The continuation of a scholarship fund is dependent upon the annual gift. Mr. Benson, a 1942 graduate of Catawba, was Mrs. Peterson's attorney and financial advisor. He and his wife, Jean, reside in Timonium, Maryland. He has retired from the firm of Wooden and Benson.
Preference is given to a graduate of a high school in Rowan County.
The scholarship is in memory of Nelson Haden, a former Civitan. Selection of the recipient is made by the Catawba Music faculty and approved by the Civitan scholarship committee. Preference is given to a graduate of a high school in Rowan County and who plans to teach. The recipient is selected by the Catawba Department of Teacher Education faculty and approved by the Civitan scholarship committee. Preference for the Delhaize scholarships will be given to personnel or close relatives of personnel employed in the territory of Food Lion.