Jo Ann Stanfill

This scholarship was established by the Caruthersville, Missouri, community in honor of Cleat Stanfill, a 1958 A-State graduate, and one of the first graduates of what was then the radio journalism program.
According to many, “Mr. Stanfill was `the radio guy’ for Southeast Missouri and a beloved resident of the community. Much of his career was spent broadcasting from KCRV, the town’s AM radio station. The radio station eventually sold, and Stanfill became public relations manager for the Southeast Missouri Workforce Investment Board. Once he became ill, the mayor and residents of the community wanted to do something for him to let him know just how important he has been to the community. With the help of a local casino and country singer Chely Wright (Stanfill’s son Preston plays drums for her), a benefit concert was put together featuring Wright, Joe Don Rooney of Racal Flats and Jeff Bates.” The funds received from the event established the scholarship you are receiving today.