Life as a full-time student taking two degrees at once just got a little more affordable for Ben Sackville and Whitney Blaisdell, recipients of the 2012 Association of Regina REALTORS® Inc. Scholarship.
Both aspiring arts teachers will put the $1,000 to good use. Ben is in his first year at the University of Regina, pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Arts Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Drama. The Michael A. Riffel graduate hopes to teach drama in a Regina Catholic high school. “When you’re studying the arts, it’s so important to
experience the arts. Regina has a lot going on in theatre, music, galleries, and this scholarship will help me to experience more of it — instead of having to work every night!”
Whitney, a graduate of Campbell Collegiate, is excited to be a high school art teacher and doesn’t rule out a career in printmaking. She’s in her fifth and final year at the U of R, finishing a Bachelor of Education in Arts Education and Bachelor of Art in Visual Art. “I’ve always worked two jobs and this scholarship will make it easier to take a break from working so that I can focus on my upcoming internship.”
“Regina REALTORS® have long been champions of education in our community,” adds Gord Archibald, Executive Officer of the Association of Regina REALTORS® Inc. “Ben and Whitney are inspiring young students who will make inspiring teachers.”
Ben’s dad, Jeff, is a commercial REALTOR® with Avison Young. Whitney’s stepmom, Natasha, and sister, Chantal, are REALTORS® with RE/MAX Joyce Tourney Realty.
The ARR has awarded two $1,000 scholarships every year since 1977. The University of Regina selects the recipients based on criteria including graduation from a Regina high school, high academic standing and demonstrated ability in such areas as leadership, athletics and fine arts.
