David Munro Spirit of a Silverhawk Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by family and friends of David Munro to assist a graduating senior who has excelled and been active in high school while persevering through a serious chronic disease(s)/condition(s) and plans to continue their education in a college or university program.
David Munro graduated from Lincoln Southwest High School in 2012. He excelled academically, graduating in the top 15% of his class. David always sought to be an involved student in the high school he loved. He was a student ambassador, a member of National Honor Society, active in student council, varsity vocal music and the athletic program, serving as student manager for his beloved boys basketball team all four years. No one was a prouder Silverhawk! David was also blessed and especially grateful for the many meaningful relationships he forged with so many faculty and staff members at LSW that enriched his experience.
David went on to graduate from Nebraska Wesleyan University with the Bachelor of Science degree in the Class of 2016, majoring in Economics. He was a devoted member of the Upsilon Chapter of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. David also spent time over the years volunteering at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, with a particular fondness for working with residents of the long-term care unit.
David died in 2018 needing a heart transplant that did not come his way. From the moment of David’s birth, he waged a daily battle with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, restrictive and obstructive lung disease, and other related health conditions as the years progressed. David underwent five major heart surgeries (the last during his senior year of high school) and endured countless procedures, interventions, hospitalizations and daily treatments to make life possible. His challenges were significant, but his resilience and perseverance in forging a path forward against unthinkable odds were exceptional. David often said, “You do what you have to do.” Indeed, he did; and how he did it was remarkable. He lived his life with grace and joy, never a victim, never bitter.
David is remembered for his humor, compassion, intelligence, kindness, positive attitude, contagious smile, and his capacity to rejoice in the good fortune of others. He was a 2012 recipient of the Omaha Salvation Army D.J.’s Hero Award for his commitment to helping others and the community, courage in the face of adversity and ability to overcome challenges. Nebraska Wesleyan University similarly recognized David in 2016 with the Kenneth R. Holder Memorial Award, presented to a graduating senior who has overcome significant challenges in attaining their baccalaureate degree. He was also honored in 2018 with the Outstanding Volunteer Award by Madonna’s St. Jane de Chantal Long Term Care Services Unit.
This scholarship seeks to honor David by recognizing and providing financial assistance to other students whose paths are challenging due to a serious chronic disease or condition.
This scholarship provides a $5,000 non-renewable scholarship to a Lincoln Public Schools graduating senior who meets the following criteria:
- Have been challenged by serious disease(s)/condition(s) diagnosed and treated by a physician
- Be a high school senior in Lincoln Public Schools who plans to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year
- Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Preference to graduating seniors at Lincoln Southwest who meet the above criteria
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