Two EMSB students receive $500 bursaries from the Alouettes
Two English Montreal School Board students received $500 bursaries from the Montreal Alouettes prior to their August 20 game at Percival Molson McGill Stadium vs the Ottawa Redblacks.
EMSB Chair Joe Ortona was on hand for the presentation, lauding the achievements of Alex Manitt from Westmount High School and Stéphontay Dobson from Gerald McShane from Gerald McShane Elementary School in Montreal North. “We sincerely thank the Alouettes organization for recognizing our students this way,” stated Mr. Ortona. “They are prime examples of why we boast the largest success rate of any public school board in the province.”
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Alex Manitt
Alex is a Grade 10 student at Westmount High School who excels both academically and athletically. An avid sportsman, he competes on his school’s flag football and basketball teams, as well as on a city-league basketball team. His dedication, teamwork, and character were recently recognized when he received the Sportsmanship Award at his sleepaway camp this past summer. An Honour Roll student, Alex brings the same commitment and determination to the classroom as he does to athletics. A lifelong Alouettes fan, his love for the team was passed down to him by his grandfather.
Stéphontay Dobson
Stéphontay is a Grade 5 student at Gerald McShane Elementary School who consistently demonstrates excellence in academics, athletics, and character. A kind, respectful, and compassionate student, he goes above and beyond in his interactions with both his peers and school staff. Academically, Stéphontay approaches every challenge with enthusiasm, dedication, and a desire to achieve his very best. He is also an exceptional athlete whose talent, sportsmanship, and commitment are evident in every sport he plays. A positive role model and outstanding ambassador for Gerald McShane Elementary, Stéphontay leads by example and inspires others through his character, achievements, and pursuit of excellence.
About the English Montreal School Board
With a youth and adult sector population of more than 33,000 students, the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is the largest English public school board in Quebec. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines, the EMSB network consists of 73 schools and centres. For more details, visit the EMSB website at www.emsb.qc.ca
