Post #86: Ethics Bowl Ontario Championships 2025

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.

Post #85: Ethics Bowl 2025!

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!

Post #84: Multifaceted

“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!

Post #82: Set for Success

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.

Post #80: 3rd Annual Community BBQ

On Sunday, September 29th, 2024 I had the amazing opportunity to volunteer with the Central York Leadership Group at MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy’s 3rd Community BBQ. The event had a great turnout of around 500 people, and I made some invaluable connections with community leaders. I had the chance to connect with Premier Doug Ford; MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy; Deputy Mayor Tom Vegh; and Jacob Gal, Director of Operations at York Pride!

POST #79: SHAD CANADA

Shad Canada promises “the best summer FOR their lives” to grades 10-11 students from all across Canada with an inclination towards STEAM-E, complete with a Design and Entrepreneurship Project, Experiential Learning Opportunities, and Team Building.

I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 ShadAnywhere program this July in partnership with Athabasca University, a fully online post-secondary institution based in Alberta. My experience exceeded the expectations I had, giving me exposure to a wide range of learning material in a multitude of learning styles. Shad has gifted me with the confidence, communication, leadership skills and expansive network I need to take my talents and passions and aim for the stars.