Weekly Bulletin - April 24, 2013

Photos by Rick Mendoza
Written by Bill Paul 

(from left) Dr. Alexis Sheehy chaired this year's club scholarship awards; club President Nancy Campbell, scholarship recpients Courtney Meyers, Sarah Volpe, Sarah Logan, Arthur Fontana and Ansari Moiz; and Redondo Union High School Principal Nicole Wesley. Click here for more meeting photos.

 
Our luncheon program today focused on scholarships.  We awarded five $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating Redondo Union High School seniors.  The scholarships were funded by the club’s Community Foundation.

Redondo Union High School Principal Nikki Wesley provided an insight into how she attempts to prepare her students for post-high school life.  “There are three key things I want them to learn,” she said.  “First, to stand up for themselves, second to develop the ability to cope with life challenges, and third to be significant as a person in life.”

When the scholarships were awarded, each student was asked to describe one activity that they were involved in during their high school years that they believe influenced their future choices.

Ansari Moiz volunteered at Little Company of Mary Hospital and plan to attend University of California  San Diego with a major in biology;

Arthur Fontana told us he volunteered at the Marine Museum, earned by Eagle Scout badge, and plans to attend Cal State University Channel Islands with a major in business.

Sarah Logan is the daughter of Rotarian Dr. Bruce Logan.  She worked in the athletic trainers office every 6th period and is co-president of the Rotary Interact Club at RUHS.  Sarah will be attending the University of Hawaii on a water polo scholarship and plans to major in physical therapy with a minor in mathematics.

Courtney Meyers volunteered at various city schools.  She plans to attend the University of Oregon  and major in business administration and marketing.

Sarah Volpe volunteered at the YMCA and worked with special needs children at YMCA Summer Camp.  She was also active in the Community Support Program.  She plans to attend the Cal State University Channel Island where she will study to become a special education teacher and work with special needs children.

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