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Post #91: Relay for Life 2025

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I choose to fundraise to pave a path for future treatments. I relay for my great grandparents, who succumbed to cancer because there were very limited treatment options available at the time. I relay for my friends who have lost their parents. I relay so that when somebody is diagnosed with cancer, they don’t have that sinking feeling in their gut that their life is over. I relay so that families around the world do not have to grieve the loss of their loved ones due to cancer. I relay for all those who don’t have anyone to relay for them. I relay because when we come together as a society, we are bigger than cancer.

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Post #90: May Mindfulness Fair

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On May 8, 2025, the Healthy Schools Council hosted their May Mindfulness fair, the final one of my high school journey. The goal of our team is to make information regarding mental and physical wellbeing more accessible to the student body. This fair had the most engagement we have ever seen in the past, reaching hundreds of students. Through this initiative, I have learned about teamwork, organizational effectiveness, and creating momentum. Seeing younger council members flourish and engage, I am confident that the spirit with which I spearheaded this grassroots movement back in 2022 will prosper amongst our student body long after I graduate.

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Post #89: Celebrating National Volunteer Week

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On May 1, I was recognized by Magna International Inc. and Neighborhood Network in honour of National Volunteer Week for my efforts and commitment towards my school and local community. In this lovely ceremony, I heard stories of volunteerism from other graduating high school students across Aurora, Georgina, King Township, Newmarket, and Whitchurch-Stouffville, and I am so humbled to stand alongside them as recipients of the 2025 Give Back Awards.

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Post #86: Ethics Bowl Ontario Championships 2025

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The Ethics Bowl is a practice of genuinity, discourse, and humility, as youth from various backgrounds come together to try and tackle some of the world’s most pressing, nuanced issues. A particular highlight of the event was Professor Lu Vada Dunford’s lecture on Consciousness and AI. These Provincials were unforgettable, and I would like to extend a warm thank you to the organizers of the Ethics Bowl, from the University of Toronto faculty to the undergraduate network, for shaping my high school journey since Grade 9 through critical discussion.

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Post #85: Ethics Bowl 2025!

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The Ethics Bowl is a chance to discuss prevalent ethical issues in our society in a constructive and meaningful way. This is my third year participating in the Ethics Bowl, and after an incredibly successful Regional competition, my team has officially qualified to partake in Provincials this March!

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Post #84: Multifaceted

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“Multifaceted” is a memoir for a future student about my high school Musical Theatre experience. It is an honest account of my whirlwind of emotions in the decision to take the course and in challenging the bounds I had set upon myself. I hope you enjoy and that this encourages you to try out something new!

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Post #82: Set for Success

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The Central York Leadership Group (CYLG) hosted its Set for Success: High School and Beyond Event on November 15, 2024 This brand new Networking Seminar was envisioned for high school students to learn more about how they can start and continue to make an impact through volunteering, high school extracurriculars, and post-secondary education! As the Co-President of the CYLG and an MC for this event, I was pleased to see it through conceptualization, planning, and execution.