Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

   The Optimist Club of St. Charles awarded scholarships to five high school seniors at the Annual Awards Ceremony. The scholarship recipients and their parents were guests at the weekly Optimist Club Luncheon. This year’s awardees are: Grace Kunimann (Lutheran High School), Chase Nagel (St. Charles High School), Adam Ruffing (Orchard Farm High School), Julia Steele (St. Charles West High School), and Ian Wiley (St. Charles West High School).
Mike Ebert (scholarship committee chairman) introduced each student, sharing not only their high school/community accomplishments, but also their college plans, and their intended field of study.
   “Friend of Youth” is the organization’s motto, and our members were honored to be considered “friends” of these remarkable young people. Club President Paul Hauser expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the students, parents, and the educational programs offered by the St. Charles School District, the Orchard Farm District, Duchesne High School, and Lutheran High School-St. Charles. The St. Charles Community can be proud of the efforts of the local schools to prepare their students for the future.

(From left) Paul Hauser (Club President) stands with Chase Nagel, Ian Wiley, Julia Steele, Grace Kunimann, Adam Ruffing and Mike Ebert (scholarship committee chairman)

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