Elgin Woman's Club awards two scholarships

The Elgin Woman's Club has awarded two $1,500 scholarships to graduating students from Elgin Area School District U-46's Elgin High School who are pursuing careers in the field of health occupations. The organization, now in its 131 year, continues its emphasis on education with the scholarships as it has for many years.

The scholarship recipients are graduating seniors Sarah Turner and Angelina Olivarez. Sarah will attend Western Michigan University. She plans to major in Dietetics Science and Angelina, plans to attend DePaul University, where she will major in Health Science (Pre-Occupational Therapy).

Rita Corbett, scholarship chairwoman, was pleased with the number of U-46 senior applicants. "We were pleased to be able to once again award scholarships to two very well qualified students in order to help as they begin their college education. "The Scholarship committee includes EWC members Loa McLean and Georgia Ross, in addition to Corbett.

Scholarship funds are raised during the year by club members through a variety of fundraising efforts, including an annual Fundraising luncheon.

Since the club was founded in 1887, members have supported hundreds of local projects including the yearly scholarships to students from U-46 high schools. Their major accomplishment was the founding of Sherman Hospital in 1888. In addition, members volunteer in hospitals and other agencies throughout the Elgin area and are active in recycling, conservation, women's health, international affairs and other projects.

The Elgin Woman's Club invites women interested in community service, philanthropy and education to call the club hotline, (847) 426-7301 for details about membership.

The club meets monthly from September to May for luncheon meetings and programs.

Elgin Woman's club members also participate in General Federation for Women's Club's district, state and international efforts as well as in leadership positions in those areas of the organization.