Praise God for you and the late Irma DeTiege, who came from nowhereville, during a time when Blacks had nothing but themselves. She loved education especially at Mezpath Baptist Church where school was taught by the late Mrs. Maude Tucker Eddy. She taught Irma and all the brothers and sisters to dream and think big. There's a bigger world than this farm and plantation. Maude Tucker not only taught education, she taught manners, being polite and respectful. Her wisdom to the children of that time was a bigger vision which only God knows helped them to see. While picking cotton, toiling and struggling, Irma knew there was a better way. Listening to the preacher at church, while learning and hearing about God's Grace and Mercy, for Irma trusting God wasn't an option as for many Blacks in the twentieth century. Irma DeTiege was a poor young pretty girl who trusted God and found the trail. She was a giver of herself and always lent a helping hand. She knew success was never overnight and kept grinding until she found her place in the sun. The Monroe Dispatch which she started and founded celebrates her legacy and memory by awarding a scholarship(s) to high school graduates. We thank all who've donated to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship Fund especially Wilson Wilson. Thank you, Mr. Wilson, for your kindness.

Photo Irma DeTiege Scholarship 2016 Recipient Jessyca Smith