Alana MacKinnon
Alana MacKinnon has graduated with honours from Northumberland Regional High School and received her French immersion certificate. In Sept. 2025 she plans to attend Acadia University taking a Bachelor of Kinesiology in hopes of becoming a sports physiotherapist. After enduring a spinal fracture, Alana spent many weeks in physiotherapy clinics. The physiotherapists she worked with and her recovery journey has inspired her to help other athletes get back to doing what they love just as they did for her. During her spare time, Alana loves to stay active – whether that’s playing varsity volleyball or going to the gym. She also never misses a chance to see her friends and family!

Claire Hodgson
Claire is a 2025 NRHS graduate from Alma and is attending Acadia university where she’ll be studying for a Bachelor of Science in Biology. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym and paddle boarding.

Alyssa Fortune
Alyssa graduated from Northumberland Regional High School. In the fall she will be attending the University of Prince Edward Island with the intention of completing a degree in Radiography. She has chosen to pursue this degree as she always wanted to work in the healthcare field, and after shadowing the radiology team she knew this would be her chosen path. In her free time Alyssa competes in heptathlons and she will be attending the Canada Games in Saint John’s, NewfoundLand later in the year. 

Keira Cock
Keira Cock, has lived in the town of Pictou her whole life and graduated from Pictou Academy. She will be attending St. Francis Xavier University in the fall to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, with the lifelong dream of working in healthcare. She has always wanted to work in healthcare because she loves to help others, to be around them and make a difference in their lives. In her spare time she loves to volunteer, to stay active by playing sports like soccer and softball, and she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family. 

Hannah Stevens
Hannah Stevens is a graduate of Northumberland Regional High School. This September she’ll be attending StFX and will be taking the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She chose a career in nursing because she aspires to make a difference in the lives of others. Currently she enjoys dedicating her time to Karate, and spending time with family and friends. 

Anna Hewey
Anna Hewey is a graduate of Northumberland Regional High School. She will be studying Health Sciences (Radiological Technology) at Dalhousie in September. She chose this program because she knew she wanted to work in Healthcare, and she really enjoys physics and technology. She feels this career has many challenges and opportunities, and she is excited to be part of a healthcare team that supports patients through diagnosis and treatment. In her spare time she enjoys reading, camping, biking, swimming, working out and paddleboarding! 

Jacob Whitehead
Jacob Whitehead is a 2025 graduate of Northumberland Regional High School. He has chosen to pursue a career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography for his post-secondary education. Jacob’s decision was influenced by several factors, including the growing demand for Sonographers within his community. He was also drawn to the challenging nature of the field, where each case presents a unique set of challenges. On top of that, the social aspect of working closely with patients and healthcare professionals was appealing to him. Beyond his academic and career goals, Jacob is an athlete who participates in competitive swimming, golf, and downhill skiing. He is also a creative individual who enjoys producing artwork in his spare time.

Neil Daley
Neil Daley is a Grade 12 graduate from Northumberland Regional High School who will be attending STFX University for a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Nursing and a Minor in Music. He chose to pursue Nursing because of his deep interest in the medical field and his strong desire to support others with a face-to-face connection. While he is still exploring where this path will lead, Neil looks forward to finding his place in the healthcare system. Adding a Minor in Music was a natural choice, as music has always been a big part of his life. In his free time, Neil likes to serve as his school’s Student Council President and play the piano.

Abigail White
Abigail is from Pictou and is a graduate of Pictou Academy.  In the fall, she will be continuing her education at Dalhousie University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences.  She always knew she wanted to help people in her future career and loves working on a team, so the medical field has always been intriguing to her. She works as a day camp counselor with the Town of Pictou Recreation Department and she loves every minute of it! She has always been an athletic person, participating in as many school sports as possible such as softball, soccer and track and field.  Most of her athletic focus and free time is geared toward Track and Field as well as Crossfit.  

Autumn Burke
Autumn is a graduate of Pictou Academy and will be taking the Occupational and Physiotherapy Assistant program at NSCC in the fall. Swimming is a big part of her life. She swam with the Pictou County Mariners for the last 10 years and has been a swim instructor and lifeguard at the Pictou Fisheries Pool. Autumn has a strong connection to her community and truly enjoys helping others grow and succeed.

Mikalah Redmond
Mikalah is a graduate of Northumberland Regional High School. In the fall she’ll be attending Mount Saint Vincent University where she’ll undertake a BSc with a double major in Psychology and Gerontology. She has decided to peruse a degree in psychology and gerontology because of the lack of mental health resources that are available to older adults. In her free time she enjoys fishing, going to the range, and volunteering with my mom’s charity group.