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BBBS awards
scholarships
Shelby County- Elizabeth Landis, daughter of Mark & Amy Landis, of
Anna, received a $500 scholarship which was awarded by Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. Landis a 2016 Anna High School
Graduate, plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at The Ohio State
University, majoring in AgriScience Education. Elizabeth stated that
“My favorite part of Big Buddies was building a relationship with a
child and helping them develop condfidence and good character.” Other
activities that she is involved in includes FFA, 4-H, Youth Group at
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Student Council, National Honor Society,
SADD, volley ball, and book club.
Darke County- Rachel Shellhaas, daughter of Dave and Beth Shellhaas, of
Versailles, received a $500 scholarship which was awarded by Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. Shellhaas, a 2016
Versailles High School Graduate, plans to use the funds to pursue a
degree at The University of Kentucky, majoring in Neuroscience, Premed.
Rachel stated that “My favorite thing was being with the same buddy for
3 years and being able to see him open up to me and hearing him say
“I’m gonna miss you” at our last session.” Other activities that she is
involved in includes Encore show choir, student council, national honor
society, Ansonia first church of God, and 4-H.
In addition to our after-school program the agency has 88
community-based matches throughout Shelby and Darke County. These
matches meet with each other twice a month for outings which are
planned around the volunteers own schedule. The goal of the
community-based program is to match a local child with an adult mentor,
who can serve as a positive role model, and expose the child to
enhancing and uplifting activities. Currently the agency has 29
children waiting for a Big Brother or Sister in the program, so now is
the time to think about how you could put a little sparkle into the
life of a child! If you are interested in becoming a mentor in
our community-based program, please call 547-9622 or 492-7611 or go to
our website at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more information.
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