The Brenda Lee Undergraduate and Upperclassmen Scholarships
The Brenda Lee Undergraduate and Upperclassmen Scholarships honor and recognize the full and abundant life of service Brenda Lee Moore, mother of five sons, two of whom graduated from Slippery Rock University.
In addition to being a loving mother, Brenda Moore was a lifelong advocate for learning, service and the importance of higher education. Mrs. Moore understood that life was about constantly learning and growing. She clearly understood that education and learning provided everyone, including her family, her sons and herself, with many freedoms and unique opportunities. This scholarship is awarded to students in honor of the opportunities my mom gave to us and our family. Her passing at the age of 62 in December 2021 gave our family the opportunity to create and establish a legacy for the future — this scholarship. Her love for higher education never stopped, and we want that passion for learning to live on through the students and families who will be awarded these scholarships. Her push for education started at home with her five sons, who, because of the drive and determination of Mrs. Moore, were able to flourish in education and life.
The journey of lifelong learning can take many paths. The same held true to the diverse and robust life Mrs. Moore. After graduating from Aliquippa Senior High, Aliquippa in 1978, Mrs. Moore studied Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh where she earned an associate degree. In 1983, she enlisted in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, where she spent 22 years, defending the U.S.A. with honor and pride. After rising to the rank of T Sargent, Brenda Moore retired with honor from the 171st Air Refueling Wing. She received many awards for her unwavering service such as Global War on Terrorism, the Air Force Expeditionary ribbon, the Air Force Overseas ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M device.
At the end of her military career, in 2005, after serving her country, with diligence and tenacity, Mrs. Moore continued her life of service and education. She worked many years as a Teachers’ Aide at the Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Head Start Program. In addition, she worked at the Women’s, Infant and Children’s (WIC) program in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. educating families on the importance of health and impacting hundreds of lives. Her teaching and love of education was a seven-day-a-week job — as a faithful member of Triedstone Baptist Church in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, she served as a Sunday School Teacher. She received an award as a faithful servant for her love and dedication to the church and her love for Jesus was limitless.
It is in her honor that we offer these scholarships to students and their families in hopes of providing them the same opportunities afforded to my brothers and me. My mom, Brenda Moore, was proud of our accomplishments, our careers and our families. Our successes are only possibly because of the love of learning my mom instilled in us. We intend to continue that legacy with these scholarships.
In addition to being a loving mother, Brenda Moore was a lifelong advocate for learning, service and the importance of higher education. Mrs. Moore understood that life was about constantly learning and growing. She clearly understood that education and learning provided everyone, including her family, her sons and herself, with many freedoms and unique opportunities. This scholarship is awarded to students in honor of the opportunities my mom gave to us and our family. Her passing at the age of 62 in December 2021 gave our family the opportunity to create and establish a legacy for the future — this scholarship. Her love for higher education never stopped, and we want that passion for learning to live on through the students and families who will be awarded these scholarships. Her push for education started at home with her five sons, who, because of the drive and determination of Mrs. Moore, were able to flourish in education and life.
The journey of lifelong learning can take many paths. The same held true to the diverse and robust life Mrs. Moore. After graduating from Aliquippa Senior High, Aliquippa in 1978, Mrs. Moore studied Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh where she earned an associate degree. In 1983, she enlisted in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, where she spent 22 years, defending the U.S.A. with honor and pride. After rising to the rank of T Sargent, Brenda Moore retired with honor from the 171st Air Refueling Wing. She received many awards for her unwavering service such as Global War on Terrorism, the Air Force Expeditionary ribbon, the Air Force Overseas ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M device.
At the end of her military career, in 2005, after serving her country, with diligence and tenacity, Mrs. Moore continued her life of service and education. She worked many years as a Teachers’ Aide at the Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Head Start Program. In addition, she worked at the Women’s, Infant and Children’s (WIC) program in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. educating families on the importance of health and impacting hundreds of lives. Her teaching and love of education was a seven-day-a-week job — as a faithful member of Triedstone Baptist Church in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, she served as a Sunday School Teacher. She received an award as a faithful servant for her love and dedication to the church and her love for Jesus was limitless.
It is in her honor that we offer these scholarships to students and their families in hopes of providing them the same opportunities afforded to my brothers and me. My mom, Brenda Moore, was proud of our accomplishments, our careers and our families. Our successes are only possibly because of the love of learning my mom instilled in us. We intend to continue that legacy with these scholarships.