Mayor Mike Moore read off the Outstanding Youth Bursaries:
Clark Burger is graduating from St. Joseph’s High School and will be attending university in the fall. Clark has been a considerable contributor to the community through 200 hours of community service. He also served as the school Prime Minister for the 2020-21 school year.
Brent Ready is graduating from Opeongo High School and will be attending college in the fall of 2022. Brent has volunteered in the community through the Whitewater Kings organization and various other initiatives and events. Brent has also been an avid athlete, competing in numerous sports, including hockey and baseball. I am pleased to present Brent this bursary.
Cassie Vereyken is graduating from Fellowes High School and will be attending college in the fall to pursue a career in nursing. Cassie has volunteered substantially within the community at the farmer’s market and several local fairs. Cassie is also a member of numerous community organizations, including 4H and the Muskrat Minor Hockey League.
Travis Lammi is graduating from CSC Jeanne-Lajoie and will be attending Carleton University for an engineering degree in the fall. Travis played violin at many local fundraising events and has volunteered with various programs in the community. Travis is also an impressive kayaker and hopes to be ranked as one of the top five junior kayakers in Canada.
Justin Wrigglesworth is graduating from Bishop Smith Catholic High School and will be attending Queen’s University for a Bachelor of Science Honors in the fall. Justin has volunteered with multiple community organizations, including the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre and the Roanoke Golf Club. Justin has also been involved in various school sports, like hockey, cross country and soccer.
