Student Award Winners

Peggy Prendergast, Chair, Student Awards Committee

Taylor Bially Halayna Boden Brooke Bowser Katie Skwarchuk

RTAM is pleased to congratulate the following winners and their sponsors for 2021:

AWARD WINNER LOCATION Taylor Bially Halayna Boden Brooke Bowser Katie Skwarchuk Stuartburn, MB Russell, MB Winnipeg, MB Winnipeg, MB SPONSOR Jarvis Bially Gary Boden Gladys Bellamy Joan M. Russell RELATIONSHIP father grandfather grandmother aunt

Brief description of post-secondary plans provided by the award recipients. younger players in their skill development and love for the game.

Taylor Bially

Over the next four years, my plan is to complete my Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree with a major in either Finance or Marketing. Currently, I am not certain of my career path, but I plan to join the Asper School of Business co-op program to gain knowledge and work experience in my chosen field as I complete my degree. Throughout my studies, I intend to volunteer and stay involved in extracurricular activities such as sports and student groups. I would like to thank the Retired Teachers’ Association for this opportunity, as well as my dad for being my sponsor!

Halayna Boden

I am currently enrolled in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, with a long-term goal of becoming a Physical Therapist. I have always balanced an active lifestyle with my academics, most passionately playing softball and volleyball. This summer, I plan to continue to be involved in sport, either through playing softball or coaching

Brook Bowser

I am currently enrolled in sciences at the University of Manitoba. I’m looking forward to these next few years and to learning as much as I can. While I am still exploring my options and interests, I am planning on going into pharmacy or another evidence-based practice. I can’t wait to further experience campus life when it’s safe and to become involved with that community.

Katie Skwarchuk

This fall marked the beginning of my postsecondary pursuits at the University of Manitoba. For the next six years, I will be working towards a Bachelor of Music degree with focus on the French Horn, in addition to a Music Education degree. I am eager and grateful to be getting back to in-person music-making after these hard pandemic times! I am excited to see where my musical journey takes me over the years. My long-term goals are to share music with others, through both teaching in the school system and performing!