Ellen has given a great deal of time to her volunteer commitments. She is a member of the Junior Board for the Children’s International Summer Villages Waterloo. With this organization she has also been involved in Earth Day Clean-ups, Bake Sale fundraisers, Racism Awareness events and Peace Education Camps. At school Ellen is a member of the Human Rights Club, was the Human Rights Coordinator for the Student Council, participated in the Relay for Life Committee and was a Peer Tutor. Athletically Ellen is very accomplished in swimming, having achieved her National Lifeguard Certification. She is also involved in Nordic Skiing and Kung-Fu.

Ellen will be pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

“Ellen is an amazing example of the potential and energy of young people today. She easily rates as one of the most passionate, involved and caring young people I have worked with in my teaching career.”

Tamara Awad Lobe, Teacher