2008 Woodie Awards
Tarleton supporter leaves monetary legacy
Scholarship established honoring Ethel Lewallen
University News Service
Issue date: 10/11/07 Section: News
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G.K. Lewallen recently established the Ethel Lewallen Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Tarleton State University in memory of his late wife, Ethel. The memorial scholarship will be awarded annually to a student at Tarleton majoring in art.
Ethel Lewallen was born in New York City in 1925. She married Mr. Lewallen in 1944 and the couple relocated to Texas.
She studied art at Tarrant County Junior College (TCJC), took cartooning at the Fort Worth Museum and studied at the New York Arts Students League with other accomplished artists.
Ethel Lewallen was appointed twice as the State of Texas Artist of the Year in 1973 and 1988. Her artwork graced the cover of many magazines, including The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Paint Horse Journal and many others.
For Mrs. Lewellan, her art had a higher purpose.
Ethel Lewallen's sense of purpose came to fruition when she passed away in 1988-leaving behind her husband of 44 years, her children, grandchildren and countless contributions to the art world. The children she left behind are Cindra Elms of Stephenville, Nolan Lewallen of Mingus and Tula Vassel of Westhampton, NY.
"A gift honoring the memory of a loved one is beneficial to both the giver and the receiver," said Sabra Vickery-Guerra, Tarleton's Director of Development. "Mr. Lewallen's generous contribution not only pays tribute to his very talented wife, but also provides financial assistance to a deserving Tarleton student."
The scholarship will be available beginning in the fall of 2008.
Ethel Lewallen was born in New York City in 1925. She married Mr. Lewallen in 1944 and the couple relocated to Texas.
She studied art at Tarrant County Junior College (TCJC), took cartooning at the Fort Worth Museum and studied at the New York Arts Students League with other accomplished artists.
Ethel Lewallen was appointed twice as the State of Texas Artist of the Year in 1973 and 1988. Her artwork graced the cover of many magazines, including The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Paint Horse Journal and many others.
For Mrs. Lewellan, her art had a higher purpose.
Ethel Lewallen's sense of purpose came to fruition when she passed away in 1988-leaving behind her husband of 44 years, her children, grandchildren and countless contributions to the art world. The children she left behind are Cindra Elms of Stephenville, Nolan Lewallen of Mingus and Tula Vassel of Westhampton, NY.
"A gift honoring the memory of a loved one is beneficial to both the giver and the receiver," said Sabra Vickery-Guerra, Tarleton's Director of Development. "Mr. Lewallen's generous contribution not only pays tribute to his very talented wife, but also provides financial assistance to a deserving Tarleton student."
The scholarship will be available beginning in the fall of 2008.
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