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I am sixteen-year-old Elyse Holmes.
I attend John F. Ross C.V.I. as a French Immersion grade eleven student. I love learning about our world and the cultures around it, which of course means I love to travel too. I have had the opportunity to see the sites and people of Argentina, Italy, and Iceland. The summer of 2009 marked my first international service project where I visited Costa Rica, doing everything from planting a crop of yucca to teaching teenagers English. I am devoted to helping others at all times. I receive a lot of inspiration from Ryan Hreljac of Ryan’s Well Foundation as he continually shows me what youth are capable of. I am an animal-loving vegetarian and dog owner, and my concern for the environment has earned me the nickname ‘Environmental Elyse’. I enjoy languages, dancing, drawing, cooking, learning, teaching, and singing along to musicals. |
Video: Education
Posted by Erin in Elyse, Erin, Vanessa on 07. Feb, 2011 | 1 Comment
Elyse, Erin and Vanessa talk about the privilege of being able to attend school and share some of the Sesotho they have been learning.
Spicing Up the Holidays
Posted by Erin in Elyse, Erin on 24. Dec, 2010 | 0 Comments
In their latest video, Elyse and Erin talk (and sing) about the winter holidays! They share their thoughts on spicing up family traditions, giving meaningful gifts, and the importance of spending time with loved ones during the holiday season.
Out of the Comfort Zone
Posted by Elyse in Elyse on 15. Dec, 2010 | 1 Comment
Elyse video blogs about stepping outside of one’s comfort zone by reflecting on her own personal experiences. In November and December, Elyse participated in television interviews to promote the Gathering of Hope. Watch her blog by clicking here.
Run to Lesotho Half Marathon
Posted by Elyse in Elyse on 10. Nov, 2010 | 0 Comments
This video blog is about the half marathon we ran at the end of October, called ‘The Run to Lesotho’. The final count before my contribution was $2179 of fundraising. Thanks, everyone! httpv://www.youtube.com/user/RLYouth#p/a/u/0/Vdh_9d5ctJs
