From Clara Casey, the Court Reporting Chair:
Student Kellie Sutton has been nominated by Las Vegas College for consideration for the 2009 CASE Scholarships Award. As mandated by the National Court Reporters Association, Kellie has met the following criteria:
· writing between 140 and 180 wpm
· has attained an exemplary academic record
· holds student membership in NCRA
· has a proven interest and inclination in the field of verbatim reporting of proceedings
Scholarships are awarded by NCRA based on a review of an essay submitted by the student. This year's topic, "In What Ways Have the Lessons You Have Learned in Court Reporting School Affected your Life?" The first place winner will receive $1,500; second place, $1,000; and third place, $500. Recipients will be notified in June and formally announced at the NCRA Convention in Dallas, Texas. The winning essays will be printed in the Journal of Court Reporting magazine.
Good luck, Kellie!