Andrew Dixon
An athlete and volunteer, Andrew has excelled inside and outside the classroom. An exceptional pitcher in baseball, and a starting forward on his high school basketball team, Andrew cherished team sports and credited them for improving his diligence and leadership on and off the court. This fall, Andrew decided to forego perusing higher level athletics in favor of his education, enrolling at the University of the Fraser Valley for his first two years, then transferring to the University of Victoria with his priority being admission to a top tier business program. He remains active in the sporting world, donating his extra time coaching youth basketball, fusing his desire to participate in the volunteer community with the sport he loves. Andrew enjoys brainstorming entrepreneurial ideas and hopes to one day capitalize on an opportunity to pursue his own venture. Andrew’s sponsoring company Chalifour Canada Vancouver formerly IRLY Distributors in Surrey.

Andrew Dixon

An athlete and volunteer, Andrew has excelled inside and outside the classroom. An exceptional pitcher in baseball, and a starting forward on his high school basketball team, Andrew cherished team sports and credited them for improving his diligence and leadership on and off the court. This fall, Andrew decided to forego perusing higher level athletics in favor of his education, enrolling at the University of the Fraser Valley for his first two years, then transferring to the University of Victoria with his priority being admission to a top tier business program. He remains active in the sporting world, donating his extra time coaching youth basketball, fusing his desire to participate in the volunteer community with the sport he loves. Andrew enjoys brainstorming entrepreneurial ideas and hopes to one day capitalize on an opportunity to pursue his own venture. Andrew’s sponsoring company Chalifour Canada Vancouver formerly IRLY Distributors in Surrey.

Josh Fraser
Joshua is presently attending BCIT in Electrical Engineering. From the time he was in high school Joshua has sought to find a career that he could be passionate about. Joshua completed his first year at BCIT with an “A” average and is now in his second year of the fulltime program in pursuit of a Degree in Electrical engineering. The course is extremely demanding and challenging and he truly hopes that upon completion, he will be ready to embark on a long and rewarding career as a qualified Electrical Engineer. Joshua has volunteered behind the scenes at the Rockin’River Music Fest in Mission and also with the Maple Leaf Singers a non-profit show choir. Joshua’s sponsoring company is Tree Island Industries in New Westminster.

Josh Fraser

Joshua is presently attending BCIT in Electrical Engineering. From the time he was in high school Joshua has sought to find a career that he could be passionate about. Joshua completed his first year at BCIT with an “A” average and is now in his second year of the fulltime program in pursuit of a Degree in Electrical engineering. The course is extremely demanding and challenging and he truly hopes that upon completion, he will be ready to embark on a long and rewarding career as a qualified Electrical Engineer. Joshua has volunteered behind the scenes at the Rockin’River Music Fest in Mission and also with the Maple Leaf Singers a non-profit show choir. Joshua’s sponsoring company is Tree Island Industries in New Westminster.

Ashley Meyer
Ashley has lived in the Fraser Valley all her life. She graduated from Credo Christian High School in June 2010, and has since completed her first year of studies at the University of the Fraser Valley. She is currently enrolled in her second year, working hard towards becoming an elementary school teacher. Her excitement about becoming a teacher has grown this year with the beginning of education classes. Ashley has gone on two mission trips to an orphanage in Mexico; as a result of her first trip Ashley decided to take Spanish in university so that she could converse with the children at the orphanage. She would love to learn Spanish fluently and teach at the orphanage. Ashley keeps busy with school and work, volunteering and study groups in her church community. In her spare time, Ashley loves to relax with a good book, bake, catch up with friends, and dream about future travels. Ashley’s sponsoring company is Westminster Industries Ltd., in White Rock B.C.

Ashley Meyer

Ashley has lived in the Fraser Valley all her life. She graduated from Credo Christian High School in June 2010, and has since completed her first year of studies at the University of the Fraser Valley. She is currently enrolled in her second year, working hard towards becoming an elementary school teacher. Her excitement about becoming a teacher has grown this year with the beginning of education classes. Ashley has gone on two mission trips to an orphanage in Mexico; as a result of her first trip Ashley decided to take Spanish in university so that she could converse with the children at the orphanage. She would love to learn Spanish fluently and teach at the orphanage. Ashley keeps busy with school and work, volunteering and study groups in her church community. In her spare time, Ashley loves to relax with a good book, bake, catch up with friends, and dream about future travels. Ashley’s sponsoring company is Westminster Industries Ltd., in White Rock B.C.

Hershal Shaw
Hershal was raised in Maple Ridge, British Columbia and graduated from Garibaldi Secondary School in 2003. He graduated at the top of his class and was named the “Garibaldi Boy” of 2003. He studied at UCFV for 2 years doing a variety of courses in different disciplines when he came upon Kinesiology. Hershal found SFU to have a very strong Kinesiology program and transferred there and is currently in his final year earning his Bachelor’s in Science with a major in Biomedical Physiology. While at SFU, Hershal was awarded numerous Scholarships and Bursaries owing to his high academic standing and extracurricular involvement. With his degree, Hershal hopes to pursue a career in healthcare, either in medicine or physiotherapy. He began volunteering late in high school, and currently volunteers at Ridge Meadows Hospital in the Emergency department. He has also done other volunteer work with the Canadian Cancer Society’s “Sun Squad” helping raise awareness for skin cancer prevention. In 2010 Hershal volunteered as a member of the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing ceremonies cast, where he was an Athlete Marshall. Aside from school and volunteer work, he enjoys being active in a variety of sports including basketball, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing and ultimate Frisbee to name a few. Hershal’s sponsoring is RONA Home Centre, Maple Ridge.

Hershal Shaw

Hershal was raised in Maple Ridge, British Columbia and graduated from Garibaldi Secondary School in 2003. He graduated at the top of his class and was named the “Garibaldi Boy” of 2003. He studied at UCFV for 2 years doing a variety of courses in different disciplines when he came upon Kinesiology. Hershal found SFU to have a very strong Kinesiology program and transferred there and is currently in his final year earning his Bachelor’s in Science with a major in Biomedical Physiology. While at SFU, Hershal was awarded numerous Scholarships and Bursaries owing to his high academic standing and extracurricular involvement. With his degree, Hershal hopes to pursue a career in healthcare, either in medicine or physiotherapy. He began volunteering late in high school, and currently volunteers at Ridge Meadows Hospital in the Emergency department. He has also done other volunteer work with the Canadian Cancer Society’s “Sun Squad” helping raise awareness for skin cancer prevention. In 2010 Hershal volunteered as a member of the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing ceremonies cast, where he was an Athlete Marshall. Aside from school and volunteer work, he enjoys being active in a variety of sports including basketball, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing and ultimate Frisbee to name a few. Hershal’s sponsoring is RONA Home Centre, Maple Ridge.

Sheliza Shivji
Sheliza has grown up in Surrey, receiving both her primary and secondary education there. She has participated in dance and piano lessons in the local area, been part of the school concert band where she played the alto-saxophone, as well as a member of Student Council, Co-President of Music Council, and Treasurer of Global Issues in High School. Her passion for the last several years has been volunteering at seniors and Alzheimers’s care homes, being a tutor for students with learning disabilities and peer mentor in Grief Counselling Camps. In addition, this past year she has been Co-President of the Interact Club at the YMCA organizing group visitation to senior care facilities as well as coordinating initiatives to provide food and clothing to the homeless and less fortunate in the community. Sheliza is currently enrolled in her first year at Simon Fraser University in the Faculty of Science. It is her intention to pursue the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry program, with the ultimate career goal of becoming a doctor and researcher in the field of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Sheliza’s sponsoring company is P.K. Building Supplies in Port Kells.

Sheliza Shivji

Sheliza has grown up in Surrey, receiving both her primary and secondary education there. She has participated in dance and piano lessons in the local area, been part of the school concert band where she played the alto-saxophone, as well as a member of Student Council, Co-President of Music Council, and Treasurer of Global Issues in High School. Her passion for the last several years has been volunteering at seniors and Alzheimers’s care homes, being a tutor for students with learning disabilities and peer mentor in Grief Counselling Camps. In addition, this past year she has been Co-President of the Interact Club at the YMCA organizing group visitation to senior care facilities as well as coordinating initiatives to provide food and clothing to the homeless and less fortunate in the community. Sheliza is currently enrolled in her first year at Simon Fraser University in the Faculty of Science. It is her intention to pursue the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry program, with the ultimate career goal of becoming a doctor and researcher in the field of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Sheliza’s sponsoring company is P.K. Building Supplies in Port Kells.

Vanessa Smith
Vanessa graduated from Pacific Academy in the class of 2011. She has worked hard and achieved much artistically, academically, and athletically throughout her high school years. She is very thankful for so many amazing experiences and opportunities. Currently, Vanessa is studying Social and Behavioral Sciences at Simon Fraser University, with a focus on business electives. After she obtains her Bachelors’ Degree from SFU, I plan to further my education in the area of Law, Audiology or Business as possible career options. She has volunteered at her local recreation centre and through her church ministry travelling as far as Israel for an organization called Bridges for Peace, teaching English, doings crafts and painting. Vanessa’s sponsoring company is Lance Bissett Ltd. in Coquitlam.

Vanessa Smith

Vanessa graduated from Pacific Academy in the class of 2011. She has worked hard and achieved much artistically, academically, and athletically throughout her high school years. She is very thankful for so many amazing experiences and opportunities. Currently, Vanessa is studying Social and Behavioral Sciences at Simon Fraser University, with a focus on business electives. After she obtains her Bachelors’ Degree from SFU, I plan to further my education in the area of Law, Audiology or Business as possible career options. She has volunteered at her local recreation centre and through her church ministry travelling as far as Israel for an organization called Bridges for Peace, teaching English, doings crafts and painting. Vanessa’s sponsoring company is Lance Bissett Ltd. in Coquitlam.

James VanderHorst
James graduated from Credo Christian high school in 2008. From there he chose to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology at the University of the Fraser Valley. After a successful first semester, he set his sights on medical school. Since then, much of his life has been altered by his strong desire to become a doctor. James has gained valuable experience and has had a lot of fun volunteering as a basketball coach at his high school, volunteering at a local hospital, taking on various leadership positions in school and church associations, as well as doing microbiological research at his university. This summer, he spent a month in Indonesia working at an orphanage, teaching English, participating in health clinics, and vacationing in Bali. Jame’s sponsoring company is West Central Building Supplies in Langley.

James VanderHorst

James graduated from Credo Christian high school in 2008. From there he chose to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology at the University of the Fraser Valley. After a successful first semester, he set his sights on medical school. Since then, much of his life has been altered by his strong desire to become a doctor. James has gained valuable experience and has had a lot of fun volunteering as a basketball coach at his high school, volunteering at a local hospital, taking on various leadership positions in school and church associations, as well as doing microbiological research at his university. This summer, he spent a month in Indonesia working at an orphanage, teaching English, participating in health clinics, and vacationing in Bali. Jame’s sponsoring company is West Central Building Supplies in Langley.

Katelin Wood
Katelin is currently working on her Master of Arts degree in Theology, specializing in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. In February of 2011 she completed her Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction), with a major in Psychology and a minor in Counselling and Human Development at Simon Fraser University. Katelin will seek certification as a counsellor upon completion of her program, and she aspires to work with youth and eventually young adults. In the meanwhile, she is actively involved with the teen ministry at the Waterloo Church of Christ. Moving across the country to a completely new area, has brought many adventures, from making new friends to enduring a colder climate than she is used to, but all of which have been interesting if not fun learning experiences. Although she spends considerable time and effort in her school work, Katelin finds time to relax by playing piano, walking, and trying out new recipes. Kaitlin's sponsoring company is Adanac Lumber Ltd., in Port Coquitlam.

Katelin Wood

Katelin is currently working on her Master of Arts degree in Theology, specializing in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. In February of 2011 she completed her Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction), with a major in Psychology and a minor in Counselling and Human Development at Simon Fraser University. Katelin will seek certification as a counsellor upon completion of her program, and she aspires to work with youth and eventually young adults. In the meanwhile, she is actively involved with the teen ministry at the Waterloo Church of Christ. Moving across the country to a completely new area, has brought many adventures, from making new friends to enduring a colder climate than she is used to, but all of which have been interesting if not fun learning experiences. Although she spends considerable time and effort in her school work, Katelin finds time to relax by playing piano, walking, and trying out new recipes. Kaitlin's sponsoring company is Adanac Lumber Ltd., in Port Coquitlam.