Morgan Bartkiewicz, a Princeton High School senior, recently received from Deborah Knupp, a private benefactor representing a community of Chicago moms, a generous award of $15,000 for exemplary character, extraordinary kindness, and exceptional leadership to use toward her future education. Morgan and the Chicago moms first met when Deborah and a group of her friends were having dinner at Niel and Shortys during Morgan’s shift. Deborah and her friends immediately recognized the “it” quality within Morgan. During their conversation, Deborah shared that she and her family were relocating to Princeton and would be needing a sitter from time-to-time. This chance encounter led not only to an additional employment opportunity for Morgan but also began a friendship between the two. In addition to receiving this award for her own education, Morgan has been given the opportunity to bequeath this same amount to a graduating senior next year.
Deborah Knupp pictured with Morgan Bartkiwicz, PHS Senior.
Morgan plans to attend the University of Iowa in the fall and major in molecular and cellular biology on a pre-physician assistant track.