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I am Erin Hartmans, a 16 year
old, grade 11 French immersion student at John F. Ross C.V.I. I was born in the United States and lived in a few different places before moving to Guelph, Ontario. Throughout high school, I have involved myself in a wide variety of fundraisers and clubs, such as Student Outreach Club, Spread the Net and 30 Hour Famine. This year I am on the John F. Ross Students' Council. My responsibilities involve planning school events that benefit both students and the community; it has been a wonderful experience. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering at my local church, practicing yoga, playing the piano and reading everything I can. I love baking, capturing pictures, swimming in lakes and listening to Canadian music. Each day, I try to do one thing that will lead to a better tomorrow. |
Erin and Brian Interview Mayor Karen Farbridge
Posted by Erin in Brian, Erin on 21. Jul, 2011 | 0 Comments
For the final project in their Issues in Human Rights course, the Reach Lesotho students were given the task of interviewing inspiring community leaders. Erin and Brian chose to interview current Mayor of Guelph and lifelong environmentalist, Karen Farbridge. Watch the video by clicking here.
From the Huffington Post
Posted by Abid in Elyse, Erin, In The News, Madeline, Vanessa on 23. Mar, 2011 | 0 Comments
“But, the passion to become engaged in advancing the cause of mankind is not only the province of enlightened collegians. A dozen high school students from Guelph… are preparing for a trip to Lesotho in southern Africa where HIV/AIDS has devastated the population.” Continue reading here.
“Handshakes not Handouts”
Posted by Erin in Erin on 09. Mar, 2011 | 1 Comment
She enters in flurry, greeting people by name as she passes with a warm “Good Morning!” or “How are you?”. When she arrives to where we are standing she greets us, total strangers, with the same warmth she offered to her friends and co-workers. We make our way over to the free table, sit down, [...]
Seven Billion People
Posted by Erin in Erin on 07. Mar, 2011 | 0 Comments
Today in my World Issues Geography class, my teacher shared a really interesting and thought-provoking video about population growth made by the National Geographic. The video demonstates the immensity of the number 7 billion (it would take 200 years to count to 7 billion out loud), and challenges the viewer to consider the environmental implications [...]
