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Lauren Nordstrom acted as editor of the Brocklehurst Secondary School yearbook during the 2009/10 term in Kamloops, British Columbia. This was the eighth year that the school entered a yearbook to the Canadian Yearbook Review and their "First Place With Distinction" score of 92% speaks volumes regarding Lauren’s talents.
Currently attending Thompson Rivers University, Lauren commented, "As a student with a passion for life and a desire to learn and experience as much as possible, while also touching the lives of others, it is no wonder that I have chosen to continue my education with a Bachelor of Arts, English and History double major, and then pursue a degree in Education. It is my belief that a good education is a foundation to a great life, and I hope to inspire my students the way many of my teachers have inspired me."
Aside from always being on the academic and achievement honour rolls, Lauren maintained involvement in volunteer and extra-curricular activities while in high school. She volunteered at a seniors home, worked part-time, lead a peer counseling group, managed boys basketball, and was active in dancing.
In her post-secondary environment Lauren had this to say. "As a first year student at Thompson Rivers University, I developed something of a "sensory overload" in my first couple of weeks. With so many new classes, people, and activities, the campus is not just an education center, but a young adult’s playground. While working toward my Bachelor of Arts as a double major in English and History, I was still able to try my hand at Archaeology, Sociology, and Geography, as well as join the Zeta Beta Psi sorority and attend sporting events. With a further six years of school ahead of me (to obtain my double major and then transfer to the Bachelor of Education), I look forward to spending time on a campus that has expanded not only my knowledge and writing skill, but also my confidence, friendships, and passion for life."
We wish Lauren the very best as she moves on with her studies and feel confident that the world will be a better place because of her passion for life. We extend our thanks to Nikki Stewart, a teacher at Brocklehurst Secondary School, who supported Lauren’s application for our scholarship
