Mr. Speaker, today I offer my congratulations to Peter Boggis, a graduating student from École St. Patrick High School, on being named one of two Yellowknife recipients of a Millennium Excellence award. This award is a national competition for university and/or college entrance scholarships. Mr. Boggis has won the award in recognition of his dedication to environmental awareness and his participation with his school community.
Peter is a member of the École St. Patrick High School Green Team that promoted the establishment of a recycling program at his school, which in turn generates money for the school yearbook. Peter is also an active facilitator for Development and Peace’s Think Fast campaign, which raises funds for charitable organizations in
Africa, Asia and Latin America. He has worked to raise awareness about injustices in Third World countries.
Peter will receive a $4,000 scholarship. Mr. Boggis is intending to enrol at the University of Alberta to study biomedical engineering. Please join me in congratulating this exceptional young man with a very bright future.