September 28, 2006 Source: :
http://www.stfx.ca/media/2006-09.htm#topalumni StFX to Honour Top Alumni at Homecoming 2006 ANTIGONISH, NS - StFX will honour its best and brightest Friday with a dinner and awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of distinguished alumni and friends of the university as part of Homecoming 2006. Each year, the Alumni Awards of Excellence recognizes an outstanding alumni chapter, and the contribution of StFX alumni and friends. Alumni award recipients are selected based on proven dedication to endeavors that embody the Xaverian spirit, such as community work, a commitment to academics and the betterment of society through diverse career choices. Friends of StFX are also lauded for their support of the university, with one exceptional individual chosen for their work to advance the quality of scholastics, the overall student experience or the university's presence in the community. The sold-out dinner will be held at Morrison Hall on Friday, Sept. 30 where awards will be presented to: Saint John Chapter
This alumni chapter has an active group of volunteers participating in a number of activities each year. Their StFX Day event is one of the highlights of the year and is always well attended. Their summer golf tournament doubles as a student send off and gives new and returning students a chance to rub elbows with the alumni in their community before heading off to StFX for the year. In 2004 the chapter assisted in activating the Saint John Alumni Roger Franklin Memorial Scholarship for a student from the Saint John area. Distinguished Alumnus
Mr. Justice Robert J. Higgins' 56
A proven leader on the university campus, Robert J. Higgins was the recipient of the Larkin trophy in his graduating year. This trophy was the highest award granted by the university at the time. From StFX, he went on to attend law school at UNB and following graduation set up practice in Saint John. The world of politics beckoned. He became leader of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick, and served as the leader of the official opposition. Following his time in the political realm, Bob Higgins returned to the law and was later called to the bench of the Supreme Court of New Brunswick. Mr. Justice Higgins is held is high esteem by his colleagues and members of his community who respect his strength of character, his loyalty and his leadership. Young Alumna
Sherry Denny '05
An academic, a full-time employee, a wife and a mother, Sherry Denny completed her Masters of Science degree in 2005. An accomplishment in itself, Sherry's future goals in life are even more far-reaching. She plans to become the lead Aboriginal researcher in fisheries and marine ecology in the Bras d'Or Lakes in Cape Breton. Sherry wants to help in sustaining the traditional marine resources of the Mi'kmaq people. She is committed to mentoring Aboriginal youth who are interested in the field of science and technology. Sherry is a role model for her community and the Xaverian community as a whole. Friend of StFX Award
Dr. Winston Jackson
As the founder of the StFX Office of Institutional Analysis, Dr. Winston Jackson has been tracking and surveying our StFX graduates for years. Dr. Jackson developed and taught research methods to StFX students for thirty years. He has published countless works, and been involved in more research efforts than even he can count. On top of all of that, he managed to find time to supervise the honours theses of more than 40 of our students.
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