DWI Essays 2005
Matthew Kato Foundation
Raising Awareness about the impacts of drinking and driving
DWI Essays 2006
Brian Norton                Brittany Goss            Christi Cole                Edward Baybutt
Greg Standish             Laura Stevens          Michelle Williamson
DWI Essay 2007
No DWI essays were submitted in 2007, however a former RH student who is now studying at RIT,
Ysanya Perez, did a photography project profiling Matthew's death and she was awarded a $1,000
scholarship
DWI Essay 2008
The recipients of this year's scholarships submitted essays that were thoughtful, had data relating
to DWI research and were written with a personal view as a peer into the behaviors of those who
continue to act irresponsibly even after being witness to the devastation caused by DWI. Both
showed wisdom beyond their years and a maturity and ability to reason that many adults never
achieve in a lifetime. The winners were Kelly Barone and Kathryn E. Mercadel.
DWI Essay 2009
Allison's Essay