Felicia Seucharan received a scholarship for her commitment to human rights
Jun 19, 2009 - 09:51 AM
DURHAM -- For STANDing up for human rights, an Ajax student is one of this year's Durham District School Board scholarship winners.
Felicia Seucharan, of J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, was presented with a $500 Human Rights and Peace Scholarship during the school board's June 15 meeting.
"An involved member of the community, Felicia has organized numerous community events, fundraisers, and information sessions in her ongoing efforts to connect youth and educate youth about human rights' issues," said Martyn Beckett, director of education.
Felicia is president and co-founder of STAND (Students Taking Action Now: Darfur), which led to the development of an Amnesty International youth group. She's also the minister of community relations in student government and a community volunteer who works with Students for International Development, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Rouge Valley Hospital.
This is the fifth year for the award, created and originally funded by Lewis Williams' colleagues upon his retirement in an effort to promote peace and harmony.
"In nominating Felicia, school staff remarked she is a student who has made a significant difference at J. Clarke Richardson and in the community," Mr. Beckett said.
She intends to study peace and conflict studies at university this fall.
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