Community
Laugh Machine: Michael McCreary
Mono’s Michael McCreary uses his stand-up to shed light on what it’s like growing up and dealing with social situations as someone with Asperger’s.
Community Catalyst: Andrew McCreary
Mono’s Andrew McCreary studies at George Brown College in the child and youth care program with an eye to working in queer and trans healthcare.
Art Whisperer: Ricky Schaede
In 2014, Ricky Schaede cofounded Club Art, an open studio for kids now at Orangeville’s Mill Street library.
Big Voice: Katherine Pound
Erin’s Katherine Pound attends the Manhattan School of Music, pursuing a degree in classical voice performance.
Wrestling Champ: Nicole French
Albion wrestler Nicole French has competed in Italy and Romania as part of Junior Team Canada.
Documentary Devotee: Samantha Penny
Samantha Penny is working on a Korea-based documentary called Reset, due for release mid- 2019.
Game Whiz: Coulter Baker
Melancthon’s Coulter Baker is a professional game designer – and Sheridan educator.
Good Sport: Emma Holmes
Melancthon’s Emma Holmes is in her second year in the sports and recreation program at Lambton College in Sarnia.
Golden Swimmer: Tess Routliffe
Swimmer Tess Routliffe is training for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.
Snow Queen: Zoe Bergermann
Zoe Bergermann scored her first World Cup podium finish and made her Olympic debut this year.
Change Artist: Jayde Lavoie
Alton’s Jayde Lavoie studies at the University of Ottawa, majoring in conflict studies and human rights with a minor in Indigenous studies.
Northern Booster: Jordyn Stafford
Caledon East’s Jordyn Stafford lives and works as a youth counsellor in the remote community of Inukjuak in northern Quebec.



