Sandra Carlo is one of the two 2016 recipients of WSU’s Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships. She will receive $15,000 a year to attend Wichita State for four years, a total of $60,000. The award amount had previously been $52,000. The increase was announced during the award ceremony.

Carlo said you had to show excellent leadership skills to qualify.

Carlo had to have had a 24 or higher ACT score and a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA to be considered for the Gore Scholarships.

“I think it is a wonderful honor for a wonderful student,” Mr. Botts said.