Spotlights

✨#HADSCscholarshipspotlight: **Thandiwe Baylis** 💙⚕️ Hi! My name is Thandiwe Baylis, and I am a graduate of Sandwich Secondary School in the Greater Essex County District School Board. I am attending the University of Windsor, where I am enrolled in the Biomedical Science Program. My ultimate goal is to attend medical school and become a medical doctor. I am a highly motivated individual who, after watching Grey’s Anatomy at the age of 12, wanted to become a thoracic surgeon. My parents surprised me that Christmas with a suture kit and an anatomy textbook; I knew then that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine. My parents have always emphasized the value of getting a good education and being an independent thinker. As parents, they have always tried to provide the necessary tools to excel at learning. My sister was the first on my father’s side of the family to apply and be accepted into University. I will be following the example set by my sister. Outside of academics, I have been involved in student parliament, which has taught me a lot about working as a team, and soccer has always reiterated that concept of teamwork. Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes members of a team to produce the outcome. I am looking forward to balancing my academics along with playing soccer for the University of Windsor Lady Lancers. 🌟 Thandiwe Baylis received The Hour-A-Day Study Club Scholarship of $2,000 🌟 ✨Congratulations, Thandiwe Baylis!✨ @thandi #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #BlackHistory365 #GECDSB #BlackExcellence #FutureDoctor #WomenInSTEM #BiomedicalScience #LadyLancers

#HADSCscholarshipspotlight: Tori Caston-Travis My name is Tori Caston-Travis, and I am a graduate of Walkerville Collegiate Institute in the Greater Essex County District School Board. I am attending the University of Ottawa to study Social Science in Criminology. My dream is to one day become a lawyer and to work directly with people, maybe in law enforcement or rehabilitation programs I'm all about understanding why people make the choices they do, which is why I'm diving into criminology. For me, it's not just about getting a degree; it's about learning how to make real changes in the justice system. I want to use my education to help build a safer community. Outside of school, I stay active in my community through volunteering at a local community centre and participating in neighbourhood watch programs. Seeing the challenges in my own community motivates me to be part of the solution. I believe everyone deserves a fair shot, and I want to help make that happen. Tori Caston-Travis received the Ethel Irene Christian Scholarship of $2,000. Congratulations, Tori Caston-Travis! @toricastontravis #HADSCScholarship#HADSC#UGRR#BlackHistory365#GECDSB#BlackExcellence#FutureLawyer#Criminology#JusticeForAll

My name is Savannah Baillargeon, and I am a proud French Immersion graduate of Sandwich Secondary School in the Greater Essex County District School Board. This fall, I am beginning my studies at Bishop’s University, where I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I will also be a student-athlete competing on the women's soccer team. My goal is to become a Marketing Analyst and use my skills to make a positive difference in the world. I want to help bridge the gaps between healthcare, education, and the community by improving how organizations listen to and serve people’s needs. Growing up in Windsor-Essex, I’ve seen firsthand the disparities in mental health resources and educational funding. Those experiences motivated me to pursue a career where I can use data and communication to drive meaningful change and help communities thrive. Outside of academics, I’ve shared one of my biggest passions — soccer by volunteering at youth soccer camps. Coaching and mentoring young players has taught me the importance of teamwork, patience, and inspiring others to find joy and confidence through sport. ✨ Savannah Baillargeon received the Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship & Guy Allen Memorial Scholarship of $2,150✨ ✨Congratulations, Savannah Baillargeon!✨ #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #BlackHistory365 #GECDSB #BlackExcellence #WomenInBusiness #FutureMarketingAnalyst #CommunityImpact