Congratulations to the 2024 Patsy Baker Wren Scholarship Recipient, Kiarha Slay. Kiarha graduated from MHS in 2021. She will be a senior at Texas Southern University this year. After completing her bachelor's degree in kinesiology, she plans to pursue her Master's Degree at Oklahoma State University. Kiarha has served as a student trainer for the TSU football team, women's basketball team, and women's track and field teams.
Patsy Baker Wren is a proud member of Mart High School’s class of 1957. She attended Mart schools throughout her 12 years of public education. Upon her graduation from Baylor University, Patsy taught for 29 years. She was a member of the teaching staff at Riesel, Marlin, and Mexia ISDs before her retirement. This scholarship is established by her children to recognize and honor her commitments and sacrifices in order to ensure their educations. The scholarship award of at least $2,500 per year is intended for college students who have completed at least half of any under-graduate requirements towards a degree plan.