By Alicia Hope-Ross | February 16, 2022
This award was established in memory and in honour of Tanner Montana, a former student at Henry Wise Wood High School. This award is presented to a student who has shown their exemplary acts of kindness towards another student(s). Through their kindness, this student will have shown empathy and compassion in respect to their peers Continue Reading »
By Alicia Hope-Ross | February 16, 2022
The Jason Fasano Spirit Award honours how Jason lived his life each and every day. Jason graduated from Bowness High School (2007) and attended Western University, graduating with a Commerce degree. Jason was a proud member of the Bowness Trojans, playing both rugby and football and continued playing varsity football in university. Jason’s special gift Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | February 12, 2019
Tylena Readwin was an art major at Bowness High School with infectious spirit and humour. She was an inspiring artist with compassion for all life (human, animal, and plant) wanting the world to be a more beautiful place for all to enjoy. This award was lovingly established in Tylena’s memory to support students who struggle Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | October 19, 2018
The Ross Glen Scholarship was established to celebrate the partnership between RGO Office Products and Lester B. Pearson High School to reward students who are pursuing a career in the skilled trades or postsecondary studies. Mr. Glen is a well-known philanthropist who has been inducted in the Calgary Business Hall of Fame! Mr. Glen earned Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | June 1, 2018
This scholarship was established to recognize and support students at Forest Lawn High that have demonstrated resiliency to overcome adversity and challenges during their high school career. Donor Anonymous Where Tenable Forest Lawn High School Field of Study Unrestricted Value $2000 Number One Eligibility Open to students registered in grade 12 at Forest Lawn High Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | February 27, 2018
In 2009, the William Aberhart High School 50th Anniversary Reunion Committee wanted to make a difference for future graduates from Aberhart, a school that fostered life-long friendships and learning for the committee members. They chose to establish an endowment fund to create a legacy for tomorrow’s graduates to further the students’ success through pursuit of post-secondary Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | February 27, 2018
This award was established in 2004 by Mrs. Yvonne Morley and her family. It was created in memory of Mr. George Morley, a long-time volunteer within the CBE schools and with YouthInkIT for over 10 years. George was a Canadian history buff, a founding president of the Canadian Aviation Historical society, founder and publisher of Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | February 26, 2018
This award was established in honour of Olwen (Evans) Thomas, an educator and administrator with the Calgary Board of Education, who started her career in 1971 as a Social Studies teacher at Crescent Heights High School. Olwen was staff sponsor of the student council and the cheerleaders and was the school librarian for a couple Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | February 23, 2018
Tom Inkster was the kind of man who inspired action in his students; lifting them out of ordinary classroom experiences and into extraordinary, life-changing learning situations. He led, enabled, allowed, trusted, had faith in, laughed with and inspired us all. This award was established by his former students, family and friends, as a tribute to Continue Reading »
By EducationMatters | February 23, 2018
Nick was a kind, gentle old-soul. He loved family and friends. Nick had many friends and was often referred to as the class clown, was very thoughtful of others, and was always the first to lend a helping hand or shoulder to lean on. Nick aspired to attend Culinary School and become a Chef who Continue Reading »
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