Junior Woman's Club of Sparta selects Janet Hazekamp as scholarship winner

Sparta — The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Janet Hazekamp, whose selection as the scholarship winner was based on her excellent grades, involvement in extracurricular school activities and spirit of volunteerism. Hazekamp graduated from Sussex County Technical High School, where her academic achievements included membership in the Spanish National Honor Society and the National Honor Society. She also had the lead role in the school production of “The Butler Did It.” She received the Most Valuable Player award on the tennis team, was named Student Athlete of the Month and volunteered for many organizations, including the food drive for Hurricane Katrina, the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. She has also volunteered for many years at her church. Hazekamp is attending Houghton College in Houghton, N.Y., this fall. She is considering pursuing a degree in High School Education.