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Kasey Copeland graduating Senior from Jackson Center, Jennifer Bruns,
Executive Director for
Big Brothers Big Sisters and Justin McMiller
graduating senior from Greenville High School
receiving their
scholarship during the Big Brothers Big Sisters annual board meeting.
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Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County awards scholarships.
Kasey Copeland, daughter of Kelly and Cindy Copeland, of Jackson
Center, received a $500 scholarship which was awarded by Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. Copeland a 2017 Jackson Center
High School Graduate, plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at
Bowling Green State University, majoring in Early Childhood Education
to become an intervention specialist. Kasey stated that “My favorite
part of Big Buddies was being able to see a change in my little buddy.
He became more outgoing and participated more.” Other activities that
she is involved in includes Junior Leaders, serving & volunteering
at her church, Conservation Day camp, 4-H trash pickup, Fish Pond Food
Pantry, and working a booth at the Logan County Fair.
Justin McMiller, son of Jeff and Stacey McMiller, of New Madison, also
received a $500 scholarship which was awarded by Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. McMiller, a 2017 Greenville High
School Graduate, plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Ball
State University, majoring in Accounting and minoring in criminal
justice. Justin stated that “My favorite part of Big Buddies was seeing
my little buddy get excited when I walked into the cafeteria. Knowing
that I mean that much to him is a great feeling.” Other activities that
he is involved in includes We Are the Majority, Key Club, Special
Olympic volunteer, Rotary of Darke County Lemonade Shake up, Senior
Citizens Day, Homeless Awareness project, and performing in the
Wavaires.
In addition to our after-school program the agency has 82
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 27
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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