NATCHITOCHES – Martha Hopewell of Alexandria is the 2023 recipient of the Cane River Golden Sisters Scholarship, presented by the Natchitoches philanthropic organization to a female graduate student at Northwestern State University. Hopewell earned an undergraduate degree in early childhood education at NSU and is pursuing a master’s degree in the School of Education. Pictured are, seated from left, Brenda Melder, Hopewell, Sue Hortman and Rosie Finical. On the middle row are Ethelyn Millar, Peggy Williams, Patricia Todd, Tamela Aldredge, Charlotte Cross, Arlene Mayeux and Becky Green. On the back row are Rena Baudoin, Kathy Guin, Lisa Davis, Nancy Rutledge, Janice Paul, Pat Pierson and Gayle Hines.