05/21/2026
🏃♀️⛳🌟 The Roscommon County Community Foundation is incredibly proud to celebrate Alaina Civinskas, Mirabelle Balcom, and Isla Schaeffer as recipients of the Big Buck Open Scholarship and the Kimberly L. Mires Athletic & Music Scholarship! 🌟⛳🏃♀️
These outstanding young women exemplify dedication, perseverance, leadership, and passion both in athletics and in the classroom. Their commitment to personal growth and their teams is inspiring, and we are excited to support them as they continue pursuing their goals this summer. 💙
🏃♀️ Alaina Civinskas will be attending HQ2 Running Camp, a program known for developing elite runners and helping athletes reach the next level. Alaina hopes the advanced training will help her achieve a sub-18 minute 5K goal. Already an accomplished athlete, she placed 8th in the Michigan Division 3 Cross Country Championship and continues to push herself year-round, often running through every kind of Michigan weather right here in Roscommon. ❄️☀️🌧️
A straight-A student and natural leader, Alaina is known for her determination, perseverance, and high standards both on and off the course. She shared:
✨ “It is my goal to be a good role model for younger athletes by showing how hard work pays off.” ✨
Her teachers and coaches describe her as thoughtful, committed, hardworking, and someone who leads by example while always standing up for what is right. 👏
🏃♀️ Mirabelle Balcom will also be attending HQ2 Running Camp as she continues pursuing her dream of running track in college. Having participated in running for six years and track & field for five years, Mirabelle is passionate about improving not only herself but also her teammates and community. She also competes in wrestling during the winter season, showcasing her toughness and determination year-round. 💪🏃♀️
Mirabelle hopes to bring everything she learns at camp back to her team, sharing both physical training techniques and the mental strength needed to compete at a high level. She shared:
✨ “With this training I know I can make a difference with my team, their running and the mental strength it takes to be a competitive runner.” ✨
Her teachers and coaches say she has an infectious energy, a strong sense of leadership, and a level of toughness that cannot be taught. She listens carefully, applies feedback immediately, and consistently sets the tone for those around her with positivity and preparation. 🌟
⛳ Isla Schaeffer will attend the Nike Golf Camp at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort, where she will receive advanced instruction focused on full swing, short game, and putting from collegiate-level coaches. Isla sees this as an incredible opportunity to continue developing as both a player and teammate while stepping outside her comfort zone to meet new people and expand her skills. 🏌️♀️
✨ “Golf has been a passion of mine for a very long time. It is the perfect balance between an individual and a team sport.” ✨
In addition to athletics, Isla serves as Class President and as a member of Student Council, where she strives to lead with kindness, integrity, and respect. Her teachers and coaches describe her as a dedicated student-athlete with remarkable leadership, positivity, teamwork, and determination. They consistently praise her ability to lead by example, encourage others, and represent her school and community with integrity and class. 🌟
These three young women remind us what can happen when talent is matched with hard work, resilience, and heart. Congratulations, Alaina, Mirabelle, and Isla! We cannot wait to see all you accomplish in the future. 💫👏
Learn more or make a donation to these wonderful Summer Scholarship Funds at:
https://www.myrccf.org/funds/kimberly-l-mires-athletics-music-scholarship-fund/
and
https://www.myrccf.org/funds/big-buck-open-athletic-scholarship-fund/
