Scholarship Recipients
The West High School Class of 2006 Honors Convocation was held May 25th, 2006 at the West High Auditorium. The two recipients of the $750 scholarships were Hannah Ellstrom-Calder and Siarhei Biareishyk.Hannah was elected State President of Wisconsin DECA in March 2005. She is an accomplished public speaker and a Sunday school teacher. Hannah plans to attend UW-Milwaukee. Her professional goal is to attain a high level marketing management position in the hotel industry, and eventually manage a major resort in a high profile global tourist destination.
Siarhei immigrated from Belarus and spoke very little english at the start of his high school career. He has designed websites for the West High School Art and Latin departments, tutored peers in Calculus, Algebra, and Physics; and has won several State Championship titles in chess. He is graduating with high honors and is a member of the National Honor Society. Siarhei will be attending Macalester College or the University of Chicago.
Hannah and Siarhei are appreciative of their scholarships and very enthusiastic about pursuing their higher education opportunities.