Sunday, September 4, 2016

Optimist Club Awards Scholarships

The Coquitlam Optimist Club has awarded the $500 Robert Simms Memorial Scholarships to ten 2016 graduates of secondary schools in the Tri-Cities.  The recipients are:

  • Elaine Buenaventura of Terry Fox, who will attend Capilano University;
  • Bebo Elhosary of Heritage Woods, who will attend UBC;
  • Sydney Herzog of Terry Fox, who will attend SFU;
  • Jane Lee of Heritage Woods, who will attend UBC;
  • Sami Ko of Terry Fox, who will attend UBC;
  • Matthew McIlwrick of Port Moody, who will attend University of Pennsylvania;
  • Kassandra Richard of Terry Fox, who will attend SFU;
  • Monica U of Centennial, who will attend Douglas College;
  • Stephanie U of Centennial, who will attend Douglas College; and
  • Julie Yoon of Centennial, who will attend UBC.
The Robert Simms Scholarships honors students who have given outstanding service to their schools and communities while maintaining academic excellence.