2021 Loran Scholars

Abygail Montague
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
Western University
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
Hamilton
Ontario

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Abygail is student council president. She co-founded an organization that fundraises and holds community events for youth. Abygail is captain of her local lacrosse team and referees the sport. She volunteers at her church and for local organizations. Abygail is also co-creator of a social media platform with a mission to support Black-owned businesses in her community. Close Bio

Amelia Spacek
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Ottawa
École secondaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault
Aweres Twp
Ontario

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Amelia is the prime minister of the student parliament. She teaches robotics-focused coding classes for youth and is the captain of her school’s robotics team. Amelia volunteers with the Professional Engineers of Ontario at community STEM outreach events. She plays hockey, volleyball, and basketball. Amelia also has a passion for music and performs weekly at the local hospice. Close Bio

Anthony Létourneau
Dobson Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Ottawa
Cégep de Matane
Matane
Québec

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After launching his 3D printing company in 2017, Anthony printed and distributed more than 1,000 face shields across Canada during the pandemic. Captain of Supertronix, his FIRST Robotics team, Anthony also teaches robotics in a primary school, tutors Cégep students in mathematics and physics, acts as a student ambassador of his program, and has participated in student government for 5 years. Close Bio

Averi Winn (Kleinsasser)
BMO Capital Markets Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Ottawa
École acadienne de Truro
Debert
Nova Scotia

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As a leader with her school's environment club, Averi has organized community climate strikes and met with her MP to offer a youth perspective. She founded a Pride Club and a Politics Club which developed and built upon community relationships. Averi helps youth by delivering the Healthy Relationships for Youth Education Program, and is a National Ambassador for Bilingualism. Close Bio

Chidiebere Okarah
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
École Panorama Ridge Secondary School
Surrey
British Columbia

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Chidiebere is the Environmental Coordinator on the BC Youth Council, working to reduce single-use plastics in her community. Over four years, she served as Drumming Leader at African Stages Association of BC, empowering hundreds of youth. She has initiated various Model United Nations Conferences, organized school events as a student council executive, and performed in five school music ensembles. Close Bio

Eman Shayeb
Akira Impact Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Toronto
Ross Sheppard High School
Edmonton
Alberta

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Eman is the president and founder of a provincial non-profit dedicated to fighting period poverty. She has worked on a podcast, and is co-writing a book on stigmas in Muslim communities. At her school, she established the Principal Advisory Committee, and participates in the Social Justice Club. Eman sells paintings across North America, and was a WISEST mechanical engineering intern. Close Bio

Emma Harris
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Winnipeg
Manitoba

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Emma is co-president of her school’s student council, co-editor of yearbook, founder of a peer tutoring program, and leader within Physics Club and Girls in Stem Club. She volunteers with local food banks and in 2020, she helped run a hamper program for families impacted by COVID-19. Emma works part-time as a tutor and at a locally owned clothing store. Close Bio

Hubaib Amin
Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Oshawa
Ontario

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Hubaib is the founder and president of Homework Club as well as MSA&A (Muslim Student Association and Allies). He is a two-time student senator on the school board and deputy prime minister at his school. Hubaib works for Durham First Aid and also volunteers coaching kids between the ages of 4-14 in Wushu. Close Bio

Julien-Pierre Houle
Azrieli Loran Scholar - 2021
Université de Sherbrooke
Cégep de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke
Québec

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Julien-Pierre developed a computational method to decrease light pollution in urban areas. He is involved in awareness activities and is a member of the Research Advisory Board at Cégep de Sherbrooke where he is also a mentor in computer science as well as a Research Intern. While doing a research project in finance, Julien-Pierre contributed to multiple projects in quantum physics. He also enters cycling competitions and is a cycling coach. Close Bio

Kevin Wang
Skoczkowski Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Toronto
Britannia Secondary School
Vancouver
British Columbia

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Kevin is the student council president and co-editor of the yearbook. He leads a team of students in executing safe and unifying events for the school community amidst a pandemic. Kevin plays clarinet in the band, coaches the badminton team, and volunteers at day camps and reading programs for inner-city youth. He works as a math tutor and piano instructor. Close Bio

Kyran Alikamik
Ralph M. Barford Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
East Three Secondary School
Inuvik
Northwest Territories

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As student council president, Kyran held daily meetings after school to listen to members and help facilitate goal-setting. In this role, he led a team in fundraising for and organizing community-focused events. Kyran competed on the cross country team at the regional level, participated in a competitive biathlon snowshoeing event, and volunteered at a community coffee shop. Close Bio

Laurence Breton
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon
Saint-Léon de Standon
Québec

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Since she was 12, Laurence has been involved in the Royal Canadian Army Cadets program. She is the coordinator of the Student Council for the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) which collects $23,000 every year to sponsor a refugee student. Among her many contributions at her Cégep, Laurence is also a board member of the Student Association. She works part-time at a ski station. Close Bio

Louise Foglia
Dobson Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Cégep de Saint-Laurent
Montréal
Québec

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Passionate about both arts and science, Louise always aims to merge her two passions in her volunteer work as well as in her socially and environmentally-focused business projects. In 2019, she participated in an international competition for ecological startups. In April 2020, she launched Mai, a business that delivers ready-to-grow gardening kits to help introduce citizens to urban agriculture and make Montreal greener. Close Bio

Madison Malloy
Loran Scholar - 2021
Memorial University
Chipman Forest Avenue School
Youngs Cove
New Brunswick

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As the founder and leader of The Backpack Program at her school, Madison sends food home with students in need every week. She is her school's student council president and helps organize community food and clothing drives annually. Madison volunteers at her local food and clothing bank and has volunteered helping kids learn to skate for seven years. Close Bio

Malik Dahel
Azrieli Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Waterloo
John Abbott College
Montréal
Québec

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Malik is the founder of Symposium Jeunesse, an organization that aims to offer a space for expression, reflection, and action to young people. He contributed to multiple community organizations and is also very active in his municipality and district councils to represent young people’s voice. Since his first year in secondary school, Malik also represented his fellow students as a member of the Student Council. Close Bio

Malorie Osmond
Loran Scholar - 2021
Memorial University
Fogo Island Central Academy
Fogo Island
Newfoundland

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Malorie is an active member in her school community on the GSA, school council, student leadership team, and Mental Wellness Committee.  She works as an ice cream server during the summers and serves the altar for her local church. Malorie coached multiple sports teams before COVID restrictions and is a dedicated athlete. She is a SHAD fellow. Close Bio

Martin Tang
Smith Family Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
Seaquam Secondary School
Delta
British Columbia

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Martin helped establish and lead a Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, providing youth with opportunities in a safe and productive space. He founded a VEX robotics team, leading it to international competitions while also teaching robotics at Science World. Martin performs with the school jazz band and orchestra and is a member of Carla Qualtrough’s Constituency Youth Council. Close Bio

Megan Matlock
Gucciardi Loran Scholar - 2021
Western University
Northumberland Regional High School
Stellarton
Nova Scotia

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Megan volunteers with her school’s student council executive team and produces the daily morning video announcements. Captain of the girls' varsity soccer team and a long-time competitive figure skater, she has volunteered as a youth soccer coach and CanSkate coach. Megan has worked as a cashier, waitress, and soccer program coordinator. Close Bio

Pénélope Fernandez-Busto
Azrieli Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf
Montréal
Québec

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Pénélope is president of the Student Council and captain of the Debates Team at her Cégep. She co-founded and launched the Youth Campaign against VCS, to raise awareness about sexual violence among Quebec students. As an active member of her community, Pénélope worked at a day camp for immigrant and refugee children. Passionate about arts, she always allocates some time to drawing. She is also part of a soccer team. Close Bio

Samuel Lowe
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
Queen's University
Grace Christian School
Belle River
Prince Edward Island

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As student council president, Samuel fundraised for and organized events to contribute to the school community. He runs track and participates in robotics club. An NDP youth representative and a member of Trade Justice PEI, Samuel encourages youth engagement in politics. As head volunteer with DiverseCity Multicultural Festival, he educates fellow community members and promotes inclusion and multiculturalism in PEI. Close Bio

Sidney Shaw
John H. McArthur Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
Unionville High School
Markham
Ontario

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Sidney leads their school's Environmental Council and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance. Outside of school, they have organized a community repair cafe, participated in 4H, and completed a 366-day photo challenge. Sidney plays euphonium in the York Regional Police Youth Band and, during the summer, they've worked at an Eco Camp to educate kids about the natural world. Close Bio

Stephanie Urena Rodriguez
BMO Capital Markets Loran Scholar - 2021
Western University
The Bishop Strachan School
Toronto
Ontario

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As Head Prefect at her school, and a financial aid recipient herself, Stephanie's goal is to ensure that finances are not a barrier for any of her fellow students. Outside of school, she works alongside organizations such as Square Circle and Our Voices Out Loud in hopes of bettering her community in the long-run and uplifting community members. Close Bio

Tala MacDonald
de La Bruyère Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Mount Sentinel Secondary School
Winlaw
British Columbia

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Tala is a firefighter and medical first responder with the volunteer fire department. She leads environmental initiatives at school. Working with a local organization, Tala helped build homes for two families in Oaxaca City and volunteered within the community. An active member of an extracurricular theatre group, she is the lead contributor for a collaborative production focused on truth and reconciliation. Close Bio

Tanisha Kadia
Smith Family Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
École McTavish Public High School
Fort McMurray
Alberta

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Tanisha is involved with leadership in various community organizations as well as fine arts programming at her school. Through the Mayor's Advisory Council On Youth, she has hosted a hackathon, health conference, and poetry contest. Tanisha is also lead clarinetist for her school’s band. Over the summer, she interned at a medical clinic and worked as a beauty consultant. Close Bio

Tasneem Alnahhas
Temerty Loran Scholar - 2021
McMaster University
Earl of March Secondary School
Stittsville
Ontario

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Tasneem is the president of her community outreach club, which supports the transition for newcomers and refugees into high school. She actively plans initiatives for a national student organization, established a companionship program at a retirement residence, and initiated a program engaging the special needs community in music. Tasneem also lifeguards and teaches swimming across Ottawa. Close Bio

Toni Agbaje-Ojo
Sabourin Loran Scholar - 2021
Dalhousie University
Upper Canada College
Toronto
Ontario

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Toni is president of Horizons, a mentoring and tutoring partnership with Toronto elementary public schools. He founded and leads a pluralism council to support the development of his school's anti-oppression strategy. He organizes book drives, runs fitness programs for youth, and educates his peers on sexual consent. Toni designed a student-led mental health conference and volunteered at a dental clinic. Close Bio

Vincent Wong
Scace Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Prince of Wales Secondary School
Vancouver
British Columbia

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Representing the 4,000 Scouts of Greater Vancouver at the national level, Vincent served as a Youth Commissioner with Scouts Canada. He founded many community events including youth leadership camps and Scouter development conferences. Vincent is also a bicycle mechanic volunteer, an executive member of a city-wide career conference for high school students, and the chair of his community youth council. Close Bio

Yasmine Ahmed
Ralph M. Barford Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Ottawa
Turner Fenton Secondary School
Brampton
Ontario

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Yasmine is the vice-president of her school’s business competition team. She volunteers as a screener at a local hospital, engages in town halls with her city's mayor, and participates in a weekly international radio show dedicated to supporting Black youth. Yasmine has published creative writing pieces to advocate for social justice issues. She is also a crew trainer at McDonald’s. Close Bio

Younseo Heo
Koerner Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Saint John High School
Saint John
New Brunswick

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Younseo is the co-president of Club H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everywhere) at her school, connecting students to their communities through volunteering. She is the co-founder of math club and treasurer for Key club, and she volunteers at the local hospital. Younseo performs as the alto section leader for the school choir and is concertmaster for the district orchestra. Close Bio