The Buxton, N.C., Civic Association has launched a scholarship fund in memory of beloved community member Marjean "Gee Gee" Rosell, the longtime owner of Buxton Village Books, "aiming to support Hatteras Island students as they pursue higher education," Island Free Press reported. Rosell died January 29.
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The BCA Marjean "Gee Gee" Rosell Memorial Scholarship was created by the association in collaboration with Rosell's siblings and a group of friends. Organizers said the scholarship reflects Rosell's lifelong commitment to books, learning, and the Hatteras Island community.
"While many memorial scholarships honor someone's life, organizers said Rosell's deep appreciation for education, literature, the arts, and the natural world made the effort especially fitting," Island Free Press noted. "The fund is intended to help local students continue their educational journeys while reflecting the values she championed throughout her life."