2020 Dr. Robert Helm Scholarship Winner
The Pointe Coupee Health Services Foundation (PCHSF) Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the False River Academy recipient of the Dr. Robert N. Helm Scholarship for 2020 is Claire Michele Couch.
Congratulations Claire and best of luck as you begin to pursue your nursing degree at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette this fall.
Each year the (PCHSF) awards a graduating senior from each of the Pointe Coupee Parish Schools with a $250 scholarship. Seniors must submit an essay about their intention to pursue a medical career and preferably be enrolled at a college or university.
The Dr. Robert N. Helm Scholarship was established in honor and memory of the late Dr. Robert Helm, who was a local family practice physician and medical director for PC Hospice.
Donations can be made to the Dr. Robert N. Helm Scholarship Fund or mailed to:
Pointe Coupee Health Services Foundation
Dr. Robert N. Helm Scholarship Fund
350 Hospital Road
New Roads, LA 70760
Members of the Pointe Coupee Health Services Foundation recently accepted a donation from New Roads Friends of Main Street Director, George Miller.
The Dr. Robert N. Helm Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 Catholic of Pointe Coupee recipient, Ryley Hopkins!
The Dr. Robert N. Helm Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 STEM Magnet Academy of Pointe Coupee graduate, Brayanna Jones, as the recipient.
The Pointe Coupee Health Services Foundation Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the False River Academy recipient of the Dr. Robert N. Helm Scholarship for 2020 is Claire Michele Couch.
This scholarship, created in honor of Dr. Robert N. Helm, is awarded to a senior from each of the three Pointe Coupee Parish high schools. The seniors submit an essay describing their reasons for pursuing a career in the medical profession. Olivia’s parents are Brian and Dianne Beauvais of New Roads.
This past fall the Catholic Elementary School of Pointe Coupee 6th Grade 4-H Club organized an elementary school fundraiser for the Janell LaCombe Fund. The students could participate in a “free dress” day by donating $2.00. Participation was high allowing the group to raise over $700!
The Dr. Robert N. Helm Fund Scholarship was created in honor of a great local physician, Dr. Robert Helm, in appreciation for his dedication and commitment to this local community. Dr. Helm has retired from his private practice but continues to work as the medical director for Pointe Coupee Home Health and Hospice.