Alumni Profiles

About Centennial
Established as Toronto's first public college in 1966, Centennial College offers programs in business, communications, community and health studies, science and engineering technology, general arts, hospitality and transportation.
 

BACALL BUTT
A drive for success
Featured: May 2004

Kevin Sealey's essay on stereotypes helped him win top honours in English at last year's Wicken Awards dinner.

 
   
ALF GRIGG
Undiminished Enthusiasm
Featured: April 2004

Alf Grigg says Centennial's recreation leadership program helped him mature and put his thoughts on paper
 
   

SHERRY TOMPKINS 
Back to the classroom
Featured: March 2004

Sherry Tompkins is "more marketable" after Centennial's general management certificate.

 
   
JENNIFER STANLEY
Going places
Featured: February 2004

Three years after her graduation from Centennial's Journalism program, Jennifer already has much experience behind her and currently is the host and producer of Rogers Television's Urban Insider.
   
MARRIAM AKBAR
Skip Class? Unthinkable, says hospitality student
Featured: February 2004

Her marks are certainly an indication of how motivated she is - the first year student scores 90s and 80s – but the real giveaway is her approach to school. She'd never skip class.
   
ALVIN GUTHRE
From coach to counselor
Featured: January 2004

A graduate of Centennial's Recreation & Leisure Services program and an employment counselor with a knack for helping troubled young people, Alvin loves to make a difference in peoples' lives.
   
PAYAL KAPUR
New Canadian creates shortcut to employment
Featured: January 2004

Soon after arriving in Toronto, Payal Kapur learned of Centennial's post-graduate certificate in corporate communications and decided it was for her.
   
SHALAILA JETHRA AND JAMES ROGNESS
Nursing their Ambition
Featured: January 2004

Shalaila and James are both in the third year of a four year joint degree in nursing - preparing for their careers and a life together.
   
DAVEENE BARTHOLOMEW
Correcting her career
Featured: 2004

All through high school Daveene Bartholomew wanted to be a correctional worker. Now she's realizing her dream.
   
PATTY CRANSTON
Bucking the 9-5 routine
Featured: 2004

Workplace Wellness student Patty Cranston says that if you follow your passion, getting up for work everyday isn't a chore.
   
KEVIN SEALEY
He has a way with words
Featured: 2004

Kevin Sealey's essay on stereotypes helped him win top honours in English at last year's Wicken Awards dinner.