Recently graduated from E.L. Crossley Secondary School, Hailey Whiteley sets an example for many in her community, having made helping others a regular part of her life by consistently dedicating time to volunteer work. Whiteley recently became a proud recipient of a $1,000 bursary from the Kin Club of Canada’s Hal Rogers Endowment Fund.
Whitely intends to use the money to support her post-secondary education. Hailey Whiteley is always available to assist others. In her senior year, she surpassed the required 40 volunteer hours by completing more than 400. During her co-op placement, she aided in planning Summerfest for the town and also helped out in the kitchen at the Fonthill Legion. At Crossley, she was involved in various school clubs, played on the girls’ hockey team, and volunteered as a scorekeeper for other sports.
All of Whiteley’s volunteer work helped her earn the recognition and the $1,000 bursary from the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund to support her post-secondary education. Bursary applicants are evaluated on a points system based on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada, and financial need. Whiteley was searching for scholarship opportunities when Craig Frere, the president of the Fonthill and District Kinsmen, suggested she apply for the bursary.
Whiteley will attend the University of Alberta in the fall, majoring in biochemistry with a minor in psychology. She hopes to research genetics related to mental health, inspired by concerns for a family member. Len Doyle from the Fonthill Kinsmen Club said Whiteley was a deserving choice due to her extensive volunteer work and knowledge of the Kinsmen. Jim Jenter, the Fonthill Kinsmen secretary, noted that her understanding of the Kinsmen Club’s community role was key to her winning the bursary.
The Hal Rogers Endowment Fund, supported by Kinsmen clubs across Canada, provides $1,000 bursaries to graduating high school students pursuing post-secondary education. This year, the clubs raised enough to fund 104 bursaries from over 800 applications. Hal Rogers, who served on the Toronto school board, strongly believed in the value of education for young people.
