by Lesley Webb | Apr 1, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
Thao Nguyen’s journey of achievement began long before her introduction to Keystone. Just 13 years prior to receiving her study award, Thao, together with her mother and sibling, arrived in New Zealand as refugees from Vietnam. They could not speak any English. That...
by Lesley Webb | Mar 28, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
Aged just 14, Anntonina Savelio knew she wanted to work with her hands, onsite and involved in construction. But her father was a carpenter by trade and steered her away from the long hours, challenging physical work and male-dominated environment. Several years later...
by Lesley Webb | Mar 26, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
Lee Matheson gave indication of his drive in his original Keystone application letter, where, as a 17-year-old, he wrote: “I aim to get the most out of my life by doing everything positive to make it enjoyable and satisfying. A country boy at heart, my interests...
by Lesley Webb | Mar 20, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
What goes around comes around. RCP is now a Key Scholarship Partner, and continues to employ, support and mentor Keystone recipients. Developing and supporting young people has continued to be a significant value in Marcus’s life. “My philosophy is I want my life and...
by Lesley Webb | Mar 11, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
She was seventeen years old and in her final year of high school, juggling responsibilities few navigate successfully, even in adulthood. However, humble beginnings have never held Jacqueline Paul from achievement, nor have they seen her steadfast social consciousness...