Spotlights

✨#HADSCscholarshipspotlight: Gabriella Hurst🌟 My name is Gabriella Hurst and I am a graduate of Catholic Central High School in the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board. I am attending St.Clair College enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program. I have felt passionate about this line of work since the age of 9 from having inspiration through my schooling and past teachers, I then too have had inspiration from just working with my younger siblings and cousins. I have been involved in several extracurricular activities and have had plenty of community involvement all in my time as a high school student from catholic central. My extracurricular activities have led me to be a part of so many special sports, clubs, event nights, etc. at my high school such as my basketball team, track and field, band club, development and peace club, and a huge one would definitely be my SAC (Student Advisory Council) at my school that I have been a part of for the four year I have attending Catholic Central. Some of my community involvement has led me to having so many special opportunities and doors open for potential placement/work options such as a leader at Muskoka Woods, helping at my parish, helping my school community, and helping past staff members at my old grade school. Not only have both extracurricular activities and community involvement helped me grow as a person, but I will now have bonds with some of my current friends, staff members, and others who I have helped in my times of service that will last me a lifetime. 🌟 Gabriella Hurst received the Evelyn & Lornie Hurst Sr. Memorial Scholarship of $2,000.🌟 ✨Congratulations, Gabriella Hurst!✨ #TheHourADayStudyClub #ScholarshipRecipient #BlackExcellence #UndergroundRailroadDescendant #CommunityLegacy #BlackYouthSuccess #WindsorProud

✨#HADSCscholarshipspotlight: **Thandiwe Baylis** 💙⚕️ Hi! My name is Thandiwe Baylis, and I am a graduate of Sandwich Secondary School in the Greater Essex County District School Board. I am attending the University of Windsor, where I am enrolled in the Biomedical Science Program. My ultimate goal is to attend medical school and become a medical doctor. I am a highly motivated individual who, after watching Grey’s Anatomy at the age of 12, wanted to become a thoracic surgeon. My parents surprised me that Christmas with a suture kit and an anatomy textbook; I knew then that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine. My parents have always emphasized the value of getting a good education and being an independent thinker. As parents, they have always tried to provide the necessary tools to excel at learning. My sister was the first on my father’s side of the family to apply and be accepted into University. I will be following the example set by my sister. Outside of academics, I have been involved in student parliament, which has taught me a lot about working as a team, and soccer has always reiterated that concept of teamwork. Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes members of a team to produce the outcome. I am looking forward to balancing my academics along with playing soccer for the University of Windsor Lady Lancers. 🌟 Thandiwe Baylis received The Hour-A-Day Study Club Scholarship of $2,000 🌟 ✨Congratulations, Thandiwe Baylis!✨ @thandi #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #BlackHistory365 #GECDSB #BlackExcellence #FutureDoctor #WomenInSTEM #BiomedicalScience #LadyLancers

#HADSCscholarshipspotlight: Tori Caston-Travis My name is Tori Caston-Travis, and I am a graduate of Walkerville Collegiate Institute in the Greater Essex County District School Board. I am attending the University of Ottawa to study Social Science in Criminology. My dream is to one day become a lawyer and to work directly with people, maybe in law enforcement or rehabilitation programs I'm all about understanding why people make the choices they do, which is why I'm diving into criminology. For me, it's not just about getting a degree; it's about learning how to make real changes in the justice system. I want to use my education to help build a safer community. Outside of school, I stay active in my community through volunteering at a local community centre and participating in neighbourhood watch programs. Seeing the challenges in my own community motivates me to be part of the solution. I believe everyone deserves a fair shot, and I want to help make that happen. Tori Caston-Travis received the Ethel Irene Christian Scholarship of $2,000. Congratulations, Tori Caston-Travis! @toricastontravis #HADSCScholarship#HADSC#UGRR#BlackHistory365#GECDSB#BlackExcellence#FutureLawyer#Criminology#JusticeForAll