Image: Kent Harrison Foundation / The Kent Harrison Foundation recently presented bursaries to students Eryn Meinen, Fahad Biju and Karaj Rekhia to enable them to further their education. 

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Agassiz students recognized

Agassiz-area graduates presented with bursaries, awards by local foundation

Jul 1, 2025 | 10:00 AM

AGASSIZ-HARRISON — The Kent Harrison Foundation recently recognized graduates of Agassiz Elementary-Secondary School by presenting them with bursaries and awards.

Multiple bursaries were given to students as they continue their postsecondary education in fields like law, firefighting, oceanography, electrical trades, and equine therapy.

Some of those bursary recipients consist of Eryn Meinen, Fahad Biju and Karaj Rekhia. The Kent Harrison Foundation says Meinen plans to further her studies in an equine therapy program, while Rekhia would like to pursue a career in law and provincial politics. All three received Kent Harrison Foundation Community bursaries.

Qhaden Jarvis earned a bursary and will look to become a firefighter one day, according to the foundation.

Image: Kent Harrison Foundation / Khaden Jarvis.

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Hayli Wood received the Mayor Ramsay Memorial award for pursuing further education.

Image: Kent Harrison Foundation / Hayli Wood.

Axyl Gross was presented with the Hyma Family award for furthering studies in trades. The Agassiz/Harrison Lions Club notes Gross hopes to become a Red Seal electrician one day.

Image: Kent Harrison Foundation / Axyl Gross.

Alesha Campbell won the Dr.Leo (Lepomir) Velis award in the field of health.

Image: Kent Harrison Foundation / Alesha Campbell.

Adrianah Byers received the McCombs Family Endowment bursary in the field of environment studies, including oceanography.

Image: Kent Harrison Foundation / Adrianah Byers.

“We wish all grads continued success and happiness in their future endeavours. May your hard work and determination take you far,” the foundation wrote.