The scholarship was created by Paige Doucette Crane, who attended Walnut Ridge High School in 1973 and 1974. She was a member of the newspaper and year book staff, both of which better prepared her for college, and highlight the importance of extracurricular activities for all students. The scholarship demonstrates her belief that students in Columbus City Schools, and Walnut Ridge High School in particular, should have the opportunity to follow their desire and abilities to higher education; the scholarship seeks to encourage them to realize this goal.