A pair of Campbell River teens are in elite academic company.
Carihi Secondary grad, Anna Buck, and Timberline Secondary grad, Hailee Arlitt, are among the recipients of the prestigious Governor General’s Medallion.
The medallion goes to one student from each secondary school across B.C. who have achieved the highest, combined academic grade point average during their Grade 11 and Grade 12 years.
Buck was Carihi Secondary’s top academic student last year.
She will begin her studies at the University of Victoria where she plans on majoring in History before taking some time off to work.
Her current plans are to become a lawyer, although she recognizes that the road between now and then is long with plenty of opportunities for her plans to change.
Arlitt was Timberline’s top academic student last year.
She’ll be attending North Island College in the fall to study English and Psychology.
She plans to transfer to the University of Victoria in her second year to continue her studies and work towards a teaching degree.
Arlitt became inspired to pursue a career in teaching after spending the last two years teaching educational programs at the Discovery Passage Aquarium.
School District 72 Superintendent Jeremy Morrow said this accomplishment is no easy feat.
“Juggling school, part-time jobs and social lives is difficult for many students and the diligence these young ladies showed in managing all of that, as well as place at the top of their class for their final two years is to be commended. On behalf of all their former teachers, I wish Anna and Hailee all the best as they set out on their chosen paths.”
