KWS MAGAZINE May - August 2010 Issue No. 86 - Kinross Wolaroi ...

FORMER STUDENTSRebecca Zola - Wins Top Aviation AwardSince graduating from KWS in 2006, Rebecca Zola has pursued her interest in flying, working rurally and regionallyin the aviation industry and being accepted into the Qantas Cadet programme in 2008. In 2010 Rebecca graduatedwith an Associate Degree in Technology (aviation) from the Swinburne Institute of Technology in Melbourne.This year Rebecca's flying career reached new heights by her being awarded one of Australia's top aviation awards,the Sir Donald Anderson Trophy. The award is sponsored by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Australia'sWomen's Pilot Association and recognised Rebecca as Australia's highest performing female trainee professionalpilot.Andrew Gray - New Doctor in TownAfter 6 years in ‘the big smoke' studying Medicine at the University of NewSouth Wales, ex-student Andrew Gray (Class of 2003) has returned home toOrange for 2010 for a 2-year residency placement at Orange Base Hospital.Andrew has settled back into life in the country, relishing the opportunity tobe back in his home town.Currently on rotation in accident and emergency, Andrew is thriving on thechallenges thrown at him each day. “It's a really busy hospital, even on thenight shift. There's never a dull moment, and just when you think you'veseen everything, well …”.CSU Scholarship RecipientsEmma Wilson (pictured), was one of 4 proud recipients of a CharlesSturt University Scholarship at the recent Scholarship AwardsCeremony Day, held in Bathurst in June. Emma, along with fellowKWS Class of 2008 Ex-students Rosie Pritchard and Rachael Hayesand 2009 Ex-student Natalie Celona received these prestigiousscholarships to help with their tertiary education. Emma is studyingEducation, Rachael is completing a degree in Psychology whileRosie and Natalie are studying Arts, Business and Communications.33