The mission of the Rebecca K. Hyland Memorial Scholarship is to recognize and award students who exemplify Rebecca’s defining qualities:
- Passion for learning and an unrelenting work ethic
- Commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others
- Respect, love, and the recognition of the value of every individual
Rebecca cultivated a breadth of knowledge with the purpose of sharing that knowledge with others. She felt a personal obligation to bring all that she was to the moment with no thought of reward. She was especially focused on letting others know how important they were to her, and how much she valued them as individuals. Rebecca lives in every person who knew her. To choose to apply her example in our own lives is both a challenge and a compliment to our character. It is the hope of Rebecca’s friends and family that her light will continue to shine on.