______________________________________ Date ____________________Completed Applications are due to the Student Services Office by April 16, 2012

Employer ReferenceApplicant-Please provide a copy of the cover of this scholarship to an employer in order toexplain the intent behind the scholarship. In addition, give them a stamped envelope addressedto Eric Greene, Leesville Road High School, 8409 Leesville Rd. Raleigh, NC 27163.Employees Name: _____________________________ Job Title:__________________________Company Name: ______________________________ Supervisor: ________________________Supervisor-Phone: ______________________ Email: __________________________________Dates Employed From: ________________________ to: ________________________________Please circle one response to the following categories:Good Attendance? Yes No Good Quality of Work? Yes NoDependable? Yes No Works well with colleagues? Yes NoAble to work independently? Yes No Good Attitude? Yes NoPlease provide any comments that you believe would be helpful to the scholarship committee:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Supervisor Signature: _________________________________ Date: _____________________Please mail this reference in the envelope provided by the applicant to:Eric GreeneLeesville Road High School8409 Leesville RoadRaleigh, NC 27613