The first Janelle Bertot HOSA Memorial Scholarship Award was granted in June, 2005 to Chelsea Justice, a HOSA Student (Health Occupations Students of America) from Western High School (Janelle's High School.)
2010 Recipients
The 2010 FIU Recipient's of Janelle Bertot Memorial Scholarship were:
In June, 2010, the Janelle Bertot Memorial Scholarship, honoring Janelle Bertot and her friend Tony Perez, both of whom were FIU honor students, who lost their lives to accidental carbon monoxide, awarded 6 scholarships to outstanding students from the Greek Community at Florida International University.
• Mykaelle Figueiredo – (Academic Achievement)
• Brandy Raulerson - (Volunteerism)
• Angela Baker - (Volunteerism)
• Andrea Miranda - (Community Partnering)
• Kimberly Harvey - (Community Partnering)
• Francesca Gemelli - (Community Partnering)
Mykaelle Figueriodo, a Senior pursuing a Health Services Administration degree, and one of the 2010 Scholarship recipients, said: “…Janelle’s memory and spirit was shared with all the sorority sisters at Phi Sigma Sigma. Her story will continue to be told for as long as those who love her pass on her memory. I believe that Janelle’s story would not be complete if the awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning is not shared along with her memory and joyful life. I will continue to pass on her memory as an Alumni by sharing her story with the community, and sharing with others the importance of having knowledge on this Silent Killer.”
2007: Alecia Tribuzio
2008: Ashley J. Werbin
2006 Recipients
1. Nicole Charlock
Nicole will be attending the University of Central Florida in the Fall, 2006. She has been an active member of Western High School's Student Government Association for 4 years, and a member of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) for 2 fulfilling years. She is described by teachers and peers as "a person who multi-tasks and smiles a lot". She is affable and caring, sharing the qualities that Janelle portrayed through life. Her ultimate goal is to become an Orthodontist and establish her own practice. There is no doubt that this young lady will reach her goal.
2. Daniel Abou-Semaan
2005: Chelsea Justice
2006: Nicole Charlock
2006: Daniel Abou-Semaan
Daniel has a smile that will light-up a room. He focuses on community volunteerism, and has volunteered hours during the Hurricane Wilma crisis at the American Red Cross. Through HOSA, he is committed to volunteering at the Central West Adult Day Care Center; and has also contributed community service to Glory Be to Jesus Ministry, working with the homeless of our community. Daniel feels these experiences have given him a humbling feeling, stating: "…by helping others, I realize how truly lucky I am for the life I have been given…" Janelle's vision of community service and volunteerism is brought to light by this young man's vision. His dream is to pursue his studies in the field of medicine, and we are confident his tenacity and drive will allow him to accomplish his goal.
