On July 19, Jessie Hooker ‘10 met with this year’s Ira Lindberg Harris Scholarship recipient junior, Kamryn Burton. Hooker appeared in this year’s Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) rendition of “The Wiz” as Dorothy. Joining Hooker and Burton, was the Harris family who both attended Shenandoah. “Kamryn is very determined and seems to have a clear picture of her dreams” stated Hooker, “she embodies what the scholarship is about.” The Ira Lindberg Harris Scholarship Fund was established after his tragic passing in 2012. The scholarship is awarded each year to a worthy musical theatre student at Shenandoah. Hooker, helps raise funds for the scholarship. Ira was vibrant student and person that faculty and students embraced and loved wholeheartedly.“This scholarship fund is paramount to all who loved him because it keeps his story alive” said Hooker.