For the second year in a row, Holy Redeemer was unable to host an Awards Night Ceremony to celebrate the many achievements of their students, however it did not stop the school from recognizing the amazing work of the young men and women who make HRH the absolute best school.
“We decided to recognize all the students by announcing different awards each morning during our morning announcements,” says Awards Organizer and Science Teacher Andrea Hallett. “It is so important that all of our students are awarded for their hard work and dedication.”
The HRH Awards are handed out to students who excel in a number of different categories including academics, athletics, fine arts and citizenship. This batch of awards, which were handed out over the last month, acknowledge the work done in the 2020-2021 school year.
The first category was academics and would see the top two students who achieved academic excellence in each grade be awarded with a monetary gift. The award winners were: grade 7 – Carter Sieben and Neha Paul; grade 8 – Anne Bernadette and Aeric Jagorin; grade 9 – Alison Giroux and Drake Reichenbacher; grade 10 – Sean Williams and Cassie Pilon; and grade 11 – Haley Squire and Diana Pedrajas.
In the fine arts category, the school celebrated the work of students in drama and art. The drama awards were awarded to Peyton Blue and Dylan Watson (junior high), and Charity White and Cody Van Beek (senior high). The visual arts award recipients were Diana Pedrajas and Kassidy Rangen, while the O’DaviDesign Art Scholarship went to Karsen LaPierre and Destry Roth.
“The O’DaviDesign Art Scholarship is really close to my heart as it is in memory of Jairus Davi-Digui, a former student who was an outstanding artist while struggling with depression,” says Art Teacher Sandy Fedorak. “Sadly, Jairus lost this battle and tragically took his own life. His legacy lives on in our hearts. Both Karsen and Destry represent the beautiful qualities of that Jairus held: commitment, dedication and a love for the arts.”
The next category of citizenship would see Dylan Watson and Shawn Williams receive the Faculty Awards for junior and senior high respectively. These awards are awarded to students who achieve consistently near the top of the class and display a positive attitude in keeping with the school philosophy. In addition, Sadie Whitford received the Indigenous Culture Award that is given to the student who demonstrates an appreciation and connection to Indigenous culture through various artistic efforts or through their connection to the Indigenous community.
In the athletic categories, numerous awards were handed out for various sports including football, volleyball, basketball, cross country, badminton, and egames. Four big awards for Heart and Hustle were given to students who demonstrate a consistent effort and positive attitude across all athletic endeavors. Jriel Ocampo and Joaquin Stelter won for junior high, while Alyssa Vankosky and Shawn Williams won the award for senior high.
Lastly, many of HRH’s graduated students won a number of awards and scholarships. Some of the scholarships were the Curtis Eggimann Memorial Drama Scholarship to Jayna Fedorak, Family Denistry Scholarship to Evleen Jumaga and Jaci Knight, and the Catholic Women’s League Award to Mekha George and Morgan Steffler.
Of course, this event would not be successful without the amazing contributions of the sponsors that included local businesses, non-profit organizations, and dedicated school community members.
A full list of award recipients and sponsors can be found below.
ATHLETICS AWARDS
Football (All – Small trophy and Large trophy)
True Grit
Donated by: HRH Football Program
Awarded to: Rudy Clark
'The Nancy Sibley Memorial Grant' ($250 each)
Awarded to the football player(s) who demonstrate volunteerism and community development.
Donated by: The Rebels Football Program
Awarded to: Ethan Toner and Landon Mercer
Volleyball (All – Small trophy and Large trophy)
Junior A Male in Sportsmanship
Donated by: Knights of Columbus
Awarded to: Lexus Morana
Junior B Male for Most Improved
Donated by: Knights of Columbus
Awarded to: Cedric Beltran
Senior Female for Most Dedicated
Donated by: Jo Costall Family
Awarded to: Alexis Deleeuw
Basketball (All – Small trophy and Large trophy)
Junior Female for Most Dedicated
Donated by: In Your Drawers
Awarded to: Alison Giroux
Junior Male for Most Improd
Donated by: Knights of Columbus
Awarded to: Cedric Beltran
Senior Female for Most Improved
Donated by: In Your Drawers
Awarded to: Janaye Wright
Senior Male for Most Dedicated
Donated by: Knights of Columbus
Awarded to: Elias Tobin
Cross Country (All – Small trophy and Large trophy)
Cross Country for Most Dedicated
Donated by: In Your Drawers
Awarded to: Abby Kennedy
Badminton (All – Small trophy and Large trophy)
Junior Badminton for Sportsmanship
Donated by: In Your Drawers
Awarded to: Neha Paul
Senior Badminton for Sportsmanship
Donated by: In Your Drawers
Awarded to: Alyssa Vankosky
Junior E Games for Sportsmanship
Donated by: Knights of Columbus
Awarded to: Gabriel Crucillio
Senior E Games for Sportsmanship
Donated by: Knights of Columbus
Awarded to: Raphael Jagorin
Heart and Hustle (All – Small trophy and Large trophy)
Awarded to the student who demonstrates a consistent effort and positive attitude across all athletic endeavors.
Junior Female
Donated by: Oil Ladies Golf Executive
Awarded to: Jriel Ocampo
Junior Male
Donated by: Oil Ladies Golf Executive
Awarded to: Joaquin Stelter
Senior Female
Donated by: Oil Ladies Golf Executive
Awarded to: Alyssa Vankosky
Senior Male
Donated by: Oil Ladies Golf Executive
Awarded to: Shawn Williams
FINE ARTS AWARDS (All – Small trophy and Large trophy)
Outstanding Drama Student
Awarded to the student who excels at drama and/or theatre through performance and leadership and exhibits a positive attitude.
Junior Female
Donated by: The Taylor Family
Awarded to: Peyton Blue
Junior Male
Donated by: Holy Redeemer Drama
Awarded to: Dylan Watson
Senior Female
Donated by: Mr. & Mrs. Jim Taylor
Awarded to: Charity White
Senior Male
Donated by: HRH Drama Department
Awarded to: Cody Van Beek
Visual Arts Award (Small trophy and Large trophy)
Awarded to the student who exhibits the most visual artistic promise and is dedicated to developing his or her artistic abilities.
Donated by: The Fedorak Family & the Art Department
Awarded to: Diana Pedrajas and Kassidy Rangen
O’DaviDesign Art Scholarship ($1000)
Jairus was an outstanding student of Holy Redeemer High School. He excelled in academics and athletics and was especially respected and beloved in the Art Department.
Jairus was a talented and devoted artist who worked hard at his craft and from the age of 7 knew he wanted to work as a cartoonist or animator. He was a deep thinker and a positive influence to his peers who thoroughly enjoyed his wit and talent. Jairus graduated with exceptional success in Art 30 and went on to become a talented video game designer and before he died had the chance to work with one of his childhood idols in the field of comic book illustration. He leaves a lasting legacy in the Holy Redeemer Art Department.
Jairus died after a long and brave battle with severe depression and persistent suicidal ideation. He wanted to live. Wanting to live and knowing how are two different things. And mental illness, just like cancer, is not something we choose. It is not shameful or a reflection of character. And it is not the fullness of who we are.
Awarded to a student who is highly dedicated to and enriched by art and shares that love of art with others. Priority will be given to, but will not be limited to, students who wish to pursue art as a career.
Donated by: The Davi-Digui Family
Awarded to: Karsen LaPierre and Destry Roth
Most Improved Student in a Modified or Life Skills Program
Awarded to the student who showed the most improvement during the course of the year in a Modified or Adapted Program.
Beyond the Classroom Program (Small trophy and Large trophy)
Donated by: Gelmici’s Jewelry
Awarded to: Karsen LaPierre
Knowledge and Employability Program (Small trophy and Large trophy)
Donated by: Mrs. Debbie Smith
Awarded to: Andi Giroux
Most Improved Student (Small trophy and Large trophy)
Awarded to the student who showed the most improvement during the course of the year in academic endeavors.
Donated by: Mr. & Mrs. Cole Kennedy
Awarded to: Joseph Nykyfork
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
Faculty Award (Large Trophy)
Awarded to the student who achieves consistently near the top of the class and displays a positive attitude in keeping with school philosophy.
Junior High ($50)
Donated by: HRH Parent Advisory Council
Awarded to: Dylan Watson
Senior High ($100)
Donated by: HRH Parent Advisory Council
Awarded to: Sean Williams
Indigenous Culture Award ($250)
Awarded to the student who best demonstrates an appreciation and connection to Indigenous culture. This can be shown through various artistic efforts and/or through connection to the Indigenous community.
Donated by: Edson Friendship Center
Awarded to: Sadie Whitford
Standard of Excellence Grade 7 – 9 – We would like to recognize the Jr High Standard of Excellence. These students have achieved an average of 85% or higher in their four core classes.
Standard of Excellence Recognition
Last year grade 7:
Jack Aclan, Nathan Aslin, Trinity Beck, Seth Bilodeau, Annaliese Borysko, Allyson Bryant, Maya Dalueg, Caleigh Findlay, Carson Frison, Jarret Giroux, Ayden Holden, Jaxson Janes, Emersynn Lamabe, Cheska Mariano, Neha Paul, Caiden Prescesky, Carter Sieben, Kadri Smith, Malaynie Steffler, Samantha Wood
Last year grade 8:
Angel Amillar, Bea Bartolay, Gabriel Crucillo, Aeric
Jagorin, Abby Kennedy, Lexus Morana, Anne Bernadette Napoles, Robert Napoles, Jriel Ocampo, Danielle Pedneault, Monica Villasor
Last year grade 9:
James Calder, Drake Reichenbacher, Dylan Watson,
Tayva Dack, Allison Giroux, Delaney Kuilboer, Olivia Paulson
ACADEMIC HONOURS: (All plaques)
Grades 7 to 11
Jr. High Academic Honours are awarded to the two students who achieve the highest average in the four core subjects. Sr. High Academic Honours are awarded based on the Rutherford Scholarship criteria.
Grade 7 Academic Honours $50 each
Donated by: Ranger Oilfield Group Ltd.
Awarded to: Carter Sieben and Neha Paul
Grade 8 Academic Honours $75 each
Donated by: Mr. & Mrs. Ron Christie
Awarded to: Anne Bernadette and Aeric Jagorin
Grade 9 Academic Honours $100 each
Donated by: Mr. & Mrs. Ron Christie
Awarded to: Alison Giroux and Drake Reichenbacher
Grade 10 Academic Honours $100 each
Donated by: Ranger Oilfield Group Ltd.
Awarded to: Sean Williams and Cassie Pilon
Grade 11 Academic Honours $100 each
Donated by: Ranger Oilfield Group Ltd.
Awarded to: Haley Squire and Diana Pedrajas
ACADEMIC HONOURS, AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS: Grade 12
St. John Bosco Religion 35 Scholarship (Plaque)
Awarded to the student who has completed Religious Studies 15, 25, and 35, has attained a commendable grade in Religious Studies 35 and exhibits strong Christian values and involvement in school and church activities. ($500)
Donated by: Living Waters Separate School Division
Awarded to: Mekha George
CWL
Awarded to the student at each grade level who demonstrates church and community involvement
($500 each)
Donated by: Catholic Women’s League
Awarded to: Mekha George and Morgan Steffler
Curtis Eggimann Memorial Drama Scholarship (Large Trophy)
Awarded to the Grade 12 student who best exemplifies dramatic skills and talent, and may continue with drama in an accredited post-secondary institution. ($500)
Donated by: HRH Drama Department
Awarded to: Jayna Fedora
HRH Athlete-Scholar Award
Awarded to a senior high student for a combination of excellence in both academics and athletics. ($500)
Donated by: NLS Enterprises Ltd and Gram’s Consulting
Awarded to: Alexis Deleeuw
Daniel H. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to students who are proceeding to further their education in veterinary science, agriculture, conservation, ecology, zoology, science education or nursing. ($1000)
Donated by: Mr. Ken Smith
Awarded to: Alexis Deleeuw, Morgan Steffler, Mekha George, Brooke Grycak, Raina Pasion, Danielle Bittner
Family Dentistry Scholarship
Awarded to students who are proceeding to further their education in dental hygiene or assisting.
Donated by: Family Dentistry
Awarded to: Evleen Jumaga & Jaci Knight
Subject-Specific Scholarships
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest academic standing in the 30-level course at HRH.
Biology 30 Scholarship ($1000)
Donated by: Wild Sheep Foundation of Alberta
Awarded to: Danielle Bittner
Chemistry 30 Scholarship ($500)
Donated by: Canlin Energy Corporation
Awarded to: Mekha George
English 30-2 Scholarship ($300)
Donated by: Vanier Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to: Brian Trimble
English 30-1 Scholarship ($500)
Donated by: Weyerhaeuser
Awarded to: Mekha George
Math 30-2 Scholarship ($300)
Donated by: Vanier Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to: Ashley Bischke
Math 30-1 Scholarship ($500)
Donated by: Daylight HydroVac
Awarded to: Jaci Knight
Math 31 Scholarship ($500)
Donated by: Henry Family Vision
Awarded to: Morgan Steffler
Physics 30 Scholarship ($500)
Donated by: Crossfire Controls
Awarded to: Jaci Knight
Science 30 Scholarship ($500)
Donated by: Canlin Energy Corporation
Awarded to: Ashley Bischke
Social Studies 30-2 Scholarship ($300)
Donated by: Vanier Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to: Carlos Natoplag
Social Studies 30-1 Scholarship ($125 each)
Donated by: Weyerhaeuser
Awarded to: Jayna Fedorak, Mekha George, Jaci Knight, Morgan Steffler