A new scholarship has been established as a memorial to the late Dr. Robert H. Grubbs.
Grubbs, a 1960 graduate of PTHS, was a renowned chemist and professor at the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Grubbs was the recipient of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on the olefin metathesis reaction.
Tilghman seniors who have excelled in science and chemistry and plan to continue their studies in science are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
If you'd like to donate to this memorial fund, mail a check or contact the Community Foundation of West Kentucky, P O Box 7, Paducah, KY 42002. For more information, you can reach the Community Foundation at (270)442-8622.