Congratulations, Linda Vink, on placing this in the Northcliffe and Melville Times! There is a link to our Facebook Group that is totally out of date. I am trying to become an "Administrator" so I can sort it out!
Rotary student swaps Charleston for Joburg
Alex Gano
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11 February 2011
The 25-year-old Rotary ambassadorial scholar arrived in Johannesburg in January and will live in South Africa for the rest of the year.
"During Alex's stay in Johannesburg he will be studying a Masters in economics at Wits and will be involved in New Dawn's service projects, mainly aimed at helping children in need," said Rotary spokesman Linda Vink. "He will also further the Rotary scholarship's aims which are to promote international peace, goodwill and understanding."
Asked about his initial impressions of Johannesburg Gano said the worst that happened to him so far was that a taxi driver threw a peanut at him. "South Africans are renowned for their hospitality and so far everything I have seen supports that reputation. I’m keen to see as much of the country as possible and will reserve judgment until I get to know South Africa well," he said.
Gano will stay in Melville and commute to Wits for classes. Back home, his mother is a social worker, his father a bankruptcy lawyer. Gano is the second oldest of three brothers.
Details: Linda Vink 011-482-1101, 082-782-4628, New Dawn on Facebook
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