Light of Christ School Division has announced its recipients of their Lumen Christi Awards for 2021.
Shalen Fox was nominated in the staff category. He has served as graduation coach for the past seven years at John Paul II Collegiate and has also been active coaching basketball, volleyball and soccer. He is credited with bringing cultural awareness through his teachings, social media and bringing in elders and knowledge keepers.
According to the division, Fox “exemplifies Christian and Indigenous world views. He loves individuals for who they are. He strives to meet student and staff where they are at and walks with them in their journey of faith. He is a true steward in his actions and words.”
He is described as encouraging students to be their “best versions of themselves.” Fox also chose to become sober five years ago and has used that time to grow, learn, and support those seeking the same. “He is Candid with the students staff and community about his past struggles and the ways he tries to find balance — journaling, fitness, cultural learning, education, social justice and awareness for equality, and lifelong learning in areas of leadership, coaching, and self-awareness.”
Father Greg Roth has been nominated in the friend category. He is described by the division as extremely supportive of St. Peter’s School and has been St. Peter’s parish priest for the past seven years.
The division also describes Fr. Roth as someone who helps out at parish brunches, bingos and funerals, and who loves to help with the dishes. He is known to regularly visit long term care residents and hold weekly mass for them, pre COVID-19. During the pandemic, the division states he has gone “above and beyond” to accommodate and offer mass via Facebook.
Fr. Roth attends as many events at St. Peter’s School as possible and his constant support is described by the division as a true inspiration.
“We thank Father Greg for his many years of sharing God’s word and serving our staff and students and are happy to have him as our 2021 Lumen Christi Award winner.”
