4 ■ APRIL 2021 ❙ APEX YOUTH AWARDS


Makarchuk is a top candidate for this year’s APEX Youth Awards. Makarchuk serves as the president of the Student Council at W.R.Myers High School and she puts herself before others as she contributes to plenty of fundraising campaigns including Stuff a Bus, Angel Tree and Terry Fox. She is also involved in mentorship


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programs helping younger students adapt to school life.


“I think one of the standout qualities


of any student leader is their ability to embrace the diversity of the student body they lead,”said Dale Friesen, social/drama teacher at W.R.Myers.“She was a part of the mentor program at W.R.Myers for two years where she worked with students from Dr.Hamman Elementary School providing support for students with social challenges. She is content to work quietly behind the scenes to help peers achieve success and to create a welcoming environment for our student body.” On top of that, she’s also a highly-skilled golfer, com- peting both provincially and nationally. She is a stand- out on the Myers curling team as she skipped the the


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ith poise,maturity beyond her years and leadership qualities few possess,Alanna


2019 Myers team to the South Zone Curling Zone championship and she’s also a respected hockey referee who was recognized at the Most Promising Referee in 2019 by Taber Minor Hockey. Described as “kind,patient, persistent and humble”,Makarchuk brings profes- sionalism to all aspects, whether it be in the classroom, in the community or when competing. Her ability to encourage and inspire those around her is not a quality every- one possesses,but those who know Makarchuk have experienced her drive to make others better.


“I have seen this encouraging quality as she has helped other students out with homework and speak- ing kind, thankful words to her teachers.This school year has been especially challenging to students and often words of negativity and frustration have been shared to me by students. I can honestly say I have never heard Alanna contribute to any negativity in the classroom and she continually finds ways to 'lighten' the class atmosphere,”said Janae Haslam, math/physics teacher at Myers.“It has been a joy to teach Alanna and I know she is very deserving of an APEX award.” Heading into the next school year,Makarchuk has


her eyes set on majoring in computer engineering. With a scholarship in place to attend Lawrence


Technological University in Midfield,Michigan, Makarchuk will also be a major player for their golf team.


Masterfeeds is wishing all the best to all


APEX YOUTH NOMINEES! Congratulations


Alanna Makarchuk


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