Milwaukee School of Engineering

Last night was wonderful! As I mentioned in the last post, it was the night of the Senior awards at my daughter's high school. She is ending a beautiful four years of school! She attends our local Catholic High School and I just need to say that all of the sacrificing we have had to do as a family were all worth it to be able to give her such a awesome High School experience.
She is attending Milwaukee School of Engineering in the Fall. She was invited to apply for their Presidential Scholarship earlier this Spring...applying involved references, transcripts, an essay, and an interview that was conducted at MSOE. On the night of the interview, my husband and I realized what an honor it was that she was invited to apply for this scholarship! They served us a beautiful dinner and we, along with 160 other families, anxiously waited for the interviews to be completed. We were told a deadline to hear if she won and the deadline came and went and we didn't hear from anyone. After we thought all hope was lost, Emily received a phone call from Dr. Veetz, the President of MSOE at about 8:30 p.m. She had won! We were told 6 students of the 160 that applied won scholarships. These are the largest scholarships given out by MSOE. They cover the full tuition for all four years! We are so proud of her!

Well, here comes another wonderful part, last night as my husband and I were sitting, waiting for the awards to begin, we saw Jennifer Trost walk into the gym and walk up onto the stage. Jennifer Trost is an Admissions Counselor from MSOE. My heart almost burst right out of my chest! She had driven up from Milwaukee to personally present Emily with the Scholarship. Oh my...I could not be prouder of our oldest daughter! She is growing into such a beautiful woman.

Jesus, I trust in You!