The Kiwanis Club awarded three of its annual scholarships Tuesday during its weekly meeting, recognizing local high school graduates for their academic achievements and career goals.

Lamar Tarver, chairman of the scholarship committee, presented the awards and highlighted the accomplishments of each recipient.

Rebekah Dupree, a graduate of Calvin High School, received a scholarship to attend Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Dupree plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing, with a eventual focus on pediatric care. She is the daughter of Kim and Sam Dupree.

For the first time in the club’s history, scholarships were also awarded to students attending Central Louisiana Technical Community College.

Twin sisters Peyton and Madalyn Cotton, both graduates of Dodson High School, received the technical college scholarships. Peyton Cotton plans to pursue a two-year associate degree in business. Madalyn Cotton will study practical nursing, with plans to later transition into a registered nursing program. They are the daughters of Christy and Tommy Cotton.

Club officials expressed pride in supporting the education of local students and announced that a fourth scholarship will be awarded next week.