“When I was little,” says 2019 Minnetonka High School graduate, Madison LaRoche, “I knew that I wanted to do something extraordinary.” The Lake Minnetonka Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution endeavors to support young women with extraordinary aspirations like Madison’s and is proud to award her a $500.00 college scholarship to help her achieve her goals.
Madison already has many “extraordinary things” to her credit as a high school student. Her accomplishments as a school and community leader are impressive. In addition to being on the A honor roll and an International Baccalaureate student, she is a decorated Model United Nations Club leader and DECA business organization member. She has been a member of the sailing team for the past three years where she enthusiastically mentored new teammates. In recognition of her leadership skills, she was chosen to be a representative on the Principal’s Advisory Council. Madison also found time to serve her community as a volunteer with the ICA Food Shelf, the Backpack Tutoring program, and Many Hands Many Meals organization. She earned back to back Presidential Service Awards for her body of volunteer work.
Having graduated from high school, this remarkable student now has even more extraordinary goals in mind. She will attend Virginia Tech this fall where she plans to study neuroscience and then hopes to follow in her father’s footsteps to become a United States Naval Officer. Madison has learned first-hand from her father that military service is reserved for those who are committed to selflessness and bravery. According to Madison, she wants “to devote her life to something bigger than myself and serve those who cannot serve themselves.” She adds, “I feel that serving my country in the United States Navy is one of the most noble ways I can achieve this.”
The Lake Minnetonka Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution congratulates Madison on this well-deserved scholarship and wishes her well as she pursues her collegiate career. We are confident this accomplished, patriotic leader’s future will be nothing short of extraordinary!
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