On December 19, 2024 – Sherry Wright, Director of Community Relations presented three senior NESS high school students with laptops and 1-year Microsoft Licenses for their outstanding Grade Point Averages (GPA).
The GPA for the 3 NESS Senior Highschool Students:
– Nishaya Mercer 92%
– Lily Azak 88%
– Brooke Munroe 84%
A grant of $8,000.00 was successfully secured from the New Relationship Trust – K-12 Grant to fund the purchase of the laptops and a 1-year Microsoft License. The laptops will assist the award recipients with the success in their path to graduation in the 2024-25 school year. These three young ladies have really excelled in their classes and are very passionate about their interests.
The intent of this award project is to recognize the students that are excelling in high school. To show how we support their goals for furthering their education, the importance of education and pursuing their post-secondary goals. Costs for tutoring will continue to flow upon request through our Education Administrator for K-12.
Nishaya Mercer’s Write-up submission:
Nishayahl way
Gwiix himihlkw way’ Ksim Laxsgiik Niiy
Wilps Gwiix Maaw wil witgwiy
Gitlaxt’aamiks wil jogay
Ronhl was niyee,
Elainehl was nijiits
Cheriehl was nooy’
Paulhl was nigwoot’
Wilps K’amskiiwaahl wilkislaksiy’
Nishaya’s biggest inspiration is her late maternal grandparents, both alumni of UBC and former BC Teachers. Their legacy serves as a guiding light, motivating her to follow in their footsteps, carrying forward their values and pass for education. Her absolute favorite subjects are Biology and Chemistry. Her absolute dream is to attend University outside the province or outside of the country while researching within the medical field. She aspires to become a Health Science researcher – researching around the globe. Her full intention is to create groundbreaking discoveries contributing to global health, impacting health around the world.
Lily Azak’s Write-up submission:
Lily hl way, ksim laxgibuu nii, wilps baxap wil witgwiy, gitwinksihlkw wil jogay, derek azak was
nigwoodiy, e Lena griffin was nooy, Nisga’a nii, gakswlaayeehlhloks hl way.
Lily is inspired by Eva Clayton and Cindy Woodhouse who are both incredible leaders and public
speakers. Her favorite subjects are Chemistry, Forensic Science, and Biology. Her passions include reading, basketball, and going for walks. Lily has multiple goals, she wants to travel the world, secure a business degree, become a Lawyer, a Detective, a Scientist, a Marine Biologist, and she hopes to one day become a leader, like the president of the Nisg̱a’a nation, or the Nation Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.
Brooke Munroe’s Write-up submission:
Brookehl way
Ksim ganada n’iiy
Wilps Ksim Xsaan
Gitlaxt’aamiks wil jogay
Chesterhl was nigwoodiy
Meganhl was nooy
Her hobbies include going to the gym, playing basketball, reading, and playing soccer. Brooke is
inspired by her late gigi Edith Munroe, she was a language teacher at NESS. Her favorite subjects
are chemistry, forensic science, and English. Brooke has a goal to work in the medical field as a Doctor in her future, or attend Culinary Arts school to become a Pastry Chef.
The Gitlax̱t’aamiks Village Government would like to extend continuous encouragement to these aspiring Ksim Nisg̱a’a. Congratulations to Nishaya, Lily and Brooke! Aamhl jabin! (Well done!/Good work!/You did very well!)