Nicole Ugoeke

Nicole is 16 years old and a Grade 11 student at St. Ann’s Academy. She would like to send a heartfelt thank you to her generous sponsor, Falcon Lanes. Nicole moved to Kamloops at the age of 13 and found that the warmth and kindness of the community made it easy to integrate into a new environment. That sense of welcome helped her build a strong support system, both within the community and at home, especially with her four amazing brothers, who keep life interesting and full of laughter! St. Ann’s has played a huge role in shaping who Nicole is and who she hopes to become. She loves that students are uplifted through academics, extracurriculars and a shared Catholic faith. Within the school and wider society, she’s participated in many volunteer efforts. These include supporting local food banks, youth fundraisers and community events, as well as participating in cultural celebrations and alumni initiatives. Nicole also takes on leadership roles at school, such as peer tutoring junior students, especially in mathematics.  Her love for math and science and her desire to help others has inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and basketball. Reading, creative journaling, photography, baking and exploring nature are all activities that keep Nicole grounded and happy! She joined the Kamloops Ambassador Program to challenge herself, grow her confidence and serve as a positive role model in our community. She hopes to develop strong leadership and communication skills and to build new friendships that uplift each other and inspire change!

Quinn is in Grade 11 at Kamloops School of the Arts. He is 17 years old and is an only child. He is thrilled to be representing the Kamloops Art Gallery, which is a very fitting partnership, as Quinn is very artistic and excels in many different disciplines! He enjoys musical theatre and was a part of the 2024 Laughing Stock Christmas play. Quinn is also a member of the school choir and has special training in drama from the Trinity College of London’s acting classes. His goal, while still in high school, is to do well in media arts so that he can continue on in that field and become a filmmaker. You can tell film is a passion, as Quinn has a volunteer job at the Paramount Theatre! In his spare time, he likes to draw and sketch and loves photography. Quinn joined the Kamloops Ambassador Program upon suggestion from his school administration, who felt that it would be a great fit for him, and a way to develop his talents and connections within the community. He is looking forward to making new friends and strengthening his social network as well as meeting many new faces in Kamloops!

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