Morgan Bishop

F. E. Madill Secondary School

Theatre (university pending)

Morgan is a theatre actor with Studio 410, putting on various musical productions including most recently Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. She now works to pass on her skills by volunteering at a performing arts camp in Teeswater in the summer, helping children create a showcase of performances. Off stage, she is a rugby player with the Bruce County Rugby Club and plays on her school team. She was the photographer for the school yearbook for two years in a row. Morgan has also worked on a farm and as a cashier at a local grocery store.

Corissa Cyr

St Anne’s Catholic Secondary School

Occupational and Physiotherapy Assistant, St. Clair College

Corissa spent over five years as a caregiver of a child with a disability and their sibling, to provide respite to the family. Sparking her interest in pursuing healthcare, Corissa now works as a nursing student at Blue Water Rest Home, where she helps with hosting group social activities to help the elderly deal with loneliness and mental stress. Previously, Corissa also volunteered to deliver pet therapy to residents and maintain the premises. Corissa is a basketball player and is a member of the Anti-racism and Culture Club in her school. She also has experience working as a cashier at a retail store.

Curran Forster

Goderich District Collegiate Institute

Political Science, McMaster University

Curran is working as a co-op student in the office of Perth-Wellington’s MPP, gaining experience in policymaking. He is also a soccer player on his school team and has volunteered and worked as a referee locally. At his elementary school, Curran initiated a flag football program. He is also a trained piano and saxophone player and a self-taught guitarist. He has volunteered for multiple years as an actor for the Foundation for Education’s productions at the Blyth Festival. He has also volunteered at Camp Menesetung and helped organize events with Perth County Women’s Shelter. Additionally, Curran has worked as a voiceover actor and a sales associate at a local store.

Caitlyn Thompson

South Huron District High School

Human Kinetics, University of Guelph

Caitlyn is a Student Senator representing her high school at the Avon Maitland District School Board. In this role, she gives voice to diverse student needs and concerns, including prioritizing Indigenous reconciliation and promoting mental health awareness. She has previously volunteered at Huron Area Search and Rescue, hosting adventure days to help children learn outdoor skills. She completed her co-op at Russet Rehabilitation & Wellness, a local injury recovery clinic. Caitlyn also plays badminton and is a goalie in her school’s soccer team. She is a radio broadcaster at school and a math tutor for an elementary student. She has worked in customer service at two retail stores.

Macy Tremeer

Central Huron Secondary School

Agriculture, University of Guelph

Macy grew up on a farm surrounded by crops and horses and went on to explore additional areas of agriculture in her community. She volunteers with a Herd Health program, where she helps monitor and diagnose cow health and its impacts on dairy quality and animal welfare. She volunteered at the Thames Road Veterinary Clinic where she observed surgeries and expanded her expertise. She is involved with a local horse club and horseman society where she competes and helps younger participants. Macy is a hockey player and volunteers for the Seaforth Centenaries Hockey team, helping with fundraising and events. Macy also works as a herdsperson at a neighbouring dairy farm.

Roman Valdez

F. E. Madill Secondary School

Mechatronics Engineering, Ontario Tech University

Roman is the Co-president of the Student Council and one of the founding members of the Morning Announcements Club, through which he boosted morale during the lockdown by adding videos and fun skits. Roman has been Co-captain of the school volleyball team and Captain of the school soccer team. He plays the saxophone in the school band and was a guide for a robotics start-up course. Roman works at a fast-food joint where he has been promoted to the role of manager handling full-time staff members, after successfully leading operational innovations such as an opening prep process that helped save time.

Jacob Watson

Goderich District Collegiate Institute

Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo

Jacob is a Senior Warrant Officer at the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 532 Maitland where he works on training schedules, and morale and leadership building, including introducing an award to recognize cadets for their exceptional contributions and character. He has worked as a Museum Assistant at the Huron County Museum and was a co-op student at B. M. Ross and Associates Limited, an engineering consulting firm. He is a mental health liaison at school spearheading anti-bullying initiatives, is part of the swim and cross-country track teams, and participates in the Science Olympics, Math Club, and Leadership Club. Jacob is also a proficient piano player.