Kelowna Campus Student Runs with 2010 Torch

by Fox on Feb.12, 2010, under Press

Most of us will not be able to take advantage of the Olympic Games, and most of us will never know what its like to pass on the Olympic Torch. Canadian history has been and will be made over the next couple of weeks. SSCC has proudly participated and shared in this journey leading up to this world wide sporting event.

The Kelowna Community did experience some of this magic by way of the Torch traveling through on its way to Vancouver. Niomi Mattioda is a current Practical Nursing student who was given the honour of carrying this torch through Kelowna. The flame was passed to her by Gerry Zimmerman, a local hero. Gerry Zimmerman was the acting Fire Chief during the 2003 Kelowna fires which devastated our community. Through Gerry’s leadership and grace, he injected hope and pride into the hearts many during this tragic time. This just added to Niomi’s excitement.

Niomi was proud to have carried the torch and was encouraged to keep going through continous applause from the masses of people lined the streets to cheer her on. Niomi expressed how exciting and thrilled she was to be one of few to have this honour. The Kelowna Campus is very proud of Niomi and they all feel that she represented B.C. with pride.

Congratulations Niomi! May your experience be something that you can look back on with pride for years to come. We are all so proud of you!!