KNYSNA NEWS - The Ian and Joan Huskisson Rotary Bursary for 2022 has been awarded to Yonela Pokolo. Yonela wrote matric at Percy Mdala High School in Knysna in 2021 and she plans to study for a Bachelor of Nursing degree at the University of the Free State this year.
The new bursary, awarded to a student studying in a humanitarian field at a recognised South African tertiary institution, commemorates the dedicated service of two fine Knysna Rotarians, Dr Ian Huskisson and his wife, Joan.
Prior to their retirement to Knysna the Huskissons were members of the Rotary Club of Cape Town.
They both served as president of this club, were awarded Paul Harris Fellowships and were recipients of the prestigious Rotary International "Commitment to Service" award. In Knysna they continued with their excellent track record as Rotarians, utilising their expertise in the fields of healthcare and nutrition in numerous projects.
Dr Huskisson passed away in 2019, but Joan remains an active and valued member of the Rotary Club of Knysna.
In addition, Knysna Rotary bursaries for tertiary studies were awarded to six local students following interviews held in December 2021.
Successful applicants are:
- McKayle Benn, 2nd year social work, Huguenot College, Wellington.
- Lomious Kuphata, home-based care, levels 2,3,4, Red Cross Society, Knysna.
- Clareece le Roux, 2nd year BEd, Unisa.
- Nontembiso Njwayi, 1st year Early Childhood Development, Ket, Knysna.
- Willard Nyoni, 4th year accounting science degree, Unisa.
- Yondley Solomons, counselling and communication, Sacap.
The Rotary Club of Knysna wishes them all a successful year of study!
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