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IODE Scholarships
Suzanne Victoria Rebekah
De Haney Sparks Hiebert
Allison
Stevens
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Kjarna
Jamieson
Wesley
Petrowski
Christopher
De Guzman
E. I. Benjaminson MemoriaL
Scholarship
Suzanne De Haney is the
daughter of William and Violet
De Haney of Brandon, MB.
After graduating from High
School in French immersion in
1990, she participated in a one-
year exchange program to
Denmark. This experience
reinforced her interest in com-
munities and provided her with
a global perspective on the
importance of health. Suzanne
graduated from the University
of Manitoba with a Bachelor of
Science in Chemistry and
Master of Science in
Physiology. Suzanne is in her
first year of a doctoral program
at McGill University, having
joined the department of
Epidemiology, Biostatistics and
Occupational Health in the
Faculties of Graduate Studies
and Medicine. She has
received the Canada Study
Grant for female doctoral stu-
dents. In selecting
Epidemiology as her program
of studies she hopes to address
many aspects of the question,
"What makes a person
healthy?" Suzanne is still
developing ideas for her
Doctoral research, but believes
it will address different aspects
of pain, both acute and chronic,
in the elderly population.
Kristin Stephensen Music
Scholarship
Victoria Sparks is the daughter
of Laurie Olafson and Brian
Sparks of Selkirk, MB. Her
grandparents are Lois and Irvin
Olafson of Gimli, MB. Victoria
is enrolled at the University of
Manitoba in a second year inte-
grated Bachelor of Music/
Education program with a
major in Percussion and is on
the Dean's Honour Roll. She
plans to become a music
teacher in the public school sys-
tem. Victoria has achieved
Grade IX Piano and Grade II
Theory with First Class
Honours from the Toronto
Conservatory of Music. She
was awarded the School of
Music Endowment Scholarship
for excellence in performance.
Victoria volunteered extensive-
ly during her high school years
acting as the music instructor
for the Icelandic Language and
Cultural Camp in Gimli, play-
ing piano for 'First Day of
Summer' celebrations in Selkirk
and performing on the main
stage during Islendinga-
dagurinn in Gimli. During the
Olympics at Salt Lake City,
Victoria was hostess for site at
the Iceland House.
Queen Elizabeth II Golden
Jubilee Scholarship
Rebekah Hiebert is the daugh-
ter of John and Gabriele
Hiebert of Niverville, MB.
Rebekah received a University
Entrance Scholarship in 1998
and completed her first year of
general science, with honours,
at the University of Winnipeg.
After taking a year off to work,
she enrolled in a diploma pro-
gram at Red River College tak-
ing second year Chemical and
Biosciences Technology. She
received her diploma with hon-
ours, and is now enrolled at the
University of Manitoba to
upgrade her diploma to a
Bachelor of Science degree in
Biology. Rebekah has been
employed in a number of posi-
tions to support herself, but has
also found time to participate in
unique volunteer opportunities.
She taught English classes in
Bosnia and was involved with
renovations to a community
centre there. While in Mali,
West Africa, she helped plan
and carry out activities for a
children's camp. She has com-
pleted her Grade VII Piano and
Grade II Theory from the Royal
Conservatory of Music in
Toronto.
Halldor Bjarnason
Scholarship
This scholarship is being given
in the year 2002 to a student
who has shown volunteer skills
for the betterment of his/her
community. Halldor is a previ-
ous Jón Sigurðsson Chapter
award winner and as a member
of the Canadian Bar
Association has been awarded a
2002 Community Service
Award by the Canadian Bar
Association of BC for his out-
standing and dedicated service.
To recognize Halldor's many
successes, this award was pre-
sented by his mother, Mildred
Bjamason.
Allison Stevens is the daughter
of Lynn Stevens of Winnipeg,
MB. Allison is in first year at
the University of Winnipeg with
plans to continue into Law or
Medicine. She graduated from
Sisler High School with hon-
ours. She received numerous
awards including the Dr.
George Cooper Sisler
Humanitarian Service Award,
the Sisler Alumni Volunteer
Award, a University of
Winnipeg Access Award and
Special Entrance Scholarship.
She is also the 2001 and 2002
recipient of the Royal Canadian
Sea Cadet of the Year Award.
Allison's many volunteer activi-
ties include being student repre-
sentative on the planning com-
mittee for 'Seminar on Hunger
and Global Food Security', par-
ticipant in model United
Nations, May 2002 and
'Encounters with Canada'. She
also became the 'go-to' person at
Sisler when the principal need-
ed a knowledgeable, articulate
and mature student to represent
Sisler High School at inter-
views, panel discussions or
community events. She was a
volunteer face painter and
clown at many charitable events
and played the bagpipes in the
Crusaders Pipe and Drum Band.
Eugene Clyde Memorial
Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a
student in a University
Education program. Eugene,
the husband of Rose Clyde, a
member of our Chapter, passed
away this year. He earned his
B.A. and B.Ed. from the
University of Saskatchewan. In
order to support his University
education he worked at the
CNR where, after graduation,
he began a career as an educa-
tor to employees on 'the rules of
the railway.' His classroom was
a special railway car that trav-
elled across the western
provinces. Later, he worked for
the Education Department of
Indian Affairs in Kenora, ON.
Eugene was a strong supporter
of the Chapter's scholarship
program.
Kjarna Jamieson is the daugh-
ter of Larry and Christina
Jamieson of Winnipeg, MB.
Her maternal grandfather is
Goodwin Sveinson of
Winnipeg and her paternal
grandmother is Elvena
(Fredrickson) Jamieson of
Glenboro, MB. Kjarna is
enrolled at the University of
Winnipeg working towards a
two-degree program: a
Bachelor of Education and a
Bachelor of Science, with a
major in physics and a minor in
calculus. She plans a career as
an educator. Kjama graduated
from Dakota Collegiate with an
excellent academic record and
was awarded a University of
Winnipeg Entrance Scholar-
ship. Kjama does volunteer
work with the Manitoba
Marathon and one day a week
assists with the adult program
at St. Amant Centre, taking res-
idents on outings, playing
games or helping to supervise
activities.
Frank Wilson Memorial
Scholqrship
Two awards are being given in
2002 to honour the memory of
Frank Wilson. Frank, the hus-
band of Johanna Wilson, a
member of our Chapter, passed
away this year. Frank earned a
B.A. and a B.Ed. from the
University of Manitoba. He
was a veteran of World War II,
a permanent force education
officer and a patriotic man. He
believed in the work of the
Chapter and gave his whole-
hearted support to projects
undertaken. Having had expe-
rience as a high school teacher,
he was intérested in the
resumes of applicants and gave
sound advice when called upon.
Wesley Petrowski is the son of
Joe and Frances Petrowski of
Gimli, MB. His patemal grand-
mother is Myrtle (Benediktson)
Petrowski of Gimli. Wesley is
enrolled at- the University of
Manitoba working towards a
degree in Computer Science.
He graduated from Gimli High
School with honours where he
was awarded several scholar-
e see Scholarships on page 8
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