1. Sean McDonald
Senior Boys Volleyball
Team
It was 1996, and we were one win away
from making it to OFSAA. All the hard
work put it all season comes down to
one game, one last game. It was “Do or
Die” time. As we called it on the team.
We ended up beating the last team 25-
14 and being the first team to make it
for the first time In the sport, for our
school to OFSAA Championships. It was
a great time for us. We ended up coming
second that year, not bad for our first
time. We went on to winning it the
following year. This was one part of the
contribution toward me getting MVP and
Athlete of the year 4 consecutive years.
(1993-1997). This was the first year I
learned what hard work can get you.

2. •1993 - 1997
This is an important badge for me, because it symbolizes the hard work and discipline I had
to have and ac1hieve in order to receive on of these badges. This badge is given to a student
who actively participated and achieved medals for their school in 4 or more sports in a single
year. I can proudly say I got one of these badges for 4 consecutive years (1993-1997). This
also means so much to me, for it reminds me how much work I had to put forth not only for
myself but with my all my team members, how I had to motivate them, keep them focused
and on the target. Just to achieve our goals. This also showed me how rewarding it is to get
back from all that hard work and effort. I still till this day speak to several friends from high
school who have become great friends to me, so my lesson I’ve learned, is that anything is
possible, all you have to do is have the discipline and be willing to put in the work, and good
things usually come from that. I also graduated from high school with honours as well
playing 4 sports. If I can do it so can you!

3. 1994 Junior
Athlete
of the
Year!
This year was a special year for me. I worked especially hard in my education as well with my sports. I
knew I had to do better than the previous year. This was the year I started to practice before and after
school everyday, I would work out as well spent time in the school gym playing Volleyball or Basketball, it
was the only two sports that I needed very little for me to use from the gym, in order for me to play. I did
ended up getting this award, but I also got 2 separate offers from 2 different schools, for 2 different
sports. I got an offer for a Volleyball scholarship for Michigan State, and also got a offer for Basketball to
Algoma University. This was a great year for me, my attention to my education and hard work paid off.
Unfortunately I was under age, too new in the country, and my parents were my legal guardian, and they
did not approve me leaving them to go to school. So I missed out on the opportunity. However I am
grateful today for everything I have, for it is because of this award I keep my head high and reach for the
stars. It showed me that you can fall short of your ultimate goal, but also be able to make something out of
life no matter what. So why not reach for the starts in life?

4. Speaking at a Conference in
Turks and Caicos!
Following my heart has not always gotten me
to great places. However this one opportunity I
had to speak to people in Turks & Caicos
regarding a business model that had been
around for over 50 years. I have to say was a
great pleasure and also gave me a very unique
experience, for I had made so many
connections with people by speaking that day. I
will never forget that week in my life, for it was
a forever changing one. I see things in a
different light, as well do things in a different
light since that day. I have seen what hard
work, being persistent and consistent gets you
in life, and so I have embarked on a new
journey in obtaining a new career, which I
believe is my true passion.

5. Getting the car of my Dreams!
This was no easy task. Let me tell you. It took
dedication, focus, and discipline to achieve
this. First I had figure out where I would get
the extra money for this vehicle. I had to work
2 part time jobs over the weekend (retail, and
sales), and also work a full time job during the
week. I also was working with a few friends on
a renovation business which we successfully
managed to have for the summers for the past
few years. Doing this for 2 years, allowed me
to achieve another one of my goals, which was
to own a new Infinity G35 S. Which I
accomplished in 2009. I’ve learned that no
matter what your goals are, always have a
plan, follow it and, mark your progress.. Only
then will you be successful at achieving your
goals. Once you do it once, it’s like an
addiction. You keep wanting that feeling of
accomplishment.