LIVINGSTON, Texas (KTRE) - Organizers of the Audrii Cunningham Memorial Scholarship are inviting Polk County residents to take part in its second annual racquetball tournament to raise funds for scholarships benefiting local students."This is our way of keeping Audrii's legacy alive," said Cheyenne Lusk, adding the group hopes the effort also keeps attention on child advocacy and student safety.

Lusk said the scholarship was created to honor Audrey Cunningham, a Livingston student whose disappearance deeply affected the community."Sometimes, we kind of feel like, as a community, we failed her a little bit," Lusk said.

Vice President Jacob Leggett said the scholarships are intended to help students pursue a range of career paths, including trade programs such as welding school, not only traditional college degrees.". The scholarship benefits kids like basically just want to better themselves in their future and their educationOrganizers of the Audrey Cunningham Memorial Scholarship are inviting Polk County residents to take part in their second annual rag ball tournament, raising money for scholarships for local students. Cheyenne Lusk, the scholarship's secretary, said volunteers focus on fundraising efforts and turn collected funds over to the school district, which selects scholarship recipients. Lusk said the scholarship was created to honor Audrey Cunningham, a Livingston student whose disappearance deeply affected the community."This is our way of keeping Audrey's legacy alive," Lusk said, adding the group hopes the effort also keeps attention on child advocacy and student safety. Vice President Jacob Leggett said the scholarships are intended to help students pursue a range of career paths, including trade programs such as welding school, not only traditional college degrees. The tournament is set for July 18, with the first pitch scheduled for 8 a.m. Registration is requested by July 16 to allow time to finalize brackets and sponsor signage. Volunteers for the concession stand and other roles are needed. LIVINGSTON, Texas (KTRE) - Organizers of the Audrii Cunningham Memorial Scholarship are inviting Polk County residents to take part in its second annual racquetball tournament to raise funds for scholarships benefiting local students."This is our way of keeping Audrii's legacy alive," said Cheyenne Lusk, adding the group hopes the effort also keeps attention on child advocacy and student safety. Lusk said the scholarship was created to honor Audrey Cunningham, a Livingston student whose disappearance deeply affected the community."Sometimes, we kind of feel like, as a community, we failed her a little bit," Lusk said. Vice President Jacob Leggett said the scholarships are intended to help students pursue a range of career paths, including trade programs such as welding school, not only traditional college degrees.".