Article content Carly is a high academic achiever at FX with a 95 per cent average in all her courses, which include Advanced Placement courses. She plays high-level soccer and is going to play for the Pandas at the University of Alberta next year, studying for a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She is a core member of our Xavier Union, which is our Student Council at St.

FX. She is also a pianist and singer who showcased her talents this year at our 25th anniversary of the Mike Dea basketball tournament. She also works with our WIN program in the Metro Athletics Unified Jamboree with dedication and support.

Commencement address: If every person in this room made it a rule that wherever you are, whenever you can, you will try to act a little kinder than is necessary, the world really would be a better place.” I remember reading that quote and thinking of all the people who have been kinder than necessary to me and how it could completely change my day. Even when you think something small, like smiling at someone in the hallway or holding the door for someone, isn’t a big deal, it could make a big impact.

In April 2023, I injured my left knee playing in a competitive soccer game. The next few months of my life consisted of many doctor appointments and medical imaging, only to discover that I not only needed surgery on my left knee, but that I also needed one on my right knee. This is the most devastating news you can receive as an athlete.

At that moment, the most impor.