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These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through the continued support of Goebel Insurance Agency Inc. as part of our Community Leaders Program.

 

Home run for Amy Matheson Memorial Tournament

Home run for Amy Matheson Memorial Tournament

Brooklynn Lange and Emma Johnston-Matheson organized a memorial tournament in honour of Johnston-Matheson's late-mother, a prolific coach with a giving legacy
SDSS student wins prestigious $70K scholarship

SDSS student wins prestigious $70K scholarship

Eco-club founder Sammie Orr is one of 20 students Canada-wide recognized for leadership and perseverance
Reading aficionado hosting book sale for MS Read-a-Thon

Reading aficionado hosting book sale for MS Read-a-Thon

Extra, extra, read all about it: Izzy Martchenko, 6, is nearing her $5,000 goal, raising money for the MS-Read-a-Thon
Stratford charity Change Her World hosting fundraising dinner

Stratford charity Change Her World hosting fundraising dinner

The Stratford-based registered Canadian charity was founded by retired teacher Linda Willis and Carol Hamilton, a nurse consultant and minister, after they visited the African country of Malawi and were impacted by the realities of life, particularly for females
Student writes article highlighting agricultural careers

Student writes article highlighting agricultural careers

Nathan Bean's article in Ontario Farmer shows how youth are interested in their future and the future of the agriculture industry
Giving back on a family trip

Giving back on a family trip

The Horst family volunteered their time for three weeks in Romania and Ukraine this summer. A bake sale on Saturday at Anchor of Hope Church in Stratford will raise money for a mobile medical clinic in Ukraine
Stratford connections lead Team Canada junior roller derby

Stratford connections lead Team Canada junior roller derby

Makayla “Ma-Kill-Ya” Soper and Jennifer "Raspoutine" Zammit, of Stratford, are part of Canada's entry at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup coming up this summer
High school students lead charge on climate change action

High school students lead charge on climate change action

Sammie Orr and Thomas Sheldon led the Eco Club of Stratford and District Secondary School on a rally at city hall. The Grade 12 students are trying to make sure that youth hold all levels of government accountable when it comes to climate change
Student makes waves at World Down Syndrome swimming championship

Student makes waves at World Down Syndrome swimming championship

Amiera Black, 16, won four silver and four bronze medals at the World Down Syndrome Swimming and Artistic Championships in Portugal, setting many personal bests in her categories, along with three regional records
Local student finishes mural for Stratford All Wheels Park

Local student finishes mural for Stratford All Wheels Park

Sebastien Chung, a senior at Stratford District Secondary School, hopes to study industrial design post-graduation. He is the artist behind the eye-catching new artwork at Stratford All Wheels Park.