Everyone in the history of humanity has had some sort of goal in life; something they have yearned to achieve. Just as we all have goals for ourselves, every person has a purpose in life, even if we aren’t completely sure what exactly that is. At this point in our lives, we are still young…
Recently, St. Basil Elementary and Junior High School announced their decision to remove academic awards for students, and while some support the idea of a protecting the pride of students, many more are furious that academic achievements are not being properly recognized. According to the Calgary Herald, the decision made by Administration and staff was…
April 20th-27th is coming your way. This is an important week for all of you to mark on your calendars because it’s…YOUTH WEEK 2013. What is Youth Week? Youth Week is a week of free or reasonably cheap events dedicated to youth all around the Calgary. The point of these events is to celebrate and…
Calgary’s largest youth awards celebrate 10 years For the past nine years, the ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards have recognized youth ages 13-18 that bring vitality and leadership to their communities. A program of Youth Central, these awards focus on selfless service and overcoming personal challenges. Youth can be nominated in the following nine categories:…
Admit it – wallets are a pain to carry whether you’re just heading to the gym or attending a formal dinner. There just isn’t always the luxury of bags or pockets deep enough to stuff a Twinky-sized pouch. – Besides, do we really need a dozen different gift cards and a blizzard of receipts everywhere…
Sure, we’ve all heard about the Hockey Hall of Fame… Rock and Roll Hall of Fame… But what about Calgary’s own Business Hall of Fame? It was established a few years ago (2004) by Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta (that’s right, JA) and acknowledges the business achievements of some of Alberta’s most esteemed individuals. This…
There’s been a lot of buzz about Junior Achievement Companies lately. For those of you who haven’t heard, Junior Achievement is an organization which provides high school entrepreneurs with a chance to create their own company, and learn everything about a fully functioning business in a hands-on way. About the product: Tired of disposable heat-packs for gloves that must…
For more than 50 years, Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta (JASA) has been engaging local business and community leaders in its mission to help students develop an entrepreneurial attitude, a solid and practical understanding of business and finance and a commitment to community. JASA reaches nearly 18,000 students annually with 1,000 dedicated business volunteers. Junior…
So, it comes to that time of year again. School’s back in session and everyone’s probably feeling miserable, what with having to wake up several hours earlier than during the summer. And for those few strange kids that are actually excited, I’m sure it’s because you are happy to see all your friends. Anyway, there’s…
This is Part 2 of the Awesome Youth in Profile: Erica Ho, Unstoppable Believer. Part 1 can be read here. YAA: Provide some advice, about life in general or about high school or about discovery of one’s self. Erica: One of the most regretful experiences of my life so far was not doing something. So my advice…
This incredible triple threat performer allows the creative genius of art, music and life to influence and guide her wholehearted passions for the fine arts to incredible heights. However, this doesn’t prevent this realistic dreamer from compulsively volunteering her time to many things, be it animals, people (young and old) or the environment. I’m extremely proud…
Indeed the unexpected philosopher, this down to earth and modest individual houses an old and compassionate soul, rivaling to that of a Jewish rabbi or Buddhist monk. This tech-savvy youth also has an interesting and philosophical take on life, so read on to find out more about this Pearson graduate, Kimberlee Becking, and her inspirational opinions…
“So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all which may appear to give one piece of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than…
Philosophical observer, but by no means passive, an incredible artist that magically paints and draws the world to her own accord, and a fantastic soprano, sharing her talent by lending her voice to Vocal Jazz and Concert choir, Carmen Khuu’s passionate interests in the Fine Arts could be seen as anything but narrow. Read on…