On a regular basis throughout the year we will be featuring one of our alumni who will tell us what they have been up to since graduation and provide current Minis with valuable advice and insight.
Featured June 2016
THEN
NOW
What have you been doing since graduating from the Mini?
I went to UBC for my undergrad and the University of Manitoba for law school. I'm now working as a lawyer in Vancouver. A more complete list of things I've been up to since graduating from the Mini in 2006 would include: getting a hair cut (see "THEN" photo), travelling (backpacking through Europe, South America and Asia) and taking rec sports way too seriously.
What is your favourite Mini memory?
1. Freeze Fest in Grade 12. The show was Harry Potter themed and featured dramatic turns from prominent minis and teachers as beloved characters like Hermione and Hagrid. That night also included Mr. Hamilton pieing myself and Michael Gelbart after we performed the same piano duet, entitled "Swinging Along", for the fourth consecutive Freeze Fest.
2. the Mori Memorial Ice Hockey Tournament (OG 2006 edition)
What advice can you give to Mini students while in school and once they have graduated?
While at the Mini- don't take yourself too seriously. Enjoy the experience and get involved as much as possible. Also, try to fake some sort of injury or illness in order to get out of doing six laps (sorry Mr. Skarsgard).
After graduation- still don't take yourself too seriously. Stay in touch with the friends you've made and don't forget to visit the Mini whenever you're in town just to say hi.
What have you gotten out of your Mini experience?
Self-confidence and some of my very best friends. Pretty good deal.