Local Assistant Principal to receive Sovereign’s Medal

 

By Laura Bohnert

Beth Jager, Assistant Principal at Mayerthorpe Jr./Sr. High School (MHS), is being recognized for her dedication to volunteering.

Jager, who has been Assistant Principal at MHS for the past seven years, is being awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for going above and beyond when it comes to volunteering within her school and community.

The Sovereign’s Medal is an official Canadian honour that incorporates and replaces the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. The Medal honours the dedication and commitment of volunteers in a variety of fields across Canada, and is awarded to individuals who have made significant unpaid contributions to their community, their country, or abroad.

Jager was nominated by MHS Principal Brent Northcott following a comment by Northern Gateway Public Schools’ Trustee Albert Schalm who commended Jager for volunteering countless hours to her students.

“Beth contributes so much to the MHS community through coaching and being involved in multiple sports,” Northcott quotes. “This year alone she has coached Senior Boys’ Basketball and Track and Field, and served as the staff advisor to the Senior Boys’ Volleyball team.”

“Beth has spent most weekends of the school year traveling to a sporting event somewhere in Alberta in support of our students,” continues Northcott. “This is over and above any expectations placed upon her in her role as Athletic Director for MHS.”

Beth is also Chairperson on the Mayerthorpe Youth Justice Committee which requires her to contribute numerous hours supporting local youth in sports as well as through the Justice Committee.

“She is very deserving of this award,” Northcott adds.

While Jager is honoured by the recognition, the medal isn’t the only reward she will be receiving for her dedication: “It gives me a personal satisfaction to help people. The look on their faces when they receive the help or support they need is my reward, so this is unexpected and a huge honour.”

Jager will be presented with the Sovereign’s Medal, along with the other recipients, in the fall.