Janet Ward (Cliff) Campbell’s son and daughter-in-law, Angus and Kimberly Campbell, have generously donated a full scholarship in Janet’s memory for a student entering York House from Grade 8 – 12. Janet passed away on September 14, 2016, just a year after she hosted her class of 1965’s 50th reunion at her home. It was a most memorable occasion for all. On hearing the news about the scholarship, Susan (Wootten) Jackson ’65, long-time class rep immediately responded, “That’s wonderful, Janet would be so proud!”
“I cannot think of a better way to remember and honour my mum than putting in place, in perpetuity, an avenue to alter a young woman’s life, mind and trajectory than by starting a full scholarship at York House,” said Angus. “As a member of the 1965 graduating class, Janet spoke fondly of her time there. Kimberly and I believe that my mum, who preferred to be in the background providing the canvas for others to shine, would be honoured and moved. A scholarship in her name will be affecting change and the creation of female global citizens, a perfect homage to who she was to so many.
My mother always encouraged us to give more of ourselves than we take from others. Throughout her life, she promoted life altering generosity, either by time, talent, or treasure. She donated countless hours of her days to helping others and she had a particular talent to being able to see the bigger picture. Education was first and foremost with her. She challenged everyone she knew to engage in the world around them as a Global Citizen and challenge what is possible.”
The best was yet to come with speakers, Caitlin Ohama-Darcus ’07, a past Foundation scholarship recipient now with Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP and grade 12 student Fiona Lang ’17, the Ursula Bell scholarship recipient, who is planning to study engineering.
