“By nature, Josephine ‘Jo’ is genuine, dedicated, trustworthy, and a true joy to teach. For these reasons and many more, I think that she would make a fine recipient of the Michelle Chalk Memorial Scholarship”
– Stacy C. Behrensmeyer, Mathematics Teacher
“I strive to be friendly to everyone and act kindly toward them so that I might help them through whatever they may face. Acts of service have helped me to understand the best thing you can do for someone is to be there for them and support them.”
– Josephine Halbauer, MCSF application Essay
“I am honored to be a recipient of the Michelle Chalk Scholarship. In my essay I wrote about a random act of kindness that left a lasting impact on my life. While I did not know Michelle personally, I know that she had a positive outlook on life that has inspired me to carry out random acts of kindness and to live free. I am hopeful that I can continue to make a difference and instill her spirit into others that might be willing to engage in acts of kindness as my journey continues into the future. Live free!”
– Josephine Halbauer, 14-MAY-2023