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.
