French for the Future » Featured Student: Deanna Mirlycourtois

Featured Student: Deanna Mirlycourtois

June's featured student is Deanna Mirlycourtois, the top prize winner of the National Essay Contest (French Second Language Category). She won a $20,000 scholarship to study at the University of Ottawa.

Deanna, in her own words:
I grew up in the city of Winnipeg in Manitoba. I have been in French Immersion since Kindergarten. At the moment, I am in grade 12 and am finishing high school at the Collège Jeanne-Sauvé. Other than concentrating on my school work, I am involved in many extracurricular activities. I am part of many committees such as the socio-cultural committee, the social justice committee and the Co-Conseil, a group of peer counsellors. I am always ready to apply my leadership and ideas to a project or a school or volunteer activity. I am a baseball player and that keeps me busy during the summer months. Next year, I will study health science as I would like to have a career in global health. French has already been an excellent tool in my life and I am sure it will open many doors in the future!

Name: Deanna Mirlycourtois

Grade: 12

City: Winnipeg, Manitoba

First language: English

Favourtie sport: I have been playing baseball for 13 years. I love that sport and hope to play it for years to come.

Favourite subject: I love them all! French, Spanish, Chemistry, Biology, Pre-Calculus...

What I'd like to study at university: I would like to study health sciences with the hope to better health systems around the world.

What makes me unique: I always give 100% in everything I do. I do not hesitate to dream because I believe that with a vision and the necessary tools, everything is posisble!

Why I want to continue my studies in French: French has always been part of my life as it is part of my heritage. I am proud to be biligual and I know that being able to speak more than one language will help me on the job market.

Nominate a student!