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Jenayah Wilson

My name is Jenayah Wilson and I recently graduated from W.F. Herman Secondary School in the Greater Essex County District School Board. I am continuing my education at the University of Windsor in the Bachelor's in Social Work (Honours) - Pre-Social Work and Women's & Gender Studies, UWindsor program. My career goals are to provide support to my community by guiding and helping women with addictions and children in bad environments. Jenayah received the Glendora Watkins Memorial Scholarship of $3500. Congratulations Jenayah Wilson! #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #Blackhistory365 #gecsdb

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Jordyn Elizabeth Taylor

My name is Jordyn Taylor and I recently graduated from Kingsville District High School in the Greater Essex County District School Board. I am continuing my education at St. Clair College taking their Marketing Advertising Communications Management Program. After I graduate, I aspire to work in the industry as a brands promotions manager where I hope to make a meaningful impact in my community! After working as an industry professional for a few years, I then have dreams of opening my own Business Improvements Marketing Firm. Where I would provide struggling small businesses and charitable organizations with scalable resources that help them successfully grow. In addition to being a full-time student, I have been able to participate in numerous extracurricular activities and make a meaningful impact in my community through my 350+ hours of volunteering, at several different local organizations. The organization where I completed the majority of my volunteer work was the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village. Through these efforts, I gained crucial skills, that contributed to my success. Furthermore, through volunteering, I was able to discover my ideal major for post-secondary studies. I would also like to thank my ancestors who took part in the journey of escaping enslavement and seeking freedom in Canada- through the Underground Railroad. Without their courage and bravery, many of the opportunities and abilities I have today would not be possible. Alongside my admiration for their actions, I envision my ancestors' pride in witnessing me fulfill my goals, excel academically, and achieve all that I have accomplished. Jordyn received the Eleanore Patricia Alexander Scholarship of $3500. Congratulations Jordyn Taylor! #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #Blackhistory365 #gecsdb

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Avril Johnson

My name is Avril Johnson. I recently graduated from St Joseph's High School . I am in the Physics program at the University of Windsor. When I finish university I want to become an assistant to a scientist and gain experience. Once I have more experience and knowledge I'd like to become a full-time scientist and help answer the many questions left unknown. Physics helps to better understand the world around you. My education will help me get to the level in science I'd like to be at and in return help me to educate others on the wonders of our world. I specifically would like to become an astrophysicist ultimately wanting to work at NASA. I have done volunteer work as a babysitter and a student at my school helping show the grade 8’s what their grade nine year will look like. I did my most influential volunteer work at a retirement home. I noticed the elderly experienced isolation from the general community. I decided to take initiative by volunteering at an amazing retirement home. I wanted to be a person they could go to for anything and be someone they could be proud of. Avril received the Evelyn & Lornie Hurst Sr. Memorial bursary of $1500. Congratulations Avril! #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #blackhistory365 #gecsdb

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