Congratulations Grads!

4 senior NPIDA dancers graduated in June/09, and we would like to acknowledge their many accomplishments! Brianna, Michael, Alex, and Hanna have all been longtime role models within NPIDA. They provide an excellent example of well-rounded teens balancing a high level of academics, dance, athletics, leadership, and community service.

BRIANNA: NPIDA U-18 Prelim dancer; graduated from McMath Secondary in Richmond, now attending UNBC in Prince George where her field of study is Anthropology.
Graduation Awards and Scholarships:

- Masonic Lodge of BC Scholarship.

- Fraser Delta Area Girl Guides Scholarship.

- Gilmore School PAC Scholarship.

- McMath Honour Roll Award.

MICHAEL: NPIDA U-18 Open dancer; graduated from McMath Secondary in Richmond, now attending UBC in Vancouver where his field of study is General Arts, planning to transfer to Environmental Design (a pre-architecture drafting and design program) in 3rd year.
Graduation Awards and Scholarships:
- UBC President's Entrance Scholarship (for Gr. 12 average above 86%).
- IDTANA Cyril McNiff Memorial Scholarship.
- NPIDA Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship (outstanding dedication and passion for Irish dance).
- McMath Student Council Scholarship (outstanding contributions to Student Council).
- McMath Principal's Honour Roll and Straight A's Award.
- McMath Drafting and Design 12 Award.
- McMath Service Award (60+ hours of volunteer school service).

- McMath Student Council Award (for serving as Vice-President).
- Rick Hansen Leadership Award (outstanding contributions and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others).

- BC Passport to Education Award (Gr. 10-12 academics).

ALEX: NPIDA U-18 Prelim dancer; graduated from Steveston-London Secondary in Richmond, now attending UBC in Vancouver where her field of study is General Arts.
Graduation Awards and Scholarships:
- Jim Morgan Memorial Scholarship (outstanding athletics & academics).

- Taiwanese Cultural Society Scholarship (volunteer service).
- Vancouver Police Department Revolver Club Scholarship (athletics, academics and community involvement).
- Steveston-London Grade 12 Inspiration Award.
- Steveston-London Grade 12 Major Service Award.
- Steveston-London Athletic Leadership Top Student.
- BC Passport to Education Award (Gr. 11-12 academics).

HANNA: NPIDA U-18 Open dancer; graduated from Prince of Wales Mini School in Vancouver, now attending UBC in Vancouver where her field of study is General Arts, planning to major in History.
Graduation Awards and Scholarships:
- UBC President's Entrance Scholarship (for Gr. 12 average above 95%).

- UBC Major Entrance Scholarship (outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, arts, school and community service).
- Vancouver School Board District Scholarship in Modern Languages.
- Vancouver Rotary Club Scholarship (outstanding academics, leadership, and school/community service).
- Ken Annandale Scholarship (outstanding distinction in Humanities and school/community service).
- BC Gr. 12 Provincial Exam Scholarship (for 3+ provincial exam marks of "A").

- PW Geography 12 Scholarship.

- PW Principal's List (for average above 92%).
- PW Honour Roll Award.
- BC Passport to Education Award (Grade 10-12 academics).