2003 – Yusra Khan
The PCSS Alumni Committee is pleased to announce the recipient of our $500 five-year alumni scholarship is Yusra Khan.
Yusra is the last of the five-year (OAC) graduates to receive the $500 alumni scholarship award. During her five years at Port Credit, Yusra participated in an incredible number of activities. She was active in tutoring, cross country running, tennis, track, badminton, and the Student Council executive. As well, she has held the following positions during her time at PCSS: yearbook photographer, yearbook editor, school newspaper reporter, school newspaper president, editor of Youth Media magazine, organizer of the Terry Fox run, president of the chemistry club, and an actress in the Sears Drama Festival.
In addition to her school activities, Yusra has also been busy volunteering in the community. Her volunteer work includes: Trillium Hospital, Canadian Institute for the Blind, Living Arts Centre, YMCA, Canadian Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Society, Arthritis Society, and the Square One Youth Centre. Yusra has also held a part-time job at Vector Marketing.
Despite the many demands on her time, Yusra found the time for her academic pursuits, achieving a high honour average every year. Being an outstanding student, Yusra has also received the following awards: OAC Chemistry Award, Sociology Award, Grade 10 History Award, Canadian Millenium Scholarship, and the University of Toronto’s Desmond Morton Award for community involvement and leadership skills.
Starting in September 2003, Yusra plans to take sciences at university with the goal of becoming a doctor. With her strong work habits and concern for others, we are confident that Yusra will succeed in her goals. Congratulations on an outstanding high school experience!
2003 – Diane Blonski
The PCSS Alumni Committee is pleased to announce the recipient of our $500 four-year alumni scholarship is Diane Blonski.
Diane is the first recipient of the $500 scholarship award for students who have graduated from the new four-year high school program. Diane has had an outstanding four years at Port Credit, achieving honour standing every year. In athletics, Diane has been a strong participant in running and swimming. Twice she has received recognition as the most valuable member on the swim team. Diane puts her skills to good use by teaching swimming at her neighbourhood pool.
Diane is also an active member of the Scuba and Triathlon clubs, as well as participating in war canoe and baseball. Diane has been on the yearbook committee for three years, and was the editor-in-chief this year. She has also been a member of the Athletic Council and the Student Council.
In the community, Diane volunteers with the March of Dimes Committee, and at the library in Queen Elizabeth Public School. Diane has received the Blue & Gold Award for school involvement, the OAC Film Arts Award, the Doupe Trophy as the fastest miler in the school, and the Dr. Ralph Hicken Award for swimming.
With her strong interest in athletics and working with children, Diane would like to pursue a career in the medical field, either as a paediatrician or in sports psychology. Diane’s teacher, Mr. Walter, says this about her: “You can be sure that Diane will continue to be involved and be a leader at university and in the commmunity. She is intelligent, outgoing, and meets every day with optimism and hope”.
The Port Credit Alumni Committee would like to thank Diane for her contributions to the school and to wish her success in her future academic and career pursuits.