Nine finalists have been selected for the Ladysmith Ambassador program, and will be polishing their speeches and routines, hoping to earn one of the three positions available in the program. The non-profit Ambassador organization works to build self-esteem, leadership and public speaking skills. Three of the candidates will be crowned, one as Ambassador, and two Vice Ambassadors, to represent Ladysmith at various events around the province. The candidates are:
Jade Anderson - Age: 17, Grade: 11
Sponsor: Ladysmith Pharmasave
Interests: reading, singing, playing the piano
Future Plans: to study psychology at the University of Victoria
Kaitlyn Wright - Age: 16, Grade: 11
Sponsor: Ladysmith Tim Hortons
Interests: playing rugby, drawing, decorating
Future Plans: to attend University of Calgary and become a registered nurse
Brittney Webber - Age: 16, Grade: 11
Sponsor: Ladysmith Lions Club
Interests: playing clarinet, drawing, teaching martial arts
Future Plans: to continue to do well in high school and live life to the fullest
Carmela Toscano - Age: 17, Grade: 11
Sponsor: Fraternal Order of Eagles
Interests: playing soccer, walking with her dog, running
Future Plans: to become a dental hygienist
Maria de Leeuw - Age: 16, Grade: 11
Sponsor: Ladysmith and District Credit Union
Interests: hiking with her dog, reading, watching movies
Future Plans: to go to medical or veterinary school
Chantal Lofstrom - Age: 17, Grade: 11
Sponsor: Ladysmith Fire Rescue
Interests: dancing, writing poetry, doing make-up
Future Plans: to go to school for special effects movie make-up
Bronwynn Morgan - Age: 16, Grade: 11
Sponsor: LCU Insurance
Interests: improv, playing the flute, writing
Future Plans: to teach secondary school education
Maddy Andrews - Age: 17, Grade: 12
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Ladysmith
Interests: singing, playing guitar, dancing
Future Plans: to study forensic science
Morgan McKenzie - Age: 16, Grade: 11
Sponsor: Kinsmen Club of Ladysmith
Interests: swimming, hiking with her dog, going to the gym
Future Plans: to be a pilot for Canadian Search and Rescue
