Caitlin Serafino
Valedictorian
I am proud to be the Valedictorian for Central Peel Secondary School's graduating class of 2022.
Current Endeavors
I will be attending the Bachelors of Arts Dual Degree Program with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and l’Institute d’études politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) at the Reims campus where I will be focusing on European - North American Politics, Government, and Relations.
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Publications
In 2021 and 2022, I worked with Dr. Marcus Pyka of the Franklin University of Switzerland as part of the AP Capstone program. I have written and published two papers regarding the portrayal of female athletes as well as the usage of torture as a means of interrogation.
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Boobs, Butts, and Bodies: The Sexualization of Females in Sports
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Torture in the New Age: The Effect of History on Torture in the Twenty-First Century
Activities and Awards
Girl Guides of Canada
September 2012 - 2022
I have been a member of Girl Guides of Canada for the past 10 years. I received the Lady Baden Powell Award, the highest award as a Guide, the Canada Cord Award, the highest award as a Pathfinder, as well as the Community Service award. With Girl Guides of Canada, I learned to understand civic duty I have to take action for a better world.
Model United Nation
October 2020 - 2022
I am currently the Equity Officer for the 2021/2022 school year for my school's Model UN club. We host one of the largest high school-run conferences, CPSSMUN, in my region with over 200 delegates with this being our eighth edition.
Duke of Edinburgh
October 2019 - Present
I have received the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award where I spent 26 weeks participating in physical activity, personal skill, and community service. This also included an Adventure Journey where I biked 3 consecutive days across southern Ontario. I am currently working on the Gold award and am planning on going on a longer canoe trip Adventure Journey.
Work and Volunteering
Past Experience
Instructor - Pedalheads Bike Camp
June 2021 - August 2021
Interacted with children as a summer camp counsellor with Pedalheads. This included setting up and running games, songs, teaching children how to ride a bike without training wheels, and leading neighbourhood bike rides. I learned the importance of patience and teamwork while working 30-40 hours each week.
Election Volunteer - Liberal Party of Canada
August 2021 - September 2021
I worked alongside Team Sonia Sidhu for the 2021 Canadian Federal Election. This involved canvassing, phone calls, and scrutinized ballots on election night. I collaborated with volunteer groups of 2-10 youth. I also interacted with my community by informing voters of the Liberal Party of Canada's political platform and goals.
President, Project Secretary - Zonta
October 2020 - Present
I am the president of Central Peel's Zonta Club, a youth branch of Zonta International. Our porjects revolve around empowering women through service and advocacy. My role requires me to host weekly meetings for 50-70 participants as well as monthly initiatives including workshops on gender in speech, menstrual hygiene product fundraisers, letter writing to members of the federal government, and podcasts regarding a monthly focus. For the 2020-2021 school year, I was responsible for logistics and event planning
Social Outreach through Baking
I use my passion for baking to support organizations that help alleviate injustices around the world. A portion of my sales of cakes always goes to a cause that is near to my heart. In the past, this has included Kids Help Phone, a crisis hotline for youth in Canada, and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, to help indigeous residential school survivors.
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Since I started, I have donated to 5 different organizations, all of which I am deeply touched by.
Cycling
2019 Ontario Provincial Track Cycling Championships: Team Sprint
I race for Milton Revolution Cycling Club and specialize in track cycling at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, Canada. I was part of the Youth High-Performance Program and have won numerous races and placed in many more. Some of my best finishes have included Gold in the U17/Junior Women's Team Sprint at the 2019 Ontario Provincial Track Cycling Championships and Silver in the U17 Women's Keirin at the 2020 Ontario Provincial Track Cycling Championships.
