This past year has definitely been a year like no other. Approaching my senior year, excited for so many fun experiences, great memories, and what was looking to be a promising basketball season...so much anticipation and so much of that taken away. It was really hard to swallow. Accepting the fact that a lot of the things that the Class of 2021 was looking forward to were not going to happen left a lot of us, and kids our age around the world, quite sad and empty. It was a tough feeling and some part of us will always be pained by the fact that we didn’t get to experience so many things that we would’ve if not for the pandemic. However, even though it was really hard, I did my best to make the most of the year and take advantage of the opportunities COVID presented me with. With the extra time associated with the pandemic as a result of online school, no co-curricular activities, and few in-person gatherings, I ensured I was productive with my time to reach new levels in the areas important to me. I made sure to really hone in on my academics, as well as make the most of the time to train more than anyone else so that I could become the best basketball player I could be. Through my determination and commitment to my academics and athletics, I have been accepted to a great business programme (Sauder School of Business) and I have a solid shot at playing for the Thunderbirds Basketball Team. Becoming an alum is the next step of my Mulgrave journey, and I am really excited to be a part of it. Being at Mulgrave since Kindergarten, I have been able to see and experience the really strong culture and relationships formed through student interaction, as well as with teachers and staff. We are so lucky at Mulgrave to have such a close community, and I know that even though we are graduates, as alumni, the bonds will not disappear but instead will get stronger and stronger. I look forward to staying in touch with my friends and teachers. As for the next steps, as the former Mulgrave point guard, I especially look forward to beating the future varsity basketball teams at all of the alumni homecoming games to come ;)
ISAAC MANJI (he/him) | 2021, STUDENT BOARD CO-CHAIR
