BADGER GIRLS and BOYS

The four OHS students sponsored by Oconomowoc Rotary to attend Badger Girls and Boys State this summer were introduced and each gave a brief talk about their experiences in the “making government fun” program.  From left, Marshell Sukovich, Joseph Middleton, Emma Zabinski and Camryn Sterken each commented about how well structured, informative, eye opening and socially exceptional the week was at UW-Oshkosh.  They all found meeting and participating with other students from throughout the state and the resulting new friendships to be their main takeaways.  Among other observations were how it provided a good precursor to their impending college experience, will make them better prepared to become good citizens and leaders, exposure to inspirational people and various forms of enjoyable group activities and interactions.  During the Q & A that followed, they each spoke of their college and career plans.
 

ROTARY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Pictured from left, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roger Rindo, Welsh, Hornburg, Fisher, and Rotary Foundation President Paula Jacobs.

Oconomowoc Rotary honored OHS senior Nathan Hornburg Monday. Instructor Annie Welsh and Counselor Angela Fisher said that Hornburg shows “authenticity and wisdom.” “He is wise beyond his years,” said Welsh. “He is wildly empathetic and always fighting for the little guy…He is poised and thoughtful and witty, with the kindest, purest of hearts.” Hornburg will pursue a criminal justice degree from UW-Milwaukee next fall. “I hope to shape the lives of other people positively,” said the student. Rotary honors students throughout the year, providing funding for continuing education.
 

OCONOMOWOC ROTARY FOUNDATION
Brion Collins announced that the Oconomowoc Rotary Foundation is once again seeking annual contributors for the Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund. Checks are payable to the Oconomowoc Rotary Foundation and can be given/mailed to either George Justice or Brion Collins.  Rotarians may make a one-time gift or make a three year commitment.  Rotary is seeking two or three individual or corporate sponsors who are in a position to support this project with a $5-10,000 annual gift.  Last year a number of Rotarians contributed $1,000 and still others $500.  The annual cost to the club for the scholarship is $15,000. Thank you for supporting this rewarding project.
 

• Dave Perry is willing to take Rotarians’ shoes to the Soles for Jesus warehouse for use in impoverished countries.
• Highway 16 pickup with the Scouts is Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8 a.m., meeting at Schwefel’s. Rotarians, please chip in.