Jul

27

By Oreoluwa
Audrey Wilson receives prize for Ms Congeniality from Dr Somolu, Secretary of Board of Trustees

This is very sad news that we regret to share. In June one of our alumni from our 2008 W.TEC Girls Technology Camp, Audrey Wilson, passed away. Audrey had been ill for a while and in and out of the hospital. Unfortunately in June she lost her fight.

Audrey attended the Girls Technology Camp in a year that holds very special memories for us, because it was the first edition of the camp. The 15 girls who attended the camp were selected following a competitive application process, which included written tests and oral interviews. Audrey shone right from this application stage and her star only got brighter as we got to know her better during the camp.

Always INCREDIBLY talkative and never short of words, Audrey was smart, attentive and very witty. She had that rare gift of genuine interest in others and struck up friendships with every single girl who attended the camp, as well as with our staff. It was no surprise to anyone really when she was awarded the Ms. Congeniality prize at the end of the camp.

There is no doubt in my mind and in the mind of anyone who knew her that Audrey was definitely destined for great things. Our deepest condolences go to her family. The only bit of comfort from this tragedy is knowing how highly people thought of Audrey and how many were touched by her vibrant spirit and warmth.

Rest in peace, Audrey.


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