Kellsie Kershaw is truly a remarkable young woman. This student has maintained a GPA of 3.80, has more community service/volunteer hours than her entire Practical Nursing class, has won the Gold medal in the SkillsUSA State competition for Practical Nursing the past two years, and last year, won the Gold medal for Practical Nursing at SkillsUSA Nationals in Kansas City! It’s no wonder why the Rotary Club of Boynton Beach selected Kellsie to represent South Tech Academy, Boynton Beach, and the United States at an International Symposium “Molecular Frontiers ~ The Brain”.
Kellsie and Cathy Sweeney, her Medical Academy instructor, have just arrived in Stockholm, Sweden. This was all made possible by the Boynton Beach Rotary Club and Patrick Rooney, owner of the Palm Beach Kennel Club. Kellsie is only the second student from the United States to attend such a symposium. Kellsie and Mrs. Sweeney will be meeting with professionals and Professors from all around the globe. Everyone is there for the same reason…..Peace through understanding of science. This nonprofit organization was started in 2006 and is hosted by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Kellsie and Mrs. Sweeney will be speaking with eminent scientists including many Nobel Prize laureates. Kellsie will also have the opportunity to meet young scientists from all around the world.
This is an amazing opportunity for Kellsie. Mrs. Sweeney believes she is very deserving and will take full advantage of the opportunity to better herself and help others.