(January 09, 2024) – Ruby Falls awards scholarships to two outstanding team members. The annual John Thomas Steiner, Sr. Memorial Scholarship was granted to Molly Cress and Emmanuel Herrera for their commitment to academic achievement and sincere dedication to serving the community. The scholarship was established in 2008 to honor the memory of the former Ruby Falls president, John Thomas Steiner, Sr. Read the Press Release and Access Media Kit

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Painting of John Thomas Steiner, Sr. wearing a blue suit with blue shirt and tie stands in front of Ruby Falls waterfall and historic Lookout Mountain Tower.

Portrait of John Thomas Steiner, Sr.

Two Steiner Scholarship winners are pictured in front of a low stone wall with Motiva Steiner in the middle wearing a red sweater and black pants. Man on left is wearing a white sweater with a black stripe and jeans. On the left, a woman wears a brown dress.

Scholarship recipients, Emmanuel Herrera (left) and Molly Cress (right), with Motiva Steiner (middle), widow of John Thomas Steiner, Sr.