By Ana Filipovic
Fifteen scholars were recently honored in the Davis United World College Scholars Reception.
The second annual Davis United World College Scholars Reception was celebrated on the 10th of November, Saturday, in Whitaker Campus Commons. Reception was to recognize the Davis UWC scholars and also to congratulate 50 years of the existence of UWC. There are 12 UWC’s around the world with one, same mission; to educate young people for peace and prosperous life, through sharing, collaboration and mutual understanding.
Welcoming was given by Kathleen Bands, who is the Vice President of Enrollment Management. Also, President Volpe gave a speech about Hood’s UWC Davis Scholars. At this moment, there are 15 Davis Scholars enrolled atHoodCollege: Anela Alic, Juilana Bitarabeho, David Bowyer, Maria Gaetskaya, Nilsa Gonzalez, Nejra Isic, Fabiola Pascale Jean-Louis, Menzi Khumalo, Victor Kyando, Marko Petric, Samuel Pierre, Ivana Soce, Melina Stevanovic, Maja Tavra and Ana Filipovic.
Message of encouragement was given by Nilsa Gonzales (’13) who actually initiated the idea of recognizing Davis Scholars at Hood. She emphasized the importance of being active students, not only in classes but also on campus and in the community.
Sophomore Marko Petric gave a brief presentation of UWC and the importance of celebrating the 50 years of its existence.
A keynote speaker, Isabelle Nana (’07) gave a speech about the life afterHoodCollege, how to prepare, what to expect and how to improve your chances of success while still studying at Hood.
New students, freshmen Davis Scholars; David, Ivana, Ana and Samuel were then recognized by receiving a crystal globe which is a reminder of the success made so far and also an encouragement to continue being open-minded, active students.
At the end, a birthday cake was cut in order to say ‘Happy Birthday’ to UWC.
As one of the Davis Scholars, I have to say that it is an honor to be atHoodCollegeand to receive this kind of acknowledgment. And I also want to thank everyone who made this reception possible and successful.
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