Spotlights

Hi my name is Ciara Bigelow, I am a recent graduate from St Joseph's Catholic High School in the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board now studying at the University of Windsor in the Human Kinetics Program. I plan to finish the Bachelor of Human Kinetics program - movement science and pursue my goal of becoming a Physical Education teacher. I am looking forward to the next few years full of learning, new experiences, meeting new people and getting closer and closer to my goals. I have confidence when it comes to my career choice. I am someone who very much enjoys being active, going to the gym, taking walks, and jumping at any chance to keep busy. Some ways I've satisfied my need for activity during my high school experience is by joining sports teams such as soccer and track. I’ve spent many years of my life taking the time to volunteer at a local food bank helping those in need. This included washing, sorting and organizing clothes, as well as preparing carts full of groceries for clients. In addition to this, I currently volunteer for my home church with the youth and nursery. I am thankful to have these experiences to strengthen my connection to the community. Not only has it deepened my relationship with peers and given me the opportunity to get to know those around me, I have now adapted skills that will help me with my future plans and goals towards my career. Ciara received the Elsie Bishop Memorial Bursary of $1750. Congratulations Ciara Bigelow! Ciara is part of the Mulder Family. #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #Blackhistory365

My name is Denzel Ross and I recently graduated from Vincent Massey Secondary School in the Greater Essex County District School Board. I am continuing my education at the University of Windsor the Biomedical Sciences - Health Stream program UWindsor Faculty of Science. I plan to go to dental school and become a dentist. Outside of school I have worked with a few organizations such as the humane society which I have donated to help with their care of animals and the unemployed help centre where I helped to provide food to the less fortunate throughout Windsor. With my post-secondary education and dental school education I would be able to help those in my community to become better informed about their oral health and dental hygiene. Also, if I became a dentist I would be able to support organizations such as Amherstburg Black History museum which help reflect the History of Black Canadians (such as my descendants) in the Amherstburg general area. Denzel received the Ada & Leo Ellsworth STEM Bursary of $2000. Congratulations Denzel Ross Denzel is part of the Harris family. #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #Blackhistory365 #gecsdb

My name is Matteo Ristic and I recently graduated from École secondaire E.J. Lajeunesse in the Conseil scolaire catholique Providence. I am continuing my education at the University of Windsor in the Business Administration Program Odette School of Business. I am not currently set on what I'd like to do once I finish university, but I'd like it to be in the business program to gain more experience in the field and then be able to choose a career path. I have done volunteer work with my school, re-doing and maintaining our garden, and working concession stands at grade school sporting events such as track and field and basket-ball. I’ve also done volunteer work with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, in the freedom achievers event and at the Walter Perry Emancipation Golf Classic. When it comes to community involvement, I’ve helped out at multiple younger teams’ hockey practices helping young kids learn to play, I’ve donated blood to help those in need, and participated in The Polar Plunge: a fundraiser for the Canadian Special Olympics. Matteo received the Ethel Irene Christian Bursary & Jane McCoy-Robbins Bursary of $2250. Congratulations Matteo Ristic! Matteo is part of the Mulder & Smith Families. #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #Blackhistory365