First recipients of Harold James Scholarships announced

Harold James (far right), retired Chief Executive Officer of the Lamont Health Care Centre, proudly awards three recipients with the first Harold James Scholarships, which helps further the health care careers of students and current health care workers. (L-R) Jody Jonker, Jade Leismeister, and Landon Zabel.

The first recipients of the Harold James Scholarship were given their awards during an emotional cheque presentation at the Lamont Health Care Centre on Jun. 30.

“Upon my retirement, the board, in their wisdom, decided to honour my name in the form of a scholarship to people who may be interested in pursuing a career in health care,” said retired chief executive officer Harold James. “This is the first of its kind and I’m honoured to present it.”

James, who retired last year after serving the Lamont Health Care Centre for over 40 years as their CEO, was on hand to award the recipients, Jody Jonker, 32, with a cheque for $500, Jade Leismeister, 19, a cheque for $1,000, and Landon Zabel, 19, also a check for $1,000.

Jonker, a current 12-year employee with the Lamont Health Care Centre, recently completed a medical device reprocessing course through Perdue University, and is furthering her education with an essential health-care leadership course through the same online school.

“I wanted to have a more solid understanding of my role here by taking this course,” said Jonker. “I’m about halfway through my course now. I was very excited to receive this scholarship.”

Leismeister, is also a current employee with the Lamont Health Care Centre, and is in her first year as a student in the nursing program at Medicine Hat College. She was grateful to be a recipient of the scholarship award.

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Zabel, a graduate of Lamont High School, is pursuing a career in psychology. He recently completed a semester towards his bachelor of science degree at MacEwan University, a first step towards his goal, and is looking forward to the future.

“I was obviously very excited to get the call that I won this scholarship. There are quite a few years in school ahead of me but I really love what I’m doing,” he said.

Kent Harrold, the current board chair for the Lamont Health Care Centre, was pleased to be a part of the presentation in honour of a man who has been looked up to by many.

“Harold has been a wonderful example of leadership to this hospital,” he said. “People will look to our scholarship recipients for leadership and I am happy we have Harold’s example for guidance.”

The Harold James Scholarship will be awarded annually.

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