EDUCATION AWARDS TO OAKVILLE STUDENTS

On Wednesday May 25th, we celebrated 27 graduating high school students who are going on to college or university.

 

It was a great evening with about 150 people in attendance.

 

The three Oakville Rotary Clubs collaborate on this program, which distributes $60,000 to graduating students who need the financial help but who also show dedication to leadership in extra-curricular activities and/or volunteering in the community.

 

The recipients were moving in their desire to overcome personal or family obstacles and strive to reach goals that were inspiring to hear.

 

Everyone was moved by Logan Townsend, our speaker, who was a 2015 Award recipient. He spoke about mental illness and his personal challenges to get from a troubled childhood to a healthy life at York University. He thanked his grandparents, Rotary, as well as the CAS for helping him, and encouraged the award recipients to face their obstacles and move forward. Logan received a spontaneous standing ovation!

 

The Education Awards are an example of the three Rotary Clubs in Oakville working together to achieve an outstanding success in helping deserving students.