Laserfiche WebLink
<br /> <br />Gem Lake News Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />A very accomplished local high school <br />student was the recent recipient of the <br />first Gem Lake Scholarship Award. <br /> <br />Jamie Lynn Nadeau was awarded $500 <br />for her post secondary education by the <br />Gem Lake City Council at its March <br />meeting. The recently established <br />scholarship program is funded by the <br />city's portion of local charitable gambling <br />receipts. <br /> <br />Jamie will graduate this spring from White <br />Bear Lake High School, concluding what <br />can only be called a "stellar" high school <br />career. <br /> <br />City Council Members were uniformly <br />impressed with her list of scholastic <br />accomplishments, including four years on <br />the "A" Honor Roll, her work as a <br />teacher's assistant, and her previous <br />awards for such things as Algebra <br />Student of the Month and Chemistry <br />Student of the Month at White Bear High <br />School (south campus). <br /> <br />In addition, Jamie has been very involved <br />in civic activities and organizations. She <br />has been a Student Ambassador for <br />Northeast Metro 916 School and has <br />been involved in the Operation Troops <br />Service Project, the Give Kids a Smile <br />Service Project and the Valentines for <br />Seniors Service Project. <br /> <br />She is currently employed as a Children's <br />Choir Piano Accompanist for the White <br />Bear Lake United Methodist Church. <br /> <br />"Jamie is one of the top students in our <br />school and has excelled within the <br />community as well," said Ryan Poepard, <br />White Bear High School Counselor. "I <br />believe her work ethic and maturity have <br />helped her become a well-rounded <br />person." <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Jamie Nadeau Wins Gem Lake Scholarship Award <br /> <br /> One of Jamie's teachers also had high <br />praise for her abilities. "Jamie is one of <br />those rare students who achieves at a <br />consistently higher level than most <br />others in any endeavor she pursues. <br />Her academic excellence, desire to <br />learn and natural leadership skills make <br />her a truly outstanding candidate for the <br />Gem Lake Scholarship Award," said <br />Language Arts Teacher Jennifer K.D. <br />Kirkham, M.A. <br /> <br />Kirkham went on to add "rarely does a <br />student exhibit the self-direction and <br />motivation that Jamie does. She sets <br />such high standards for herself that, <br />without fail, she exceeds any <br />expectations I have for my students. Her <br />work is impeccable, from the smallest <br />daily assignment to the largest class <br />project." <br /> <br />Jamie intends to enroll in Century <br />College next fall to earn a degree in <br />Dental Assisting. Her current goal is to <br />then further her education by earning a <br />degree in Dental Hygiene. <br /> <br />Jamie was very enthusiastic about the <br />news that she had won the scholarship <br />award. She had the following advice for <br />other high school students. "Throughout <br />your education, stay positive and work <br />hard. You never know when your <br />moment will come." <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />