Burke Sunrise Rotary - S.T.R.I.V.E. Program

We are proud to announce the completion of our second year of this unique program with fantastic results! We wish to thank Buddy Armour, Chair of the project, and all of the Rotarians and counselors who helped out in 2008.

What is STRIVE?

STRIVE is a motivational scholarship program that recognizes

and rewards students in the lower range of class standing who

show the greatest improvement in grades in their senior year of

high school.

Who does STRIVE reach?

STRIVE reaches students who have found limited success in

the classroom. Students who rank in the lower third of the senior

class may have the same natural abilities and gifts as those in

the upper two-thirds…the difference is often motivation, work

habits, self-esteem, attendance and performance in the class.

STRIVE challenges these students to improve their work, gain

self-confidence and discover the satisfaction of achievement.

How does STRIVE work?

Students are invited to commit to the STRIVE program as they

enter their senior year. They begin by signing the STRIVE contract

to: Be regular in attendance, Work and study to the best of

their abilities and develop a positive attitude.

Students meet once a month with members of The Rotary

Club of Burke Sunrise. At the informal meetings, Rotarians

share lunch, ideas and experiences, as well as provide the

students with tools that will help them fulfill their contract.

At the end of the year, three students who have achieved

the most improved grade point average throughout the year

are presented with scholarships!