It’s never easy choosing recipients for the Glide Community Club scholarship, but this year the decision was especially difficult. Chris Clair, the guidance counselor at Glide High School, says that this year’s class is the highest academically in his dozen years there. 6 of the seniors have perfect 4.0s, and another 15 have better than 3.5, while taking difficult honors and college prep classes. These students push each other to be and do better.

In addition, the applicants for our scholarship have displayed outstanding leadership and service, in their school and their communities. All of them show great promise for successful college years, professions, and community involvement as adults. We are proud of all of these Glide students.

This year the Club is very pleased to be able to give two, one-thousand dollar scholarships. We know you will be impressed with these outstanding young women.

McKenzie Shrum has been accepted to Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, where she will study pre-medical imaging. Eventually she hopes to become the head of a hospital radiology department.

One of her teachers said, "McKenzie is a role model for hard work and how it will lead to success in your life." Her coach says that commitment to excellence is McKenzie’s mantra in life. She is at the top of her class with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She has demonstrated leadership on the softball field, in the classroom, and as class president. And she has worked at several part-time jobs – she might greet you the next time you’re at Red Robin.

McKenzie says she learned from her older brother that "community service makes a difference." In high school, she has spent over 400 hours tutoring students in math and science, plus hundreds of hours aiding teachers. She has been involved in fund-raisers such as the canned food drive, cancer awareness, and Shoes for Hope, because they make her feel as though she can help cause change. Volunteering at the athletic field and with organizations such as Celebration of Literacy and the Early Childhood Planning Coalition, lets her be a role model to younger children. She has also volunteered at Mercy Medical Center and Helping Hands.

McKenzie says that she grew up receiving help from those who took the time to be involved with her interests. After she completes her education, she hopes to come full circle and give back to her community through coaching, volunteer organizations, and her profession.

The Glide Community Club is very pleased to be able to further the education of a wonderful Glide role model, McKenzie Shrum.

Emma Huglen says she absolutely loves the idea of dedicating her life to improving the lives of others. What began as an interest in giving back to her community has blossomed into a life-long commitment to provide service. She has been accepted to OSU, where she plans to major in pre-med and general science. After that, she plans to obtain a doctorate degree in medicine from OHSU and become a traveling physician for Doctors Without Borders, an international organization that provides medical aid to people in third world countries.

Her high school career has provided a good foundation for achieving these goals. Emma has earned grades of all A’s but one. She was president of her freshman, sophomore and junior classes, and this year has been student body co-president. She’s also participated in soccer, lacrosse, cheerleading, and drama. And she holds a job every weekend.

Emma has worked to create beneficial changes in both her school and her community. She has volunteered with the summer free lunch program and with brush-clearing and chub-removal at Lemolo Lake. She says she likes to fit community service into her busy life by choosing short-term projects, ranging from a few hours to a day, such as Glide Booster Club’s fund-raisers, Red Cross blood drives, and river clean-up days. Working with UCAN Head start’s annual "Day of Sharing" completely opened her eyes to the reality of poverty in Roseburg.

Emma considers service to be an opportunity – a way to improve the quality of life of the person who serves as well as the recipient. As a physician, she hopes to connect with her patients on a personal level to gain greater global understanding.

The Glide Community Club is very pleased to be able to help Emma Huglen reach for her goals. She gives us the opportunity to make a difference in the world through her.