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INDUSTRYNEWS (continued from page 55) Monica Valeria Garcia Conde Thomas Hall Region 12 Sponsor: SATII, Mexico City, DF, MEXICO School: The Universidad Anáhuac, Mexico City, Mexico Thanks to the support of the IDA scholarship program, students like me have opportunity to confront the challenges of the working world. I'm very grateful for giving me this opportunity again, because as I told you once: A life without goals is like going on a journey without knowing where to go. Fortunately I have my goals and aspirations very clear. I'm going to be the best in my work and in everything I do. Thank you IDA, one more time for this support! I can continue with my studies. "Thank you very much!" Monica is an undergraduate in the communications degree program in her ffth semester. She has participated in an organization for reforestation working with government representatives of the Miguel Hidalgo delegation. She has also volunteered with clothing and medical assistance at an orphanage in her community and give smiles to those who need it most. Region 7 Sponsor: Valley Overhead Door, Decatur, AL School: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, A "I am currently a junior at the University of Alabama carrying a 4.0 GPA and majoring in accounting. On top of classes, I work full time as a student equipment-manager for Coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide football team. I am involved in various organizations on campus and also volunteer my time throughout the community to help those in need. I enjoy watching sports, hunting, and spending time with my friends and family." Thomas was elected to two honorary societies as a Freshman: Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma. He is a member of the Student Alumni Association and works every year as a camper and counselor for Towel Ministry Mission trips. Lauren Glynn Industry Sponsor: Special-Lite, Decatur, MI School: University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN Lauren is a junior and working towards a Bachelor of Science in Music Technology at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Academically she excels and is involved with several honor society groups. Volunteering is a big part of Lauren's life, since from a young age she has played and sung music at Nursing Homes, Churches and community events. Lauren has enjoyed working the last three summers at Special-Lite, inc., a door company located in Decatur, Michigan. "I would like to thank the IDA Scholarship Foundation for the wonderful Scholarship! The fnancial support is so greatly appreciated!" Lauren has participated in Select Choir, Jazz Band, Community Choir, Women's Choir, as Praise Team Leader, Church Music Director and as a Sunday School teacher. Dr. Jonathan Korzun, band director, said. "Lauren has proven herself to be a successful college student. She works very well with others and has demonstrated a high level of maturity, focus and dedication." 56 International Door & Operator Industry™ Miranda Halladay Region 10 Sponsor: Creative Door Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada School: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada "I am passionate about art and science; I am one of those people that you see doing everything from looking in microscopes to painting and photography. Through my passions, I hope to become a pediatrician, and use forms of art and music therapy in my practices. I strongly believe that smiles and laughter are the best medicine and want to live that in my everyday life and career." In High School, Miranda participated in Concert and Jazz band, playing the alto sax, was the Spirit Director for the Student Representative Council, was the photographer for the yearbook, BRIT photographer, graduation committee organizer, and plays the Alto Sax at U of S. David Earl, Calculus teacher, said "Miranda is an excellent student whose work ethic has been exemplary. She is happy, friendly, disciplined, conscientious and consistently does quality work." Continued on page 58