Kirk and Drue Washburn established the Excellence in the Classroom scholarship to provide resources to train and place qualified teachers in classrooms. It provides scholarship funding for two specific areas: Para to Degree and Elementary Education.

Kirk and Drue Washburn graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 1973 and 1975, respectfully. Kirk received his degree in Accounting and Drue received her degree in Health and Physical Education.

Kirk worked with his father in growing Washburn Motor Company, Alva, Oklahoma. Kirk led the company as president beginning in 1990 until he...