Rotary Club of Dundee Township celebrates its 40th by awarding its millionth dollar in scholarships

Posted May 10, 2021 11:00 pm

Submitted by Colleen Thomas

The Rotary Club of Dundee Township marked the end of its 40th anniversary celebration by awarding its $1 millionth in scholarships.

To be exact, over the past 40 years, the Rotary Club of Dundee Township awarded $1,001,850.

This year alone, there were $60,500 in scholarships awarded to students graduating high school and attending secondary education.

Each year, the Rotary Club of Dundee Township raises funds through its fundraising efforts and obtains donations from local charities, businesses, individuals, and memorials for the sole purpose of assisting students as they seek higher education. This year, the scholarship ceremony was held virtually.

The donors and recipients of the scholarships were as follows:

Dundee Township Rotary Foundation: Abigail Peters;

• Dundee Township Rotary Foundation: Esam Shah;

• Dundee Township Rotary Foundation: Natalie Thompson;

• Thomas G. Mullen, Sr. Memorial: Itzel Parra;

• Pluymert, MacDonald, Hargrove & Lee: James Monroe;

• Judy Treml Memorial: Andrew McMahon;

• Allan Treml Memorial: Gianna Daufenbach;

• Tessa Dettman Memorial: Melanie Escobar-Menchaca;

• Tessa Dettman Memorial: Ainsley Hollender;

• Richard N. & Nancy A. Sisler Memorial: Ayden Stennett;

• James and Jane Bolz: Alex Stiefel;

• Larry Sorce Memorial: Ellice Fernandez;

• Krysha Sorce: Tanay Deepak;

• John Brittain Memorial: Alexander Drobek;

• Dundee Rotary Interact Club: Kundana Nittala;

• Jack Roeser Memorial: Brian Burke;

• Jack Roeser Memorial: Mitchell Bilek;

• Bruce David Memorial: Della Griffin;

• James A. Alpeter Memorial: Erin Waldron;

• Victor and Kathleen Warner: Daniela Toledo;

• Kings Hockey Club: Colin Young;

• Kings Hockey Club: Dante Smedinghoff;

• Stig P. Orum Foundation: Amelia Seaton;

• Jack and Kathy Festen: Ruben Sanchez;

• Ed and Sue Harney: Maricarmen Gonzalez;

• Gene Rakow: Julia Koltuniuk;

• Gene Rakow: Josue Hernandez;

• Dundee Township Rotary Foundation: David Soh;

• Com Ed: David Soh;

• Robert Morency Memorial: Hailey Eckersberg;

• Harvey & Ethel Daeumer Memorial: Kris Shah.

Congratulations to all of the hard-working students and our deepest gratitude to each of the donors for their generous contributions! Attached are photos of the donors, presenters, and the scholarship recipients.

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