Nov 23, 2015 | Scholarships
Hello Joyce!
I just wanted to email you to tell you about my first semester at Northeastern so far and all of the things that have been happening up to this point. First of all, Boston is everything I expected it to be and more; I really couldn’t be happier here. The fall has been beautiful and the weather here is amazing. I’m really looking forward to the winter, even though my mom is still convinced that I will freeze to death.
Anyways, moving onto the actual school part, I really enjoy it here. I find myself a lot more interested in the actual curriculum than I was in high school as I get to learn about the things I want to do with my future, which can be really exciting to think about. I’ve been doing well and getting good grades which I hope to keep up next semester as next year, I will be getting ready ready to go on what’s called a “co-op” at my school. Basically, students get the opportunity to work full-time with a company for a given semester and we get school credit for it as well; I’m really hoping to get a position with the Red Sox as I am somewhat of a baseball geek. Also, speaking of baseball, I made the university club team like I was hoping and have had a blast playing baseball with a great group of guys.
Lastly, I just wanted to thank you as well as the the rest of Kiwanis so much for the scholarship. Worrying about paying tuition can be really stressful, but with you and the club’s kindness and generosity, I have one less thing to worry about, and it has truly been a gift that I will not forget. Words can not express how much this means to me. I hope you are having a great fall so far, and I wish you and the club well for the holiday season.
Thank you so much,
Sep 27, 2015 | Photos, Project Shoe
On September 19, 2015 the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates and PV Peninsula High School Key Club & Kiwins gathered at PayLess Shoe Source in Torrance to provide new school shoes for a group of children from VOA of Harbor City & B&GC of LA Harbor. Click photo to view slides.
May 26, 2015 | News, Photos, Scholarships
On May 17, 2015, the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates honored 28 students and their families at the Los Verdes Golf Course. Outstanding high school graduates represented: PV and PVP High Schools; the San Pedro, Narbonne and Phineas Banning Magnet High Schools; the Port of Los Angeles High School; and the Harbor Teacher Preparatory Academy. Continuing scholars represented: USC; George Washington University; Washington College; University of Richmond; Occidental College; Ohio State University; and UCSD. Awards are based upon academic achievement, service and “heart.” In addition to a monetary award (which may continue throughout undergraduate work), the club offers year-round support and mentoring for these future leaders. Applications are available every February at www.kiwanisclubrhe.org.
Jan 15, 2015 | News, Scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates is once again pleased to offer scholarships to deserving students from our local South Bay area. Applications are welcomed from students planning to go to a four-year college or university as well as those planning to attend a community college or vocational program.
For more information and to download the application go to Scholarships.
Sep 8, 2014 | Programs, Project Shoe
On September 6th the Kiwanis of Rolling Hills Estates held their Project Shoe program at the local Torrance Payless Shoe Store. Ninety one children from the Volunteers of America, Harbor, Wilmington, and South Bay Boys and Girls Clubs participated in the program. The boys and girls ranged from 5 to 10 years of age.
Each child received a new pair of school shoes, a backpack or bag containing school supplies. While they were waiting for their shoes there were snacks, music and dancing. Eleven Key Club and Kiwins from the Palos Verdes Peninsula High Schools assisted the children in selecting the shoes.
At the conclusion of the event the children are given a lesson so that they realize the value of the shoes. We ask the children to do something helpful, like helping with a meal or cleaning up a room, for their family in return for receiving the shoes.
Sep 1, 2014 | Project Shoe
Please come early to the meeting on September 4th to help with the backpack preparation. Saturday, September 6th, plan to arrive early to help with set up at Payless Shoes.
Whether you are experienced or you have never helped children select school shoes, you will love this opportunity!
The children cherish the shopping, the food and the entertainment provided by Evelyn and Tony. Ken Dyda will send them home on a mission to “pay it forward.”
