Estate of Miss May Jones

The May Jones Scholarship was established in 1980 by Miss May Jones through a bequest from her estate to the Tarleton Alumni Association. The scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Mathematics. Miss Jones was an Associate Professor of mathematics until her retirement in 1950. While a student at Tarleton, she made her home with her grandmother who lived one mile east of town. On inclement days, her grandmother permitted her to drive the buggy drawn by a white pony. Miss Jones was named chairperson of Parents Day activities in 1936, and except for World War II years, continued in that position until her retirement.