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high school. She has taken classes in program as an instructor. For the past
physics, biology, chemistry, math as well three summers and throughout the school
as technological courses like construction year Sophia has worked with Hook’s
and design technology. She was presented Castle Building Centre in Cloyne. This has
with the PEARL award which is given enabled her to learn about the building
ne of the best parts of presiding over for participation, enthusiasm, attitude, industry and how to run a good business.
Othe Lumber and Building Materials responsibility and leadership in athletics. Congratulations to Tracy Hook and his
Association is awarding the Beverly Edey She participated in sports including team for working with Sophia to expand
Memorial Bursary. These are young people, volleyball, badminton, archery, softball her knowledge.
at the starting point of their careers, who and track and field. In addition, she was This year Sophia is attending Queen’s
are eager to make a difference. It always the Limestone Student Achiever Award University where she is taking Engineering.
amazes me how qualified and talented winner which recognizes significant in- Her career goal is to work in the industry.
all of the applicants are. This year was no school contributions and achievements. In She hopes to start her own business
exception. her tech classes she organized a fundraiser after graduating, designing and building
This year our winner was not only which included designing/making sustainable and affordable housing.
doing amazingly well in school but is in Christmas décor to support the purchase of With the background, skills and
involved in her community, has shown materials for the tech program. accomplishments Sophia has, we
leadership among her peers, works on In addition to her various programs at here at the LBMAO believe nothing is
her family farm, spends multiple nights school, Sophia has been an active member impossible for this amazing young woman.
per week learning dance and ballet, and of her community. She helps her Poppa Congratulations to a very deserving award
works part-time and summers in the local with his Christmas Tree farm – pruning winner.
building supply retailer. Wow – that is a full and planting Christmas trees. She also We would like to thank the Edey
schedule. I am tired just listing all of the volunteers with the local baseball teams, family for their ongoing support of this
accomplishments. running the canteen during their games. award. As well, we would like to thank
The very deserving winner of the The Quinte Ballet School of Canada has Steve Ghantous and everyone at Polytarp
Beverly Edey Memorial Bursary this year provided Sophia lessons in ballet, pointe, for their support of this worthy award.
is Sophia Borger. Sophia is an amazing jazz and tap classes 2-3 nights per week. Polytarp has been a great supporter of the
student who has earned the highest Sophia is also a qualified lifeguard and LBMAO and stepped up immediately when
academic average in her class throughout has worked with the Mazinaw Lake Swim asked about this opportunity. Thank you!

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