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INDUSTRYNEWS (continued from page 67) Leon 'David' Leggett Region 6 Sponsor: Southeastern Garage Doors, North Charleston, SC School: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC I would like to thank the International Door Association for providing me with this opportunity. It is of great help and is much appreciated. David is pursuing a double major in Political Science and Economics with aspirations to go on to law school after his undergraduate studies. He is an avid swimmer and plans to swim at the club level in college as well as being involved with Student Government. Robin Quick, Director of Children's Ministry, Christ Episcopal Church, said of David," He has always demonstrated a high level of commitment, energy, care, responsibility and spiritual maturity (as a volunteer and leader for youth activities). He is always well prepared and creative. David has a positive attitude, exceptional leadership abilities and is of the highest character. He has been a role model…and it has been a pleasure to observe him in the Wando Marching Band, Boy Scouts, and Wando Percussion and Jazz performances." Kristian Marroquin Luhrs Region 12 Sponsor: Door King de Mexico SA de CV, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico School: Universidad de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico I want to thank IDA for the support to continue with my studies. I will give the best of myself and be an excellent student with top grades. Kristian is in his fourth year of a business degree. He likes music and sports and enjoys the career he has chosen. He also volunteers at New Dawn where he helps with children and takes part in projects to paint fences, fi x parks and plant trees. Jorge Gutierrez Duran says, "He has a positive attitude and easily makes friends and interacts with people." Maggie Mills Region 10 Sponsor:Creative Door Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada School: University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada As a third year student, Maggie's major is Biological Sciences with a minor in Classical Studies. She is an aspiring veterinarian who transferred from the University of Augustana campus this year in order to gain access to a variety of new courses. She loves being around all kinds of 68 International Door & Operator Industry™ animals and is always looking for opportunities to become involved in animal-related experiences. This move to the University of Alberta was benefi cial in allowing her to become a member of the University's pre-vet club. Outside of school, she plays sports and currently is involved in both team handball and soccer. Trevor Mund Industry Sponsor: Reed City Tool & Die, Reed City, MI School: Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI Thank you for selecting me as a recipient of the IDA Scholarship. Trevor is seeking his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with a future goal of working in Reed City Tool's accounting department. He has worked diligently throughout high school to obtain excellent grades and to excel at his extracurricular activities which include volunteering on youth mission trips across the United States, mentoring and tutoring underclassmen, and coaching little league basketball and baseball. During high school, he was involved in athletics by participating as a Captain on the Varsity Basketball team and playing on both Varsity Baseball and Varsity Soccer teams. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fi shing, farming and spending time with his friends and family. Alicia Patterson Region 8 Sponsor: Ferguson Door & Operator, Lakeside, AZ School: University of Colorado, Denver, CO As a Senior, Alicia will graduate in May of 2013 with her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado Denver. In August, her husband and two children will be joining her in the exciting transition to graduate school. Her fi ve-year graduate plan is to fi nish her doctorate studies and immediately start working in a research setting that is relevant to her degree. Alicia would like to perform purely sociological research for scholarly publications while also remaining active in her children's school activities and her husband's blossoming art career. (continues on page 70)