Scholarship Recipients
Brooke from New York, not only did very well in school, but was also involved in innumerable other activities. She captained the varsity tennis team, was the American Sign Language Honor Society President, is a member of the National Organization for Women and the National Honor Society, and played in the school's marching band among many other things. She received a cochlear implant mid-way through her school years. Nevertheless, she became very involved in HearUs as a mentor for other people with severe hearing loss like hers, and has spoken at Speech and Hearing conventions. She also received the young woman of the year award in her community from the National Organization of Women.
Brooke's recommendations mention that sheis considered a "strong leader in our school" and that "one rarely meets such a focused, sincere, intelligent yet modest individual as Brooke." She will be attending the University of Michigan and is considering a career in business or as a nutritionist.
Brooke has done well at Michigan and is now a junior. She has decided on a major in Communications. She's also been active in multiple endeavors, having raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Relay For Life. She also was involved in a school sponsored (GIEU) trip to Vietnam, where she stayed studied intercultural communications. This included meeting Deaf people there with whom she communicated with using ASL.