Chelsea Detrick Memorial Scholarship

Da’Meara Bowen

Da’Meara engaged in the Chelsea Center as a junior through the Proud Past Inspired Future program.

During this program she researched her family history, the leadership roles her great uncle played in education and her grandmother played in the medical field, and connected her pride for the achievements of her family to her own aspirations of becoming a pediatrician. She created a beautiful painting to capture this learning and inspiration, earning her an award during this program.

As a senior, she engaged again through our Real World Problem Solving class, exploring and sharing stories of historic North Webster.  Da’Meara shares many of Chelsea’s qualities.  She is low key, conscientious and thoughtful.   She garners respect from staff and peers alike for her authenticity and kindness. 

Rosalie absolutely embodies the qualities outlined in the scholarship criteria: conscientious, hard-working, motivated, intelligent and admired by WGHS teachers for her attitude and personality. She is one of the most caring and genuine students. 

During Rosalie’s time at WGHS, she participated in many experiential learning opportunities. The first was with St. Mary’s hospital. Even though she was too young to volunteer in all capacities, she made the most of her time there and continued until she met the age requirement. She developed a manual for future volunteers, complete with ideas on how to be involved and take initiative in service. 

Afterwards, she participated in personal travel to Spain and France. The impact travel had on her worldview was reflected in her final presentation. She noted the differences in the way of life, architecture, art, and other cultural values. 

During her senior year, the focus on service for Rosalie evolved. As an active member of the Interact Club - Rotary, she took on a leadership role for her peers. Often, Rosalie reached out to the Chelsea Center for service-learning ideas and ways to bring awareness to those in need. She even contacted a local organization that provides feminine products to Ethiopian girls, to come speak to students in the Chelsea Center. When the guest speaker arrived, Rosalie had an unforeseen academic obligation. She rushed to the Chelsea Center to make sure that everything went smoothly. Her passion for others to learn and serve was stronger than any recognition. 

Rosalie will be attending Mizzou in the fall. We can’t wait to see the adult she will become!