Otabek Yusupaliev

A detail-oriented person who strives to achieve more everyday.

• 12/2023, (Won the M.E Lazerte Tournament) - During December, me and my Junior Basketball team at Strathcona High School were entered into a tournament which was situated in M.E Lazerte High School. There, through our perseverance and proper attitudes, we were able to crown 1st place and win the tournament. It was during that time that I gained a better understanding of teamwork and cooperation.

• 06/2023, All A's on G9 PATS (Dr. Margaret Ann Armour) - During the month of June, all EPSB schools were mandated to Provincial Achievement Tests for grades 3, 6, 9, and 12. At the end of my grade 9 year, I managed to complete Junior High, as well as the PATs, with all exemplary marks.

• 05/12/23 , 06/04/23 - Volunteer Server/Cashier at Cafe, (Dr. Margaret Ann Armour). Provided customers with beverages and foods upon which they purchased. I ensured a strict flow of operation to get tasks done efficiently. From time to time, I've also worked as the Cafe's cashier, giving me a sense at what a real cashier job would look like. The position allowed me to get a better understanding of money and how to run business through a well planned out schedule.

• 12/2022, Debate Club, A club which helped aid my debate skills such as perspective change, countering arguments, and increasing social skills. I was met with challenging scenarios and had to use strict problem-solving to understand the nature of justice and liberty.

• 11/2023, 01/2024, Strathcona Jr Basketball Team, I was picked to be on Strathcona's Junior Basketball team and played there for 3 months. There, I was a leading point guard who had many duties to playout, to ensure success within myself and my team.

• Kyle Palmer, Head of Athletics at SCHS, Strathcona High School (kyle.palmer@epsb.ca)
• Devon Bryce, English Language Arts/Social Grade 9 Teacher, Dr. Margaret Ann Armour K-9 School (devon.bryce@epsb.ca)