RAYS announces 2021 scholarships, bursaries
Each year RAYS (Resources for Area Youth Success), a charitable organization based in Creemore, awards scholarships and bursaries to qualifying local youth to support them in their post-secondary education. Since 2012, RAYS has contributed over $350,000 in scholarship and bursaries to students to assist with the financial costs of attending a Canadian college, university or […]
Students share their COVID experiences
Being a student this past year was anything but normal: it meant navigating online classes while adapting to the challenges that come with learning remotely. Three RAYS scholarship recipients, who were each awarded $20,000, rose to the challenge and persevered, graduating recently from their respective university programs. They are: Rosalyn Martin, Joe Sammon and Mikaela […]
RAYS volunteer profile: Heather Rowell
Lifelong teacher and committed RAYS volunteer Heather Rowell says there’s one thing we can all do to set up our kids for success: be their cheerleader. “I’m a true believer of a significant other. You need someone in your life, a cheerleader, someone who’s there for you unconditionally and holds you accountable,” Rowell says. “My […]