Youth Programs

Student Programs

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 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
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
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 2005 2004 Karl Norton 2003 Josh Rakow 2002 Kenneth Mitroff
Congratulations to our Rotary Students of the Month
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.
2005/2006 Students of the Month
September - Harmon School	Elissa Curtis	Brandon Lambert
October - Aurora High School	Jessica Tung	Arthur Miller
November - Harmon School	Michael Hansel	Kelsey Downey
December - Aurora High School	Christian Traylor	Sarah Swiger
January - Harmon School	George Kimson	Kelsey Davis
February - Aurora High School	Matt Stecky	Alexandria Passek
March - Harmon School	Breanna Boswell	Wes Domeck
April - Aurora High School	Shelly Giaimo	Angela Mitroff
May - Harmon School	Bridget Filarski	Puneet Sharma
2004/2005 Students of the Month
September - Harmon School	Chrysa Kovach	Sophia Loferski
October - Aurora High School	Scott Finefrock	Stephanie Morris
November - Harmon School	John Rausch	Michael Minite
December - Aurora High School	Jake Calcei	Molly Weaver
January - Harmon School	Justin DeWitt	Becky Fussner
February - Aurora High School	Kathleen Eline	Mike Peterson
March - Harmon School	Candice Pipoly	Mitch Romito
April - Aurora High School	Seth Gullion	Chrissy Lapeus
May - Harmon School	Michelle Cullen	Robert Kirk
2003/2004 Students of the Month
September - Aurora High School	Raleigh Malik	Adam Vana
October - Harmon School	Christina Mormile	Bill Eline
November - Aurora High School	Katie Gordin	Jonas England
December - Harmon School	Alexandra Meister	Julie Kirk
January - Aurora High School	Leslie Dean	Matt Scroggy
February - Harmon School	Audrey Boswell	Robert Lajeunesse
March - Aurora High School	Michelle Bermea	Matt Petti
April - Harmon School	Julie Heigel	Lindsay Shankman
May - Aurora High School	Rima Kang	Garrett Huth
2002/2003 Students of the Month
October - Harmon School	Tracy Hunter	Devin Timberlake
November - Aurora High School	Lauren Snider	Kyle Ramsey
December -Harmon School	Ricky Buoncore	Dinah Chen
January - Aurora High School	Jordan Carnevale	Alissa DeJovine
February - Harmon School	Lori Mervin	Austin Weinkauf
March - Aurora High School	Kristine Michaels	Carolyn Wong
April - Harmon School	Sarah Radis	Matt Perry
May - Aurora High School	Prnuv Sharma	Ashley Lowdermilk
2001/2002 Students of the Month
November - Aurora High School	Austin Foote	Karen Visosky
December - Harmon School	Emily McKenzie	John Young
January - Aurora High School	Sean Teller	Alice Debo
February - Harmon School	Phelan England	Jessica Miller
March - Aurora High School	Erin McKenzie	Josh Dunaitis
April - Harmon School	Shelly Giaimo	Bill Egar
May - Aurora High School	Matthew Glomski	Cara Moon
2000/2001 Students of the Month
September - Aurora High School	Christi Velti	Adam Bush
October - Harmon School	Lindsay Colangelo	Derek Monroe
November - Aurora High School	Sandra Ellliott	Eric Mandle
December - Harmon School	Jake Calcei	Stephanie Morris
January - Aurora High School	Shawn Houlahan	Lindsay Baker
February - Harmon School	Alex Dandino	Nadine Greenslade
March - Aurora High School	Shea Simmons	Scott Stasen
April - Harmon School	David McCromick	Halana Whitehead
May - Aurora High School	Betsy Ahrens	Spencer Hall

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