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Dream It. Believe It. Achieve It.

Oct 28, 2021
  • Camryn
  • Lakeishia

“Dream It. Believe It. Achieve It.” – LU Achievement Program

We are proud to announce the inspiring true stories of two Lakehead Public Schools students who dreamed of their success, believed it, and achieved it, all from the young age of nine.

The students, Camryn Williams and Lakeishia Meekis, are now attending their first year at Lakehead University, and are no strangers to the educational institute as LU has been with them since the day they enrolled in LU’s Achievement Program in Grade 4.

The LU Achievement Program supports students who experience socioeconomic barriers to obtaining post-secondary education. Enrollment begins in Grade 4 and proceeds until secondary school graduation, at which point the students are eligible to attend their first year at Lakehead University at no cost to them or their family. Camryn and Lakeishia both benefitted tremendously from the Achievement Program and felt excited for the future. “I was able to see and feel what going to nursing school would be like. I can’t wait to start next fall,” said Camryn last year as she envisioned her new life chapter. But just like anything, not every day was easy, and in Lakeishia’s case, her mother was the support system she needed. “I’m glad my mom kept pushing me to do it, to keep going. I feel proud of myself and happy to be where I am today,” said Lakeishia.

View Camryn Williams’ true success story here: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/alumni/journey/magazine/fall-2021/articles/node/67176

View Lakeishia Meekis’ true success story here: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/alumni/journey/magazine/fall-2021/articles/node/67175

At Lakehead Public Schools, we are committed to the success of every student. For more information on LU’s Achievement Program, please visit https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/presidents-office/achievement-program

To view Lakehead Public Schools Strategic Plan and learn how we support every student and staff member to be inspired and #SuccessfulLifelongLearners, visit https://www.lakeheadschools.ca/strategic-plan-2021-2024