Clara Berry - 2024 Winner
Women’s Service League is proud to announce Clara Berry from St. Joseph Public Schools as an Athena Scholarship recipient this year.
Clara is an exceptional student, a leader in athletics and active volunteer.
Women’s Service League is impressed with her desire to be a role model for other members wanting to amplify their servant leadership.
– Key Club member (4 years)
– Builders Club member
– Kiwanis Service Leadership Program
– Michigan District of Key Club Governor & Lieutenant Governor
– Vice President of Key Club International
– Outstanding Love for Key Club Michigan Distriction 2024 awardee
Clara plans to attend Western Michigan University and major in public and nonprofit administration. She is already a community leader and there is no doubt Clara will embrace philanthropic work as part of a life-long endeavor.
Ethan Chambliss - 2024 Winner
Women’s Service League also is proud to announce one of this year’s Athena Scholarship recipients – Ethan Chambliss of Niles High School.
Ethan Reid Chambliss is Creative, Equitable & Passionate. He is constantly asking “What can we do?” to make things better. He enjoys watching kids form new friendships, learn how to respect themselves and others, and learn to work together towards a singular goal.
“Ethan’s commitment to his family, competitive nature and extensive list of academic and volunteer achievements are the foundations of his pursuit of excellence. That said, he also has a rare gift of humanity. Ethan has a certain strength of character and integrity that is seen, felt, and undisputable.”
He is an Athena Scholarship recipient due to his incredible service record:
– Camp Counselor Volunteer
– Referee of Youth Sports
– Founder of the Culture Club at Niles High School and submitted a proposal to the Board of Education for a Cultural Studies course.
– Spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Award Recipient
– National Honor Society member
– Captain of basketball team (2x)
– State finalist for track and field
– YMCA Teen Advisory Council volunteer
– AP Scholar and Big Future National African American Recognition
– Student Council member
– Participated in high school musicals
– 5 time winner of the Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience Award
– School ambassador
– Senior Class President
– QuestBridge College Prep Scholar
Ethan plans to attend the University of Notre Dame in the fall to study Biochemistry on the Medical track to become an Orthopedic Surgeon.
