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2 Outstanding Achievement Awards for Bishop's

Sherbrooke QC - 25 February, 2008

Bishop's is pleased to recognize its two award winners from the 17th Annual Awards Night held February 21st in the Borough of Lennoxville. Dr. Jamie Crooks, Chair of the Philosophy Department and Conductor/Director of the University Singers, and Jamall Lee, a star student-athlete, were both named by community members for their outstanding achievements and involvement in Lennoxville.

Dr. Crooks arrived in 1990 to teach Philosophy at Bishop's University. Known for his excellent teaching skills and dedication to the singers, he has been Chair of the Philosophy Department since 1994 and has been the Conductor / Director of the Bishop's Choir since 1999. “Energy, enthusiasm, and a series of lucky circumstances,” says Crooks, helped grow the group from 37 to 112 singers, including many community members.

Jamall is a 3rd year student in Sociology. His enthusiasm for football is contagious and his talent undeniable. He set the QUFL single-season rushing record with 1464 yards – breaking the old record of 1050 yards (1969) while amassing the 5th best total in the history of Interuniversity Football. This season he set yet another QUFL record by carrying the ball 181 times. He also ran for 12 touchdowns, was awarded the Jeff Russel Trophy for the QUFL most outstanding player and was named a First-Team All-Canadian.

The Annual Awards Night event is an opportunity for the Borough of Lennoxville to pay tribute to the accomplishments of local individuals and to make the population aware of the extraordinary involvement of its fellow citizens within the community.

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