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Local student earns full scholarship to Princeton
I am continually amazed at the exceptional students coming out of North County’s supposedly terrible public schools. Here’s yet another local graduate with a very bright future ahead. Nez Savala has the full story….
Last fall, at the start of her senior year in high school, Brittney Watkins applied to 13 colleges. She applied to Princeton University, Yale, Harvard, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Duke University and Georgetown University.
A few weeks ago, she accepted a full scholarship to Princeton, her top choice. She will major in politics and work toward certification in Latin American studies.
“I want to be a lawyer, and then become a senator,” said Watkins.
Watkins, who attends Hazelwood West High School, is senior class vice president, a member of National Honor Society and Tri M, and is the Soprano II Choir section leader. She is involved in her church and the Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA). She was selected as one of 48 “outstanding” students in St. Louis City and County to serve on the Missouri 1st District Congressional Youth Cabinet (CYC), led by U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay. The cabinet advises Clay and his staff on key national and local issues that impact young people.
“The scholarship means a lot. One of the reasons I applied is because of their large endowment. They want to make sure students can attend, no matter their socio-economic background,” she said.
Her family is “very excited” about her scholarship. “It takes away worry about how to pay for my education because everything is covered.”
Besides Princeton, Watkins received scholarship offers from Pennsylvania, Georgetown, Richmond, Northwestern, and American Universities. She received more than a half-million dollars in offers – $554,547.
“It’s been a long time coming,” Watkins said of her upcoming graduation. “My dream is coming to fruition. Another chapter of my life is beginning, but I can only celebrate for a little while because I have a scholarship interview.” She is interviewing for a scholarship from a local organization.
This summer, Watkins will “take a break and rejuvenate so that when I go off to school, I can be fully ready.” On Saturday, May 19, she will graduate with the class of 2012.
International Food Market opens in Hazelwood
With the opening of Worldwide International Food Market in Hazelwood, North County's dining choices just went global.
For quite some time, the 1970s strip mall at Dunn & Lindbergh sat mostly empty, a shadow of its former self. I remember when the old-timey K-Mart was there, the kind with a cafeteria in the back. I also remember the Walgreen’s, in the days when Walgreen’s had a Wag’s restaurant inside.
It’s not like this was some awesome mall where I couldn’t wait to go. Hardly. But still, I hated seeing it vacant all those years, nearly forgotten when Lindbergh was revamped. That’s why I was excited recently when several NOCO fans told me that a new international grocery store had moved in!
Housed in the former Walgreen’s location, Worldwide International Food Market is a full-service grocer with products from all around the globe. And WOW, is it a fun place to shop!
I went there today and was delighted to find neat little rows organized by country. There were sauces from Japan, cookies from Sweden, lavash bread from the Middle East, even whole frozen goats, ready for a Bosnian-style barbeque. There’s also produce, frozen food, a full line of bakery & dairy, and freshly made deli items, like hummus and falafel.
It’s kind of like our very own Trader Joe’s. Except that soon, this gourmet grocery store will also have an international restaurant inside!
Worldwide is open for business now and will host an official grand opening on April 2, but the manager told me that the restaurant is still a couple months down the road. He also said that if you can’t find a specific product in the store, let him know and he’ll special order it.
It’s a friendly family business here, and they truly aim to please. So when you get a chance, be sure to stop by and welcome them to NoCo….
Worldwide International Food Market, located at 7238 N. Lindbergh, 63042, is open Monday through Saturday, 8am to 10pm, and Sunday, 9am to 7pm. For more info, call (314) 731-3500.
Photo Essay: Dave Naumann’s Native NoCo
An adventurer at heart, local attorney Dave Naumann likes going off the beaten path to explore the hidden natural areas of North County.
As the year closes out and I look back at all the reasons I’ve had to be grateful in 2011, I can’t help but think of you, dear NOCO readers. Since I launched this blog two years ago, I’ve gotten to meet so many amazing people, both here in North County and throughout St. Louis. Hundreds of you have emailed with story ideas or insightful comments, and quite a few have even offered to help. Thank you!
One of those generous “helpers” is David Naumann, a Florissant attorney and lifelong NoCo resident whose passion is hiking and biking North County’s many unspoiled pockets of wilderness. Dave knows the area’s trails and hidden pathways probably better than anyone, and lucky for us, he always brings a camera along.
He has been offering to share his images for months now, and I finally got a chance to pull them all together. I have to admit, some of them are so gorgeous, they even made me wonder if they’re really in North County. But of course they are!
Many thanks to Dave Naumann for these beautiful photos, and to everyone who read NOCO and supported North County this year! You are truly appreciated!! Enjoy…
Santa welcomes BIGFOOT #18 this Saturday
Ho ho ho! The 18th Bigfoot ever created will arrive with Santa this Saturday.
When it comes to monster trucks, there is no bigger name than the original, BIGFOOT. As you might remember from my NOCO article last summer, this ground-breaking custom automotive company got its start right here in NoCo, literally inventing a sport that’s now enjoyed by millions worldwide.
Since the mid-1970s, Bigfoot founder and innovative genius Bob Chandler has worked with his talented team to create 17 distinctive Bigfoot vehicles, each more refined than the last. And now, he’s about to bring some serious Christmas cheer to countless monster truck fans around the globe, as his latest creation, BIGFOOT #18, makes its debut this Saturday.
Boasting an all new body style, chassis and paint scheme, #18 is such a big deal for the folks at Bigfoot that they need Santa Claus himself to oversee the unveiling. This is major event in the monster truck world, and guess what North County? You have a front row seat!
So bring the kids by Bigfoot this Saturday, 10am-1pm, and see what all the fuss is about. You might even get to meet veteran Bigfoot driver and Guinness World Record holder Dan Runte, who’s pretty darn charming for a guy who crushes cars for a living!
Bigfoot 4×4 is located at Lindbergh and 270 off of Utz Lane in Hazelwood. Admission to this event is free.
Are you getting ready for the big day? NOCO is a proud sponsor of the 3rd annual Live Well Ferguson 5K