Local high school student heading overseas as part of winning Vimy Pilgrimage Award
LETHBRIDGE, AB – A high school student from Lethbridge is one of 20 winners of the prestigious national Vimy Pilgrimage Award heading out on an eight-day trip this week.
Out of hundreds of applicants from across the country, 17-year-old Declan Sander was selected to participate in the Vimy Foundation program, which recognizes the actions of young people aged 14-17 who demonstrate outstanding service, positive contributions, and leadership in their communities.
Sander says he was first made aware of the award by his social studies teacher at school.
“He brought awareness to us about it, and it was posted around the school on the bulletin boards,” Sander continued. “It was just something I applied for, and I was lucky enough to be selected as one of the winners.”