The Clark family

Changing Lives by: inspiring students to excel academically and professionally through the memory of a hardworking, successful K-Stater, friend and family member and by supporting student life at K-State..

Peggy’s Legacy: Peggy Clark graduated from K-State in 1968 and had a distinguished career in government and private industry. She served as deputy director of White House personnel under President Bill Clinton and would later become director of government and industry relations for Sallie Mae, a student loan company.

Peggy passed away at the age 57 from ovarian cancer. Her legacy, however, will live through K-State women, such as Andrea Vap, who receive the Peggy Ann Clark Memorial Scholarship, established by coworkers, friends and family member.

Two small town girls: Andrea will never meet Peggy, but her life is forever impacted by Peggy’s memory. Peggy grew up in the small town of Concordia, Kan., Before enrolling at K-State. She was an active member of her sorority and many campus organizations. Andrea, a junior majoring in finance at K-State, has hopes of one day becoming an optometrist. Like Peggy, she comes from a small town, LaCrosse, Kan., and is very involved with her sorority and other campus organizations.

Honoring a sister: “It’s a great way to honor Peg,” Tom Clark, Peggy’s brother, said. “This scholarship gives young women some financial aid to help them through, and it’s a way that Peg can continue to mentor young people. By the example of her life and the financial support this provides, it will influence young women to be independent and strive to achieve honorable things in their lives.”

A thankful recipient: “In receiving this scholarship, I was introduced to the memory of a woman held in high admiration,” Andrea said. “Her life and the many achievements she reached at a young age encouraged me. I felt a K-State connection as I learned that she, too, built the foundation of her dreams at Kansas State University. Peggy’s gift of supporting others strongly impacted lives. Through this scholarship, she continues to impact people like me to this day.”