The Wesley Foundation recognized three University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast students with $100 Wesley Leadership Scholarships for their dedication to being part of the foundation’s leadership team.

The scholarships were awarded to Sarah Pinarci of Waveland, a junior majoring in accounting; Celeste Morris of Moss Point, a junior majoring in history; and Amanda Runquist of Gulfport, a junior majoring in elementary education.

Throughout the school year, a total of 12 Wesley Leadership Scholarships are presented to outstanding leadership team members and current Southern Miss Gulf Coast students.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. In a tradition of leadership for student development, Southern Miss is educating a 21st century work force providing intellectual capital, cultural enrichment and innovation to Mississippi and the world. Southern Miss is located in Hattiesburg, Miss., with an additional campus and teaching and research sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast; further information is found at www.usm.edu/gulfcoast .