Sarah Land won the award and she made the jacket/shirt she has on out of a bed sheet and a pair of jeans!
Present are Charlotte Wright-Boyd, the teacher, Vice Principal Mr. Scott Watson and IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter President Dawn McNally.
Education Awards IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter
Special 75th Anniversary Award in 2024... a Sewing Machine
Dawn McNally, President of IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter here in Petrolia and on behalf of the chapter and Marie Sharp, had the pleasure of presenting the IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter 75th Anniversary Fashion Arts Award to a student study in fashion arts at LCCVI with an interest in continuing improving their skills in sewing as a part of their future. The winner will receive a sewing machine with many accessories to get them set up to start using their machine upon receiving it. Just need to add fabric!
In 2024, IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter celebrates its 75th Anniversary. In 1949 a group of area women gathered and started this chapter with a common thread that was to improve their community through education support, community service, and citizenship programs. They have given many awards to students at the elementary schools in Petrolia and at LCCVI. This is the first Fashion Arts Award.
Marie Sharp, a former LCCVI student who received an education award had not forgotten winning an IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter Award and had generously donated $750 to the chapter. Marie excelled in her studies and was awarded a bursary worth approximately $125. Marie attended Teachers College after graduating This award enabled her to have $5 per week spending money while she was in college. That doesn’t seem like a lot of money today but in 1967 $5 went a long way. Marie was so thankful and never forgot IODE for giving her that award and what it meant to her to be recognized.
In 2023 Marie donated $750 to IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter to commemorate their 75th anniversary. The monies were to be used to purchase a sewing machine for a student studying Fashion Arts at LCCVI so they may use the machine to further their skills in designing and constructing many hand made projects throughout their life, and perhaps, even pursue a career in the fashion arts industry. Marie was unable to attend this presentation but sends her congratulations to the recipient.
We were able to purchase this lovely sewing machine at the local quilt shop and fabric store, The Stitcharie, now located in downtown Petrolia because of Marie’s generous donation.
Sarah Land is the recipient of the 75th Anniversary sewing machine. Congratulations Sarah, we were very impressed with your skills and your ability to design and create unique pieces of clothing. Your smocking work was outstanding as well as your embroidery work. Your ability to take fabric scraps and turn them into beautiful pieces of clothing was exemplary. We hope this machine brings you many hours of pleasure as you create your masterpieces! Enjoy your new machine.
Elementary Awards:
History:
IODE recognizes the importance of the study of History in our lives and so we present an award each year to the student who achieves the highest standing.
Citizenship:
It is through the study of History that we become aware of our heritage and through
this knowledge comes a love of our country and good Canadian Citizens.
Stokes Award:
The IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter gives the Stokes award on behalf of the late Colonel Samuel Stokes, in memory of his wife and mother. This award is given each year to the most all around student in each of the four Petrolia Area elementary
schools. It is presented to the student who this year demonstrates excellence in all three areas of academics, athletics and extracurricular involvement at school.
The recipients and their parents are invited to the June IODE banquet held on the second Monday. Invitations are sent to the elementary schools.
Lambton Central Collegiate Awards:
The IODE Chapter of Petrolia has fundraised through butter tarts and apple pie sales to offer four outstanding awards presented annually at LCCVI.
Undergrad Awards (Grade 9-12)
Annually students who have shown excellence in Art, History, Law, and Geography are recognized with a monetary award and certificate. School staff select the recipients of these awards.
Graduate Awards:
There are two awards of $750 each to students who show financial need to pursue their post-secondary education.
The third award, the Dora MacFarlane Award, ($300) is offered for excellence in drama or music.
A fourth award of $1000, Dr. Philip Dee Award for Biological Sciences, is offered to a student pursuing a post-secondary program in the field of science. This award was initiated in 2008 by Margaret Dee, widow of Dr. Philip Dee, and is administered by the IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter in Petrolia.
CRITERIA FOR THE Dr. Philip Dee AWARD:
The award is given to a student graduating from LCCVI who:
APPLICATION PROCESS for ALL GRADUATE AWARDS:
Interested students who meet the criteria will notify the Student Awards Personnel at LCCVI or download the application form from this IODE website on the next page. The application form must be completed with proof of high academic standing (transcript) and acceptance to university or college. Please return all applications to LCCVI Student Services by June 30th.
Special 75th Anniversary Award in 2024... a Sewing Machine
Dawn McNally, President of IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter here in Petrolia and on behalf of the chapter and Marie Sharp, had the pleasure of presenting the IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter 75th Anniversary Fashion Arts Award to a student study in fashion arts at LCCVI with an interest in continuing improving their skills in sewing as a part of their future. The winner will receive a sewing machine with many accessories to get them set up to start using their machine upon receiving it. Just need to add fabric!
In 2024, IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter celebrates its 75th Anniversary. In 1949 a group of area women gathered and started this chapter with a common thread that was to improve their community through education support, community service, and citizenship programs. They have given many awards to students at the elementary schools in Petrolia and at LCCVI. This is the first Fashion Arts Award.
Marie Sharp, a former LCCVI student who received an education award had not forgotten winning an IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter Award and had generously donated $750 to the chapter. Marie excelled in her studies and was awarded a bursary worth approximately $125. Marie attended Teachers College after graduating This award enabled her to have $5 per week spending money while she was in college. That doesn’t seem like a lot of money today but in 1967 $5 went a long way. Marie was so thankful and never forgot IODE for giving her that award and what it meant to her to be recognized.
In 2023 Marie donated $750 to IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter to commemorate their 75th anniversary. The monies were to be used to purchase a sewing machine for a student studying Fashion Arts at LCCVI so they may use the machine to further their skills in designing and constructing many hand made projects throughout their life, and perhaps, even pursue a career in the fashion arts industry. Marie was unable to attend this presentation but sends her congratulations to the recipient.
We were able to purchase this lovely sewing machine at the local quilt shop and fabric store, The Stitcharie, now located in downtown Petrolia because of Marie’s generous donation.
Sarah Land is the recipient of the 75th Anniversary sewing machine. Congratulations Sarah, we were very impressed with your skills and your ability to design and create unique pieces of clothing. Your smocking work was outstanding as well as your embroidery work. Your ability to take fabric scraps and turn them into beautiful pieces of clothing was exemplary. We hope this machine brings you many hours of pleasure as you create your masterpieces! Enjoy your new machine.
Elementary Awards:
History:
IODE recognizes the importance of the study of History in our lives and so we present an award each year to the student who achieves the highest standing.
Citizenship:
It is through the study of History that we become aware of our heritage and through
this knowledge comes a love of our country and good Canadian Citizens.
Stokes Award:
The IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter gives the Stokes award on behalf of the late Colonel Samuel Stokes, in memory of his wife and mother. This award is given each year to the most all around student in each of the four Petrolia Area elementary
schools. It is presented to the student who this year demonstrates excellence in all three areas of academics, athletics and extracurricular involvement at school.
The recipients and their parents are invited to the June IODE banquet held on the second Monday. Invitations are sent to the elementary schools.
Lambton Central Collegiate Awards:
The IODE Chapter of Petrolia has fundraised through butter tarts and apple pie sales to offer four outstanding awards presented annually at LCCVI.
Undergrad Awards (Grade 9-12)
Annually students who have shown excellence in Art, History, Law, and Geography are recognized with a monetary award and certificate. School staff select the recipients of these awards.
Graduate Awards:
There are two awards of $750 each to students who show financial need to pursue their post-secondary education.
The third award, the Dora MacFarlane Award, ($300) is offered for excellence in drama or music.
A fourth award of $1000, Dr. Philip Dee Award for Biological Sciences, is offered to a student pursuing a post-secondary program in the field of science. This award was initiated in 2008 by Margaret Dee, widow of Dr. Philip Dee, and is administered by the IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter in Petrolia.
CRITERIA FOR THE Dr. Philip Dee AWARD:
The award is given to a student graduating from LCCVI who:
- shows interest in biological sciences;
- obtains a high academic standing in biological sciences;
- is academically inclined;
- will be/is enrolled in a university biological science program;
- demonstrates financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS for ALL GRADUATE AWARDS:
Interested students who meet the criteria will notify the Student Awards Personnel at LCCVI or download the application form from this IODE website on the next page. The application form must be completed with proof of high academic standing (transcript) and acceptance to university or college. Please return all applications to LCCVI Student Services by June 30th.
