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Dexter's Brougham is making a difference
By Terry Jacoby, The Dexter Leader
PUBLISHED: May 1, 2008
Jaimie Brougham was recognized by the University of Michigan Credit Union for her academic success, school spirit and community service. She was nominated by Dexter counselor, Larry LeBlanc, for the award. Jim Kirk, Director of Business Development presented a plaque honoring her efforts. Pictured are Kirk (left), Jaimie Brougham, her mother Joan Hoffman, and Dexter High School, Principal Kit Moran.
You don't have to score the winning goal, get straight A's every year or win a contest to be recognized these days. Hard work, dedication, community involvement and just being a good person is often worth a nod of appreciation.
Dexter High School senior Jaimie Brougham recently got that kind of nod.
University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) and WAAM Talk Radio 1600 awarded the Scholastic Citizen of the Month award for March 2008 to Brougham. The award is presented to one local student each month who achieves academic success, school spirit and a commitment to community service.
Jaimie is the daughter of Joan Hoffman and Patrick Brougham.
The nomination was sent in by Larry LeBlanc from Dexter High School.
"Jaimie is woven into the fabric of Dexter High School whether it be athletics, music, drama or forensics," LeBlanc said. "She not only fully participates, Jaimie also is very supportive of her peers and staff, volunteering to do whatever it takes for the entire group/team to be successful.
"As a reward, her groups/teams have earned significant regional and state recognition. Jaimie's efforts have made a difference."
Jaimie, who said she was honored to get the award, was busy studying on Sunday - not a big surprise considering her future aspirations and her current schedule. It's safe to say Jaimie is usually busy doing something.
"I was on the swim team for four years and the water polo team for two years," she said, admitting she wasn't the star, but a happy participant. "Swimming was a lot of fun. It was more of a fun thing than a competitive thing for me. But the team was very good. We have won 10 conference titles in a row."
Jaimie swam the 100-meter backstroke and the 500-meter freestyle.
Her interests go way beyond sports and include music and drama.
"I played the flute for the symphonic band, but I had to drop it this year because of conflicts with some classes I wanted to take," she said. "I still like to play the flute."
She also likes to sing. Jaimie sang in recent DHS musicals, including "Anything Goes," "How to Succeed," and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."
If that wasn't enough, Jaimie, 17, also has been on the DHS forensic's team for three years. "It's a lot like acting and it's a lot of fun," she said. "We compete on Saturdays and we do well. We are sending several kids to state this year."
Jaimie not only participates in school activities, but believes in being an active part of the community as well.
"My mom and I do a lot of charity walks such as the American Heart Association Walk, the March of Dimes and Relay For Life," she said. "We started doing it because we both feel it's important to give back to our community."
A member of the National Honor Society, Jaimie is headed off to college next year. And while the trip won't take long, the journey won't be easy.
"I will be studying chemical engineering at the University of Michigan," she said. "I'm very excited. I want to use my degree to create alternate fuels so we don't have to be dependent on others for energy."
As part of the award, Jaimie will receive a $250 award, a commemorative plaque, and an interview with WAAM radio 1600 AM.
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