This scholarship is given by Regina Casaday, the late Rick Casaday, and their family & friends. Rick and Regina were both teachers; Rick for 23 years and Regina for 17 years, the last 11 of which she spent as a principal. Rick and Regina shared a love for each other, as they were married for 28 years, and also shared a love for the Miss Texas Organization. Regina has served the organization for the last 46 years and for the last 23 of those years, Rick was serving the organization right by her side. Rick passed away only a few days after the 2024 Miss Texas Competition. This scholarship is given both in honor of Regina's continued service and in memory of Rick and the 23 years of love and service that he gave the organization.
