ARKADELPHIA, Ark., March 11 -- Henderson State University issued the following news release:

Frank and Karen Paris

Henderson State University has announced the establishment of the Frank and Karen Paris Advanced ROTC Scholarship Endowment, a gift that will support Henderson ROTC cadets as they pursue their education and prepare for leadership in military service.

The scholarship endowment was established through a $50,000 gift from Frank and Karen Paris, which will provide annual scholarship funding for deserving Henderson State ROTC cadets.

Frank Paris, originally from Tillar, Arkansas, and Karen Paris, from the Pine Bluff area, met while attending college in Arkadelphia. Karen pursued a degree in home economics, while Frank later tran...