Mount Prospect Woman's Club Awards 2015 Scholarships
The Mount Prospect Woman's Club recently awarded three $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors with the proceeds from their "Life is a Cabernet" Luncheon & Fashion Show event held in May at The Cotillion in Palatine. Congratulations to this year's recipients!
Jenna Leane is a Prospect High School graduate and will study mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign. Jenna was a violinist with Prospect's orchestra and a defender on the varsity soccer team. She attended Harvard Model Congress and was awarded the "Award of Excellence" both years. Jenna was a member of the National Honor Society and a National Merit Commended Illinois Scholar.
Marika Maggos is a Prospect High School graduate and will attend the University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign to study biology in preparation for medical school. Marika was President of the National Honor Society and traveled to France with the French Exchange Program. Marika was a varsity soccer player, Illinois State Scholar and a National Merit Commended Illinois Scholar.
Kelsey O'Brien is a Resurrection College Prep High School graduate and will attend Loyola University to study political science. Kelsey was awarded membership into the Diakonia Honor Society after her completion of 75 hours of community service. She was voted "Most Valuable Player" on the cross-country team and served as co-captain senior year. Kelsey was on the "First Honors" Honor Roll and is an All-American Scholar.
Awarding scholarships to high school seniors each year is just one of the many philanthropic activities of the Mount Prospect Woman's Club. The club is actively seeking new members who are interested in becoming a part of a philanthropic organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. Serving the Mt. Prospect community since its establishment in 1927, club members are diverse in age, interests and experiences, but are united by a desire to create positive change in the community. Club meetings are held at noon on the first Tuesday of the month at the Mount Prospect Village Hall and include a luncheon buffet and entertainment. Residence in Mount Prospect is not a requirement for membership. Contact President Jodi Hanson at mountprospectwc@gmail.com for more information about the scholarship program or membership in the club.