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THE 2009 CLASS OF LORAN SCHOLARS On 13 & 14 February, six committees of volunteers and our three national co-chairs selected 30 Loran scholars from a group of 71 finalists. Once again, BMO Financial Group graciously hosted the interviews at its Institute for Learning. The class of 2009 is listed below. Erica Baker Loran scholar Denis Morris Catholic High School, Thorold, ON Erica created a Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee to empower young people and organize activities for them. She is president of the student council and the Young Green Party of Niagara. Last year, Erica travelled to Guatemala with Wells of Hope to build a house for a local family. Talitha Calder Loran scholar W C Miller Collegiate, Altona, MB As leader of the student council, Talitha helped to beautify her school by spearheading a landscaping project. She plays trombone for the school band and is member of several school choirs. Her other commitments include leading the school’s Amnesty International chapter and Youth in Philanthropy group and being a youth representative on the town council. Joanne Cave Weston Loran scholar Salisbury Composite High School, Sherwood Park, AB Joanne founded her own nonprofit organization, Ophelia’s Voice, in 2004. She facilitates workshops throughout Alberta to promote healthy body image and self-esteem for young adolescent girls. To date she has facilitated over 100 workshop hours for 400 young women. She heads the community youth council and is the Edmonton chair for the UNESCO youth advisory group. Sophie Côté Loran scholar Collège François-Xavier-Garneau, Quebec, QC Sophie serves as vice-president of her CEGEP’s co-op and head of the school’s UNICEF committee. In 2007, she helped to create a month-long exhibition about child soldiers. She served as captain of the Quebec under- 19 women’s rugby team and also plays for her CEGEP. Sophie visited Peru for a humanitarian project. Max Deschner Weston Loran scholar Kelowna Senior Secondary School, Kelowna, BC Max has volunteered for the Salvation Army as a Christmas Kettle supervisor and also helped out in a soup kitchen. He plays lacrosse and has helped to coach younger kids for the past few years. He is currently undertaking a Rotary exchange to France. Lindsey Doehle Weston Loran scholar Lester B Pearson United World College Of The Pacific, Fort Good Hope, NWT Lindsey took a gap year to run a youth recreation program for the Frontiers Foundation in Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories. Lindsey has served as a Big Sister and fundraised for an owl rehabilitation centre. She plays the violin, kayaks and is learning three languages. Juliette Dupré Loran scholar Lester B Pearson United World College Of The Pacific, St Lawrence, NL As gunnery divisional petty officer of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, Juliette trains and looks after 25 cadets. She also serves on the Newfoundland Labrador Youth Council. At school, she runs cross-country and is a leader in the Model U.N. and debating club. Danya Dziedzic Weston Loran scholar Inwood School, Inwood, MB Danya is editor of her school paper and serves as president of her local 4-H club. She also founded and runs an organization that engages youth as volunteers in the community. She also volunteers with the local seniors’ lodge. Peter Guo Weston Loran scholar Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic High School, Guelph, ON Peter is a leader of his school’s robotics team, which competed at the 2008 Robotics World Championships in Atlanta. He runs triathlons, is captain of the cross-country team and is on the track and field and badminton teams. Peter is a social justice league member and spearheaded a Thanksgiving food drive in his community. Tyler Heal Weston Loran scholar Sir John Franklin High School, Yellowknife, NWT Tyler volunteers with the Northwest Territories Mining Heritage Society and the Historica Foundation. He has put his knowledge to work by researching and writing a book about Yellowknife’s street names. His graphic designs won him silver and bronze medals in a national Skills Canada competition. Tyler also plays tenor saxophone in several bands. James Hoffman Weston Loran scholar Ross Sheppard High School, Edmonton, AB With the Edmonton Centennial Interact junior rotary club, James coordinated an education project in Belize. At his school, he has held several positions in the student union. James founded a robotics team that has competed internationally. He also volunteers as a university physics lab assistant and plays tenor sax for the school jazz band. Hannah Holden Weston Loran scholar Nakusp Secondary School, Nakusp, BC Hannah has supported and mentored her peers by promoting community involvement as co-president of the Rotary Interact Club and teaching at a music school. Her civic contributions include serving on the Arrow Lakes Art Council and volunteering for the local hospital and church. She is a member of three school sports teams and plays the piano and violin. Constance Holman Weston Loran scholar Colonel Gray Senior High School, Charlottetown, PE Constance competed in the Canada Winter Games as a speed skater and also plays rugby. She started a peer education music program at her school, through which the students play jazz for seniors. She has also served as an ESL tutor for newcomers to PEI. Constance is currently on a Rotary exchange to Thailand. Ellie Jin BMO Capital Markets Loran scholar St Elzabeth Catholic High School, North York, ON Ellie provides positive support for at-risk youth as a mentor with the Youth Assisting Youth program and by volunteering at the Eva’s Phoenix shelter. She is an organizer for the Delisle Youth Gallery art exhibition and is curator of the school arts council. LORAN AWARDS NEWSLETTER Spring 2009, Volume 11, Issue 1 Page 2
Alison Lee Redknee Loran scholar Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, North York, ON During Earth Week, Alison ran a multi-school clean up of several local parks. She is also president of her school’s environmental club and was a gold medalist at the 2007 Canada-Wide Science Fair. She is captain of her soccer and hockey teams, swims and plays the flute. Marin MacLeod Young Fund Loran scholar Northumberland Regional High School, Pictou County, NS Marin is co-captain of her school and provincial rugby teams; she also plays soccer. She heads her school’s local Interact club and volunteers at her local soup kitchen and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. She also plays piano and received a Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. Katie Mattina Weston Loran scholar McKinnon Park Secondary School, Caledonia, ON As a peer leader with the Fresh Heir group, Katie has helped to educate younger students about the health risks of smoking. She promotes a safe school environment as president of a local Crimestoppers. Katie plays for three school teams and plays flute in the band. Jessica McCuaig Loran scholar Peterborough Collegiate & Vocational School, Peterborough, ON Jessica coordinated a day of action at her school about poverty in Ontario, which involved organizing a rally, fast, and food drive. She was editor of the school yearbook, chair of the student arts council, and a founder of a United Way Youth Advisory Council. Meagan McLavish Loran scholar Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School, Red Deer, AB At school, Meagan is student council president and a “Link Crew” leader, helping to ease Grade 9 students’ transition to high school. She has volunteered for a therapeutic riding program for special needs children and organized a city-wide barbecue for the homeless. She plays piano and is fully bilingual. Peter O’Rielly Weston Loran scholar St. Gabriel’s All Grade, St. Brendan’s, NL Frustrated by the lack of sports facilities in his small community, Peter built a tennis court, which he has maintained for five years. He runs a recycling program at school and serves as a math and physics tutor. Peter also painted a two-metre mural as a memorial to a former teacher. Divya Pahwa Loran scholar Walter Murray Collegiate Institute, Saskatoon, SK Divya is is the head of the environmental club and captained a team in a school science competition. She volunteers with individuals with disabilities and is co-editor of the school paper. She also raises money for Kids Help Phone. Lindsey Richardson Loran scholar Summerland Secondary School, Summerland, BC In Grade 10, Lindsey founded a program that provides backpacks and supplies to students in need. She ran a talent show that generated $20,000 for relief in China, and took part in a 60-kilometre walk for a Weekend to End Breast Cancer. She is on the volleyball team and plays the piano. Michael Rolfe Weston Loran scholar Indian River High School, Springdale, NL Michael is captain of four school sports team. He also plays and coaches both hockey and soccer, helping to develop the skills of youth of various ages. Michael’s other interests include playing tuba for the school band and student politics. He has taken part in the Shad Valley program. Alexandra Schwabe Loran scholar Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, Sudbury, ON Alexandra serves as both a student trustee on the school board and chair of the student senate. With the latter, she helped organize a conference intended for at-risk students. She plays basketball, rows for the school team, runs the environmental club and teaches Sunday School. Marc-André Simard Weston Loran scholar École Secondaire MacDonald-Cartier, Chelmsford, ON Marc-André promotes francophone culture among his peers as vicepresident of the Federation of Franco-Ontarian Youth. He also acts and writes with a local drama troupe. He is vice-president of his school’s athletic association. Feodor Snagovsky KPMG Loran scholar William Lyon Mackenize King Collegiate, North York, ON Feodor is the executive director of a solar and wind energy initiative that promotes sustainable energy in Toronto-area schools. Feodor is also keen on acting and public speaking and has served as a co-captain and coach of wrestling teams at his school. Tanya Taggart-Hodge Weston Loran scholar L’École Victor Brodeur, Victoria, BC Tanya has captained and coached a number of teams at school, including soccer, basketball, and volleyball. She was a jury member at the Rimouski International Youth Film Festival and produced a short film about her school. Tanya has raised funds to cover her costs for a scientific voyage to Antarctica. Wesley Taylor Weston Loran scholar Lord Dorchester Secondary School, Dorchester, ON Last summer, Wesley embarked on a self-funded volunteer trip to Ecuador, where he helped build a school for Grade 3 and 4 students. He heads the school’s global issues club, teaches swimming and volunteers with the local Boys and Girls Club. He plays volleyball and is a downhill bike racer and long-distance canoe-tripper. Ryan Thom BMO Loran scholar Sir Winston Churchill Secondray, Vancouver, BC Ryan started a Gay-Straight Alliance at his school and later expanded it into a city-wide network. He is also on the executive of his yearbook club and helped to organize a conference aimed at educating youth about the role of the municipal government. Ryan plays clarinet with the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra. Justine Zwicker Dominion Loran scholar Lockview High School, Fletchers Lake, NS Justine started up a volunteer group at her school to make students more active in the community, and she has served as charity representative on the student council, initiating fundraisers for several causes. She is on the Reach for the Top team and mentors a grade six girl. Page 3 CHARACTER. SERVICE. LEADERSHIP.
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