Wallaceburg Students Receive a Major Award
It doesn’t get much bigger than this.
Two teens from Wallaceburg District Secondary School were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals by Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton.
Laura Webb and Trevor McLaughlin were recognized for their contributions to the lives of others today with those medals.
Trevor said when he was first told that he was receiving the medal, he didn’t know exactly what it was for. But that changed very quickly.
“I did a lot of research on it and realized how big of an award it was,” said Trevor, “This is a great honour and I’m going to treasure it for the rest of my life.”
Part of the reason Trevor received the medal is because of the hard work he has put into raising money for Parkinson’s research.
Trevor raised $1,900 for Parkinson’s research last year by receiving sponsorship monies for riding his bike more than 2,300km.
As for Laura, she was a little overwhelmed by the recognition.
“I was totally shocked,” said Laura, “I wasn’t expecting it at all, but it’s a great honour.”
Laura was recognized for her involved in various groups including the Selkirk History Faire.
During the year of celebrations, 60,000 Canadians will be recognized.
Brian Horrobin
June 21, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Terrific accomplishments by these two young adults from Wallaceburg. A lot is often said about problems with teens, yet there are so many good stories out there, too. This is one of them. A big congratulations to Laura and Trevor for this achievement!
Tim
June 21, 2012 at 8:08 pm
I’ve met Trevor and was very impressed with his repectful and humble nature. I’m sure Laura is of the same ‘mould’ – it sure sounds like it anyways. Great role models for their generation.
Way to go you two!
Michael Cowtan
June 21, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Congratulations to two shining examples of our youth. Normally you are much maligned. I know my generation can learn from you.
Mona B
June 22, 2012 at 12:33 pm
I am very proud of my nephew Trevor McLaughlin!!! Just an FYI you got his name right the first time but then you digress and start to call him Travis????
Matt Weverink
June 22, 2012 at 2:34 pm
That was my mistake, and I apologize. A mental error on my part, it has now been corrected.
Rev. Dr. Maggie Myers
June 24, 2012 at 8:25 pm
As a member of the Wallaceburg community, I am so proud of these two young people on being awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Congratulations to Laura and Trevor, their parents and families, and their teachers.