2018 Cathy Pitt Memorial Scholarship Winners
Gianluca Ieraci
Son of OBEA member, Rocky Ieraci, Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board, Gianluca will be attending St. Clair College to study Advertising & Marketing Communications Management. The Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada calls this program, “the most up-to-date curriculum of any of the Ontario advertising programs.” Gianluca is eager to become a sought after creative mind in the elaborate world of advertising and marketing. As a Holy Names Knight, Gianluca has actively participated in soccer, football, mock trial, and debate teams while delivering the announcements every morning as a part of student radio. Additionally, Gianluca also starred as a leading role in five school plays, earning him the Dramatic Excellence award at graduation. Moreover, he has also been a strong advocate of the cooperative education program at his school; educating students and giving speeches to multiple grade levels explaining the course.
Aatif Susiwala
Son of Julie Susiwala, Waterloo District School Board, Aatif attended Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute in Kitchener. Aatif was a member of various clubs which included the debate, investment, and badminton clubs throughout the years Aatif attended high school. In addition, Aatif was a member of Llink Crew and was responsible for organizing various events within the school including the Terry Fox Run. Aatif has been accepted into the Public Health Co-op program at Waterloo University and is hoping to open his own chiropractor business in the future.