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JCI Vernon
Announces Junior Good Citizen of the Year ~ Jennifer Adams
Vernon, British
Columbia, May 28, 2007, JCI Vernon is pleased to announce the 2006 Junior
Good Citizen of the Year (5-10years) ~ Jennifer Adams. "Jennifer is a natural student leader, who does not expect anything in
return; she is always kind and friendly to her peers" ~ Loretta
Ramsey
This Grade 4 student was nominated for this award by two of
her Harwood Elementary School teachers Loretta
Ramsey and Melanie Munk.
Jennifer is a top academic student, receiving straight
A's. When she is given an assignment,
not only does she complete it, but goes beyond one's expectations. Before
school in the morning she helps hand out the attendance boards. She is also a "Hip Hop Helper"(peer helper),
which is a playground buddy and problem solver.
While others tire of giving up their play time at lunch and recess,
Jennifer continues to be there for others.
When ever someone needs an extra hand she is there to help.
Jennifer is an active member in the school choir and is also
a member of the chess club.
She is also an avid reader and is involved in the district
wide Battle of
the Books. To support her team she has read each book 3 times!
Jennifer loves sports and displays good sportsmanship in all
PE activities and also has excellent skills.
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JCI Vernon
Announces Junior Good Citizen of the Year ~ Brianna Eedy
Vernon, British
Columbia, May 25, 2007, JCI Vernon is pleased to announce the 2006 Junior
Good Citizen of the Year (11-19years) ~ Brianna Eedy. "Brianna has taken initiative in many areas because she really cares
and knows she can make a difference" ~ Mr.
Tom Wilkinson, Principal.
This Grade 7 student is very aware of global issues and
being such a passionate individual she has shared her concerns with her
classmates and brought it to the attention of the student body and the greater
community. During the past two years she has organized a "Vow of Silence" in support of children throughout the world who
have no voice. In addition, she also
organized a "Fair Trade" fundraiser
bringing recognition to forced child labour throughout the world. Locally, she and a group of Grade 6 students
presented an "I Movie" to City
Council about Cigarette Butts which resulted in the Council adopting a new
By-Law.
Academically, Brianna is an outstanding student who works
hard to achieve very good grades.
Athletically, she is a member of the Vernon AAA Track Club and has
competed across BC, Alberta and the northwest USA in
sprints. She is a dedicated and focused
rising track star.
During the 2006/07 school year, Brianna has organized a "Brick by Brick" campaign, raising funds
to support disadvantaged children in Africa. The revenue from this campaign will be used
to build schools and to buy school supplies.
In addition Brianna also organized the "Vow of Silence" in support of the disadvantaged children across
the planet. Presently, Brianna is
helping instruct sprinting during her school's Track and Field unit. Brianna has also been a member of the "Zirka Dancer's" of the Okanagan for the
past four years.
Brianna has taken initiative in many areas because she
really cares and she knows that she can make a difference.
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