Brenda B. Nix Memorial Scholarship established at Tri-County Technical College

PENDLETON, SC – November 15, 2011 – Ralph Nix, owner of Ralph’s Trophy Shop in Seneca and a longtime friend of Tri-County Technical College, made a $15,000 donation to the Foundation to establish the Brenda B. Nix Memorial Scholarship to honor his wife who passed away earlier this year.    

Nix and his two adult daughters, Sherri White and Chandra Black, wanted the scholarship to be a tribute to their mother who retired from Seneca High School after 26 years of service. 

“Education was so important to Brenda and to our family,” said Nix.  “My daughters and I understand the importance of helping someone and giving back to the community.”  The scholarship will be awarded to a Seneca High School graduate in the Automated Office Technology or business curricula.  

“We wanted to give back to the College in a way that could help kids in our area,” said Nix, who is pictured here with Elisabeth Gadd, director of development.   

“Mr. Nix’s decision to start a scholarship in memory of his precious wife is a loving and lasting tribute,” said Mrs. Gadd.  “The scholarship will insure that she has a lasting impact on the lives of Seneca High School students whom she cared for so deeply.  This scholarship will help students reach their educational goals.”