10 Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle
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Meet the Ladysmith Ambassador candidates Fourteen youth are participating in the 2013 Ladysmith Ambassador Program. The 2013-14 Ambassador and two Vice-Ambassadors will be crowned Saturday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Frank Jameson Community Centre. Tickets for the coronation evening are $15 and can be purchased at the door or from the candidates or royalty.
Cassi Plourde
Sydney Jordan
Jennika Erickson
Karissa Thompson
Kira Mauriks
Hailey Primrose
Kristy DeClark
Cassidy Stachow
Maddie Cooke
Cassandra Brubaker
Kaylie McKinley
Kat Cunningham
Marina Hammocks
Tamara Battie
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladysmith Kira is 17 years old and in Grade 11. Kira’s hobbies include dance and singing, and she is a dedicated member of the Ladysmith Secondary School drama program. Her future plans are to attend the University of Victoria and pursue a career in optometry … but you never know — we may see her singing and dancing on Broadway!
Sponsored by Caramel Tanning Cassandra is 17 and in Grade 12. Reading and writing are what Cassandra loves to do. Besides reading countless novels, she is currently working on her own novel. After graduation, her plans are to become a student counsellor.
Sponsored by Remax Ocean Pointe Realty Cassi is 16 and in Grade 11. Cassi takes great pride in being involved in her school community. She is a member of the student council, Roots, and Grade 8 Leaders. When not at school, Cassi can be found at the Rhythm Dance Academy doing what she loves, dance. Cassi plans to take broadcast journalism at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. You never know — we may be seeing her on TV delivering the evening news!
Sponsored by Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Hailey is 17 years old and in Grade 12. Hailey loves to work with children, whether it be at the primary school or the Bethel Tabernacle. Her hobbies include writing, poetry and songs. After graduation, Hailey will be attending Vancouver Island University and taking early childhood education.
Sponsored by the Chronicle Kaylie is 17 years old and in Grade 11. Kaylie loves to play volleyball and do outdoor sports like kayaking and paddle boarding. Her future plans are to attend university to become a teacher. Fitness is a huge part of Kaylie’s life.
Sponsored by the Ladysmith Kinsmen Club Sydney is 16 years old and in Grade 11. Sydney’s passion is sports. She plays fastball, soccer, volleyball and basketball. When not on the playing field, she loves to spend time with family and friends. Her goal is to earn a scholarship to an American university to play fastball and to obtain a degree in criminology.
Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Kristy is 16 years old and in Grade 11. Kristy’s days are full of activities. Dance, drama and being president of student council are just a few activities that fill her day. After graduation, she would like to attend Queen’s University and get her bachelor of arts, then go to law school to become a lawyer.
Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 Kat is 17 years old and in Grade 11. Kat loves acting, poetry and volunteering in her spare time. After graduation, Kat will be attending the Vancouver Institute of the Arts to become a wedding planner.
Sponsored by the Ladysmith Lions Club Jennika is 16 years old and in Grade 11. Jennika loves outdoor sports like rock climbing, kayaking, skiing and sailing. Jennika is a member of student council, and she volunteers with seniors at the Lodge on 4th. Travel is also a passion of hers, and she has already travelled to 25 countries. She plans to attend university to become either a doctor or an engineer.
Sponsored by Ladysmith and District Credit Union Cassidy is 18 years old and in Grade 12. She loves the outdoors, and music plays a huge role in her life. Cassidy plays the piano for her church and for the Camerata Singers. Cassidy joined the Ambassador Program to step out of her comfort zone and hone her speaking skills.
Sponsored by LCU Insurance Marina is 17 years old and in Grade 11. Ballet, jazz, modern dance, rugby and cheering for the Vancouver Island Raiders are a few leisure activities she likes to do in her spare time. Marina’s future goal is to get her nursing degree at Vancouver Island University.
Sponsored by Ladysmith Pharmasave Karissa is 16 years old and in Grade 11. When not cheering and volunteering for the Vancouver Island Raiders, Karissa can be found at Rhythm Dance Academy, practising jazz, modern and ballet dance. She also sings and plays piano. Her future plans are to attend Camosun College to take her baccalaureate of science degree in nursing.
Sponsored by Tim Hortons Maddie is 16 years old and in Grade 11. Maddie loves sports! Her favourite sports are soccer, volleyball and fastpitch. She plans to complete a degree in business and management at Vancouver Island University. She would love to obtain a fitness instructor’s course.
Sponsored by 49th Parallel and Blooms Tamara is 16 years old and is in Grade 11. Rock and roll and dancing are a huge part of Tamara’s life. In the future, Tamara would like to attend Vancouver Island University and start on her bachelor of arts degree.