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Whiz Kid: Lutheran North's Becky Chaplin Keeps Faith
A senior, Chaplin is the recipient of Concordia University's Presidential Scholarship.
Becky Chaplin
Whiz Kid's Name: Becky Chaplin
Whiz Kid's Age: 17
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Whiz Kid's Accomplishments: Congratulations are in order for the senior, as Chaplin was recently named the recipient of the Presidential Scholarship from Concordia University Ann Arbor. Chaplin graduates with a 4.095 GPA and will attend Concordia next fall to study family life.
Chaplin is an active leader at LHN, acting as the editor for the Lutheran North Newspaper, recording secretary for the school's National Honor Society and president of the German Club.
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In addition, she has been a member of the Badminton Club, Bowling Club and Example (a school initiative that encourages positive activities instead of drugs and alcohol).
Chaplin is a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Warren and has served as a ministry leader, Vacation Bible School volunteer and has taken mission trips to Pennsylvania and New York.
Whiz Kid's Key to Success: "Having a solid foundation is the best way to get through, especially a foundation of faith and family," Chaplin said. "God has blessed me with everything in my life, and He has been and is my Rock throughout my life. My family's support, too, has strengthened me to want to achieve everything I can. My mom, dad, brother, and Omi have all stood by me and encouraged me throughout every up, every down and everything in between. Without a firm foundation of faith and family, achievements aren't possible. You can't do it by yourself. Sure, you have to be determined to work hard to achieve your goals, but you need the support of those who love you to do it. I love God, and I love my family, and their love for me motivates me to achieve whatever I set my mind to do. My mom always tells me, 'Just do your best, and that's all you can do.' I want to prove to my family that I can give my best every time, knowing they'll still love and support me no matter what. Besides my Opa used to say, 'Keep your parents proud,' and that's exactly what I intend to do!"
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