We're extremely pleased to announce the recipient of the first Bram and Shari Dorresteijn Memorial Scholarship as Ms. Olivia Rauls. Olivia graduated from Sauk Prairie High School with many academic and athletic achievements. Her involvement in varsity sports gave her the opportunity to work with youth in the community through camps and practices. She was also a member her school's chapter of the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America, as well as a mentor to an English Language Learner (ELL) student. We're thrilled that someone whose goals and values mirror those of Bram and Shari was chosen as the first of many beneficiaries to come.
Below is a brief blurb from Olivia's letter to the friends and family of Bram and Shari, shared with her permission. Hopefully it helps remind you of where your time and money are going, and how through these rewards we can help strengthen the legacy of Bram and Shari for generations of future Badgers yet to come.
"This scholarship means a great deal to me. As an incoming freshman with financial need, the Bram and Shari Dorresteijn Memorial Scholarship puts some of my money worries at ease. Additionally, it inspires me to work hard and achieve my goals at UW-Madison. It is a huge honor to be chosen, and I have to thank you again for this generous scholarship."
