Prior to the Montreal Alouettes' Thanksgiving Day game on October 14, the team recognized two English Montreal School Board students for their commitment to academics, family and their school community: Kelly Steczko from Vezina Alternative High School in Pointe St. Charles and Zackary Low Berth from LaurenHill Academy in St. Laurent.
Kelly, who is in Grade 9, has been a student at Vezina for two years where she has blossomed academically, personally and socially. While the academic part of school is not always easy for her, she consistently attends classes, works hard, accepts help and is an upstanding school leader, both in and out of the classroom. Kelly is known to always stand up for what's right and encouraging other students to do the same. In addition, Kelly is also an excellent athlete, who always gives it her all on the court, field or rink.
Zackary, now in Grade 11, demonstrates an exceptional level of commitment and dedication, both in academics and extracurricular activities. Not only does he consistently contribute by setting up the gym for events, but he also takes on the responsibility of scorekeeping, showing his initiative and willingness to support his school community. In addition to his service, Zackary is enrolled in advanced science courses, balancing a rigorous academic load with his other responsibilities. His unparalleled work ethic is evident in everything he does and he never hesitates to lend a hand. He is also a role models of perseverance, managing to excel in his studies while actively participating in multiple sports.
