Mayor Foster welcomed students, parents, and the public to the presentation of the 21st Annual “Awards for Academic Excellence”. Local elementary and secondary schools were asked to submit the name of a student who, in their opinion, has demonstrated academic excellence combined with a commitment to leadership and community service.
Mayor Foster recognized Joshua Kuchmak, from Knox Christian School, Chigozie Okpalugo from St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Abby Hayes from St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School, Cater Peios from St. Mother Teresa Elementary School and Maddie Harloff-Leech from Vincent Massey School who could not be present due to conflicting schedules.
Mayor Foster recognized the following elementary students and presented them with a personal framed certificate:
Bailey Timmins, Courtice Intermediate School
Pranavi Patalia, Courtice North Public School
Nethuki Galmangoda Guruge, Dr. Emily Stowe Public School
Mathi Maheswaran, Dr. Ross Tilley Public School
Maisie Colville, Duke of Cambridge Public School
Kafany Clarke, Good Shepherd Elementary School
Owen White, Harold Longworth Public School
Sarah Brandreth, Holy Family Elementary School
Wyatt Heerschop, John M. James Public School
Lauren Roelans, Lydia Trull Public School
Claire Murphy, M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School
Grace Arnold, Monsignor Leo Cleary Elementary School
Ellie Levert, St. Joseph’s Elementary School
Leah Crawford, S.T. Worden Public School
Jackson Grant, The Pines Senior Public School
Lily Marriott, Waverley Public School
Mayor Foster recognized the following secondary students and presented them with a personal framed certificate and bursary:
Ashlyn Nelson, from St. Stephens Secondary School
Mollie Slemon, Clarington Central Secondary School
Adam Likogiannis, Clarke High School
Lia Henry, Courtice Secondary School
Erica Rozema, Durham Christian High School
Christian Vanermeer, Holy Trinity Secondary School
Jacob Luxton, St. Stephen's Secondary School