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January 25, 2007
Oil Company Pays College Tuition
Executives of Murphy Oil Corporation thrilled their hometown of El Dorado, Arkansas when they announced to students in a packed gymnasium their intention to offer college scholarships to everyone graduating from El Dorado High School over the next 20 years. The $50 million fund will dole out college money for any institution in or out of state equal to the tuition at an Arkansas public university...
"This is a huge day. As of today, El Dorado High School graduates will have an unprecedented opportunity to continue their education," said Bob Watson, superintendent of El Dorado Public Schools. "For some students, this is life-changing. Those who have worked hard, but would not have been able to attend college because of financial limitations, now have the means to do so."
Posted by Post Scripts at January 25, 2007 09:59 AM
Comments
Americans have been looking for ways to make a difference...these guys have found a way. The American way..."find a need and fill it"...and don't ask the government to do it for you. We can just take the power away from Washington...and liberals with random acts of giving! Hurray...Jack, did you fall into a happy vat or something? You found all kinds of good news. cool.
Posted by: Tina at January 25, 2007 07:56 PM
I always liked Murphy oil and about 5 years ago it was worth about $17 a share, today it's over $47...not a bad return, eh?
Posted by: Jack at January 25, 2007 09:22 PM