This evening we continue our tradition of hearing from our Ed Werbowski scholarship recipients.
Ed Werbowski Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Ed Werbowski, a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Charleswood, much admired for his unflagging energy and commitment to the ideals of Rotary, namely, 'service above self'. The bursary is available to a grade 12 student at high schools in Charleswood and applied to post-secondary education costs within 2 years following graduation. It is intended to assist in achieving academic goals and can be applied toward any education related costs, including textbooks or lab fees. The Rotary Club pays $1000 to the education institute which is applied to the recipient's student account.
Meaghan Krawat - graduating from Oak Park High School sent regrets. She has to work this evening. Below is her note to the club.
Cathy was lucky to be the one presenting Meaghan with her scholarship, on behalf of our club, and told us that Meaghan was surprised and delighted to receive it. She shared the following message:
This fall I’m headed to England to attend the University of Reading (pronounced Red-ing haha) to study law. The reason for my rather far venture is that in the United Kingdom it is direct entry into law school. I had become set on studying law while progressing through high school as I started to learn more about societal issues and law's ability to greatly protect humans and improve their lives. The school I’m attending not only allows me to start down my decided path as soon as possible but it has connections to allow me to participate in pro bono work and work in firms.
Thank you all for helping me make this dream of mine possible through the scholarship and my apologies for missing what I know is a lovely night.
Jasmin Basta
Jasmin is 17 and Egyptian. And attended Shaftesbury High School. In the fall, she will be attending UBC at the Vancouver campus for Engineering.
Owen Kochanski
Owen graduated from St. Paul’s High School in June and has lived in the River Heights and Tuxedo area his entire life. He attended both Laidlaw School and St. John Brebeuf School for elementary and junior high. Owen is enrolled in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba for the upcoming school year and is planning an advanced Psychology degree, with the hope of becoming a clinical psychologist in the future.
Jasmin and Owen spoke to the club about their interests and involvement in and outside of school and their future pursuits. They thanked the club for the support.