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Vanier's Key Society is composed of a talented group of students chosen for their high academic standing, strong communication skills and demonstrated leadership abilities. Throughout the year, they are given many opportunities to contribute to the life of the college. In the fall and winter semesters, they are often called upon to act as ambassadors at college functions such as Open House and orientation sessions for new students. In the winter semester, working on their own or in small groups, they will undertake a college-wide project, such as an awareness campaign or fundraising event. Not only will the project benefit the student body, but it will also provide Key members with the opportunity to explore issues that concern them in meaningful and creative ways. The success of their projects will rest on the degree of decision making, planning, and commitment the students bring to their projects.
If you have any further questions, please contact Joshua Berman at
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Key Society Members
The following are the 2012-2013 Vanier Key Society members! Click on a student's name to learn more about him or her.
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Rafael Figueroa
Patricia Michelena
Sara Andrade
Tia Wang
Kassandra Spooner Lockyer
Pascal Chigangu Amani
Yusr Al-Obaidy
Felicia Bohoussou
Christiana Patrinos
Ling Yun Wang
Renz Grospe
Jérémie Gates
Christina Gancz
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Ali Khalifa
Marie-Chantale Farhat
Ka Wai Ho
Erika Kinnear
Naznin Khanmohamed
William Macdonald-Akbari
Sébastien Bah
Katrina Han
David Yin
Stacy Chung
Sondos Zayed
Megan Cao
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| PAST KEY SOCIETY MEMBERS |
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> 2007-2008
Click here to read about the 2007-2008 Vanier Key Society Members.
> 2008-2009
Click here to read about the 2008-2009 Vanier Key Society Members.
> 2009-2010
Click here to read about the 2009-2010 Vanier Key Society Members.
> 2010-2011
Click here to read about the 2010-2011 Vanier Key Society Members.
> 2011-2012
Click here to read about the 2011-2012 Vanier Key Society Members.
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Rafael Figueroa
My name is Rafael and I am currently in my third semester as a student in the Liberal Arts program. I have always had a great interest in history and literature and the Liberal Arts allows me to develop my knowledge and understanding of these subjects all the while letting me pursue a pre-university college degree. In the future, I would like to study law at the university level. Ideally, I would continue these studies at McGill University but I am also considering studying outside of Quebec. Among my other interests, I have a great passion for sports and particularly soccer which I played for several years. I speak English, French and Spanish and hope to learn many others in the course of my studies. It is a great honour to have been chosen to be a member of the Vanier Key Society and I look forward to representing the college at various events and fundraisers. Our time as students at Vanier is incredibly short and we should all make the most of it.
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Ali Khalifa
Hi, my name is Ali and I'm in the Health Science program. I am very glad I was able to join the Vanier Key Society as it would help me feel more involved in Vanier. I like Vanier and think that the environment is very friendly and well maintained by the staff and the students. Science is more than knowledge to me; it's my passion as it helps visualize my entire environment in new ways. I think that being part of the VKS will help me develop my communication and leadership skills. I look forward to any challenges that will be part of being an ambassador, and I also look forward to working with other VKS members to show that Vanier is more than an educational institution; it feels like a home.
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Patricia Michelena
Hola! My name is Patricia and I am currently studying Communications at Vanier. I am originally from Caracas, Venezuela. I came to Montreal a year ago to study and as soon as I arrived I fell in love! I find the city incredible. There is always something different to do and someone new to meet. I am also a very active person. During my free time I like to play volleyball, read, visit new places, watch movies, meet people, learn languages, and go out. This is my last year at Vanier and I will try to make the best out of it! I think after Vanier I will continue my studies in journalism at Concordia University. I know being part of the Vanier Key Society is going to help me enjoy my last year, as well as develop important skills for my future. I am looking forward to the coming year!
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Marie-Chantale Farhat
My name is Marie-Chantale, and I am currently in my third semester at Vanier College in the Health Science program. I love being in Health Science because it allows me to set many goals and motivates me to work very hard to achieve those goals. Being in Health Science is also very challenging, but I often try to find time to do what I like. I really enjoy volunteering at the hospital because I am with people who need me. I am a person who cares a lot about others, and it makes me feel good to make a positive contribution to society. I also tutor at the Math & Science Centre, and I enjoy helping people understand abstract knowledge. After I graduate, I want to pursue a career in dentistry or medicine by continuing my studies at McGill University or at the Université de Montréal. I am very honoured and excited to be part of the Vanier Key Society as it will allow me to be more involved in my College and to make it a better place for present and future students.
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Sara Andrade
Hello, my name is Sara and this is my second year at Vanier in the Liberal Arts program. I am glad to be a part of the Key Society and see it as another opportunity to get involved on campus. Although the future can be scary, it holds a promise of happiness for all of us. For my part, I wish to pursue a career in law and ardently desire to travel, to explore, and to understand. Throughout my eighteen years of existence, I have fallen in love three times: with music, with tennis and with cinema. I am also obsessed with food and have been labelled numerous times as an eternal optimist. Even though I cherish my paperback world, I am eager to act and simply hope to never stop learning.
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Ka Wai Ho
Hello! My name is Ka Wai, and I am currently studying in Honours Commerce. I am very honoured to be part of the Vanier Key Society. I plan on pursuing my education at the University of Toronto after having graduated from Vanier College, and being a step closer in achieving my childhood dream of becoming an accountant. I am fluent in English, French and Cantonese. During my free time, I enjoy building and painting plastic models - usually of robots. I also like to draw, to play video games and to watch anime. I am a person who takes my studies seriously but, when I have free time, I like to volunteer and get involved in the community. I also enjoy travelling. It is interesting to learn about the various cultures around the world. I look forward to experiencing the opportunities the Vanier Key Society has to offer!
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Tia Wang
Hi, my name is Tia (short for Tianyu); I am currently studying in the Pure and Applied Science program here at Vanier College. I am so glad to become a member of Vanier Key society this academic year. I have a passion for science and I like to find out how things function. In the future, I would like to pursue my studies in a medical field or maybe set up my own business. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, reading, listening to music and going out with friends. The experience of working in a daycare and volunteering in a Jewish Seniors Centre gives me more understanding of life and love; it also makes me want to help others. Just as "The Oath of Hippocrates" suggests, I will use my ability and judgment in order to benefit others as much as possible.
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Erika Kinnear
Hi, my name is Erika and I'm in my second year studying Commerce at Vanier. So far, my experience here has been great! I've had remarkable teachers and met so many amazing people. When I graduate from Vanier College in June, I hope to pursue my studies at Concordia's John Molson School of Business. Some of my pastimes include swimming, cheerleading, skiing, photography and scrapbooking! I also keep busy working as a lifeguard at the Vanier pool as well as another indoor pool in my neighborhood. What I like about Vanier is that its friendly atmosphere creates a welcoming environment for its students. I believe it's important to get involved in the school community in as many ways possible as it makes your CEGEP years an even better experience. I've been on the school's varsity cheerleading team since my first semester and I'm looking forward to also being a part of the Vanier Key Society for the 2012-2013 academic year.
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Kassandra Spooner Lockyer
Hello, my name is Kassandra and I am currently in my 2nd semester of Liberal Arts. My plans for the future are still open to suggestions, but for the time being they include Gender Studies in either Anthropology or History. I plan on staying in school for as long as possible even if that means taking up a teaching position as well. Any spare time out of school, homework and my job is spent reading (fantasy, science fiction or historical fiction) and making sure I don't lose my friends in between my studies. I came to Vanier originally for the Health Science program, however when I realized that science was not the way my mind worked, I transferred into Liberal Arts. There I found what I needed; a way of thinking that wasn't confined by equations. My classes encouraged independent thought and lively discussions, which allowed me to grow as a student. I hope to give back a little of what Vanier has given me by being an avid participant in the Vanier Key Society.
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Naznin Khanmohamed
Hi my name is Naznin, and I'm currently in my second year of Health Science at Vanier College. After obtaining my DEC, I would like to get my bachelors in sciences at McGill University, and later on I would like to reach McGill Medical School. Besides my school work, my favorite activities are listening to music, dancing, and a lot of volunteering. I'm currently volunteering at the Montreal General Hospital in the Emergency Room, and for the Elderly Care Program. I joined the Vanier Key Society because I would like to be involved in this school. By being ambassadors for the College, it is a great way to be involved, meet new people, make new friends, and make memorable memories to cherish in the future!
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Pascal Chigangu Amani
I am Pascal – currently enrolled in the Science and Commerce Double DEC program. From the very first time I stepped through the door of Vanier, I was convinced that I have finally found a fertile ground for self-growth. Indeed, my first year has been that of fulfillment which has stirred up my passion for serving people through altruistic activities. My interests are broad, yet mentoring children is part of my life. As of now, I am reading about individuals who have altered the course of history – Jesus being my favorite historical figure, in order to have a deeper understanding of our world. The idea of giving with love is of great interest to me; this being said, I am looking forward to offering the best of me to Vanier as a key society member. Surely, this new chapter we have started will forever be a never-ending experience!
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William Macdonald-Akbari
Hey! I'm William and I am a proud Vanier student who is currently enrolled in the Vanier commerce program. I aspire to attend either the McGill School of Business or Concordia's John Molson School of Business, but I do not yet know what I want to major in. My hobbies include basketball, hanging out with close friends, and playing guitar/piano. I joined the Vanier Key Society because not only was I interested in serving Vanier College, but I was interested in helping my community in order to become the best person I can be. I believe that the Vanier Key Society will help me develop my communication and leadership skills so that they can help me in whatever dreams I desire to pursue. Before joining the Vanier Key Society, I was a volunteer at the Royal Victoria Hospital. My favorite television shows are Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Dexter.
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Yusr Al-Obaidy
My name is Yusr and I am currently in my third semester in the Communications program. I am also a French tutor here at Vanier College. Apart from being a hard-working student, I enjoy travelling, reading, volunteering and following soccer. I also have a strong interest for sociology, women's studies and international politics. I am an ambitious individual who has many aspirations. Thus, I am definitely looking forward to the next chapters in my life. Even though I am not quite sure what the future holds for me, I hope to look back and be content on every road I have taken and every choice I have made. Since this is my final year, I want to make the most out of it. Being a member of the Vanier Key Society is truly an honour. I believe that this opportunity will open up many possibilities for me, and enable me to expand and strengthen my skills.
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Sébastien Bah
Hey, my name is Sébastien. I am in my second year here at Vanier in the Health Science program. I love science because it allows me to comprehend a lot of things that happen around me. I also enjoy playing sports such as tennis, basketball, racquetball, badminton and volleyball. Being at Vanier has really been a great experience so far; the multiculturalism is an added bonus. I dream on going to McGill University in medicine. Even though it is just a dream, my objective is to turn that dream into something tangible and real; and so I hope that the experiences I get from the Vanier Key Society will further equip me in my journey to university, but also in what lies beyond that. Also, I see joining this group as a way I might be able to give back to the college that has already given me a lot.
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Felicia Bohoussou
Hi, my name is Felicia. I am a Christian. I am in Child Studies. I want to become a teacher or a social worker. I love to read, sing, dance, watch TV shows/movies and listen to music. I am part of the VCF. I sing in a Gospel choir and I love to volunteer. I find it fun and I gain great experiences. I volunteer in Core and recently, the Buddy program at Vanier. I volunteer in other places like my churches. I joined the Vanier Key Society because I love the ideas behind it. I love the fact that it is about leadership and volunteer work. It is great that I get to meet new people and live a particular experience. Vanier is a good school and I am happy to represent it in any way possible.
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Katrina Han
Hi, my name is Katrina and I am currently in my second year of studies in Honours Health Science at Vanier. Later, I plan to pursue my studies in optometry or dentistry. Besides school, I spend most of my time doing various kinds of volunteer work, such as visiting elders in geriatric centres, assisting nurses in wound care, tutoring French and math, etc. I absolutely enjoy each of these experiences because they help to develop my confidence and leadership. I also like to travel, read science fiction novels, play chess and swim. Being a Key Society member is such a great opportunity for me to get more involved in Vanier community.
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Christiana Patrinos
Hi, my name is Christiana and I am currently enrolled in my third semester of Honours Social Science, Psychology major. I find fulfillment in helping others, which is why I take pleasure in being an English peer tutor for The Learning Centre here at Vanier. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends, and baking. After Cégep, I plan on completing my Bachelor's degree in psychology and pursuing graduate studies to become a child psychologist. I would like to one day travel around Europe and experience new things. Joining the Vanier Key Society allows me to meet new and interesting people and become more involved with the Vanier community. I look forward to being a member and being able to proudly represent our school.
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David Yin
My name is David. I am a second year Honours Health Science student here at Vanier. All my life I have been searching for balance. From the intellectual to the physical, my goal is to succeed in as many aspects of life as possible. My many interests reflect this. I am involved in many sports, the most prominent ones being badminton and basketball. Through these I have built character and discipline which have helped me flourish in the past and hopefully in the future as well. I plan on pursuing a career in sciences. The exact domain, I am not entirely sure of as of yet. However possible paths include engineering, architecture and medicine. It is an honour to be able to represent our great school as a member of the Vanier Key Society. This experience is one that I will cherish forever!
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Ling Yun Wang
Hi guys! I go by the name of Lily and I am in my third semester at Vanier College. As a current student in the Modern Languages Program and the Women's Studies Major, my two concentration courses are Spanish and German, simply because I have such a never-ending passion for new languages and cultures. I am also involved in the peer tutoring program and many student clubs within the college. In the future, I want to pursue a career in international law and diplomacy, not only because I have strong interest in this professional field, but also because I want to improve human relationships on an international scale. Apart from my studies, I am a very active and talkative person, who enjoys travelling, dancing, reading, volunteering, learning new things, and most importantly, smiling! I believe that being part of the Vanier Key Society will definitely help me to better myself, so I will be able to bring even more joy and positivity to everybody! Whatever happens, KEEP SMILING!
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Stacy Chung
Hello, my name is Stacy and this is my third semester in the Business Administration program here at Vanier College. I am very excited about the Key Society and I hope to contribute as much as I can to it. I like helping others and as a result I am a peer-tutor this semester. I am still not sure what I want to do in the future and that's why I chose a three-year program, which gives me one more year to decide what I want to do. I do not really have a precise interest, but one thing I enjoy doing is cooking and baking. Like someone said: "Cooking is an art and bakery is a science." I really think this is true as to succeed in bakery, I have to measure my proportions carefully in order to make a perfect cake. Apart from that, I like being with my friends. As a Key member, I want to do my best to represent the College.
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Renz Grospe
Hi, my name is Renz. I am in my last year in the Law and Society Program at Vanier College. I am a volunteer in a community based organization that helps immigrant and migrant workers organize to protect their rights and dignity. I am always interested in law. Upon graduation I intend to pursue my studies in Law School at McGill University, and later to become an Immigration Lawyer. I speak fluently in English, French and Tagalog, and currently learning Russian, and Spanish. I also would love to travel in Nicaragua this winter vacation and in the Philippines sometime in the summer to gather a real world and cross-cultural experiences. Being a member of Vanier Key Society Program would allow me to be more involved at Vanier community, and gather new experiences and meet interesting people. I look forward in contributing at Vanier, and making differences in the college.
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Sondos Zayed
My name is Sondos and I am currently a full-time second year Health Science student at Vanier. Upon discovering science way back in the fourth grade, it immediately became a great passion of mine, and still is today. To observe and to study the world through the lenses of a scientist is something that I wish to do as a life-long career. With this passion for science comes the desire to pass on my knowledge to others through my peer tutoring activities at the Vanier College Math and Science Centre. I am also an English peer tutor and a tutor at the CLÉO. With only two more semesters left before I will have to bid Vanier goodbye for university, I am truly anticipating being a member of the Vanier Key Society. It is an experience that I believe will enable me to actively contribute to my community.
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Jérémie Gates
Hey! My name is Jérémie and I am in my final year here at Vanier in the Music program. I study classical piano and hope to pursue my studies in performance at McGill University or at the Université de Montréal. After my studies, I hope to share what I know with others as a teacher. I enjoy things like listening to music (mostly dub step or classic rock), playing sports like soccer and basketball with friends, and camping. I also love living new adventures and meeting new people. I am very happy to be a part of the Key Society because I really think that I will have a great second year with its members!
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Megan Cao
Hi, my name is Megan and I am currently in my second year of Honours Social Science at Vanier College, majoring in Law and Society. One of the main reasons I enjoy my program so much is because it has allowed me to think critically and see things from another perspective. After graduating from Vanier College, I plan on continuing my studies at McGill University in either law or psychology. My pastimes include reading, drawing, listening to music, watching anime (allowing me to learn the basics of the Japanese language) and rollerblading. However, I make a point to help others as much as I can, allowing me to be involved in my community. Being a part of the Vanier Key Society was a great opportunity to become more involved with the college in my last year, and I am looking forward to representing and contributing to Vanier College to the best of my abilities.
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Christina Gancz
Hello, my name is Christina and I am a second year Communications student at Vanier College. This year I'm applying into the Design and Computation Arts program at Concordia University, hoping to become a graphic designer. I have a passion for the arts, and I believe the Communications program has influenced me to get involved in my community and gain more experience and inspirations for my art work. Moreover, I'm fluent in English and French and enjoy meeting people from different cultures. In my spare time, I love to cook and bake delicious recipes for my friends and family. Truly excited to volunteer in my surroundings, I believe the Vanier Key Society will open my eyes to helping others in many different ways, and will help me obtain meaningful leadership experience that will be used well in my future. Overall, I'm thrilled to be representing Vanier this year!
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