Southeast USD 247 receives Pritchett grants

Dr. Brad Miner USD 247 District Superintendent of Schools and Frances Mitchelson member of BMO’s Pittsburg Advisory Board of Directors..In partnership with the Cherokee Ruritan Club, Dr. Miner, received a Pritchett Trust grant in the amount of $1,750 for school supplies, community events, and scholarships for Southeast seniors. Courtesy photo.
Dr. Brad Miner USD 247 District Superintendent of Schools and Frances Mitchelson member of BMO’s Pittsburg Advisory Board of Directors..In partnership with the Cherokee Ruritan Club, Dr. Miner, received a Pritchett Trust grant in the amount of $1,750 for school supplies, community events, and scholarships for Southeast seniors. Courtesy photo.

Recipients of two Pritchett Trust grants were presented with their awards September 8. One of the grants will be used for the Southeast High School Family and Consumer Sciences department.

Upon receiving the grant, Paris Vratil, FACS instructor said “The Southeast FACS Department is so grateful to the Pitchett Trust. We are receiving $34,432.02 to upgrade our culinary facility to meet industry stan…