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Mitchell honoured with U of Guelph scholarship
Active in the community
The Brussels Leo Club has often run the weekly barbecue at the Brussels Farmers' Market,
including on this day in August, to raise money for its efforts in the community. Sean Mitchell,
left, has been a big part of the club's success since its inception just a few years ago. The
group worked the grill and served customers with a smile all afternoon. From left: Mitchell and
members Justin Morrison, Amanda Morrison and Jenna Hopper. (Denny Scott photo)
By Denny Scott
The Citizen
Walton native and University of
Guelph student Sean Mitchell has a
lot to be celebrating this month.
Not only is the first-year student
pursuing his dream of studying
civil and environmental engineering,
but, thanks to his efforts in
the community he's doing so
with some accolades that include
some financial assistance.
Mitchell, who is a past -president
of the Brussels Leo Club, received
the Chancelor's Scholarship worth
$40,000 earlier this month.
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scholarship back in June and it was
awarded just before the school year
started," Mitchell said in an
interview with The Citizen.
The scholarship is awarded to
well-rounded students who
participate in extra -curricular
activities according to Mitchell.
Applicants must have a 90 per cent
average when enrolling in school
and also demonstrate leadership
qualities.
"I started my original application
last year," he said, adding that he
applied for many different
scholarships. "Most of the big ones
like this are started in the fall"
Mitchell was one of 25 finalists to
be chosen for one of three
scholarships; the Chancellor's,
which he received, the President's
scholarship and the Lincoln
Alexander scholarship. Ten of the
original 25 students were given the
award.
"I received a call in the winter and
went through an interview process
early this year," he said.
The funds are split into $8,000 per
year for four years as well as $2,000
each year for a summer research
assistantship, totalling $10,000 per
year.
Mitchell said the funds will help
as each semester, prior to any
assistance, will cost him $10,000 to
$11,000.
The assistantship program, which
is run every summer, is something
that Mitchell is eagerly anticipating.
"I get paired with a professor
mentor, in this case, a faculty
member in engineering," he said. "I
look at the research the professor is
doing and ask if I can be a part of it.
The professor has to accept but,
because we have that funding, they
know we've done well and they are
usually happy to have us along."
Mitchell said his experience
with the Leos, being a student
senator and member of the Student
Council at Central Huron Secondary
School as well as being a student
trustee for the school board helped
when it came time to apply for the
position.
"It was a combination of
everything that got me in," he said.
As for the Leo Club, Mitchell is
still a member but he has officially
retired as president, handing the
position of president over to Jasmine
Vader.
"I'm still in contact with them, and
I come home on the weekend, so I
generally see them," he said. "I'm
still involved, but being away means
I can't be as involved as I was."
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Poppy Art Installation 1 September 22 to November 3
Goderich Cenotaph, Courthouse Park Square
An installation of ceramic poppies made by community
volunteers. Each of the 550 ceramic poppies, represents a life
lost from Huron County in the First World War.
Speakers Series 1 Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich
Sept. 29 - Norm Christie Oct. 27 - Andy Robertshaw
Oct. 13 - David Yates Nov. 10 - Jim Rutledge
Victory Parade 1 Saturday, October 8 at 2:00 PM
Goderich (see website for parade route)
Parade follows the footsteps of the final march of the 161st
Battalion around Goderich Square and down East Street to the
former train station.
161st Descendant's Dinner 1 Saturday, October 8 at 5:30 PM
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109, 56 Kingston Street, Goderich
Honouring the families of the 161st Battalion. Menu based on
the original farewell dinner served on Thanksgiving weekend in
1916. Displays and period musical entertainment. Tickets: $35
each on sale September 16. Blyth Festival Box Office
519-523-9300 or 1-877-862-5984.
Memorial Church Service Sunday, October 30 at 10:30 AM
Trivitt Anglican Memorial Church, 264 Main Street S., Exeter
A service of remembrance that follows the original service held
in 1920 when the 161st Battalion Colours were deposited at
Trivitt Church.
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