Valedictorians 2020

Hannah Dossett, Esthetics & Spa Management
Hannah Dossett is a native of Kingston, Ontario and a graduate of Loyalist’s Esthetics & Spa Management program. She also holds a certificate in Pre-Health Sciences. She is passionate about sustaining a healthy lifestyle and promoting mental health awareness. She enjoys hanging out with friends and adores her cat, Jasmine. She was an active member of the Loyalist College Women’s Varsity Volleyball team for five years. Hannah is an outstanding academic student, consistently attaining Dean’s List standing. After graduation, Hannah plans to continue improving her skills and hopes to one day open her own business.
Alicia Douglas, Community & Justice Services
Alicia Douglas is the 21-year-old daughter of Greg and Tammy Douglas of Fordwich, Ontario. She is a two-time Loyalist College graduate, Police Foundations (2019) and Community & Justice Services (2020). Throughout her time at Loyalist, she was actively involved with Student Government as the Justice Studies Leader in 2018-2019 and as President for the 2019-2020 academic year. Alicia was also the Student Orientation Coordinator as well as a Residence Assistant. Alicia’s love of sports landed her on the Athletics Promotion team. She was also a recipient of the 2020 Loyalist College Student Leadership Award. Alicia’s dream is to help people in the justice field. She plans to start out as a correctional officer and end her career as a police officer in the forensics unit.

Ryan Mallon, Social Service Worker
Ryan Mallon acted as class representative during his second year of the Social Service Worker program. In his final semester, Ryan participated in a work integrated learning opportunity during which he conducted research for the Intergenerational Homesharing Program, a pilot initiative that Loyalist College will launch in the coming year. Ryan participated in the production of an academic paper on this initiative that is awaiting publication. Outside of school, Ryan volunteers as a Scouter with the 18th Belleville Cubs of Scouts Canada. He has donated his time to various community food and meal programs, and ran an informal online drop-in meeting to help people feel connected during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan has obtained full-time employment with HelpSeeker Inc., where he uses the skills he gained in the Social Service Worker program to help communities map and plan their community resources to respond to a changing world.

Rachel O’Sullivan, Practical Nursing
Rachel O’Sullivan moved from Ireland to Canada with her husband and son in 2012. After the birth of her daughter, Rachel decided to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She entered the Practical Nursing program at Loyalist College as mature student in 2018 and completed her program in March 2020, graduating on the Dean’s List and receiving the Dean’s Commendation. Rachel is now employed as a Registered Practical Nurse in the Acute Medicine Unit at Belleville General Hospital. Rachel plans to continue her nursing education at Loyalist College in the future.
 

Hardik Patel, Computer Systems Technician
Hardik Patel was Student Government Vice-President for the 2019-2020 academic year and has participated in many initiatives and activities at the College. Hardik managed the Student Government Loyalist Life social media channels, volunteered at Loyalist’s Open House and in the Wellness Loft, and organized a successful Indian flag raising event on campus. As a Residence Assistant, Hardik helped student residents move to hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting student well-being by assisting with meal deliveries, creating routine and sharing information. Hardik has received several awards during his time at Loyalist College, including the 2020 Loyalist College Student Leadership Award and the Pollitt Award. Hardik has also received recognition from the Bay of Quinte MP and MPP. 

Caleb Seguin, Photojournalism
Caleb Seguin hails from the Greater Toronto Area and uses photography to document the world around him. Caleb’s goal is to make photographs that draw viewers into the now and he is inspired by the moments we lose to memory. Caleb studied Digital Photography at Niagara College for two years, graduating at the top of his class. He then proceeded to further his skills in Loyalist’s Photojournalism program. At the College, Caleb was a varsity athlete, playing on the Men’s Volleyball team. He was named Captain in his second year and accumulated a number of OCAA awards during this season, including the All-Rookie Team and the OCAA National Scholar Award. For his hard work and dedication to the College, Caleb was awarded the Coaches Award and the Student Leadership Award. In addition, he also received the President’s Award, presented to him by Loyalist College President Ann Marie Vaughan. 

Taylor Wightman, Public Relations – Event Management
Taylor Wightman grew up in Belleville, Ontario and never expected Loyalist College to have such an impact on her life. While attending Loyalist, Taylor was a member of the Women’s Soccer team, making life-long friends among her teammates and coaches. Taylor was a staff member at the campus Fitness Centre, which gave her an opportunity to meet many new faces. She has had the opportunity to learn from amazing professors and faculty and in three short years has graduated from two programs at Loyalist, Customs Border Services and Public Relations – Event Management. Taylor would like to thank Loyalist for making her College experience one she will remember forever.