OT: Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship

[wazoo]

Hello everyone!

Hope all is well. As many of you know, I will be heading off to college at the end of this year. This is a very exciting time in my life. I have been accepted to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Clarkson University, the University of Vermont, and a couple others in pursuit of a degree in civil engineering. This is a great undertaking and I have made it my goal to walk out of college with as little debt as possible. Unfortunately, one cannot escape engineering school without paying $60,000+ a year. Even with merit and financial aid, the debt will greatly burden me. I have entered a scholarship contest which is located within the New England area. It is known as the Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship. I am posting this to the board because I would greatly appreciate if everyone voted for me for this scholarship. It would open many more doors. All you need to do is click Vermont, Mount Saint Joseph Academy (my school), and Joshua Wasilewski. Then you can read my essay about sportsmanship and cast a vote if you choose to do so. Once you submit the vote, please check your email/spam and click on the link in the email it sends you to confirm the vote. After you confirm the email, you can vote daily without having to reconfirm your email address. I do not expect individuals to vote every day, but the more I receive, the better chance I have of winning this scholarship. "Individuals may vote from 9:00 a.m. EDT on March 23, 2015 through 3:00 p.m. EDT on April 24, 2015 (the “Voting Phase”)." I really appreciate all the hope and the supportive community of Net54.

Link: https://www.hood.com/scholarship

Thank you once again,

Joshua.
P.S. I cleared this with Leon before posting this.

[Bestdj777]

You've got some incredible options. Congratulations! I voted for you. For those that are interested, it takes less than a minute to vote and you can opt not to receive any updates, etc. from them. It could not be easier.

[wazoo]

Thank you so much! I appreciate all the support. Glad it is an easy process.

[Leon]

Hey Joshua
I just voted. It took about 2 minutes. Like I said, I sure wish my daughter, who is going off to college similar to you this year, was as interested in helping the cause (tuition) as much as you are. Good luck *and nice essay too!!

[Bpm0014]

Voted

[x2drich2000]

Voted as well. However, I might have to rescind my vote if you go to Clarkson (St Lawrence graduate here). Just kidding, you got some great schools in mind. Best of luck!

DJ

[gregr2]

A very good friend of mine and one of the smartest people I know went to WPI. Great school and congrats on those choices. I voted!

[Gamebits]

And one vote from Canada

[wazoo]

Thanks guys! You rock! These votes are so important to me.

Absolutely best of luck wazoo. You're a real go-getter with a very positive attitude. Those attributes will take you far in life. Votes in.

[irishdenny]

Josh,

Kids like You Still Inspire me to be the Best I can Be...
You can Never be to old to learn

My Oldest Son is in his third year at UTSA, Mechanical Engineering~
My Wife and 3 Oldest Daughters all are in College, perusing Nursing Degrees~

Havin an awesome attitude, Such As Yours... Makes fir Not Only a Better You,
But Makes Everyone You Come iN Contact Wit... Just "Better!"

We Can All Vote Everyday til the Dead line Fir Josh...
My Tadays Vote is iN!

"Good Luck... I Do Hope that You Pick uP the Scholarship!!!"

[Sean]

I voted Waz. Good luck, and let us know where you end up.

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by Gamebits

And one vote from Canada

The rules require that you be an American resident. Though I am an American citizen and taxpayer I reside in Canada. I'd vote every day for this young man but would hate to see his efforts scuttled by ineligible votes.

Leon: Any chance you can "sticky" this thread?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Kawika

The rules require that you be an American resident. Though I am an American citizen and taxpayer I reside in Canada. I'd vote every day for this young man but would hate to see his efforts scuttled by ineligible votes.

Leon: Any chance you can "sticky" this thread?

Let's see how it goes on the sticky. I will be voting every day and I am sure a few others might. If it moves off the front page we will rectify it. Great suggestion....and if need be, we'll do it.

[FirstYearCards]

You got my vote, good luck. I went to Embry-Riddle out of Air Force with no financial help, I understand your situation. Looks like you are well on your way. Bill.

[freakhappy]

Sorry waz...i would vote for ya, but Sarah Harvey wrote a killer essay and I can't see leaving her out of the mix, so I'll go back and forth voting for both of you

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

Sorry waz...i would vote for ya, but Sarah Harvey wrote a killer essay and I can't see leaving her out of the mix, so I'll go back and forth voting for both of you

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[dog*dirt]

Good luck Josh. You have my vote!

[wonkaticket]

Vote made, I wish you the best. When you get out in the work place should you need support or advice don't be afraid to ask. Good luck with school!

[ramram]

Got my vote in. As a CE myself, I wish you all the best with your future education.

Rob M.

[gregr2]

You did a great job and you are committed, that is something to be proud of Josh. You are going to do very well in life! Also nice job on the no-no last night!