Aurora Rotary Club School Awards

Though not as well-known as the Rhodes or Fulbright Scholarships, the Rotary Foundation is the largest private source of scholarships in the world. The Rotary Foundation seeks to promote international understanding through student exchanges: all scholarships are "ambassadorial," which means Rotary seeks candidates who would represent both the organization and their country well. The Foundation emphasizes enthusiasm, eloquence, and other qualities which would make you a good representative of your country over strict academic qualifications. Even if you do not have an outstanding academic record, you still have a chance at receiving this scholarship.

The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is a program that provides outstanding student leaders and potential leaders an opportunity to expand and hone their leadership skills. The program consists of a one week seminar called Camp RYLA. RYLA is an international program that was created by the Rotary International as a way to encourage strong leadership in youth.

Click here for more information regarding RYLA

Four Way Speech Contest

2001/2002 Students of the Month

"Teaching is leaving a vestige of one self in the development of another. The student is a bank where you can deposit your most precious treasures."

Rotary Area School Awards
The Rotary Club of Aurora and Rotary International actively support excellence in education locally, nationally and internationally as a foundation for effective and ethical accomplishment in our society. Locally, scholarships, contests and awards support Aurora (and Streetsboro?) school system students and teachers. We all find inspiration in stories of achievement, skill, kindness, caring and giving and remember how important heroes are to our lives. Our Schools have heroes of their own. [We would like to take this opportunity to highlight their many feats and show their many successes.] The Rotary Club of Aurora is proud to honor these high-performing individuals with the hope that their dedication to excellence will inspire you and your families.
Rotary Scholarships
Though not as well-known as the Rhodes or Fulbright Scholarships, the Rotary Foundation is the largest private source of scholarships in the world. The Rotary Foundation seeks to promote international understanding through student exchanges: all scholarships are "ambassadorial," which means Rotary seeks candidates who would represent both the organization and their country well. The Foundation emphasizes enthusiasm, eloquence, and other qualities which would make you a good representative of your country over strict academic qualifications. Even if you do not have an outstanding academic record, you still have a chance at receiving this scholarship.
Rotary Scholarhip Winners 2003/2004 each student recieved a $1000 scholarhip from the Rotary Club of Aurora
Carla Galeti
Tony Lonbardo
Jen Tyler
Jen Kral
Jenna Conforti
Rotary Youth Leadership Camp
The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is a program that provides outstanding student leaders and potential leaders an opportunity to expand and hone their leadership skills. The program consists of a one week seminar called Camp RYLA. RYLA is an international program that was created by the Rotary International as a way to encourage strong leadership in youth. Click here for more information regarding RYLA
2003	Leslie Dean
2002	Stephanie Olen
Four Way Speech Contest
Communications between parties at home, at work and even internationally about simple matters or on those that we sharply disagree is an essential part of our daily lives. The Rotary Four Way Test is a communications tool to assist in making communications respectful and constructive on any matter. The Four Way Test Is it the Truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Rotary offers a Four Way Test Speech contest to High School Students. The purpose of the speech is to take a position on an ethical problem using the principles of the Four Way Test. The ethical problem to be solved should be something from the speaker's personal experience or general knowledge. Click here for information and rules for the Four Way Test Speech contest
2004
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2002
Educators of the Year
Teachers must have demonstrated: Effectiveness in classroom teaching practice Substantial commitment to excellence in teaching Innovation and effectiveness in teaching methods and student learning outcomes Positive relationships and interactions with a variety of groups within the school community
2004	Karl Norton
2003	Josh Rakow
2002	Kenneth Mitroff
Students of the Month Award
Two students are selected each month by teachers in their respective schools based on the following criteria: • Students must be involved in community service, service to others, showing care and offering help to others. • Students must have good school attendance. • Students must demonstrate a good attitude; try their best, work to get along with others.
2003/2004 Students of the Month
September	Raleigh Malik
October	Christina Mormile
November	Katie Gordin
December	Alexandra Meister
January	Leslie Dean
February	Audrey Boswell
March	Michelle Bermea
April	Julie Heigel
May	Rima Kang
2002/2003 Students of the Month
October	Tracy Hunter
November	Lauren Snider
December	Ricky Buoncore
January	Jordan Carnevale
February	Lori Mervin
March	Kristina Michaels
April	Sarah Radis
May	Prnuv Sharma
2001/2002 Students of the Month
November	Austin Foote
December	Emily McKenzie
January	Sean Teller
February	Phelan England
March	Erin McKenszie
April	Shelly Giamo
May	Matthew Glomski
2000/2001 Students of the Month
September	Adam Bush
October	Lindsay Colangelo
November	Sandra Elliott
December	Jake Calcei
January	Shawn Houlahan
February	Alex Dandino
March	Shea Simmons
April	David McCormick
May	Spencer Hall
"Teaching is leaving a vestige of one self in the development of another. The student is a bank where you can deposit your most precious treasures."