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Kara Lyons, 2007 college scholarship winner
DU Student Wins 2007 CPW Scholarship Award
Colorado Press Women has awarded its 2007 college scholarship to Kara Lyons, a student at the University of Denver.
Kara was born and raised in Lakewood, where she lived with her parents and a brother and sister until heading to college. She began taking journalism classes in her freshman year at Green Mountain High School and hasn't stopped since.
Kara is majoring in journalism and minoring in political science and business. She plans to graduate this November. She has worked for several small newspapers as an intern and is managing editor of the university newspaper.
Earlier this year Kara studied in France for a quarter and became fluent in French.
In high school she was an avid basketball player and a member of the student government. She also played tennis and soccer.
During her time at DU Kara has kept up her interest in sports, serving as president of the club basketball team for a year. She also enjoys playing tennis and golf. She participated in DU's Programs Board, helping with event planning for the student body, and serves on the Student Media Board. Typical of many college students, Kara enjoys spending time with her friends, exercising and traveling.
Christine Powell (left), 2006 college scholarship winner, with CPW member Bobbi Gigone
UNC Student Wins 2006 CPW Scholarship
Christine Powell, a student at the University of Northern Colorado, was CPW's 2006 college scholarship winner. She received a $350 scholarship and a free one-year membership in CPW. CPW members honored her during the spring conference.
Christine was nominated by her adviser, Lee Anne Peck, a CPW member and assistant professor of journalism and mass communications at UNC.
Christine is a "first-generation minority student who is working very hard to succeed in college,” Lee Anne wrote. “As a first-semester junior, Christine has a 3.0 GPA. She works at the student center information desk several hours a week to help pay for her college expenses.
“As a McNair scholar, she has been working on a major research paper; I am her mentor for this project. Her topic is about advertising images, and I believe she will have a master’s level paper when she is finished during her senior year.”
Each year CPW awards a scholarship to a Colorado college communications student to recognize and encourage a student who achieves excellence. The scholarship winner is chosen based on:
- GPA
- Professional achievements related to the communications profession
- Community service
- Financial need
For more details on the procedure and award, contact CPW Scholarship Chair Kathleen Duff, kathleenduff@coloradoan.com