Each year the Rotary Club of Duncan works with School District 79 as well as other schools in the area to recognize a deserving middle or secondary school student from each school each month. This student is chosen by the teachers, not only for academic achievement, but also for demonstrating other leadership qualities.
For November the club is pleased to recognize Brynna Coogan, who is a Grade 12 student at Cowichan Secondary School. Here are a few things that Principal Darcy Hoff shared with the club as to why Coogan was chosen.
“We are thrilled to see Brynna Coogan be recognized for the Rotary Student of the Month. She is an active member of the leadership group who is passionate in building a positive school culture through her consistent help in planning and organizing school-wide events.
“Creating a welcoming environment is important for Brynna and she works hard to achieve her goal of inclusivity for all. In addition, Brynna has helped create an environmental initiative for our students and school. Along with a group of students, she has started Cowichan Secondary’s first Eco-Club. Passing from ideas to action she has invested much time and energy in developing and presenting a plan and gathering the resources in order to implement a more efficient recycling program at the school.
“Brynna is also a talented athlete both in community through swimming and as the captain of the volleyball team at our school. Brynna’s outstanding academic achievement and leadership roles within the classroom and beyond is commendable.”
Last Wednesday club president, Andrew Dowsett, along with the program coordinator, Kim Barnard, were pleased to present Coogan with a Certificate provided by Printcraft along with an award of $200.
Submitted by Rotary Club of Duncan.