OT: Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship

[wazoo]

Hello everyone!

Hope all is well. As many of you know, I will be heading off to college at the end of this year. This is a very exciting time in my life. I have been accepted to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Clarkson University, the University of Vermont, and a couple others in pursuit of a degree in civil engineering. This is a great undertaking and I have made it my goal to walk out of college with as little debt as possible. Unfortunately, one cannot escape engineering school without paying $60,000+ a year. Even with merit and financial aid, the debt will greatly burden me. I have entered a scholarship contest which is located within the New England area. It is known as the Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship. I am posting this to the board because I would greatly appreciate if everyone voted for me for this scholarship. It would open many more doors. All you need to do is click Vermont, Mount Saint Joseph Academy (my school), and Joshua Wasilewski. Then you can read my essay about sportsmanship and cast a vote if you choose to do so. Once you submit the vote, please check your email/spam and click on the link in the email it sends you to confirm the vote. After you confirm the email, you can vote daily without having to reconfirm your email address. I do not expect individuals to vote every day, but the more I receive, the better chance I have of winning this scholarship. "Individuals may vote from 9:00 a.m. EDT on March 23, 2015 through 3:00 p.m. EDT on April 24, 2015 (the “Voting Phase”)." I really appreciate all the hope and the supportive community of Net54.

Link: https://www.hood.com/scholarship

Thank you once again,

Joshua.
P.S. I cleared this with Leon before posting this.

[Bestdj777]

You've got some incredible options. Congratulations! I voted for you. For those that are interested, it takes less than a minute to vote and you can opt not to receive any updates, etc. from them. It could not be easier.

[wazoo]

Thank you so much! I appreciate all the support. Glad it is an easy process.

[Leon]

Hey Joshua
I just voted. It took about 2 minutes. Like I said, I sure wish my daughter, who is going off to college similar to you this year, was as interested in helping the cause (tuition) as much as you are. Good luck *and nice essay too!!

[Bpm0014]

Voted

[x2drich2000]

Voted as well. However, I might have to rescind my vote if you go to Clarkson (St Lawrence graduate here). Just kidding, you got some great schools in mind. Best of luck!

DJ

[bnorth]

I voted for you also, good luck. Is that a picture of you on the mound?

[wolf441]

My vote is in Waz, best of luck and you can't go wrong with those school choices!! Although after growing up in Vermont, how about CalTech?? Very little snow in Pasadena!!!

[clydepepper]

Joshua - I have voted for you and will try to do so again...when is the deadline?

I am the lower-achieving younger brother of a high-achieving Georgia Tech graduate and an uncle to two more (his sons). Thank goodness the family had the wherewithal and discipline to pay for all of that fine education. All three are employed as highly-skilled engineers with great career paths and even the youngest already makes a lot more money than I ever did.

Good Luck on your educational experience!

-Raymond

[calvindog]

Fantastic schools, good luck!

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I voted for you also, good luck. Is that a picture of you on the mound?

Yes, that is me on the mound. It is a picture from the championship game at Centennial Field (where the Lake Monsters Play).

Thanks guys! This means a lot to me. I'm excited to pursue this career choice, even if the weather is freezing at some of these schools .

[wazoo]

Also: "Individuals may vote from 9:00 a.m. EDT on March 23, 2015 through 3:00 p.m. EDT on April 24, 2015 (the “Voting Phase”)."

[gregr2]

A very good friend of mine and one of the smartest people I know went to WPI. Great school and congrats on those choices. I voted!

[vintagebb2014]

Just voted. I wish you the best.

[vintagesportflips]

Good luck with school and the scholarship. I placed a vote too.

[T20Brew]

I just voted for you Josh. Good luck!

[jcmtiger]

Good luck young man!!

Joe

[Econteachert205]

Vote cast

[camlov2]

done

[Tyler]

Voted Wazoo! Best of luck going forward!

[bobbvc]

I voted for you. Easy and fast! Good Luck!

[gypsyking13]

Always happy to help out a fellow Civil. Congrats and good luck in college!

[clydepepper]

Joshua - This is going great for you - wish I could get that much attention and participation for my latest idea (see below)

[familytoad]

Josh,I lived literally around the corner from MSJ for many years (Forest Street!)
I went to RHS , ahem ...decades ago
So we are nearly classmates!

Sorry we couldn't link up this past summer for ice cream , I just didn't have time to drive to Belmont on our short visit back to VT although that would have been cool.

Oh and naturally I voted for you. Best of luck with the Hood and with your future!

[Leon]

Took less than 1 minute to place my vote today. Good luck Joshua!!

[VoodooChild]

My vote is in. Very simple process. Good Luck Waz!

[4815162342]

Good luck and God bless!

[t206fix]

Very easy to do - took less than a minute.

Waz - why don't you post your essay on Net54? It's a great read!

[gregr2]

I voted!!

[Gamebits]

And one vote from Canada

[wazoo]

Thanks guys! You rock! These votes are so important to me.

Absolutely best of luck wazoo. You're a real go-getter with a very positive attitude. Those attributes will take you far in life. Votes in.

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by Gamebits

And one vote from Canada

The rules require that you be an American resident. Though I am an American citizen and taxpayer I reside in Canada. I'd vote every day for this young man but would hate to see his efforts scuttled by ineligible votes.

Leon: Any chance you can "sticky" this thread?

[irishdenny]

Josh,

Kids like You Still Inspire me to be the Best I can Be...
You can Never be to old to learn

My Oldest Son is in his third year at UTSA, Mechanical Engineering~
My Wife and 3 Oldest Daughters all are in College, perusing Nursing Degrees~

Havin an awesome attitude, Such As Yours... Makes fir Not Only a Better You,
But Makes Everyone You Come iN Contact Wit... Just "Better!"

We Can All Vote Everyday til the Dead line Fir Josh...
My Tadays Vote is iN!

"Good Luck... I Do Hope that You Pick uP the Scholarship!!!"

[Sean]

I voted Waz. Good luck, and let us know where you end up.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Kawika

The rules require that you be an American resident. Though I am an American citizen and taxpayer I reside in Canada. I'd vote every day for this young man but would hate to see his efforts scuttled by ineligible votes.

Leon: Any chance you can "sticky" this thread?

Let's see how it goes on the sticky. I will be voting every day and I am sure a few others might. If it moves off the front page we will rectify it. Great suggestion....and if need be, we'll do it.

[FirstYearCards]

You got my vote, good luck. I went to Embry-Riddle out of Air Force with no financial help, I understand your situation. Looks like you are well on your way. Bill.

[laughlinfan]

Voted! Good luck, Joshua! I am an RIT alum and live in Rochester, so if you end up there and need any info from a local, drop me a line!

Marty

[Orioles1954]

I don't know you, but I just voted. Good luck!

[DerekD]

Good luck!!! I voted.

[egri]

Good luck Josh--I voted for you.

It might be a good idea to bold your name, state and school in your original post. It makes it easier to find the pertinent information when going back and forth between the N54 and Hood pages.

[pawpawdiv9]

Just voted.
I majored in Business Management, which most parts was Accounting. I remember when we had to still write on notebook paper, and by quarter's end, laptops were just being issued in. And this was in the latter 90's. These days they are making ipads readily avalible for 8yr olds in school.

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by egri

Good luck Josh--I voted for you.

It might be a good idea to bold your name, state and school in your original post. It makes it easier to find the pertinent information when going back and forth between the N54 and Hood pages.

Thanks for voting! Just took care of it!

[autograf]

I'm not in Chicago but I plan to vote early, vote often.....just got one in. Good luck!

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by autograf

I'm not in Chicago but I plan to vote early, vote often.....just got one in. Good luck!

LOL same here.

[freakhappy]

Sorry waz...i would vote for ya, but Sarah Harvey wrote a killer essay and I can't see leaving her out of the mix, so I'll go back and forth voting for both of you

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

Sorry waz...i would vote for ya, but Sarah Harvey wrote a killer essay and I can't see leaving her out of the mix, so I'll go back and forth voting for both of you

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[dog*dirt]

Good luck Josh. You have my vote!

[wonkaticket]

Vote made, I wish you the best. When you get out in the work place should you need support or advice don't be afraid to ask. Good luck with school!

[irishdenny]

2nd DaY...

2nd VoTe!!!

HeY Leon!, Maybe ya can give one of dem Babe Ruth Tee's to the Member who VoTe's the Most fir Josh...!?

I gotta couple... so I would gladly pass,
But it MiGHT JuST HeLP RAiSE AWaReNeSS ta Josh's Campaign...

Just a Thought!