The memory of a young woman who tragically lost her life is living on through a scholarship in her honour.
Emma Armstrong of Hussar was killed in a car accident just 11 days shy of her 17th birthday. Her parents Clay and Colleen, and her brother Cort established a scholarship from the donations made by her friends, family, teams, clubs and organizations from the surrounding communities.
On Wednesday, June 29, Drumheller Valley Secondary School graduate Camryn McDougald became one of two recipients of the $1,000 scholarship.
The criteria of the scholarship reflected Emma’s life and personality. She was a driven, social person, who was heavily involved in sports and extracurricular activities. She also took on a leadership role and was respected by her peers.
The scholarship came with a gift for McDougald. Emma would start and end her day with a cup of hot chocolate. This was her routine, although it changed a bit when she began to drink tea and coffee. She also drank from a special mug, that fit her hand perfectly. McDougald now has one such special mug. McDougald is planning to study at Olds College.
