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Class of 2022 receives special challenge to improve society
STM graduates honoured for achievements at awards ceremony and dinner
By Paul Sinkewicz![](https://stmcollege.ca/images/news/2022/three-winners.jpg)
The ranks of St. Thomas More College alumni grew by more than 180 on Tuesday, June 7, as the members of the Spring 2022 convocation class celebrated their new degrees.
Dr. Carl Still, president of STM College, said the Arts and Sciences degrees earned by those graduates will be invaluable as they continue with their studies or enter the workforce.
“What is the best preparation for work in a constantly changing, and now disrupted society?” he asked. “The people who do the hiring tell us that to prepare for the good jobs of the future you need three things: creativity, emotional intelligence, and the capacity for value judgements.”
“A liberal arts education develops these skills as well, or better, than any other education you can pursue.”
Dr. Still said students who attend STM are challenged to think about justice and inequality as part of their education. He asked the 2022 graduates to commit to the work of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada – a task that requires justice, mercy and humility.
“That may sound like a huge task to ask of anyone, but our society desperately needs educated young people who care about justice and are willing to work for it.”
“If we hope to build a better world than the one we live in now, we need leaders with creativity, emotional intelligence and moral capacity. Simply put, we need you to step up and show our society the way from the present we have, to the future we want.”
Veronica Lucas welcomed the Class of 2022 into the ranks of the STM College alumni on behalf of the STM Newman Alumni Association.
“You have faced challenges that were unprecedented,” she said, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes it forced on the College and its students. “Be proud of your hard work.”
She invited the graduates to remain lifelong learners, and to use STM College as a safe haven to which they could always return and be welcomed.
During the ceremony Tuesday, four major STM College Awards were presented. As well, the STM graduates with the highest average in each subject were honoured:
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Right Reverend Monsignor Myroslav Kolodey Memorial Academic Prize
Awarded annually to a graduating 3rd or 4th year St. Thomas More College Student with the highest overall cumulative average.
Paige Daubenfeld leaves STM after earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science (Honours) with High Honours, Health Studies (Individual, Society & Health).
She has been accepted into University of British Columbia medical school where she will begin her studies in the fall.
“I have had the pleasure of taking many St. Thomas More classes,” said Paige. “I sought out STM classes that fit into my schedule because I enjoyed the smaller class sizes and dedicated professors that are willing to ensure you achieve your academic goals. I also spent majority of my free time studying at STM as it is a truly beautiful and quiet study location with several study rooms, libraries, and food options.”
Paige said the by self-declaring as a STM student, she opened the door to scholarships, networking opportunities with staff and faculty, and a small, welcoming community to make new friends.
“I have loved my time with STM and am thankful for all that that STM has offered me.”
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Thomas Deis '38 Prize in Scholastic Philosophy in Honour of Dr. Basil Markle S.T.D.
Awarded annually to a distinguished graduating student of St. Thomas More College majoring in Philosophy.
Jessi Harms recently accepted a position at Nutrien, where she hopes to embark upon a successful career.
While at STM, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with High Honours in Philosophy, and a certificate in Ethics, Justice, & Law
She said the best part about her time at the College was the professors.
“In my experience, when professors are passionate about what they do, it makes learning easy and enjoyable — as it ought to be — and I was fortunate enough to have consistently great professors during my time at STM,” said Jessi.
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Thomas Deis ‘38 WWII Memorial Prize
Awarded to a St. Thomas More College Student or Newman Centre member who has demonstrated an all-round excellence or leadership, and/or who has enriched notably the life of STM or Newman Centre.
Rachel Kay’s plans for the future involve working with Parks Canada, becoming a National Historic Site tour guide for the summer.
“However, once autumn comes, I plan on staying in Saskatoon to continue to build more connections within the city,” said Rachel. “I want to get involved with youth with mental health or substance abuse problems, and see to a better future for them. My goal is to one day get my Master’s and PhD in psychology, specifically in Music Therapy or Cognitive Psychology.”
Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science Honours, in Psychology during her studies. She takes with her many positive memories of her time at STM.
“I started in STM with the Newman Sounds Glee Club, and fell into the STM way of life. All the staff, professors, and students were always willing to answer any questions or lend a hand when asked. I started spending all my free time in STM, whether it be studying or hanging out with my friends in the lounge.”
Rachel did her honours thesis with one of the STM faculty and became a part of one of STM’s research teams, which then led her to become a teaching and research assistant in the Department of Psychology.
“I decided to join the STMSU in my final year because I really wanted to become even more involved with STM, and wanted to give other students the chances to have what I have experienced with STM,” said Rachel. “When I think about my time at the University of Saskatchewan, STM is one of the first things that come to my mind. STM has a something special about it and I cannot stress my positive experience with them enough.”
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Fr. Henry Carr Award
Awarded to a student/students who has/have shown leadership in and/or contributed to the life of the St. Thomas More College.
Ana Cristina Camacho Alarcón graduates with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English.
“Throughout my time in university, I have become interested in community organizations and the non-profit sector,” said Ana Cristina. “In my future career, I hope to build on my experiences as a student journalist and editor, and use my communication skills to tell important stories and amplify voices in my community. This summer after graduation, I will continue working as a research assistant at USask, and as part of the Nuit Blanche contemporary arts festival Board of Directors.”
She credits St. Thomas More College with providing the most engaging courses, professors, and community activities of her time in university.
“I first became interested in the college in my first year, when I took an STM course that was part of the Community Service Learning initiative and benefited greatly from the experience.”
“In the years since, STM has been a place where I have been encouraged to learn through experiences in and outside the classroom, and to meaningfully engage with my community.”
“I have been part of several of STM's student groups, including Newman Sounds, in medias res, and the Student Leadership Council. My time as editor-in-chief at the in medias res literary magazine in particular will always stay with me as a highlight of my university experience.”
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Fr. Henry Carr Award
Awarded to a student/students who has/have shown leadership in and/or contributed to the life of the St. Thomas More College.
Co-recipient Hannah Tran is likewise highly accomplished in communications, having achieved a Bachelor of Arts with Great Distinction in English, with a Minor in Women's and Gender Studies.
She was the non-fiction editor for in medias res in 2020-2021, and served as editor-in-chief in 2021-2022. While at STM, Hannah did Community Service Learning placements at Sherbrooke Community Centre, Global Gathering Place and with International Women of Saskatoon.
She will now attend York University, in Toronto, in the fall for an MA in social psychology.
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Graduation Recognitions
STM graduates with the highest average in each subject
Sheldon Alderton, Applied & Professional Ethics (Certificate)
Sibtain Ali, Physiology and Pharmacology
Gavriel John Arganosa, Statistics
Faith Austin-Scott, Cellular, Physiological & Pharmacological Sciences
Favour Badaiki, International Studies
Katrina Blackburn-Dust, Drama
Saray Cahuas Zegarra, Religion and Culture
Jasper Caswell, Computer Science
Micaela Champagne, Archaeology
Jaiden Christopher, Geology
Andrew Conan, Environmental Earth Sciences
Dylan Cooper, Indigenous Governance Politics (Certificate)
Danielle Corriveau, English
Jay Cowsill, Archaeology and Anthropology
Paige Daubenfeld, Health Studies
Susan Fakande, Biomedical Foundations
Jessica Harms, Philosophy
Nicholas Hendry, History
Yao Hu, Business Economics
Chloe Hunchak, French
Nudba Ismaeel, Ethics, Justice and Law (Certificate)
Natalya Jones, Anthropology
Nicholas Kane, Sociology
Iliiza Karangwa, Regional and Urban Planning
Rachel Kay, Psychology (BSC)
Cindy Li, Biochemistry
Katelyn Lockinger, Psychology (BA)
Jessica McLeod-Mitchell, Biological Research (Certificate)
Muhammad Nasir, Biomedical Neuroscience
Meet Patel, Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology
Erika Rybinski, Jazz (Certificate)
Aaryan Singh, Economics
Briana Stone, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Kaitlyn Suru, Music Education
Jazzlin Walker, Indigenous Studies
Jennifer Ward, Linguistics
Kelsey Weston, Biology
Darian Yee, Global Studies (Certificate)
Darian Yee, Political Studies
Amanda Zimmerman, Computing (Certificate)
Amanda Zimmerman, Interactive Systems Design
Students in STM Unique Programs
Saray Cahuas Zegarra, Major in Religion and Culture
Robin Larocque, Major in Religion and Culture
Catherine Sanche, Major in Religion and Culture
Emily Engele, Certificate in Catholic Studies
Azaria Antosh, Minor in Ukrainian Studies
Natalya Shevchuk, Minor in Ukrainian Studies
2022 STM College Graduates
Kia Mae Abian, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies
Kelsey Adair, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Adedamola Afe, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Economics
Oluwatemilorun Akinola, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology
Sheldon Alderton, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Philosophy, Certificate in Applied and ProfEthics, Applied and Prof Ethics, Certificate in Global Studies, Global Studies, Certificate in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law
Heather Alford, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology
Sibtain Ali, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Shannen Gayle Andaya, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Anthony Antaya, Bachelor of Science Honours, Biochemistry
Gavriel John Arganosa, Bachelor of Science Honours, Statistics
Mussab Assefa, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Computer Science
Faith Austin-Scott, Bachelor of Science Honours, Cell Physio Pharmacol Sciences
Favour Badaiki, Bachelor of Arts Honours, International Studies
Marie Christine Balderama, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies
Nadine Ballantyne, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Treighton Banyay, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Psychology, Bachelor of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies
Sage Barclay-Rosher, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Aaron Bartlett, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Philosophy, Certificate in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law
Marie Bauluck, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Carter Berg, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology
Breanne Bevelander, Bachelor of Science Honours, Biology, Certificate in Biological Research, Biological Research
Julia Billingsley, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Logan Bitz, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Katrina Blackburn-Dust, Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours, Drama
Jaclyn Bossaer, Bachelor of Science Honours, Physiology and Pharmacology
Adam Bouthillette, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science
Hannah Bouvier, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) FourYr, Cell Physio Pharmacol Sciences
Mikaila Boyenko, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Trina Braid, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, History
Hannah Braun, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) Honours, Biochem, Micro and Immunology
Dakota Bula, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology
Saray Cahuas Zegarra, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Religion and Culture
Monika Calverley, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Sociology
Ana Camacho Alarcon, Bachelor of Arts Honours, English
Kyle Carriere, Bachelor of Science Honours, Physiology and Pharmacology
Amy Caspar, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Linguistics
Jasper Caswell, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science
Micaela Champagne, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Archaeology
Jaiden Christopher, Bachelor of Science Honours, Geology
Andrew Conan, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Environmental Earth Sciences
Dylan Cooper, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Indigenous Studies, Certificate in Indigenous Governance Politics
Micaella Lois Coronel, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Danielle Corriveau, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, English
Quinn Courtney, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Psychology
Jay Cowsill, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Archaeology and Anthropology
Kennedy Culbertson, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Sociology
Paige Daubenfeld, Bach of Arts Science Honours, Health Studies
Samantha Davis, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology
Mikayla Dechaine, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology
Marissa den Brok, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies
Veronica Dirk-Pothier, Cert in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law
Lauren Duncan, Bachelor of Science Honours, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Marielle Dyer, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Kealey Ellison-Radke, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Ogochukwu Eneze, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Susan Fakande, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Biomedical Foundations
Yuxuan Fang, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Economics
Calista Fendelet, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Sophie Fernandes, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Samantha Fowler, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies
Nicole Friedrick, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) FourYr, Cell Physio Pharmacol Sciences
Mira Friesen, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Anthropology
Jingxi Gao, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science
Amber Geiger, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Geology
Isabella Grajczyk, Certificate in Global Studies, Global Studies
Haydn Harach, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science
Jessica Harms, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Philosophy, Certificate in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law
Radiance Harris, Bachelor of Arts Honours, English
Madison Heaney, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Julian Hendrickson, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Nicholas Hendry, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, History
Meztli Henriquez, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Linguistics
Kenzy Horudko, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology, Certifcate in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law
Nyahok Hoth, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Yao Hu, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Business Economics
Chloe Hunchak, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, French
Bilawal Irfan, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Nudba Ismaeel, Cert in Ethics Justice Law, Ethics Justice and Law
Jayda Jessee, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Statistics
Luna Johnson, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Sociology
Natalya Jones, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Anthropology
Paul Jones, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science, Certificate in Computing, Computing
Joel Joseph, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Geology
Nicholas Kane, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Sociology
Iliiza Karangwa, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Regional and Urban Planning
Tavneet Kaur, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Biology
Rachel Kay, Bachelor of Science Honours, Psychology
Sarah Kehrig, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Cayley Keller, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Fahyad Khan, Bachelor of Science Honours, Psychology
Emily Klatt, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, English
Kendall Kleisinger, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Aaleah Klisowsky, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Kaitlin Kolbe, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Krishna Kolen, Bach of Arts Science Honours, Health Studies
Samantha LaRose, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Kayla Lavallee, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Kelsey Lepage, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Maksym Lepka, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies
Cindy Li, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biochemistry
Noah Little, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) FourYr, Biomedical Neuroscience
Katelyn Lockinger, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology
Claudia Lomba Viana, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Michael Lyons, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Ammara Makhdoom, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Olena Malko, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, International Studies
Brittany Marche-Shears, Bach of Arts Science Honours, Health Studies
Jessica McLeod-Mitchell, Bachelor of Science Honours, Biology, Certificate in Biological Research, Biological Research
Vincent Mellesmoen, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Linguistics
Madison Misfeldt, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Gift Modey, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Economics
Steffany Monreal, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Psychology
Amber Mousseau, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Alexei Mowat, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science, Certificate in Computing, Computing
Alberta Muembo, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, History, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, International Studies
Matthew Murphy, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology
Muhammad Nasir, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) FourYr, Biomedical Neuroscience
Iris Nazareth, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, International Studies, Certificate in Global Studies, Global Studies
Tashfia Nidhi, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Brooke Nistor, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Naiomi Olmstead, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Joshua Oputteh, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology, Bachelor of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies
Hailee Parsons, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Psychology
Meet Patel, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) Honours, Biochem, Micro and Immunology
Tanish Patel, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Janish Perolino, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Biomedical Foundations
Jordyn Petryk, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Logan Poitras, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Sociology
Torrin Possberg, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Chevonnie Powell, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Benjamin Redekop, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science
Muhammad Rehan, Bachelor of Science Honours, Geology
Dawson Reid, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Psychology
Jacqueline Reynaud, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies
Hawi Roba, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) FourYr, Cell Physio Pharmacol Sciences
Carlene-Marie Roberts, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Joshua Roberts, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Rutvik Rutvik, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology
Erika Rybinski, Certificate in Jazz, Jazz
Mark Sabau, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Billie Sarcauga, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Political Studies
Haley Scheck, Bachelor of Science Honours, Psychology
Hannah Scheck, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Taylor Schmidt, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Anthropology, Certificate in Global Studies, Global Studies
Shadman Sharar, Bachelor of Arts Honours, International Studies
Aaryan Singh, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Economics
Ganga Singh, Certificate in Computing, Computing
Het Sisodiya, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Tanner Skomar, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science
Brenan Smith, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology
Sahil Soota, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Psychology
Briana Stone, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Kaitlyn Suru, Bachelor of Music Honours, Music Education
Oluwadurotimi Tayo-ojo, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Logan Thienes, Bachelor of Arts Honours, English
Spencer Thiessen, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science
Leigh Thomas, Cert in Indigenous Gvn Politic, Indigenous Governance Politics
Katie Tolley, Bachelor of Science Honours, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Bryce Tomcala, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Political Studies
Nadine Toner, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Geology
Pinkpreet Toor, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Sociology
Jensen Tralnberg, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Khue Truong, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Jacqueline Valois, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology
Jenelle Varjassy, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies
Jordan Verones, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Statistics
Sydney Vibert, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biochem, Micro and Immunology
Jazzlin Walker, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Indigenous Studies, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Sociology
Jennifer Ward, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Linguistics
Lauren Weisgerber, Bach of Arts Science Four-Year, Health Studies
Kelsey Weston, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Biology
Rourke Whalen, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Cell Physio Pharmacol Sciences
Nathan Whitbread, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Kasia Wicijowski, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Larissa Willey, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Sociology
Jamen Willis, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, English
Thomas Wingate, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science
Michael Wong, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Computer Science
Darian Yee, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Political Studies, Certificate in Global Studies, Global Studies
Anthony Yourkowski, Bach of Sc (Biomed Sc) Honours, Biochem, Micro and Immunology
Ayesha Zahid, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, Biology
Ishita Zaman, Bach of Arts Science Honours, Health Studies
Amanda Zimmerman, Bachelor of Arts Three-Year, Psychology, Certificate in Computing, Computing, Bachelor of Arts Science Four-Year, Interactive Systems Design
Joel Zimroz, Bachelor of Science Four-Year, Physiology and Pharmacology
Heidi Zwack, Bachelor of Arts Four-Year, Sociology