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leadersoftomorrow Sydney Pain

Introducing our Leaders of Tomorrow

Albion elementary

Sydney Pain, a Grade 4 student at Albion elementary, is passionate about life and is a talented athlete.

The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News is pleased to offer the first edition of ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ in which we celebrate local students who have excelled in academics, athletics, the arts and community involvement.

She currently plays soccer in the community on a U11 select team – a division above her own age. During the soccer off-season, she plays lacrosse for the Ridge Meadows Burrards.

Special thanks to Irena Pochop, Manager of Communications at School District #42 for her help in coordinating this project and to all the principals of S.D. #42 for committing their time and expertise to select students worthy of recognition.

Sydney enjoys playing team sports, as she likes working with others towards a common goal.

In physical education classes, Sydney is always positive and encouraging towards her peers. She will help others out with skill development and celebrate in their accomplishments, too.

Keep in mind that this was not a competition, and there are many hard working, talented and deserving young people who could have been selected, but our principals went above and beyond to provide us with a sample of youth who exemplify the qualities of excellence, maturity and leadership.

When asked about helping others, she says: “Seeing other people smile makes me feel really good.”

Academically, Sydney is a solid student. Her favourite subjects, aside from PE, are science and social studies. She really enjoyed doing an animal research project in science last term. She is an active participant in the school community, joining both Bookfest and the Reading Link Challenge.

Sydney also has a passion for animals, especially dogs. She says animals are helpless and need our assistance. A few summers ago, Sydney organized a lemonade stand in her neighbourhood, with proceeds going to the local SPCA.

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In high school, Sydney would love to learn about mythology, a topic she finds fascinating. Her academic goal is to achieve straight As on a report card sometime.

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Her ultimate goal, however, is to continue to play soccer, one day professionally.

Tiahna Cole Albion elementary

Tiahna Cole decided at a young age that she would be an athlete. She has played a variety of sports over the past number of years, including soccer, baseball, gymnastics, swimming, and lacrosse.

At times she has had to choose one sport over another due to time constraints, even though she enjoys participating in all of them.

In school, Tiahna takes her academics seriously. Her favourite subject is math, especially multiplication.

Intuitively, she knows she will enjoy learning division, once her class gets to that point.

Tiahna enjoys helping others; it makes her feel good.

This year, she and some friends are organizing the “Pawsitive Walk” in the community, to raise money for the local SPCA and Katie’s Place animal shelter.

When the school organizes an event to raise money for a charity, she gets behind it 100 per cent, and tries her best to raise money for the charity.

For her, it’s not about the incentive prizes that you receive for raising money. It’s about the good feeling she gets knowing that she is helping others.

In the future, Tiahna wants to be either a lawyer, veterinarian, or marine biologist. She knows that all of these professions require a lot of education, but says the time and effort will be worth it.

She is not sure exactly which one she will choose, but as she sees it, in each of these professions, she will be able to help others.

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leadersoftomorrow Alicia Hiebert

Jia Kim

Alexander Robinson elementary

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Alicia Hiebert is an all-round amazing kid. Not only does she do well in school, she is kind and helpful to everyone.

She is always willing to help out around the classroom and school.

Jia Kim is a Grade 6 student at Blue Mountain elementary. She regularly exhibits the characteristics that we value in a leader.

Her compassion pours into everything that she does and she goes out of her way to include everyone, including the special needs children she works with at the school.

She always has a ‘hello,’ a hug and kind words and compliments for students with special needs.

She makes a difference in our classroom and school, without the need to be in the spotlight.

She is calm, always good-natured, and ready to assist anyone who needs it.

Besides helping her fellow students in class, and being first to volunteer for any and all extra work and projects, Jia often spends her recess helping out with the Kindergarten class.

Alicia challenges herself do her best at her schoolwork.

She has a passion for Me to We, which is an initiative of Free the Children, helping raise money and awareness for clean water projects in Kenya. She is also involved in many extra-curricular activities in and outside of school, such as DSAC, softball, soccer, babysitting, bottle drives, volleyball, dances, leading assemblies, announcing, singing, and swimming.

“Alicia believes we all need to become involved in changes.”

Alicia’s most memorable school moment was when she and four friends worked hard for a month on an anti- bullying day hip-hop dance. They had matching outfits and their moves were in perfect sync.

On the day of the presentation, with the whole school watching, the music was not working. It was embarrassing and some others were crying. But Alicia’s positive leadership shone through as she kept telling them, “It is not how we did, what counts, it’s that we did something, and we did great.”

In future, Alicia plans to become a special education assistant. She loves working with children, especially children with special needs. That is a passion for her. Alicia believes we all need to become involved in changes.

She is committed to continuing with Me to We. Free the Children is saving lives, supporting Third World countries, and changing the world.

“Love like there’s no tomorrow, she says, “care like it is tomorrow, and lead because we are tomorrow.”

Jia manages to also excel academically, producing work of above average quality.

“Jia believes that bullying is wrong and will step in to say something if she sees it happening.”

Finally, Jia is a gifted artist. Her drawings and artwork are exceptional. Jia is an active member of the Whonnock Lake Canoe and Kayak Club and races every summer with her team.

Jia is a unique, compassionate and talented individual who truly leads by example.

She is really proud that she recently took part in the Pink Day assembly at Blue Mountain, and wore a pink shirt to show that she supports people everywhere who may be getting bullied.

Jia believes that bullying is wrong and will step in to say something if she sees it happening. She is an advocate for herself and for her peers.

Jia would like to be a primary school teacher when she grows up. She likes helping young children and wants to help them grow up to be great readers and writers.

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leadersoftomorrow Haley Murgatroyd Eric Langton elementary

Haley Murgatroyd, in Grade 7 at Eric Langton elementary, is a proactive person who understands that she can make a positive difference in the world.

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Following a field trip to a small park on the border of our school property, and discovering that it was littered with garbage, Haley decided to write a letter to our local paper, complaining about the risks for the community children.

Due to her letter, the city decided to clean up the park and make it safer for the locals to use.

“Due to her letter, the city decided to clean up the park and make it safer for the locals to use.”

At her school, Haley has been participating in the District Student Advisory Council since 2011 and has been a student leader.

In November, following a DSAC meeting, Haley became passionate about the “Pennies for Water” initiative through the Free the Children charity.

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leadersoftomorrow Samantha Grimason Eric Langton elementary

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Samantha Grimason, in Grade 7, is easily one of the most mature and responsible students in her class. She has not only helped with numerous classroom duties, but demonstrated care for her fellow classmates and regularly offers to help students who need assistance.

Glenwood elementary Emma Walsh, a Grade 3 student at Glenwood elementary, has shown great concern for the environment.

For example, she recently came forward to say that she noticed there was a lot of garbage on the way to school. She asked her mom if she could help clean up the trash, and together they picked it up.

Emma is also an active member of the Maple Ridge Recycling Society, and a positive and contributing member of the Glenwood community.

She enjoys singing with her mom while collecting donations for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles.

She recently participated in the Sound of Music in her theatre class.

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Hailey McIntosh, a Grade 6 student at Glenwood elementary, is an active member of the District Student Advisory Council, and has helped with food drives in the school.

Samantha has shown a variety of leadership skills in and out of school this year by helping in the school office, organizing classroom activities and fundraising through her extra-curricular activities.

She regularly monitors younger peers at lunch time and is called upon by teachers to help others.

Through hard work and constant determination, Samantha has achieved The Principal’s List, and always puts forth outstanding effort in all her academic courses. She is a well-liked individual in the school and her cheerful disposition contributes to a positive classroom community.

In the community, she volunteers at the SPCA. She is an excellent speaker, shown by her speech last year for the school’s Glenwood’s 50th anniversary celebration.

In addition, when her mom was ill last year, she helped look after her four-year-old sister.

A memorable moment for her was receiving the best score on her math test in January. “This is exciting for me because in the past, math has been a struggle.”

Hailey has shown courage, advocating positively for peers who may not be able to do so for themselves.

She is a model citizen and future leader.

In the future, she wants to be a hair stylist or a chef or a musician.

“I play the flute, sing and dance.”

Emma has all the makings of a future leader.

Samantha is undoubtedly a leader of tomorrow.

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Sierrah Burrows & Danielle Lindenbach Fairview elementary

Sierrah Burrows and Danielle Lindenbach are two Fairview elementary students who stand out not only for their great academics, but also for their positive attitudes and awesome leadership.

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Both girls also are boosters of the school’s recycling program, and have taken on responsibilities above and beyond to make the program run smoothly. They also work with younger children to help them become better students.

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Both girls are active in school sports, with Danielle playing on the volleyball and basketball teams, and Sierrah playing on the volleyball team and being a lead athlete in track.

These girls are wonderful citizens who have contributed positively to the school and their community. We look forward to seeing great things from them in the future.

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leadersoftomorrow Emma Bower

Golden Ears elementary Emma Bower, a Grade 7 student at Golden Ears elementary, makes a tremendous difference in the lives of others. Around the school, Emma leads by example as a classroom leader and monitor working with primary students.

During the Christmas season for the past several years, Emma has worked with her grandma to create care packages for community agencies supporting people in need.

This year, Emma created 40 care packages for Operation Christmas Child, and others for the Cythera House and the Salvation Army.

Emma strives to do kind things to make others feel good. She is a terrific example of positive leadership in action.

Sydney Ramirez Golden Ears elementary

Sydney Ramirez, a Grade 7 student at Golden Ears elementary, pushes herself and others around her to always try their best.

At school, Sydney is always one of the first to help others, and willingly stays in at lunch when needed to assist those who are having difficulty with schoolwork.

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She strives to be the best that she can be.

Brighton Cullimore Golden Ears elementary

Brighton Cullimore is another Grade 7 student at the school who leads by example. She is one of those people who others seek out when they need help. Brighton helps many of her peers with academics and is a key monitor for a kindergarten classroom at recess and lunch.

This year, Brighton also helped organize a young entrepreneur program for her class.

Outside of school, Brighton is a terrific teammate on her soccer and baseball teams.

Brighton always strives to do her best and to make a difference in the lives of those around her.

“This year, Brighton also helped organize a young entrepreneur program for her class.”

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Taylor McKee is a very special student. She is actionoriented and has been involved with various charities, including the Knights 4 Change within our school, and the SPCA outside of school.

Mallory Craig, a Grade 7 student leader at Hammond elementary, is an amazing role model.

She is a driving force in the school’s Leadership Club, coming up with ideas and supporting initiatives to raise $2,500 for Free the Children.

Over the Christmas holiday, she raised more than $300 singlehandedly for the Knights 4 Change by selling various items at craft fairs.

Mallory is supportive of all her classmates, and she has the respect of all her peers. Her friends say she encourages them in both academics and athletics, and she makes them laugh.

Her kind attitude and generous nature are apparent in everything she does. Taylor is a well-spoken and respected individual in our school community. She gave an outstanding speech at one of our assemblies on the raising of service dogs.

She shows a lot of sensitivity towards younger students, listening to them and helping them solve problems.

Mallory is a very skilled athlete and a great teammate, demonstrating outstanding team play and enthusiasm.

Taylor is a fine citizen whose actions reflect the motto of our school: be respectful, be encouraging and be responsible.

Outside of school, Mallory is active in both soccer and basketball.

Kevin Maars

“Kevin is an exceptional role-model at our school”

Edith McDermott elementary Kevin Maars, in Grade 7, has attended Edith McDermott elementary since kindergarten and every year his outstanding character has shone.

Kevin is a student who consistently puts forth his finest effort in everything that he does. His academic accomplishments are consistently high every term.

assisting with leading all fundraising activities towards building a school for children in Haiti.

He also shares outstanding passion and talent in the area of fine arts, and is a young actor whose delightful humour is enjoyed by everyone.

For the past two years, Kevin has also diligently trained and enthusiastically participated in the Stairwell for Clean Air, raising considerable funds in support of The Lung Association.

Kevin demonstrates exceptional kindness, empathy and acceptance of all members of our school community and beyond.

For the past two years, he has been an instrumental leader in his school’s Global Citizens Club, helping to educate the school community about global issues, and

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leadersoftomorrow Justin Estrella

Highland Park elementary Justin Estrella is an academic achiever at Highland Park elementary in Pitt Meadows. Justin’s interest in music has taken him through four years of piano lessons, he is currently learning to play guitar and he would like to play drums as well.

Justin is an active soccer and hockey player. He is also a community volunteer who helps whenever he can at St. Luke’s Catholic Church.

Justin regularly volunteers, visiting with seniors in seniors’ centres and at Ridge Meadows Hospital.

Justin’s long-term goal is to be a corporate lawyer.

Paige Fanning

Highland Park elementary Paige Fanning is an outstanding student and citizen of Highland Park elementary in Pitt Meadows.

At school, Paige is a Leadership Team member who helps in the office and facilitates school activities and special events. Paige is a recess and noon-hour monitor with a kindergarten class, assisting younger children and ensuring they have help solving problems.

In the community, Paige volunteers to walk dogs for the SPCA every Sunday, and volunteers at Riverside Community Church in Coquitlam, where she helps with infants while their parents attend services.

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Madison Andrews Kanaka Creek elementary

Madison Andrews is in Grade 6 at Kanaka Creek elementary and was nominated because she is an example to everyone. She is kind, personable and level-headed in all situations.

She has made many contributions to the school and the community: taking part in activities with the Me to We leadership group, personally raising money for cancer awareness, and every few years cutting her hair at the Relay For Life event.

Her most memorable school moment was when she was the lead in the school play last year, and being asked for her autograph.

Jeffrey Sunshine, a Grade 7 student at Laity View elementary, is a kind and giving student who helps out whenever he can.

Jeffrey is a leader on the school’s sound crew committee and plays for the Laity View basketball team.

As a leader of our sound crew committee, he runs assemblies, dances and any other school presentations.

Jeffrey also wrote and directed a song for his class to perform at the Christmas concert.

Jeffrey is an excellent student and a high-level hockey goaltender.

Her future plan is to become an author. “I am good at writing and hope to sell my adventurous books everywhere.”

“I also hope that one day I could travel to Africa and teach there. I could raise money to help build more schools and create recreational activities there.”

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As a representative of the District Student Advisory Council, Sydney has helped raise money at Christmas for the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Hamper Society, and has volunteered her time wrapping presents and rolling coins for the non-profit organization.

She is an outstanding role model for all the students at our school and always takes opportunities to help younger students on the playground and around the school.

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“I think I was nominated because I’m in Me to We, and I try to show leadership in the school.

Whenever there is a chance to make a difference I jump at it, because making the world a better place is what I live for,” she said.

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Her most memorable school moment was when she organized a bake sale to help kids with cancer.

“It took a lot of work, but it was worth it because I ended up raising around $575, and knowing that I helped a child in need, that feeling is priceless.”

“I hope to go to university to be a teacher, so I can be a mentor for kids”

Her future plans are to volunteer at the SPCA and join as many clubs in high school that benefit others or are trying to make the world a better place.

“I hope to go to university to be a teacher, so I can be a mentor for kids and help them see that they can make the world a better place by doing just the simplest things,” she said.

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Casey Wright is an inspirational member of Maple Ridge elementary. A confident and reflective Grade 7 student, Casey is known throughout the school for his great sense of humor and positive outlook on life. As a well-known spokesperson for B.C. Children’s Hospital, Casey has been outspoken and open about his medical challenges.

Colorado Zelinski is an outstanding role model and member of Maple Ridge elementary.

An active member of the Grade 7 leadership committee, Colorado has devoted his time and energy to becoming proficient at ensuring our school presentations – assemblies, special guest presentations, and schoolwide celebrations – are the best they can be.

In sharing his personal journey, Casey has further promoted the sense of community within our school – the importance of supporting and caring for each other.

Colorado has become the go-to person for all technical and sound support, and is a reliable on-site volunteer.

Colorado also demonstrates his leadership skills through his interactions with other members of the school community. He is a kind, thoughtful and positive role model to younger children and a valuable classmate to his peers.

Casey’s relationship with his peers was the driving force behind the leadership committee’s initiative to raise funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital.

Casey is also comfortable engaging in conversations with students of all ages. He has great listening skills and the respect of members of our school.

Colorado has a great sense of humor and is an excellent athlete – demonstrating sportsmanship on and off the court.

We have no doubt that Casey will continue to lead into the future in a positive and pro-active way.

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She is also actively involved with Christmas in the City and volunteers at Katie’s Place animal shelter.

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Having courage to step out of comfort zones, Brieanna McVicker has demonstrated initiative and motivation to develop meaningful connections among students.

She has a natural talent for seeing different perspectives, an experience enhanced through the lens of a camera.

Brieanna looks for ways to get involved in both community and school activities, such as organizing the Terry Fox Run and anti-bullying day at Pitt Meadows secondary.

Instilled in Brieanna is a care for others. She is continually mindful of her actions and aims to involve others in positive ways. Her dedication to improving her school community is exemplary.

Working with others, Brieanna has learned to take responsibility and solve problems when things take unexpected turns.

Similar to her ability to capture clear and vivid photos, being a leader clicks with Brieanna.

In future, she plans to build on her volunteer skills through pursuing postsecondary studies in event management.

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Gianluca Bertoia is currently the top academic student at Pitt Meadows secondary.

A French immersion student, he has received many academic and volunteer awards over the past few years, and this current one has emerged as one of the school’s senior leaders.

Gianluca has taken the lead at school assemblies as master of ceremonies and volunteers on the student advisory council, and on the school improvement council.

Gianluca has already been accepted to McGill University, where he will study biochemistry.

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She was selected to serve as a leader for Breaking Down the Walls in September. Although she was nervous about the level of responsibility given, she ended up being one of the school’s most effective facilitators.

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Isaac also travelled with a school group to Ghana during spring break to assist with village maintenance, among other things.

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Isaac is also involved with student government and helps run numerous school events, including dances and dress-up days.

Outside of school, Isaac is on the leadership team at his Tae Kwon Do school.

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If high school is about making memories that last a lifetime, Isaac is doing just that.

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Bailey Wright

Scholarship awards are applicable to any accredited post-secondary institution to support their continued education in the areas of Music, Dance, Drama/Technical Theatre, Visual Arts & Media Arts and, Literary Arts.

Whonnock elementary Bailey Wright is a hard working student who always gives her best effort. Teachers describe her as respectful, polite, and always having a positive attitude.

The 2013 scholarships recipients are:

Bailey also achieved a straight-A average in her first term.

Yuri Won, Samuel Robertson Technical School—Visual & Media Art Laura Thornton, Maple Ridge Secondary School—Literary Arts Kia Newton, Garibaldi Secondary—Drama/Technical Theatre Emilie Voigt, Pitt Meadows Secondary School—Dance Derek Maroney, Maple Ridge Secondary School—Music

She is a positive member of all of Whonnock’s athletic teams and has participated in a variety of district and school-based leadership initiatives.

She sees herself one day as a primary teacher or involved in fashion design.

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Within the hallways of Maple Ridge secondary, the name Magdalena Richardson echoes with respect as she strives for personal excellence with a kindness, integrity and modesty that changes the people around her.

C.J. Schuetz is a polite, cooperative student who goes out of her way to provide leadership to both the school and her community.

Her passion is science. Having a conversation with her about the world of physics is comparable to observing how the little particles of our world might just be buzzing with life themselves.

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Her fascination with “bizarre little particles which don’t follow any rules” is so inspirational, it drives those around her to want to know more about the Superstring Theory (which is simply just called “The Theory of Everything”).

C.J. has been involved in every athletic team this year, as well as being part of school-based and district leadership teams.

She is also in a number of community based teams and clubs.

Even though she is involved in all of this, C.J. still maintains a straight-A average. Her teachers describe her as a hard working, caring individual who goes out of her way to help others.

C.J. has even sold her own art in order to give money to build a house for someone in the Dominican Republic.

Her future plans include a mission trip with her youth group and sees herself in a profession someday where she is helping others

Magdalena’s position on getting acquainted with “everything” is simply that when she is finally able to do this, she will have helped unite the world that we know with all its four known forces.

Magdalena’s charismatic energy drives her peers and others around her to want to focus on dark matter, “the four per cent of the universe we know about,” and other incredible discussions about astrophysics and quantum computing.

Magdalena’s passion is compelling. She excels in academics (GPA 4.0) and presents her viewpoints with conviction (a top speaker at VMUN Convention), and is open to new ideas. Her connection to inspire others is as genuine as it is genius. As she compels those who, one minute before, simply did not care, she becomes visibly excited.

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She has been a top debate competitor and coach of the MRSS debate club for two years. She developed a culture for a small group, which grew substantially with her at the helm, that led to positive transformations and a sense of belonging.

Andrew Wang, in Grade 10 at Thomas Haney Secondary School, is a leader in particular in the area of environmental awareness.

The beauty of her successes lies in the fact that even as Magdalena proves herself a brain to be reckoned with, she is appreciative of everyone who has been a step in her learning. She wrote a letter recently, a letter of thanks, that stated: “To have been able to keep up such an important part of the life at MRSS has been an honour and a privilege,” after she personally developed all the strategies for success herself.

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A member of the school’s eco-action group for several years, he recently applied for and received a grant from “learning for a sustainable future.”

Andrew has launched a school-wide composting program, installed a solar cone at the school, and oversees the school’s worm bins.

His work is having an impact on waste reduction.

Magdalena is a brilliant young lady who has already asked, “What limits do people have?”

The beauty in the way Magdalena approaches this is that she honestly projects her answer: We only have the limits we impose upon ourselves.

She is a youth who truly is “out of this world.” Perhaps this inherent truth compelled her decision to be an astronaut. She will be living out her need to discover “quantum weirdness” in order to make the world a better place.

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Blue Mountain elementary

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Lily Ferguson is a Grade 5 student at Blue Mountain elementary. She has a strong sense of fairness and is eager to practise her well-developed leadership skills.

Lily puts the needs of others first, as is evident in her willingness to help her peers, to provide guidance to younger students and to work as a volunteer for school activities.

Rachael Thomas, 17, has an impressive record of leadership activities and volunteering both inside and outside of SRT. Last March, Rachael travelled to Kenya during spring break as part of the Free the Children program. While there, she participated in building a school and library, while learning about some of the issues and challenges faced by those living in impoverished nations.

Lily demonstrates respect for the differences of others, embracing their challenges and strengths with a positive attitude. She is an active student, playing lacrosse and soccer for community teams. She also eagerly participates in all physical activity provided by the school.

Rachael is an active participant and leader in her school’s Link Crew program, in which she provides mentoring and leadership to younger students.

Lily’s most memorable school moment was when she received the Rick Hansen Award. This award made her feel special and excited, because earning it was her secret goal.

Additionally, Rachael volunteered part of her summer vacation to assisting staff and students at Thomas Haney secondary with its summer learning program.

“It felt great to achieve a secret goal, one that nobody but me knew about.”

Lily would like to be a physiotherapist when she grows up. As a sports enthusiast, she would like to be able to assist athletes in keeping their bodies in the best condition possible, promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Lily is also very aware of the environment. She is an active member of the recycling, composting and clean grounds team. Each day, Lily participates in keeping the school a clean, eco-friendly place.

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Family and friends are very important to Megna Srinivas of Davie Jones elementary.

“I like to make anybody I see smile, and I want to try to help everyone I see have a good day.”

She likes to learn and be around encouraging people.

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make them happy, and I love learning.”

Ever since she could read, she liked to study.

“I tried to start writing my name when I was two.”

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“I have been fortunate to see some cultures around the world. I like meeting others and learning about other people¹s lives and how they do things.”

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“I also want to set up foundations to help the poor and needy around the world.”

If she could change one thing about the world, she would remove poverty, help people to have enough food and water.

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Joshua Nicholas, in Grade 9, is an accomplished public speaker and performer, and a member of the school’s student council for the past two years.

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As a Grade 8 student, he had a weekly segment on the morning announcements called “A moment with Josh.”

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She is also a part of the SRT student council, student senate, and the social justice committee.

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Westview secondary

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Brodie Turner, in Grade 12 at Westview secondary, is well known and well liked by her teachers and peers.

She consistently contributes to the enhancement of the school’s climate and community.

Scott Kozol, in Grade 12 at Westview secondary, has volunteered as the school’s senior St. John’s Ambulance medical first-responder.

She volunteers her time helping with events such as photo day, Grade 7 visit day, dances and volleyball games and tournaments.

Scott truly has a calling in this area, as he responds to calls in a calm, confident and compassionate manner. He has participated in the Abbotsford Airshow, at Rogers Arena and in local events such as the Westview international soccer tournament and Remembrance Day assemblies.

During Phil Boyte’s Breaking Down the Walls workshop, she played a key role as a student leader. She is a member of the school’s senior leadership class, and has helped to organize a wide range of school, graduation and community events. Examples include the clothing drive and bake sale for adopt-a-family.

He is a cadet program trainer, teaching kids ages 10-15.

During the Terry Fox Run and assembly, Brodie and her grandfather Len helped fundraise and make the school community event a memorable one.

As a member of the school’s senior leadership class and graduation council, he helps with planning school and graduation events.

Outside of school, Brodie assists the Salvation Army in serving meals, teaches in a church nursery school, coaches in summer soccer camps and participates in community celebrations and runs.

In the community, Scott has refereed soccer for several years.

On March 14, Brodie travelled to Uganda with a group of students and teachers from WSS to reach out to orphans and help them in practical ways.

Among her commitment to helping others, Brodie maintains honour-roll status.

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His outlook and faith have been inspirational to those around him and this spring Isaac’s classmates were prompted to donate the profits from their Middle School Young Entrepreneur’s Fair to the children’s cancer department at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

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Jazmin Amriks

Alexander Robinson elementary Jazmin takes the initiative to get involved in school affairs, including making announcements on the PA system and leading school assemblies.

Joining Me to We, a Free the Children initiative, has improved her social skills, collaboration skills, and she’s now confident in sharing her thoughts and ideas. It’s made her more aware of what is happening to kids her age throughout the world.

Isaac Wray

Maple Ridge Christian High School We could all use the courage and resilience of Isaac Wray, graduating this year from MRCS. Isaac is a pioneer, making his own trails, never pressured to conform.

“I’m glad to know that I can make a difference and help these children and adults around the world.”

An avid and talented photographer, Isaac took a business management class outside of school this year to guide him in the development of his business, Golden Ears Photography.

Besides working hard to achieve his professional and artistic goals, Isaac serves his community as well, having volunteered his time to countless events throughout his school career.

Isaac is known for his dependability, energy, and leadership and he is making waves.

“Isaac is known for his dependability, energy, and leadership and he is making waves.”

Jazmin was inspired by the speakers when she attended We Day for the first time.

“Taking the time to get to know people instead of judging them firsthand, would make our world a more comfortable and accepting place to live in!”

Jazmin is mature and wise beyond her years and expects when she goes to SRT in the fall, she’ll be a leader in that school community too.

She is positive and optimistic and presents her viewpoints in a mature manner.

Jazmin says her most memorable school moment was the time when she, along with her friends, organized a penny drive in support of a clean water initiative in Kenya. A part of the responsibility was to go to all the other classrooms daily and collect their penny bags. “It was also rewarding to have that extra time to be with my friends. The bond between the four of us is now stronger than ever!”

Jazmin believes “discrimination of other cultures or religions is one of the most ignored reasons of why our society is so troubled today. Taking the time to get to know people instead of judging them firsthand, would make our world a more comfortable and accepting place to live in!”

“My experience being an Indo Canadian and being proud of my culture, traditional dress and religion has made me who I am today. I am very proud of my culture. I have even convinced my friends to do a dance to a Hindi song.”

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