Ozark Women’s Association presents scholarships to Tri-Lakes graduates

Helen Slagle presents Cailyn Kite, a senior from Reeds Spring High School, with a scholarship from the Ozark Women’s Association (OWA).

Addison Patrick and Sylvia Barbour are the Branson High School graduates who received the OWA scholarships.

OWA is a nonprofit group of women who support and encourage lifelong education and personal growth. All graduating female students are eligible from the Tri-Lakes area high schools of Forsyth, Branson, Hollister, Blue Eye, Bradleyville, Reeds Springs and School of the Ozarks. Helen Slagle and Sharon McSpadden were the co-leaders of the OWA Scholarship Committee.

OWA has been a local organization since 2004 and previously affiliated with the national group of American Association of University Women. According to Paula Lee, committee chair for the Spring 2026 scholarships, “the Ozark Women’s Association is proud to be a small part of educating future Tri-Lakes female graduates.”