2014 - Winnipeg School Division

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
PRESENTED AT THE
2014 KELVIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY
GOVERNOR GENERAL’S MEDAL and THE KELVIN 75th ANNIVERSARY REUNION
SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE RECIPIENT OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S MEDAL – honours
outstanding scholastic achievement. The most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools
can receive, the Collegiate Bronze Medal honours the top academic student. The Kelvin 75th
Anniversary Reunion Award is given to the recipient of the Governor General’s Medal.
AVERY WHITE
KELVIN 75th ANNIVERSARY REUNION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
In 1987, the Kelvin 75th Reunion Committee undertook to use the net proceeds from the Reunion held
that year to create a Scholarship Fund, recognizing the achievements of graduating students in a
broad range of categories.
Kelvin 75th Anniversary Reunion Scholarship – 75th Reunion – is for outstanding academic
achievement.
KIRK WRIGHT
Kelvin 75th Anniversary Reunion Scholarship – Athletic Awards – acknowledges skill and
sportsmanship for students pursuing post secondary education.
AVERY SHARPE
LEAH WILSON
Kelvin 75th Anniversary Reunion Scholarship – Community Involvement Award – is for
contribution to the community-at-large.
CLEO SYVERSON
Kelvin 75th Anniversary Reunion Scholarship – Dux Citizenship Award – acknowledges
outstanding citizenship.
KINDAH RANGINYA
Kelvin 75th Anniversary Reunion Scholarship – Dux Scholarship Awards – is for outstanding
academics.
SANKRANTI PATEL
CHI ZHANG
Kelvin 75th Anniversary Reunion Scholarship – Greatest Improvement Award – is for a student
who has demonstrated growth in the course of his or her academic career at Kelvin.
ROBBIE HARPER
Kelvin 75th Anniversary Reunion Scholarship – Performing Arts Award – recognizes leadership
and accomplishment in this field.
ELENA HOWARD-SCOTT
DUX CITIZENSHIP MEDALS – are Kelvin’s long-standing award for school community service.
REBECCA ENGEL
GILLIAN HANSELL
KINDAH RANGINYA
DUX SCHOLARSHIP MEDALS – are Kelvin’s long-standing award for academic excellence.
MARLEY FERREIRA-MALYON
SANKRANTI PATEL
CHI ZHANG
KELVIN ATHLETIC MEDALS – are awarded to the outstanding male and female athletes in the
graduating class.
LEAH WILSON
AVERY SHARPE
ALYSSA AVERBACH MEMORIAL AWARD – established in memory of a former Kelvin
student, is given to a student who demonstrates commitment to Kelvin’s choir.
RIDGE ROMANISHEN
AWARD OF MERIT – recognizes a student who has shown resilience and determination in the
face of adversity.
MURAT MARTIN-KERANOVIC
CHOWN CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP – is given to a top honours student enrolling at the
University of Manitoba.
AEISHA STERLING
CITY COUNCILLOR AWARD – recognizes an individual who understands the importance of the
larger community by making significant contributions to Winnipeg.
COBIE DAMSEL
COMMUNITY CITIZENSHIP AWARD – is given for demonstrating community leadership, high
standards of integrity and respect for others, and a willingness to speak to social issues.
MADELIN PINEAU
EXCELLENCE IN FRENCH AWARD – is given to a student in the French Immersion Program
who demonstrates excellence in both written and oral communication.
MICHAELA PRENTICE
KIRK WRIGHT
FORT ROUGE MLA SCHOLARSHIP – is awarded to a student residing in the Fort Rouge
Constituency and who has made a notable contribution to the community.
JENNA MEARS
FRED G. GILBERT MEMORIAL BURSARY – established in memory of a former Kelvin
teacher, is awarded for outstanding character, aptitude and academics.
AINSLEE HEIM
FRIESENS YEARBOOK SCHOLARSHIP – given to a student who has made significant
contributions to the yearbook.
HALLA BERTRAND
GRANT HERMANSON ART AWARD – established in memory of a former Kelvin student, is
presented for outstanding achievement in art.
HUGO MONTES DE OCA PALAU
CAROLE ISAAC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – established in honour of a former Kelvin
student, is awarded to a female student with outstanding grades in mathematics, physics, and
chemistry who intends to enter university.
STEPHANIE TIEN
KELVIN COFFEE HOUSE AWARD – is given to a student who has made significant
contributions to the Coffee House events.
SAM FRIESEN-BEARDSEL
MICHAEL SCOTT
KELVIN HIGH SCHOOL STAFF AWARD – is awarded to a deserving student at the discretion
of the Kelvin High School Awards Committee.
INGA CHRISTIANSON
MAGGIE LAVERGE
KELVIN STUDENT COUNCIL AWARD – recognizes noteworthy involvement in school
activities.
DAVIS JOHNSON
JILLIAN NEUFELD
KELVIN JUBILEE AWARD – BURSARY – instituted in 1962 on the occasion of Kelvin’s 50th
Anniversary, is given to a university-bound student with high academic standing.
STEPHANIE TIEN
KELVIN JUBILEE AWARD – SCHOLARSHIP – instituted in 1962 on the occasion of Kelvin’s
50th Anniversary, is given to a university-bound student with high academic standing.
MICHAELA PRENTICE
KELVIN MUSICAL THEATRE AWARD - is given to a student who has made significant
contributions to Kelvin High School's musical theatre productions.
ELENA HOWARD-SCOTT
LIFETOUCH AWARD – is awarded for excellence in academics, citizenship and integrity.
KARL CHEN
LORAN AWARDS – offered to students who demonstrate character, service, and leadership potential.
Ralph M. Barford Loran Award: KIRK WRIGHT
Semi-finalist Certificate: COBIE DAMSEL
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT AWARD – recognises student involvement, concern for the
human condition, and accomplishment in History and/or Canadian Studies.
CLEO SYVERSON
PAN AM MEDICINE CLINIC FOUNDATION BURSARY - goes to a graduating high school
student who is judged to have made the most significant contribution to athletic programs in The
Winnipeg School Division.
CLEMENT SACKEY
SCHOOL BOARD BOOK AWARDS FOR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT – are awarded by
the Trustees of the Winnipeg School Division to honour high academic success.
BENJAMIN FRANSOO
HELEN MA
CATHERINE MCINNIS
CHANTELL MENESES
RACHEL NARVEY
ALEX OSTASH
IRIS ROBINSON
CAROLINE SHENODA
SYDNEY SMITH
SARAH STACEY
ERIN TRAMLEY
LUNAN ZHAO
SCHULICH LEADER NOMINEE – recognizes excellence in the pursuit of STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
DAREEN EL-SAYED
SOUCHAY GOSSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – recognizes a student who
demonstrates commitment to education and engagement to the school community and the community
at large.
ALEKSANDRA CIOCHON-NEWTON
ALLAN BRETT SERBIN MEMORIAL AWARD – established in memory of a former Kelvin
student, awarded to a student with active extra-curricular involvement and who has registered at a post-secondary
institution.
MICHAEL DOYLE
NORA TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – is given to a student having high academic
standing, active involvement in the school and community, and who will attend a Canadian
university.
SUZAN PALANI
THE WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION POST SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP – special
recognition of a student who has persevered in the face of adversity and/or unusual challenges in
order to achieve high academic standing and who will pursue post secondary education.
MARLEY FERREIRA-MALYON
WINNIPEG TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – is given to a student for
outstanding citizenship and who will pursue post-secondary education.
CLEMENT SACKEY