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Scholorships in honor of loss
By Michele Sample
The Larkspur Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is offering two $1,000 scholarships in honor and memory of two very special young people from Larkspur, who tragically died in 2006. Stuart Mazanec and Elizabeth (Liz) Yost.
The Stuart Mazanec Memorial Scholarship is in its fourth year, and Hannah Wiens, a senior at Douglas County High School is the honored recipient. Wiens will be attending University of Northern Colorado in Greeley in the fall.
Amy Eckert, the winner of the First Annual Liz Yost Memorial Scholarship, is graduating from Castle View High School on May 22 and will be attending DePaul University in Chicago this fall.
Both girls participated in the essay application process, and were two out of 21 total applicants. Several points needed to be addressed in the essay: their thoughts and memories of Larkspur Elementary School, living in a rural community, and how they completed their community service hours. Also, they were asked to explain why they chose the college they did and where they saw themselves in 10 years.
“Amy's essay was terrific; it was well written from all accounts,” said Sue Kober, PTO member. “She demonstrated to us that she understands and has had to deal with mental illness in her family, her father, and how they lost him, yet she was committed to learning more and being mature about her situation.”
“Amy did not act like ‘poor me’ my dad died, but rather she gained strength and she continues to give to her community through volunteering.”
According to Kober, Hannah Wiens’ essay was also well written, very thoughtful and caring. Hannah has worked within her community volunteering at her school, 4-H and the Future Farmers of America.
“She has a great capacity for giving and her connection with Stuart (Mazanec) was heartfelt and true.”
Kober added that both of these young women have had their lives changed when they lost a loved one, but they persevered and want to make the world a better place in their honor.
Kober said the review process was very hard, and nearly impossible to choose.
“We spent hours reviewing, discussing and finally making a choice,” Kober added.
The scholarship money is sent directly to the college to be used for tuition, fees or books only.
The Stuart Mazanec Memorial Scholarship is in its fourth year, and Hannah Wiens, a senior at Douglas County High School is the honored recipient. Wiens will be attending University of Northern Colorado in Greeley in the fall.
Amy Eckert, the winner of the First Annual Liz Yost Memorial Scholarship, is graduating from Castle View High School on May 22 and will be attending DePaul University in Chicago this fall.
Both girls participated in the essay application process, and were two out of 21 total applicants. Several points needed to be addressed in the essay: their thoughts and memories of Larkspur Elementary School, living in a rural community, and how they completed their community service hours. Also, they were asked to explain why they chose the college they did and where they saw themselves in 10 years.
“Amy's essay was terrific; it was well written from all accounts,” said Sue Kober, PTO member. “She demonstrated to us that she understands and has had to deal with mental illness in her family, her father, and how they lost him, yet she was committed to learning more and being mature about her situation.”
“Amy did not act like ‘poor me’ my dad died, but rather she gained strength and she continues to give to her community through volunteering.”
According to Kober, Hannah Wiens’ essay was also well written, very thoughtful and caring. Hannah has worked within her community volunteering at her school, 4-H and the Future Farmers of America.
“She has a great capacity for giving and her connection with Stuart (Mazanec) was heartfelt and true.”
Kober added that both of these young women have had their lives changed when they lost a loved one, but they persevered and want to make the world a better place in their honor.
Kober said the review process was very hard, and nearly impossible to choose.
“We spent hours reviewing, discussing and finally making a choice,” Kober added.
The scholarship money is sent directly to the college to be used for tuition, fees or books only.
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