17-year-old Abigail Hamilton recently earned the John R. Rhodes scholarship for her leadership, compassion, and volunteer efforts
A local university student who has already committed several years worth of volunteering to her community was awarded with one of the city’s most prestigious scholarships – and she’s only 17.
Hamilton recently moved to the Sault from Kemptville, a small town outside of Ottawa, to begin her postsecondary education. Although she had never been this far up north beforehand, it’s a decision she hasn’t regretted. Prior to moving north, the two formed an inclusivity club at their high school called “Our Voices,” which caught the attention of the awards selection committee.
“It was fun knowing that what we were doing was making a difference,” she says. “There were grade 7 and 8 students that said they wanted to join the club when they got to high school, and it warmed our hearts. It was so cool to see other people interested in what we were doing.” In addition to running the club, Hamilton has a long record of volunteerism that stretches beyond the walls of her former high school.
“It’s because of my parents,” she says. “They always taught me to put others before myself, and to reach out to people whenever they need a hand. My dad works in construction and he’s an incredibly hard worker, and my mom used to work in healthcare, so she was always helping people.”
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