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Congratulations to the 2009-2010 Scholarship Winners
Jamie Elliott, Lake Superior State University
Jack Golden Award Winner
Becky McCann Scholarship Winner
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Originally from Port Austin, Michigan, Jamie Elliott chose to major in Parks and Recreation because of her past experiences. Her father was a wildlife photographer who traveled to many parks around the country. Elliott fell in love with the National Parks and decided that she wanted to be a part of it. A 2009 graduate of Lake Superior State University, Elliott earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation, an Associate degree in Natural Resource Technology and a minor in Geographic Information Systems. She was selected as the 2009 Outstanding Parks and Recreation Graduate, the 2009 Outstanding Natural Resource Technology Graduate, the 2009 Recreation Club Member of the Year, and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
In her spare time Elliott enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and biking. This summer she will begin her internship at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois where she will be doing prairie restoration work.
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Erin McCarty, Michigan State University
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Erin McCarty is a senior from St. Clair, Michigan studying Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources at Michigan State University. She is also pursuing a specialization in Community-Based Recreation. McCarty chose to major in Recreation in order to help people live healthier, more active lives and to make a positive impact in communities.
McCarty became a member of MRPA to become more involved in the field of community recreation, to gain professional development opportunities and to network with other students and professionals. McCarty is the president of the MRPA Student Committee for the 2009-1020 academic school year and is completing an internship this summer with the DeWitt Area Recreation Authority.
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Alex Pardy, Central Michigan University
Herb Jennings Award Winner
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Alex Pardy is a fifth-year undergraduate student at Central Michigan University. Pardy is pursuing a degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services with a concentration in Commercial Recreation. While at CMU, Pardy has served as a resident advisor for two years, and is a member of the National Residence Hall Honorary. He has also volunteered at the MRPA Conference and as a camp counselor at Special Days Camp, which is a camp for children with cancer and their siblings. The camp is one of Pardy's great passions.
Pardy is embarking on an internship with Walt Disney World, which he hopes will lead to a job within the organization. He says he joined MRPA after talking with his brother (also an MRPA member) and learning what the organization does for students. "I knew that this was an organization I had to be a part of," he says.
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Janelle Reava, Central Michigan University
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Janelle Reava is a senior attending Central Michigan University, majoring in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration. She is also pursuing minors in Event Management and Hospitality Administration. Reava is a member of various organizations, including the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association, the Student Recreation Association and the High Adventure Club. Reava is an active volunteer, and has lent her time to various projects including a dance for the disabled through Mount Pleasant Access Recreation, a black-tie fundraiser for the Parade Company in Detroit, SIBS Weekend at CMU, the MRPA Conference, Habitat for Humanity builds, and church childcare.
This fall, Reava will be studying abroad at the International College of Management in Sydney, Australia. Currently Reava interns with the Kids Klub department at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, where she aids in the implementation of new programs for children visiting the resort. Reava will participate in an additional internship during the summer of 2010.
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Ashley Stone, Central Michigan University
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Ashley Stone is a fifth-year undergraduate student at Central Michigan University studying Therapeutic Recreation. During her junior year, Stone realized that her true passion lied in helping those with special needs enjoy life to the fullest. While at CMU, she has been honored as the Volunteer of the Month, is active with her sorority and has been recognized by the university at the STARS awards for her campus involvement.
In her free time, Stone enjoys spending time learning outdoor activities, volunteering, hanging out with friends and reading. This summer she plans to work for the Wisconsin Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek at the rock wall and ropes course. Stone says her goal in life is to give back to others as much as possible, in hopes that recreation and leisure can "brighten their day."
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Congratulations to the 2009-2010 Scholarship Winners
Jamie Elliott, Lake Superior State University
Jack Golden Award Winner
Becky McCann Scholarship Winner
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Originally from Port Austin, Michigan, Jamie Elliott chose to major in Parks and Recreation because of her past experiences. Her father was a wildlife photographer who traveled to many parks around the country. Elliott fell in love with the National Parks and decided that she wanted to be a part of it. A 2009 graduate of Lake Superior State University, Elliott earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation, an Associate degree in Natural Resource Technology and a minor in Geographic Information Systems. She was selected as the 2009 Outstanding Parks and Recreation Graduate, the 2009 Outstanding Natural Resource Technology Graduate, the 2009 Recreation Club Member of the Year, and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
In her spare time Elliott enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and biking. This summer she will begin her internship at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois where she will be doing prairie restoration work.
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Erin McCarty, Michigan State University
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Erin McCarty is a senior from St. Clair, Michigan studying Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources at Michigan State University. She is also pursuing a specialization in Community-Based Recreation. McCarty chose to major in Recreation in order to help people live healthier, more active lives and to make a positive impact in communities.
McCarty became a member of MRPA to become more involved in the field of community recreation, to gain professional development opportunities and to network with other students and professionals. McCarty is the president of the MRPA Student Committee for the 2009-1020 academic school year and is completing an internship this summer with the DeWitt Area Recreation Authority.
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Alex Pardy, Central Michigan University
Herb Jennings Award Winner
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Alex Pardy is a fifth-year undergraduate student at Central Michigan University. Pardy is pursuing a degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services with a concentration in Commercial Recreation. While at CMU, Pardy has served as a resident advisor for two years, and is a member of the National Residence Hall Honorary. He has also volunteered at the MRPA Conference and as a camp counselor at Special Days Camp, which is a camp for children with cancer and their siblings. The camp is one of Pardy's great passions.
Pardy is embarking on an internship with Walt Disney World, which he hopes will lead to a job within the organization. He says he joined MRPA after talking with his brother (also an MRPA member) and learning what the organization does for students. "I knew that this was an organization I had to be a part of," he says.
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Janelle Reava, Central Michigan University
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Janelle Reava is a senior attending Central Michigan University, majoring in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration. She is also pursuing minors in Event Management and Hospitality Administration. Reava is a member of various organizations, including the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association, the Student Recreation Association and the High Adventure Club. Reava is an active volunteer, and has lent her time to various projects including a dance for the disabled through Mount Pleasant Access Recreation, a black-tie fundraiser for the Parade Company in Detroit, SIBS Weekend at CMU, the MRPA Conference, Habitat for Humanity builds, and church childcare.
This fall, Reava will be studying abroad at the International College of Management in Sydney, Australia. Currently Reava interns with the Kids Klub department at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, where she aids in the implementation of new programs for children visiting the resort. Reava will participate in an additional internship during the summer of 2010.
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Ashley Stone, Central Michigan University
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Ashley Stone is a fifth-year undergraduate student at Central Michigan University studying Therapeutic Recreation. During her junior year, Stone realized that her true passion lied in helping those with special needs enjoy life to the fullest. While at CMU, she has been honored as the Volunteer of the Month, is active with her sorority and has been recognized by the university at the STARS awards for her campus involvement.
In her free time, Stone enjoys spending time learning outdoor activities, volunteering, hanging out with friends and reading. This summer she plans to work for the Wisconsin Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek at the rock wall and ropes course. Stone says her goal in life is to give back to others as much as possible, in hopes that recreation and leisure can "brighten their day."
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