06/09/2026
๐ Celebrating Our Exceptional Key Club Scholarship Recipients! ๐
The Kiwanis Club of Burgaw is excited to announce the recipients of our $1,000 scholarships for this year, awarded to two outstanding graduates from Heide Trask High School!
๐ Sophie Williamson has been a dedicated Key Club member since her freshman year, serving as secretary from 2023 to 2026. One of her most cherished service projects involved delivering letters from Cape Fear Elementary K-Kids to residents at Northchase Rehabilitation Center, creating a โDear Grandparentโ pen-pal program. As the valedictorian of her class, Sophie is set to attend UNC Chapel Hill to study exercise science, aspiring to become an Occupational Therapist.
๐ Elber Lopez Paz has also shown tremendous dedication as a Key Club member at Heide Trask since his freshman year. With a passion for supporting under-resourced students, Elber co-founded Heide Trask College Connect & Student Services, helping to connect students with universities and raise awareness about available scholarships. He plans to pursue a degree in private equity at the University of Chicago.
Congratulations, Sophie and Elber! Your commitment to service and leadership inspires us all! ๐