A student committed to mutual aid through his role as confidant for his peers

If asked to resume in a nutshell Nikolas Gobeil’s type of commitment, the most befitting way would most definitely be MUTUAL AID. Just about everything the Secondary 5 student at Collège Jean de la Mennais gets involved in is aimed at lending a helping hand to others. Whether it’s with the Solidarité-Tiers-Monde committee, the tutoring program, the school’s group of natural helpers or the various volunteer projects organized by the Collège, Nikolas sees everything he does as an opportunity to further develop his innate sense of solidarity.

A student committed to acting as a motivator, both in sports and academic life

If those around him were asked to give a brief description of Jonathan Lasnier, most people would probably sum him up in these few words: “A healthy mind in a healthy body.” In fact many would no doubt say that the Secondary 4 student at Collège Jean de la Mennais is the perfect example of a balance between academic performance, extracurricular involvement and athletic achievement. Among the activities he’s involved in, there’s the student council, the sports committee, the Entraide group, the flag-football team, track and field, cross-country running and the list goes on. “The more I get involved, the more my grades improve. It’s terrific!” he states.

A student committed to rock climbing to help her move forward and attain her goals

Five years ago, Andréanne Leclerc started rock climbing, a sport that enables her to take on challenges, persevere and surpass herself. And she no doubt excels in this discipline because she puts just as much energy into it as she does in her daily life. For the Secondary 4 student at Pointe-aux-Trembles high school, half-measures are few and far between. Be it during a humanitarian trip to Costa Rica, as a volunteer at a blood drive or as a member of the student choir, she makes all the necessary effort to hang in there and attain her goals.

A student committed to the arts to make life more enjoyable for those around her

Obélix may have fallen into a cauldron of magic potion when he was young but when it comes to Carolanne Foucher, she must have fallen into a huge vat of artistic creativity and soaked up every single talent. Actress, outstanding improvisational actress, singer and photographer, the Secondary 5 student at Daniel-Johnson high school in Montréal feels just as at ease on stage as a fish in water. She always expresses herself with enthusiasm and passion, and this perfectly reflects all the energy she expends for every school and extracurricular activity she takes part in.

A student committed to making his school a friendly, stimulating and fun environment

In life, there are instigators of change and then there are observers. From as far back as he can remember, Rajet Anand, a Secondary 5 student at Pierre-Laporte high school in Montréal, has always made sure he was associated with the first group. Be it through the student council, homework assistance, extracurricular activities or the cafeteria committee, he gets involved and gives of his time. With his passion for people, and their views and concerns, Rajet has always felt the need to represent his peers and defend their interests, and has therefore chosen to play a constructive leadership role.

A student committed to making her school more eco-friendly

There are certain individuals who, upon entering high school, decide they want to leave their mark, a bit like a shooting star that lights up the sky when passing overheard. At Polybel high school in Beloeil, the name of this shooting star is Naomie Léonard. As an active member of nearly all the committees, including the Défi têtes rasées and Amnesty International committees, a peer support group and the school blood drive, the Secondary 5 student always accepts the challenges offered to her with enthusiasm and conviction, devotes herself wholeheartedly and has succeeded in setting herself apart through her contagious energy, her steadfast determination and, more importantly, her commitment to her peers.