The Springfield Rotary Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 Scholarship awards.
From Springfield High School:
Blake Weber, a $1,500 scholarship to attend Northwest Nazarine in Idaho as a Business Administration student. Blake is a member of the National Honor Society, was the Springfield Student Body President, School Board Representative, participated as coordinator of the Canned Food Drive, Tree of Joy coordinator, Youth Day of Caring, Freshman Class President, Sophomore Class Secretary, Junior Class Secretary, member of the Orchestra and Swim Team as well as being a Mentoring Program Founder and achieved a 3.79 GPA during a very successful High School career.
Lindsey Leighton, a $1,500 scholarship to attend Oregon State University as a Business and Nutrition student. Lindsey was a Scholar Athlete participating in Track, Volleyball, Basketball and Cross Country. She was the Register Guard’s
“Student of the Month,” received two 3rd place finishes and a 1st place finish at DECA State competitions. She participated in Youth Day of Caring, Food for Lane County fundraising, Downtown Graffiti Cleanup and treasurer for the Mr. and Ms. Miller Pageants while achieving a 4.0 GPA during a very successful High School career.
Joseph Palermo-Silence, a $2,000 scholarship to attend Linfield as an Education student. Joseph received the Presidential Service to the Community Award, was also a Twin Rivers Rotary “Student of the Month,” a member of the National Honor Society, Student Advisory Group and participated in Football and Baseball while achieving a 3.8 GPA during a very successful High School Career.
From Thurston High School:
Paige Bender, a $1,500 scholarship to attend Oregon State University as a Nursing student. Paige was a Scholar Athlete, participating in Soccer and Track as well as being a member of the National Honor Society and was recognized in 2008 as the Twin Rivers Rotary Club’s “Student of the Month” and was a Guidance Counselor, compiling a 3.93 GPA during a very successful High School Career.
Lindsay Smith, a $1,500 scholarship to attend Oregon State University as a Fisheries and Wildlife student. Lindsay also was recognized as a “Student of the Month” by Twin Rivers Rotary, Student Athlete, Key Club President, Member of the National Honor Society, Volunteered at the Middle School, Peer Group Leader and participated in Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball while achieving a 3.98 GPA.
Michael Akins, a $2,000 scholarship to attend Western Oregon University as a Pre-Med student. Michael will also be playing football for Western. Michael was a 4.0 student, Mr. THS generating donations to the Children’s Miracle Network, YMCA and Kidsports youth coaching, a member of the National Honor Society, the Leadership Team and played Varsity Basketball (4 years), Varsity football (3 years) and Varsity Track (4 years) during a very successful high school career.
The Scholarship Committee, on behalf of the Scherer family, identified a student
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