The Cresswind Women’s Club recently announced two Seminole Ridge High School graduates as this year’s academic scholarship winners. It was the group’s second year to include a scholarship award program in its annual budget for students who will attend a Florida college, university or trade school. This charitable endeavor aligns with the Cresswind Women’s Club’s mission statement to support Westlake and the surrounding communities.
At a meeting held May 15, Kailey Bigwood and Luke Vento each received a $1,000 scholarship award to further their education.
Bigwood will study biology at Florida State University as a first step on her path to medical school. She is committed to serving Florida’s underserved and rural communities.
Vento will be attending Palm Beach State College to enroll in the police academy and play baseball. He will major in criminal justice, earning his associate’s degree to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Fundraising by Cresswind Women’s Club members over the past few years, and the committed efforts of the scholarship committee, made this a reality for these students. The scholarship committee — Bunnye Bomar, Esther Diaz, Coleen Forlizzi, Barbara Jette, Marie Ange Johnson, Anita Kaplan and Debbie Schlau — received and reviewed several applications submitted through the Seminole Ridge web site.
The Cresswind Women’s Club thanks all applicants for their submissions and the entire Cresswind community for their ongoing support and generosity.
