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Sinnett Scholarship winner Whitney Stayrook is shown with Newton Police Chief Vidal Sipe, Rotary president-elect.
NEWTON — For 75 years, the Rotary Club of Newton-Conover has served the community. A standing mission of Rotary clubs worldwide is to take action to enhance basic education and literacy. One way the Rotary Club of Newton-Conover addresses this mission is through awarding local scholarships.
The Rotary Club of Newton-Conover presented the Dr. John F. Sinnett Scholarship to a Bandys High School student, Whitney Stayrook. The Patricia F. Gibson Education Scholarship was awarded to Luke Wilkinson, a student at Newton-Conover High School.
The Dr. John F. Sinnett Scholarship was established in 1999 to honor Dr. John F. Sinnett for his contributions to Rotary International. Sinnett exemplified “service above self,” the basis for which Rotary International was organized. A scholarship in his memory enables and encourages a deserving student to develop their leadership potential as exhibited by their present and future contributions to the community entering a health program.
Gibson Scholarship winner Luke Wilkinson is shown with Patricia Gibson.
Whitney Stayrook of Catawba was awarded the Dr. John F. Sinnett Scholarship and gifted $1,000 from the Rotary Club of Newton-Conover. Stayrook is an exceptional student with numerous extracurricular activities, graduating in the top 10% of her class and has been accepted at Appalachian State University. She has chosen a career path of OBGYN.
The Patricia F Gibson Educational Scholarship was established by the Rotary Club of Newton-Conover to honor Patricia Gibson for her contributions as a lifelong educator, Rotarian, community supporter, mentor, and friend. A trailblazer in many of her professional positions, Gibson was the first female member of the Rotary Club of Newton-Conover.
A resident of Newton, Luke Wilkinson, was awarded the Patricia F. Gibson Scholarship and $1,000 from the Rotary Club of Newton-Conover. Wilkinson plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill and major in business or education. Wilkinson is in the top 5% of his class, a Morehead-Cain School nominee and served as student body president. Wilkinson excels in golf and numerous other extra-curricular activities.
“Through these scholarships, the Rotary Club of Newton-Conover is making an impact in the lives of our next generation of leaders,” said Teresa Biggs, chairperson, Rotary Scholarship Committee. “These scholarships not only provide financial support but also recognize the leadership potential and community involvement of these students.”
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change. The Rotary Club of Newton-Conover meets the first and third Tuesdays at noon. Anyone interested in being involved in the international organization can contact Joy Cline at jcline@bolickfoundation.org.
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Sinnett Scholarship winner Whitney Stayrook is shown with Newton Police Chief Vidal Sipe, Rotary president-elect.
Gibson Scholarship winner Luke Wilkinson is shown with Patricia Gibson.
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