 Sithandazile Kuzviwanza is a 17 year old aspiring lawyer and in her last year of secondary studies. Sithandazile, known by her friends and family as Sta, was born in Zimbabwe and immigrated with her family when she was 8 years old in hopes of realizing the Canadian dream. Sta will be pursuing post-secondary studies in the Social Sciences next year and hopes to begin her law studies in 2015 in order to facilitate her dream of becoming an advocate for justice in all its forms. Sta’s dreams are equally matched by her accomplishments; she has a well-developed understanding of what it takes to excel in both her work at school and in the community. Earlier this year, Sta earned distinction as a lawyer in her first mock-trial in the Ontario Judge’s Cup and she has consistently made the honour roll each year in high school. As a student, Sta’s accolades include being a class Valedictorian, being elected President of her school board’s Presidents’ Council, and currently being the Vice President of St. Robert Catholic High School’s Student Council. Sta will be graduating from her school’s fifth class of the rigorous International Baccalaureate Programme and as a provincial award-winning debater and mock United Nations leader. Her tenacious yet compassionate spirit is contagious!  Josef is currently studying law enforcement and criminology and is very passionate about suppressing local crime in the municipal Toronto area, specifically in the downtown core. In relation to this, he has been employed in various security positions; uniform and undercover, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area. He also believes in supporting the rehabilitation of those who have strayed from the path of responsible citizenship. Josef has been a committed A.B.L.E. member for almost four years under the mentorship of Ms. Paulette Joseph (secretary of A.B.L.E.). Josef hopes to achieve his goal by pursuing a career in Law enforcement. In the past six years, he has committed himself in providing mentorship programmes at the Mosque and is also a volunteer Probation and Parole Officer at the Scarborough office. Josef sees himself as a future husband and father, somewhere in Canada with a career in law enforcement. |
 Emily Dixon is a 17 year old senior student at Pickering High School. She is very involved at the school, as she is a member of the: Femtones (an Acapella choir), Concert Choir, Senior Concert Band, and Love146 task force (a group dedicated to the abolishment of child sex slavery). Throughout her high school career, she has consistently been on the honour roll, and has received a certificate of academic giftedness. Emily is excited about attending The University of Toronto (St. George Campus) in the fall to study criminology. For the past two summers, Emily has worked as a camp counsellor at her church. This job has allowed her to act as a role model for children of the community. She makes a musical contribution to the church by playing the piano alongside the main pianist during Sunday services. In the future, Emily hopes to work with children and youth that are “at risk”. To gain experience in this field she plans to volunteer at Urban Promise, an organization that strives to reach children, raise leaders, and restore the community in the name of Jesus Christ.  Jahmar is currently a member of the Canadian Forces. He works for 32 Military Police Platoon. He is enrolled in the Justice Studies program at the University of Guelph-Humber and has completed his second year of the program. Jahmar hopes that his university degree and military experience will give him the necessary skills to be an effective police officer. In his spare time, Jahmar coaches and plays rugby and volunteers as a probation officer at North Etobicoke Probation and Parole Office.  |
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