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In Support of Students
Written By: Jane Jerry- Rotary Club of Highlands | Issue: July 2023
(left to right) Cynthia Dendy, Rotary Club of Highlands Scholarship Chair, Anna Stiehler, Luke Hartman, Eliza Tate, Chris Wilkes, and J.J. Postell.
In its 40th year of supporting exceptional High School Seniors, the Rotary Club of Highlands awarded a total of $12,000 to four students on May 16.
Anna Stiehler plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Luke Hartman is bound for Virginia Tech; J.J. Postell will attend Athens Technical College, and Eliza Tate will attend the University of Kentucky.
In addition to graduating with grade point averages at the top of their classes, all four students have athletic accomplishments and exemplify Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self” through their volunteer work on behalf of local non-profits.
All four are also clear-eyed about their career goals. Stiehler will major in Political Science on a pre-law track. Hartman will major in Computer Science with an emphasis in Media/Creative Computing, following his interest in 3D modeling and animation. Postell is passionate about becoming a high school Math teacher, hoping to eventually earn a PhD in Mathematics. Tate wants to become a first-to-assist physician’s assistant specializing in pediatric care and a certified Child Life Specialist who helps guide children and families through hospitalization and medical care.
The Rotary Club of Highlands has awarded over $250,000 in scholarship funds since 1987. Scholarship awardees are eligible for funding from the Rotary Club of Highlands throughout their college experience provided they follow Rotary rules.
Scholarship Chair Cynthia Dendy recognized Committee Member Sue Blair for her twenty-four years of service on the Scholarship Committee. Dendy congratulated the parents of the 2023 scholars and wished the graduates well, quoting from Curious George:
“It’s a zoo out there. So, keep your sense of humor.
Life can be a high wire act; the trick is keeping your balance.
Unlock the potential in others.
Imagine the best! Prepare to be pleasantly surprised.
Make the most of a messed-up situation.
Give free hugs.
There will be bumps in the road. The trick is to get right back on your bike and pop a wheelie!
Keep Curious!
And Remember that Every Ending Is A Bright New Beginning.”
