The Iowa Club of Des Moines Awards 2021 Scholarships! Arabia Parkey The daughter of Erica and Jermaine Parkey of Des Moines and a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. Arabia, is headed to the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA. She submitted a thorough application including a 4.28 weighted GPA, an amazing letter, and volunteer work. Arabia’s letters of support included comments from students and faculty about her accolades, accomplishments, character, curiosity, determination, and commitment. One teacher stated that, “Arabia is an asset to any program. She is dedicated to learning new things and taking risks…. she is a remarkable individual who is a strong leader and role model in every part of her life…” Arabia is a Central Academy student who has taken several AP courses, is a multi-year academic letter winner, participant of Science Bound, Movement 515, DMPS and HHHS Racial Equity Groups, the National Honor Society, and the National Council on Youth Leadership. At Hoover she was a member of Varsity Basketball, Cross Country, Track, and Spirit Crew. Parker is a school newspaper editor and has received numerous awards from the Iowa High School Press Association for Journalism. She is also a published poet and illustrator. Through her love of writing stories and creating art, Arabia has found her passion in Journalism. Moving forward, staying silent is no longer an option for her. b Tyson Walker The son of Jen and Will Walker. Tyson is a graduate of West Des Moines Valley and an AP student with a 3.57 weighted GPA. Tyson is a successful academic and undecided about where he will be going to college. He tells us he is interested in Grandview, Simpson, Rockhurst, Central Missouri, Louisiana Tech, Barry University, and the University of Tampa. Tyson is looking for a career as a Physical Therapist, majoring in either Biology or Pre-Med. He is a community volunteer (Meals from the Heartland, Science Center of Iowa, and Des Moines Parks and Recreation), Captain of the Varsity basketball team, an all-academic basketball recipient, as well as a 4-year academic letter winner. He was also a member of Science Bound and played football when attending Des Moines’ Theodore Roosevelt High School for two years. Tyson also participated in AAU basketball beginning when he was in the 3rd grade. One of Walker’s letters of recommendation describes “Ty being deserving of this scholarship based on his dedication, commitment, leadership, and willingness to grow.” The writer stated that he never had to worry about Ty’s preparation and mental approach. He is always ready to go. Congratulations to our winners! We know you will be remarkably successful. - The Iowa Club of Des Moines
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