Rita Lowe graduated from East High School in Bremerton in 1964. She was among the top twenty in a class of approximately 230. She and Arna Souza were the only women to complete the college-prep math sequence, completing Math Analysis as seniors. Rita was active in Camp Fire Girls from elementary school through high school. She and her father spent much time improving the ground at Camp Niwana. She received numerous awards from this organization. She was very competitive and thrived for academic excellence.

In her memory, several scholarships are provided to teachers, high school students, and college/university students to continue her dream of helping others enjoy mathematics and challenge themselves to their maximum. 

Any current college student in Washington State who is majoring in Mathematics Education and pursuing teaching certification in order to become a mathematics educator at the elementary or secondary level is eligible to apply. 

• freshman
• sophomore
• junior
• senior

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status
• Undocumented

The application form may be accessed online at www.wsmc.net.