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Liv Erickson Wins Top
Scholarship To U of S

Written by Ryan Vincent
Monday, Mar 20 2023
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Central Collegiate senior, Liv Erickson, has been awarded one of the Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships to the University of Saskatchewan. 

The George and Marsha Ivany President's First and Best Scholarship is awarded based on academics, leadership and contributions to the school and community, to a student from a Canadian high school with a 95 per cent average or higher.  

Erickson is one of five students to be awarded the scholarship and will receive $40,000 towards her schooling over the course of four years at the U of S. 

“I feel amazing,” she says. “I always felt really drawn to U of S for so many reasons, and it really felt like [the scholarship] solidified my decision clearly, and it’s gotten me really excited about going to university... I’m really pumped about it, it’s an awesome thing to receive.” 

She currently has a 96 per cent average and has made numerous contributions to the community. 

“In my written application, I talked about starting an environmental club at my high school, as well as getting involved in some other youth climate activism groups in Regina. Also, I spoke about my executive role in SLC (Student Leadership Council). I’m the Head of Fundraising so I plan a lot of fundraisers for our school.” 

Erickson is the Central Collegiate representative on the Youth Advisory Committee for the Moose Jaw City Council. The Youth Advisory Committee speaks about situations and issues in Moose Jaw that youth face and tries to come up with solutions to present to the city council. 

She also volunteered as a coach for the “Girls in the Game” organization. 

“They focus on encouraging young girls to stay in sports and encouraging self-confidence and strength, both mentally and physically,” she adds. 

Erickson plans on going into the Faculty of Arts and Science for a degree in the Environment and Society program with a certificate in sustainability. 

“I’m just passionate about climate action and I think that having an education in that field is what's going to make you a better leader. If you know what you’re talking about, you can act properly and be fit for any role, whether that's in politics or in any other sort of policy-making area. Even if that’s working on projects in sustainability, or research, or education, I think you really need to know what you’re talking about to be able to make a greater impact.”

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March 9, 2012

Central students work to combat prejudice

Elyas Adam, Razan Suliman and Mohammed Tarhuni -- leaders of Central Collegiate's Youth In Action multicultural stu
Elyas Adam, Razan Suliman and Mohammed Tarhuni -- leaders of Central Collegiate's Youth In Action multicultural student group -- made a presentation as part of a diversity exposition at SIAST's Palliser campus on Friday. Times-Herald photo by Joel van der Veen

Published on March 9, 2012
Moose Jaw Times Herald
By Joel van der Veen

Students at Moose Jaw’s Central Collegiate are working together to combat racism, ageism and other struggles faced by today’s youth.

On Friday, three of them made a presentation on these issues during a diversity exposition held at SIAST’s Palliser campus.

Mohammed Tarhuni, a Grade 12 student, said that despite growing diversity in cities like Moose Jaw, these concerns are still often glossed over and not giv...

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December 8, 2011

A flavour of different cultures at Central Collegiate

A drum performance began the celebrations at the Cultural Fair at Central Collegiate.
A drum performance began the celebrations at the Cultural Fair at Central Collegiate.

Published on December 7, 2011
Moose Jaw Times Herald
Rebecca Lawrence

More than 21 countries were represented at the second annual Cultural Fair at Central Collegiate on Wednesday.

    Students were able to give people a taste of their cultures through performance, presentations as well as food.

    The event was hosted by the school with the Moose Jaw Multicultural Settlement Workers in Schools Program.

    Countries represented include Libya, Eritrea, Kosovo, Thailand, Niger...

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July 12, 2011

Poster unveiled for Stampede centennial

Artist Harley Brown shows the final brush stroke he added at the last minute before delivering the artwork that will be
Artist Harley Brown shows the final brush stroke he added at the last minute before delivering the artwork that will be the 2012 Stampede Centennial Poster. The poster was unveiled Wednesday evening at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park. Photograph by: Gavin Young, Calgary Herald
By Deborah Tetley, Calgary Herald
July 7, 2011

In the late '50s, Harley Brown, fresh out of art college, had a small booth at the Calgary Stampede where he tried desperately to hawk his Elvis on velvet paintings.

The early days were lean for Brown, who admits to begging people to buy his work.

"I even changed my name for awhile thinking Brown, who is going to buy a Brown?" said the artist. "But this is where it all started for me: the Calgary Stampede."

On Wednesday, Brown and...

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June 30, 2011

Central Collegiate graduates say 'hello' to their future

Central Collegiate Institute graduates toss their caps at the end of Wednesday's graduation ceremony at Hillcrest A
Central Collegiate Institute graduates toss their caps at the end of Wednesday's graduation ceremony at Hillcrest Apostolic Church. Times-Herald photo by Carter Haydu

Published on June 29, 2011
Carter Haydu
Moose Jaw Times Herald

“Be one of the people who makes things happen.”

That was the message from Central Collegiate Institute (CCI) valedictorian Jacques Geyer during the Grade 12 graduation ceremony at Hillcrest Apostolic Church on Wednesday. He told classmates the individual has the power to make change and it’s up to every person to do just that.

Geyer, who had the highest average at the mid school-year point to earn the valedictorian h...

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February 17, 2011

Wall of Excellence Unveiled

Ron Graham
Ron Graham

Published on February 17, 2011
Chris Rasmussen
Discover Moose Jaw

Eleven former students of Central Collegiate are being honoured on the school's Wall of Excellence that was unveiled Wednesday.

The names of graduates on the wall starts with D.N. Hossie-1909, K.A. Hamilton-1917, G.F. Curtis-1924, E.R. Hopkins-1925, William McIntyre-1936, Allan Slaight-1948, Robert Currie-1956, Harley Brown-1957, Ron Graham-1957, Robin Broadway-1960, Pamela Wallin, 1970.

Former Moose Jaw resident, Ron...

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February 17, 2011

Constructing a future for Central grads

Ron Graham
Ron Graham

Published on February 16, 2011
Myles Fish
Moose Jaw Times Herald

Ron Graham is decades removed from living and working in Moose Jaw, but a visit back to his the Friendly City last summer reminded him where home really was.

The reunion celebrating the centennial of Central Collegiate Institute in July 2010 brought Graham back to the school where he, his father, and his children attended and where his wife taught and coached basketball. It also inspired him to give back to his alma ma...

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December 22, 2010

D.O.Slang releases first CD

Published on December 22, 2010
Rebecca Lawrence
Moose Jaw Times Herald

A Moose Jaw Central Collegiate student has produced his own CD of hip hop, rap and R&B music.

Daniel Obedi, 20, who is an English as a Second Language student, moved to Moose Jaw from Uganda in 2008 with his parents, five brothers and sister.

He has made a CD called Hustler Boy under the name D.O.Slang, produced by Nebulus Entertainment in Moose Jaw.

The CD contains 10 songs, which...

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December 17, 2010

Moose Jaw Flying Club founder named to Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame

Dick Ryan, submitted photo

Dick Ryan, submitted photo

Published on December 17, 2010
Rebecca Lawrence
Moose Jaw Times Herald

One of the founders of the Moose Jaw Flying Club will be inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame during a ceremony planned for this May.

Richard W. (Dick) Ryan (1896-1992) flew as a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force in the First World War.

He taught at Ross Collegiate until 1931 and then moved to Central Collegiate until 1938.

In 1928, Ryan helped e...

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November 22, 2010

Central puts new spin on Christmas concert

Published on November 22, 2010
Rebecca Lawrence
Moose Jaw Times Herald

Students at Central Collegiate are busy rehearsing

Students at Central Collegiate are busy rehearsing

It’s a show with a difference.

    Central Collegiate’s Christmas production ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Glee’ will feature music, dance, song and acting at the Mae Wilson Theatre on Nov. 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m.

    Teacher Robbie Bedford-Beesley, who is the director along with Barbara Holzer, said the show will be great entertainment f...

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November 19, 2010

Local Author Makes Top 10 List

Angie Abdou relaxes in Moose Jaw. Rebecca Lawrence photograph

Angie Abdou relaxes in Moose Jaw. Rebecca Lawrence photograph

Published on November 19th, 2010
Rebecca Lawrence
Moose Jaw Times Herald

Former Moose Jaw resident and fiction writer Angie Abdou is one step closer to becoming Canada’s ultimate read after she made it to the top 10 list of the CBC Canada Reads contest.

    Abdou's book The Bone Cage chronicles the rise and fall of swimmer Sadie Jorgensen and wrestler Tom "Digger" Stapleton.

    The former Central Col...

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