(LOOMIS, CA) -- Soroptimist International (SI) Loomis Basin invested in dreams by giving out more than $17,000 in education awards on February 19 at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Three Del Oro High School students, who are leaders in community service, received “Loomis Soroptimist Investing in Dreams Awards.” In addition, our club was honored to receive extra award funding from the Cowpoke Foundation to further support these outstanding student volunteers.
Del Oro High School students Caitlyn Stosen, August Eckardt, and Claire Lesiw, and Confluence High School West student Mary Freeman
The “Loomis Soroptimist Dream It, Be It (DIBI) Award” recognizes a student who participated in the Soroptimist career exploration program delivered by the club at Confluence West High School. Mary Freeman plans to earn her AA degree at Sierra College, join the California Conservation Corps and become a fish and wildlife game warden. “I learned how to set achievable, measurable goals by participating in the Dream It, Be It program,” said Freeman. Congratulations to all of you! PUHSD Proud!!! August Eckardt is the co-culture team leader for the all-girls Del Oro Dance Team. She helped bring the members closer together by organizing team bonding activities. Eckardt plans to become a licensed aesthetician while she attends Sierra College and then transfers to a four-year university. Claire Lesiw founded the Asian American and Pacific Islander Awareness club at Del Oro to support Asian students, expose them to inspirational Asian American figures and instill cultural pride. Lesiw plans on going to college and becoming an active member in student diversity organizations. Caitlyn Stosen volunteered at Eskaton Senior Living for over two years."While I may not necessarily have impacted the world by hosting bingo or listening to their stories; I know that I have impacted their world,” said Stosen. Her goal is to go to university and become an influential businesswoman.
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