The Rotary Club of Ocala Silver Springs recently awarded $1,500 scholarships to five local students who won Community Service Awards.
During their four years in high school, the five students volunteered at many different organizations in Ocala and Marion County, documenting well over 2,500 service hours. They also participated in extracurricular activities and held leadership positions in many organizations.
The recipients are Amy Caroline Rauls, Redeemer Christian School; Alexandra Rose Laciuga, Vanguard High School; Kayden Zori Mitchell, Trinity Catholic High; Rachel Leigh Milbrandt, Vanguard High; and Jonathan Lamar Ancrum, Belleview High.
The students were asked to draft an essay titled “What Service Above Self Means to Me” and to highlight one organization or situation that meant a great deal to them.
“All of the recipients have committed to service above self while in college and beyond because they know what all Rotarians know, having a servant’s heart gives you more joy by serving than the joy received by those you serve,” the release stated.