Dear Editor:
I have the pleasure of running a very passionate leadership group at Elora Public School called Students Create Change.
I couldn’t be prouder of them for running Empowerment Day on May 8 for over 5,000 students across the Upper Grand District School Board.
They set up the day before, were emcees, introduced speakers, managed backstage and pursued sponsorships through presentations leading into the event. They did nothing but impress and were very professional. Congratulations to you all for “pushing beyond” and making a positive difference in your community.
This event doesn’t happen without incredible businesses, organizations and people helping us. Thank you so much to all of our sponsors.
This includes our impact sponsor Skyline, our legacy partner The Optimist Clubs of the Upper Grand area, and gold sponsor Kat Florence. This also includes SHSM, Red Car Service, Fergus-Elora Rotary, Fergus Legion Branch 275, RLB, TD Bank, Grand River Agricultural Society, Aypa Power, and many private donations.
You all have made such a massive difference in helping empower many students!
Andy Speers,
Elora Public School Teacher