Jacob Gabriel Cruchet
COUNSELLOR:
Carrie Sweeney
SCHOOL:
Madawaska Valley District High School
CITY:
Palmer Rapids, ON
Jacob is a student who has embraced all aspects of school life and has worked every year he was with us to make a difference in the quality of school life for his peers. Upon beginning high school, he jumped at the opportunity to be our Grade 9 Student Representative, and has continued to represent his peers as a student leader every year. As a graduate this year, he is our Student Activities Council President, and also holds a seat on the School Board's Student Senate. In Student Senate, he chairs the Student Equity Committee, working towards actions that improve the inclusion of students of all ethnicities, gender and abilities in our schools.
Jacob has been an active participant and leader in school sports, academics and arts. He has been a peer tutor to Junior students in science, while still a Junior himself, which is a rare occurrence. He has been active in several school teams and recognized as a team VIP and Student Ambassador of Sports for the school in the community. He recently volunteered to coach our Senior Girls' volleyball team and has also begun participating in the volleyball referee program. Jacob shows commitment to his academics, consistently earning marks at the top of his class. He particularly enjoys political science, world issues and philosophy. Jacob has been willing to lead by doing, and values encouraging communication and school spirit. He has sung at our Arts Nights and has recently created a weekly school news video program to reach out to the school's students during Covid restrictions. Jacob has enlisted the help of many students to participate as anchors and interviewees in this news segment that he then edits and Jacob has been willing to lead by doing, and values encouraging communication and school spirit. He has sung at our Arts Nights and has recently created a weekly school news video program to reach out to the school's students during Covid restrictions. Jacob has enlisted the help of many students to participate as anchors and interviewees in this news segment that he then edits and releases weekly.
This young man is kind, responsible and inclusive, and motivated to work to make the best of every situation he is a part of. We feel he has made a difference in the lives of his peers over these past 4 years, and believe he will continue to make a difference in his future.
