Brody Raskob from Nakusp, has volunteered extensively for the Rotary Interact club (one year as President), Student Council (one year as President) and was the staff nominee for the Social-Emotional Learning Team.
Following Covid-19, Brody helped spearhead a District-wide National Indigenous day. Her school reference described her as “being exceptionally engaged, focused, and flexible, a key player who also led the entire Elementary Assembly to prepare nearly 200 people for this event.” Brody was also tasked with creating an educational power point focused on the local indigenous nation, which was presented at the school district event.
Brody is pursuing an undergraduate degree in history. Her intention is to become a teacher and school counsellor. Brody’s teacher reference describes her as a “natural teacher – compassionate, creative, curious and keen to take chances.”
Katrin Rytir hales from Maple Ridge. She has been involved in competitive sports such as swimming, triathlon and cycling. Katrin has devoted a considerable amount of her time to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of female mountain bikers in her wider community.
Katrin also has competed in endure mountain biking, races in the elite women’s category in Cyclocross, and competes in triathlons at the sprint distance.
Katrin has also been an active part of her school’s Grad Committee, Yearbook Team and Anti-racism Committee. One of her teachers wrote that, “Katrin sets, and meets, a high standard for herself in everything that she does. She has a strong work ethic,
excellent organizational skills and a very conscientious attitude.” Katrin is presently studying General Science this year and intends to specialize next year in a career in either forestry or toxicology.
Finn Unger a proud Sooke graduate, is described as a ‘’true human rights advocate within our school’’. Finn campaigned to stop the BC wolf cull, spoke to local councils and met with MLAs. He has made wildlife videos to inspire people “to love wild places”. He has advocated for climate action and became involved in one of our recent Federal elections.
Riley Rowe hales from Victoria. She is an accomplished dancer who has performed more than 60 times with her dance troupe and also at many community events. She has been described as “talented, passionate, hard-working, caring and empathetic” by her Performing Arts School Artistic Director. The Director further stated that she “could state unequivocally that Riley is one of the most exceptional individuals that I have had the chance to work with in over 40 years of operating STAGES Performing Arts School”.
Riley has always been passionate about social justice and, after taking an Indigenous Studies course in Grade 11, she is very motivated to increase her role as a non-Indigenous Canadian in furthering Reconciliation. One of Riley’s teachers stated that “she was not just an advocate for equity and equality in the school but was doing the work”.
Because Riley is interested in weaving together her skills as a dancer and her passion for social justice, she is taking University Social Sciences in hopes “to create work that makes an impact and advocates for positive changes in our world”.
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