Graduating Class 2020
Mon. Jun. 22, 2020
The Department of English is excited to announce three gold medalists, 2020. The gold medals are awarded to students with the highest GPA.
Jase Falk wins the Honours Gold Medal.
Jase Falk would like to thank the Department of English for all the challenges and encouragement they received in their time studying here. Jase is set to begin a master’s program in Gender Studies at Queen’s University in Fall 2020 and hopes to continue publishing poetry and expanding their creative practice alongside their academic studies.
Photo credit: David Lipnowski Photography
Cale Plett wins the 4-Year Gold Medal, as well as the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the Highest Standing in Arts (4-Year).
Here is what Cale Plett has to say about his accomplishments:
“I'm honoured to be the recipient of these Gold Medals. At the same time, it is important not to misinterpret such awards as simple measures of talent, intelligence, or even ability. Certainly, I worked hard, sometimes too hard, throughout my degree. However, I recognize that due to an accumulation of privileges, I had the time, safety, support, and emotional energy to do so. While numeric measures of achievement and success will improve my opportunities going forward, I acknowledge that often these measures tell stories of unearned advantage, not of skill or effort.”
Photo credit: Qela Drudge
James Ray wins the 3-Year Gold Medal.
Jim Ray writes:
“I enrolled at the University of Winnipeg many years after high school and chose English because I have always loved to read and tell stories. I initially had no expectations or goals, other than a vague desire to expand my horizon. My first day I knew I’d made the right decision. I had found an environment that encouraged me to challenge myself and always present my best work.
Although I worked full-time for most of my degree, I very seldom missed a class. I did not want to miss anything. I also learned much from my peers and was continually fascinated by the ideas, questions and creations they shared. Learning became my goal and after my first creative writing class, I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up.
I am grateful to everyone who helped me along the way. It was not an easy path and I could not have done it alone. I especially want to thank all my teachers, who gave their time answering my many questions and helping me to do my best. As relieved as I am that this stage of learning is over, I cannot wait for the next to begin.”
The Department would like to congratulate all our recent graduates, listed below in alphabetical order. It has been a privilege to work with each one of you.
Emily Elizabeth Allan
Taylor-Ann Mercedes Ambrose McDuffe
Stephanie Ann Anema
Priscilla Bargen
Paige Riann Bergman
Sasha Jean Joseph Bouche
Taylor Nicole Boucher
Max Brodovsky-Yager
Tracey Lynn Bueckert
Graham Patrick Burns
Micaela Ruth Chaulk
Jessica Stephanie Coss
Jane Almario David
Ariana Laraine Ong Del Mundo
Arshpreet Dhaliwal
Kelly-Jo Lynn Dorvault
Alynne Brooke Drohomereski
Jase Davis Falk
Amy Christine Flynn
Monalyn Sarsaba Folmes
Zoe Elaine Fraser
Bethany Carolann Friesen
Trevor Sean Friesen
Ivan Nascimento Garcia
Kaitlyn Ann Goncalves
Sophia Elizabeth Gross
Sophia Alexandra Gillmor Hershfield
Natasha Jessie Higham
Anna Sigrithur Houston
Alisha Kaegi
Kayla Rae Anne Kaminski
Shevaun Marie Klassen
Helen Marden Tweed Klepka
Nicole Amanda Lafleur
Jenna Brianne Low
Taylor Jayde Martin
Harpreet Singh Mavi
Leah Catherine Morrish
Pamela Navoa
Alexandra Ella Jane Neufeldt
Katarzyna Nichols
Alyssa Nicole Nixon
Melanie Joanne Noble
Courtney Anne Lin Norquay
Olivia Cathryn Faith Norquay
Cody Alexander Oliver
Leeza Dana Oravec
Beau Jordan Overby
Jan Pamela Gutierrez Paras
Ozten Elaine Paul
Bryndle Pauls
Cale Joseph Plett
Devon Pietro Posillipo
Jessica Lee Prefontaine
Melissa Quach
Elliot Dawson Quade
Jade Alyn Rajotte
Evan Drew Rogalsky
Rebecca Dawn Ruda
Wencke Rudi
Julian Andrew Saloranta
Reed Maryn Sitarik
Layne Paige Slobodzian
Karlo Louis Ocampo Talay
Melissa Joy Thomas
Rheana Marie Tiu
Nicholas Alexander Vincenten
Dylan Patrick Waterman
Mallory Lynne Watson
Sean William Willms
Karli Breanne Wishnowski
Sabrina Lynne Zacharias
Bradley Alexander Zoske