A trio of Coldstream Elementary students have been recognized for their work in the community.
Makena Vanderhorst, Keagan Mazu and Isla Spedding were given awards for their volunteerism at the 2024 Community Leader Awards (CLA).
Hosted at the Vernon Lodge on Wednesday, March 13, the CLA香蕉视频直播檚 are a revived program started by the Vernon Morning Star, to recognize leaders in and around the community that have been working behind the scenes.
There were a number of submissions for 12 specific categories, which range from mentorship, coaching, volunteering and leadership.
Vanderhorst was gifted the Courage Award. She is a leader in the school trustee tour and participates in the Hidden Gems reading competition.
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Mazu is a part of the school assembly crew, assists with school sporting equipment, and is a member of the crosswalk group. Outside of education, he assists with community baseball, and participates in Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre events.
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She is also a member of the crosswalk and assembly crew and is a mentor to younger individuals who participate in school activities.
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