2010 Ralph Burnet Scholarship Recipients Announced
Each year, the Ralph Burnet Scholarship is offered locally to graduating high school seniors who are the son or daughter of a Coldwell Banker Burnet Home Services sales associate or full-time employee. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and scores on college entrance exams. The program awards one-time scholarships to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
The Ralph Burnet Scholarship was established by the company as a tribute to Ralph Burnet for his contributions to Coldwell Banker Burnet and the real estate profession. Through this scholarship program, Coldwell Banker Burnet Home Services encourages children of sales associates and full-time employees of Coldwell Banker Burnet Home Services in the pursuit of excellence through higher education.
We are pleased to announce the 2010 Ralph Burnet Scholarship recipients:
· Jenna Borys, of Shoreview. She is the daughter of Kathy Borys, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Burnet’s Shoreview/North Oaks, MN office. Jenna
graduated from Totino-Grace High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society, a Link Crew Leader and involved in theatre/chorus. On the playing field, she held a varsity letter in lacrosse. Jenna also volunteers with Sharing and Caring Hands and Feed My Starving Children and tutored elementary school children. She plans to attend the University of Minnesota.
· Kristine Borys, of Lino Lakes. She is the daughter of Dale Borys, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Burnet’s Shoreview/North Oaks, MN office. Kristine graduated from Centennial High School where she was a National Honor Society member, involved in student council and holds varsity letters in tennis, academics and band. Outside of school she is active in her church and is a Sunday School Catechist. Kristine plans to attend North Dakota State University.
· Pamela Daniels, of Blaine. She is the daughter of Bill and Kathy Daniels, sales associates with Coldwell Banker Burnet’s Fridley/New Brighton office. Pamela is a graduate of Totino-Grace High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society, varsity cheerleading and track and field. She was also a cheerleading team captain, a member of Link Crew, a student ambassador and volunteered at Sharing and Caring Hands, Feed My Starving Children and Meals on Wheels. Pamela plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
· Ashley Edberg, of Shakopee. She is the daughter of Bob and Wendy Edberg. Wendy is a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Burnet’s Eden Prairie, MN office. Ashley graduated with high honors from Shakopee High School where she was a National Honor Society member, Student Council treasurer, varsity dance team member and was involved with Students Against Destructive Decisions. She also volunteers at St. Gertrude’s Nursing Home twice per week and St. Francis Regional Medical Centers Emergency Department. Ashley plans to attend Winona State University to major in Nursing.
Congratulations and good luck to all!