Korean
Women's Association ( KWA ) of Washington State
Scholarship Award Ceremony
was given at the KWA Community Center
in June 8th, 2006 at 6:00 PM
The Program Mistress of Ceremony was given by KWA Vice
President, Sandra Englund. KWA Board Chair, Chong Dameron and KWA President,
Yon Chong Eigelbach presented $1000.00 to each Scholarship
recipients: Joseph Kim from Clover Park High School ( Lakewood, WA ).
| Joshep Kim
from Clover Park High School. Joshep will be graduating with honors
and and within the top 10 of his class in June, 2006. He is going
to University of Washington, in September, 2006. He will be studying
in mathematics and statistics. He had volunteer work for United
Way of Pierce County: Youth Day of Caring 2006,and volunteer work
for the Korean American Association of Tacoma. His participating
in community service isn't because someone told him to do. He is
only participating in community services because there are so many
problems that exist not only in this local community of Tacoma,
but in our golobal society as well. |
Benjamin
Rich from International Community School ( Kirkland, WA )
| Benjamin Rich
from Internation Community School. He had volunteer work in Co-Summit
coordinator leader in Kirkland Youth Council since in 2003. He also
had volunteer work for Sports Camp counselor, Boys and Girls Club.
Assistant Mechanic, Cedar Park Church Auto Mechanics Ministry since
2002. He volunteered Teacher assistant for Mark Twain elementary
School in 2003 to 2004 and he is helping tutor, Rose Hill elementary
Shool. for set and lead by example, helping children 's homework,
school projects and assisting ESL students. He received honorable
mention in 2003 National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship(NFTE),
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Competition. He never missed
a day of school from Kindergarten until sophomore year of high school.
He is enrolled in AP chemistry, AP English Literature, Pre-calculus,
Honors Comparative Government, Spanish Applications in International
Community Schooll in Kirkland. |
Dave
Seon from Puyallup Senior High School ( Puyallup, WA ).
| David Seon
from Puyallup Senior High School, He volunteered as a Youth Group
Leader and helping kids community work for the Puyallup School District
Clulminating Project since October, 2005 to April 9th, 2006. He
would like to pursue his goals into the field of international business
using bilingual; Korean and English. He believes that helping communities
will increase his value and pursue his goal for a successful international
businessman and grow his leadership. His favorite role model is
Oprah. Seone expressed that one of Oprah's TV show "She busts
into tears saying thanks to people who joined to donations for African
Children". He would like to be a cheerful giver and sharing
joy like Oprah. David |
KWA Sholarship committees carefully selected scholarship award receipients
those who had the most experienced volunteer work for the communities
among the students. Scholarship Commitees: OK Sun Wilson, Maria Hwang,
Yon Chong Eigelbach, and Myung soon Hamilton. KWA President, Yon Chong
Eigelbach was proud of their volunteering and work ethic gave the positive
influence and inspiration to the communities and school. She emphasized
that they continue to volunteer and succeed to keep the positive examples
for the communities.
Reported and Photos by Sandra Englund
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