Barrington Junior Women's Club awards scholarships to Barrington High School graduates
The Barrington Junior Women's Club (BJWC) has awarded three scholarships to Barrington High School graduates, recognizing their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership, and community service.
According to a news release, the recipients were honored at a special scholarship dinner celebrating their accomplishments and dedication to making a difference in the community.
BJWC is a not-for-profit organization of women from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago dedicated to enriching the lives of women, children, and seniors in the Barrington area for over 85 years, the release said.. Through various fundraising events, BJWC raises funds to support local non-profits and provides scholarships to outstanding students.
'These scholarships represent the culmination of countless hours of planning and fundraising by our members,' Katie Johnson, Co-Chair of BJWC Philanthropy, said in the release. 'We are incredibly fortunate to have a generous community that supports our efforts, enabling us to invest in the future of these remarkable young individuals.'
2025 Scholarship Recipients:
Hannah Kim – Janice Clarke Scholarship Winner: Hannah completed over 250 hours of community service, ranked in the top 5% of her class, held a part-time job working at the Garlands of Barrington, and held numerous leadership roles including positions in BHS RoundUp magazine, Barrington Buddies, and the BHS class board.
Milana Carse – Community Service Scholarship Winner: Milana volunteered over 300 hours of community service, volunteered with the peer jury of Hoffman Estates, worked with Congressman Krishnamoorthi as an intern, authored publications focusing on the juvenile justice system, and competed at the International History Olympiad.
Avery Ciaglia – Community Service Scholarship Winner: Avery dedicated over 200 hours of community service, volunteered as a camp counselor, was captain for the BHS girls' lacrosse team, held a part-time job a Nekter Juice Bar, and holds a leadership position for PACT (Peers All Coming Together).
Katie Johnson added, 'Our Philanthropy committee reviewed the scholarship applications, and we were truly amazed by the dedication and hard work these students put in. Their ability to balance academics, extracurricular activities, and community service is extraordinary. They exemplify the qualities of leadership and commitment that we aim to foster.'
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