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Three students receive 'Social Justice' Bursaries from namesake |
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 (L) Hannah Nicholls-Harrison (St. Mary's), Alexandra Larson (SDSS), Robert White and Rachel Breen(OSCVI) |
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Former Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union President, Robert (Bob) White was in Port Elgin on Monday, June 13 to present a bursary that bears his name to three high school recipients. The bursary is given to secondary graduating students, by the Grey Bruce Labour Council. In order to qualify, students must demonstrate a history of participating in projects, programs or groups that have as their mandate social justice Issues.
Bob White signed copies of his book White, who was a long-time proponent of social justice and fair trade, served three terms as President of the largest Canadian labour organization before becoming President of the Canadian Labour Congress. In addition, White holds several doctor of law degrees from York University, University of Toronto, University of Windsor and St. Francis Xavier University. This year marks the 15th year that the Robert White Bursary, recognizing students who exemplify social justice studies and involvement in their communities, has been awarded. "The three recipients this year are all young women who are concerned about things and the world around them," said White. "I know that they will make a great contribution wherever they go and they will make changes to society." "You (students) have a great future ahead of you and will make a difference," he said addressing the recipients. "You will also be a role model for younger people in the future and I wish you all the best." The bursary of $1,000 will be divided this year between the three students, Alexandra Larson of SDSS (Saugeen Shores), Hannah Nicholls-Harrison of St. Mary's (Owen Sound) and Rachel Breen of OSCVI (Owen Sound).
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Alexandra Larson has been involved in several fundraising events at Saugeen District Secondary School and will be traveling this summer to Kenya, as part of the Me to We program, where she will be involved in building a school. In a post-secondary capacity, she wants to major in Bachelor of Sciences and Health with a view to going into alternative medicines. Hannah Nicholls-Harrison of St. Mary's school in Owen Sound has been a public speaker for many years. "I feel incredibly honoured and humbled. I have tried to tackle social issues and many that are controversial such as human trafficking and child labour laws." She is considering deferring her education for one year to live in France where she can hone her French language. Rachel Breen of OSCVI in Owen Sound has completed two missionary trips to Nicaragua and is hoping to become a nurse practitioner. Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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