Thank you to the Abbotsford Community Foundation, MEI Schools Friends & Alumni* donors, and other organizations who have offered awards to 53 MEI graduates this year. A total of 86 scholarship/bursary awards totalling about $170,000 were recognized at the June 15, 2016 graduation ceremonies.
If you or your business would like more information about contributing to the MEI Friends and Alumni Awards, please contact the MEI Development Office [ P: 604-859-3700 ext 326 E: development@meischools.com ]
| Recipients | Award | Presenters |
| Amoo, Tobi | · VIP Mazda Award | Sam Hawkes |
| Bergen, Carly | · Boughen Family Award
· Teamsters Local Union 31 Scholarship · Trinity Western University President’s Scholarship |
Keaton Boughen
Greg Dyck Tim Shulba |
| Bergen, Cassie | · Dogwood District Authority Award | Jim Williams |
| Brar, Simran | · Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association Award | Dr. Amarjit Bajwa & Bharathi Sandhu |
| Chiu, Timothy | · The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Greg Dyck |
| Cornelsen, Vanessa | · Dogwood District Authority Award
· Fraserway RV Bursary Award |
Byron Fast
Byron Fast |
| deKroon, Nicola | · Clearbrook Grain & Milling Award
· Neil & Rita Klassen Award |
Melinda Friesen
Jana Unruh |
| Driedger, Emily | · Mennonite Foundation of Canada Spirit of Generosity Award | Arnie Friesen |
| Dyck, Kaitlyn | · Boughen Family Award | Keaton Boughen |
| Eaton, Alex | · Tiffin University Scholarship | Greg Dyck |
| Enns, Lezley | · Chutskoff Family Award | Mike Chutskoff |
| Ens, Matthew | · Boughen Family Award
· Chutskoff Family Award · Simon Fraser University BC Secondary School Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship |
Keaton Boughen
Mike Chutskoff Greg Dyck |
| Falk, Alesha | · Columbia Bible College Entrance Scholarship | Ashley Funk |
| Fast, Aaron | · EP Industries Trades Award | Earl Pauls |
| Fefchak, Joshua | · Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association Award· Dogwood District Authority Award | Arnie Dick
Rick Thiessen |
| Gamache, Kaden | · Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament – Matt Thiessen (Lighthouse Realty) Award
· Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame – Martens Asphalt Ltd. Sports Scholarship · BC High School Boys Volleyball Big Kahuna Scholarship · Dogwood District Authority Award · Mark Redekop Memorial Award · Trinity Western University Athletic Scholarship and Provost’s Scholarship |
Constable RobynLamarche
Tim Smith Tim Smith Tim Smith Tim Smith Tim Shulba |
| Girard, Emily | · Rachel Thiessen Memorial Award | Catherine Ratzlaff |
| Gunther, Jack | · Trinity Western University Dean’s Scholarship | Tim Shulba |
| Hruby, Thomas | · Dogwood District Authority Award
· Fandrich Cone Harvesters Award · Mission Community Foundation Vic & Hilda Hollister Fund and Margaret Erskine Bursary Fund Award · Rotary Club of Abbotsford – Sumas “Service Above Self” Award |
Henry Zukowski
Mrs. Gerda Fandrich Michael Miles
Wendy Neufeld
|
| Janzen, Mitchell | · Trinity Western University Dean’s Scholarship
· VIP Mazda Award |
Tim Shulba
Henry Zukowski |
| Joiner, Cherokee | · Dogwood District Authority Award | Dean Wedel |
| Klassen, Bethany | · Dogwood District Authority Award | Kara Davis |
| Klassen, Marina | · Canadian Mennonite University Academic Entrance Scholarship and Merit Award
· Dogwood District Authority Award |
Jim Williams
Jim Williams |
| Klassen, Rosaley | · Dr. Arthur Phillip-Stewart Memorial Award | Dr. Win Wachsmann |
| Konrad, Hannah | · Dr. Garry Gill Health Sciences Award | Dr. Garry Gill |
| Magoon, Jessica | · Mary Esau Memorial Award
· Mt. Lehman Community Association Award |
Vi Reddekopp
Jen Esau |
| McDougall, Jaidyn | · Mission Community Foundation Robson Fund Award | Michael Miles |
| Meyer, Madison | · Dogwood District Authority Award | Kara Davis |
| Pankratz, Emily | · Dogwood District Authority Award
· Royal Canadian Branch #15 Award |
Kristen Meindertsma
Debbie Ward |
| Pankratz, Jared | · Dogwood District Authority Award
· Harry Sayers Memorial Award |
Aileen Vildort
Aileen Vildort |
| Pankratz, Steven | · Dogwood District Authority Award
· Simon Fraser University BC Secondary School Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship |
Rick Thiessen
Rick Thiessen |
| Peters, Christy | · Dogwood District Authority Award
· Trinity Western University President’s Scholarship and Leadership Entrance Scholarship |
Henry Zukowski
Tim Shulba |
| Reimer, Taya | · Dogwood District Authority Award | Michael Opp |
| Saini, Jaiten | · Abbotsford Lions Club Award
· McGill Entrance Scholarship |
Surinder Gahir
Greg Dyck |
| Sawatzky, Ava | · Trinity Western University Provost’s Scholarship | Tim Shulba |
| Schmidt, Raquel | · Dogwood District Authority Award | Deanna Dick |
| Sidhu, Charn | · Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association Fraser Valley Midget Scholarship Special Bursary Award
· University of Victoria Entrance Scholarship |
Wayne Redekop
Wayne Redekop |
| Siemens, Daniel | · Al Pauls Memorial Award
· Dogwood District Authority Award · Mierau Contractors Ltd. Award |
Joyce Pauls & Anni de Andrade
Chad Joiner Julie Mierau
|
| Siemens, Julia | · Derek Matty Passion for Life Award | Tom & Maria Matty |
| Smith, Peyton | · Abbotsford Fire Fighters Association Benefit Society Bursary
· Boughen Family Award |
Henry Zukowski
Keaton Boughen |
| Spenst, Cardin | · MEI Leadership Award | Rick Thiessen |
| Steidle, Hanna | · Dogwood District Authority Award | Kara Davis |
| Stokes, Martina | · ARHCC Medical Staff Association Award
· University of Victoria Entrance Scholarship |
Dr. Fred Hsu
Greg Dyck |
| Su, Robert | · MEI International Student of the Year | Kevin Lynn |
| Tingley, Bryce | · University of the Fraser Valley Excellence Entrance Scholarship | John Pankratz |
| Unrau, Cindy | · Dogwood District Authority Award | Michael Opp |
| Vasmout, Anna | · Abbotsford Rotary Club Award
· Thompson Rivers University Community Engagement Entrance Scholarship |
Dave Loewen
Sam Hawkes |
| Weiss, Julia | · Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament – Elite Fire Protection Award
· Columbia Bible College Entrance Scholarship, and Cornelius & Katherine Funk Intercultural First Year Scholarship · Frieda T. Wiens Memorial Award
|
Constable Robyn Lamarche
Ashley Funk Wendy Neufeld |
| Welsh, Matthew | · A440 Award
· Trinity Western University Provost’s Scholarship |
Phyllis Epp
Tim Shulba |
| Wiebe, Naomi | · Evergreen Alumni Award
· Trinity Western University Provost’s Scholarship |
Marcus Janzen
Tim Shulba |
| Wiebe, Olivia | · Dogwood District Authority Award | Kara Davis |
| Wiens, Brenna | · McCallaster Honors Scholarship and Greenville College Math/Science Scholarship | Greg Dyck |
| Wiens, Caitlin | · Dogwood District Authority Award | Kristen Meindertsma |
* MEI Friends and Alumni:
- A440 Foundation in recognition of involvement in the music program at MEI and pursuing post-secondary education in business.
- Boughen Family in recognition of a student pursuing post-secondary who is eager and has clear direction for their career.
- Chutskoff Family in recognition of outstanding effort in the MEI Band Program and for contributing significantly to this program.
- Clearbrook Grain & Milling in recognition of a student pursuing a career in Agriculture, Science or Business with a minimum grade 12 average of 80% or higher and demonstrating servanthood through volunteer activities.
- EP Industries in recognition of enrollment in Construction, has a B or higher in related courses, a positive attitude, has an excellent work ethic and who is planning to pursue a Trades-related education/career.
- Evergreen Alumni in recognition of participation in at least one Art-related activity, a school Athletic activity, school and community-related service and who is planning to attend a post-secondary institution.
- Fraser Valley Oral Surgery in recognition of a student pursuing a career in Health Sciences.
- Klassen Foundation in recognition of involvement in the community, has an interest in missions, demonstrates leadership skills and has a strong work ethic.
- Mary Esau Memorial in recognition of good academic standing with an excellent work ethic who demonstrates financial need and who is pursuing post-secondary education/career in Nursing or Education program; maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
- VIP Mazda in recognition of academic achievement.
Thank you for your support of the ongoing pursuits of MEI Schools grads with these awards. If you or your business would like more information about contributing to the MEI Friends and Alumni Awards, please contact the MEI Development Office [ P: 604-859-3700 ext 326 E: development@meischools.com ]
