UNBC Forestry

Grad Blurbs

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Name of Student  Name of Author Blurb

Ax, William

 

No

Baerg, Tammy

 

No

Bilawchuk, April

 

No

Blake, Tera

Spencer Sharpe

Tera began her forestry career at the College of New Caledonia where she completed her Forest Tech diploma. She decided she liked it so much that she continued on to study it at the University. It's been a long 5 and a half

years since she started and she’s still waiting for the industry to turn around, waiting for that promised upswing....I think she'll be waiting for a while longer. In the mean time she is moving back to Williams Lake to work for a

consultant, and in all her spare time she will be planning a wedding as Ryan and she are getting married at the end of August ( Forestry sticks together!). She met a lot of great people here and she’s going to miss everyone...she wants one last game of "koob" before she goes.

Bloss, Alex

KL

Whether it’s pondering Alex’s physical and mental likeness to that of Bull from Night Court, or to discern his fondness for these two distinguished gentlemen, The Captain and Doc Pepper, Alex has touched us all (class action suit pending).

 He has been a large, sometimes immovable, lump of human DNA, frequently situated at the Bear sipping an extra-large black, counting fifteen two and describing his latest treasure – that of another prime moose habitat location.  

From discussing the virtues of geophysics and the relevance it has in all our lives, to describing the meaning of gobble, gobble to no one in particular, it was never quiet when Alex had something on his mind…… and when did he never?

So let’s raise a glass to Alex and each other and get this party going.

Cavlek, Bob

 

In his 6 years of higher education there is one thing Bob has learned that he likely won’t forget. That is to make sure all of the porn on your laptop is erased before doing an in class powerpoint presentation. Those that were in that class will likely remember it and for those that weren't they will just have to use their imagination. Good thing it was only worth 5%

Charleyboy, Lucille

KL

Lucille in her past life has worked as a Forestry Liaison worker for the Tl’etinqox Government office, where she worked on aboriginal forest policy for federal lands.

Cordeiro, Gerald

John Rowe

Gerald will remember UNBC for its numerous ski trips and transforming the racketball court into the new basketball court. This winter semester was all about him and not the journals in ethics. Lets wish him luck.

Cornell, Heath

 

No

Dereshkevich, Dorian

 

No

Everett, Kim

 

No

Hawkins, Paul

 

No

Jacques, Kirby

Marlon Todd

"Hey Jiggs, where do you work? Kirby's best UNBC memory was spending $2000 to shoot a moose he never shot.   Now with skool behind him, what will he do with out a table to sit at? Kirby's biggest prayer is to not get stuck in Fort Nellie with Powder....oh well, at least he'll finally be able to meet Donnies wife!! This just in.....an APB has just been issued for Kirby for robbing the Germansen Landing General store. Hey Kirby, keep up the good work and lay off the chocolate sauce!!"

LeBourdais, Matt

KL

When Matty Fatty Fun Logging Daddy isn't clear cutting the Likely/Horsefly area, he is at this tough racquet he refers to as school, eating garlic and sipping on the crown.

Leuzinger, Nick

 

No

Lewis, Bob

 

Bob thinks he can sing but really he can't...oh-well, at least he tries.  Who wants to go to Denny's? C'mon...he promises he won’t make a scene!! Hey does anyone wanna write his grad report for 100-bucks?  For an extra 50, he'll let you finish his ecology correspondance!! He hopes you are all going to pay into the poggie pot because he’s gonna need it!!

 

Madill, Bob

KL

Bob is the guy in the back working on his stock portfolio instead of paying attention in class – but then again, when your name is Madill, you don’t have to pay attention in forestry class. Apparently, he is the largest land-owner in the Cayman Islands but I am not sure how much forestry goes on there.

Mahoney, David

 

No

Maxwell, Scott

Jim Proteau

Scotty hopes to one day operate his girlfriend’s chainsaw but before that he must get over his coke addiction. Good luck Scotty!!!!!  Go Team Green!

McDonnell, Travis

His wife

Travis McDonnell is the jerk in the middle of the class asking all the questions and rarely taking notes. His success can now include a Bachelor’s degree and an unfortunate lean toward silviculture. He is headed toward a bright future in Alberta. And Yes…. Today IS a fancy day!

Milner, Tanya

 

For all of you who thought school was tough – try having two small children and balancing ear infections, soaked gumboots and ethics assignments. Tanya has been blessed with a supportive husband (a big hint to all you guys out there), serious tenacity, and a significant ability to multi-task.

Mintz, Kevin

 

Kevin came from Laurentian University and Sault College where he completed a technical diploma. He finally made the right decision, and came out west in 2001 to escape the northern Ontario black flies.

Murphy, James

Marlon?

James got dressed up one day for some snow golf tournament, and he was the ugliest woman you have ever seen!! He’s a bit confused on whether or not he’s Irish or Scottish...either way he doesn’t like that kid Johnny Rowe 'cause he's British...but give him a Guiness and let’s go golfing.  So… does anyone remember the time when he walked home from Baddabooms dressed like a girl? What a good time....Look out girls of Holberg ...here he comes!!

Nagy, Michelle

 

This dreamer definitely has her hands full at UNBC. Not only does she have more than a full course load, but she is also kept busy feeding the motley forestry crew at her infamous and delectable turkey dinner parties. And to top off this busy schedule, she has the never-ending task of keeping Marlon in line, and everyone here knows how time consuming that is.

Proteau, Jim

Kirby Jacques

Through all this time at UNBC Jim has been able to maintain his head of red hair even after the run in's with the Lama's of Nepal and the Ditdat. Jim looks forward to a long and happy life as a member of team green. And I guarantee you that Jim will always be hurrying hard no matter where he goes. Oh ya what happened to the snowman?

Reichel, Lisa

 

If there is one thing that Lisa learned at UNBC, it is how to set her priorities. With so many projects and papers in her final year, Lisa knew that her top priorities included a one-week all inclusive trip to Mexico, a Canucks game in Vancouver, and a stay at a luxurious cabin in Valemount. Imagine what her priorities will be when she is working and can actually pay for her own trips!

Rowe, John

 

Jim Proteau

John still wonders who stole his shoes that crazy February night.  His favorite memory during his final year of school, was strolling down the nude beaches of the Canary Islands, with a digital camera in his hands.  John’s future goal is to upgrade his means of transportation. The 1988 Ford Escort just doesn't get it done anymore.

Runzer, Kyle

KL

Kyle is a forestry tech who loves to hug trees – actually he is just too lazy to walk around them to measure dbh. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he prefers skis to caulked boots.

Schroff, Airi

Tera Blake

I'm not sure if Airi went into the right field, I think she would rather have been an actress (since she has created so many characters for herself over the last few years). I think her "Miss John Prince Research Forest" persona left an impression on all of us, and some of us may still be having nightmares about her as the Wall Mart greeter or as the spokes person for Nuclear Power. Regardless of who Airi is portraying, her enthusiasm is always overwhelming. She has excelled at her studies at UNBC and will no doubt continue to excel in the study of Law at UVic. Don't worry Airi you'll never have to eat ham and pancakes again...or chicken backs for that matter.    

Sharp, Barb

KL

Barb, better known as ski-shoot-ski, has represented UNBC at several international sporting events, including the world university games. We wish her the best in her pursuits for the next winter Olympics.

Sharpe, Spencer

Tera Blake

Spencer started Tech school at CNC in 1998 at the tender age of 18...once college was over, he continued on to the university to peruse his degree, (even though all he could talk about was joining the armed forces). So what's in store now that he has his degree?...his application to be an infantry officer has already been sent. But just in case he has to wait a few months for admission, he has work starting in May with Tolko in High Level Alberta. If any instructors don't recognize him, just picture him with his eyes closed, and then he should look familiar.

Spencer, Stuart

 

Jim Proteau

Six Eight, seems to have finally stopped growing in his final year at UNBC. During his time at UNBC Stu has recognized the importance of having bristles on a tooth brush. Never sell yourself out Stu, never sell yourself out!  See you at Burger King!

Strickland Aaron

 

No

Theroux, Christine

 

You don’t want to mess with this future woodlot manager...she is small, but fierce!  Christine even managed an A+ in growth and yield!

Thiesmann, Lia

KL

Lia, aka Rugby girl, came to class with black eyes so frequently that we instructors had plans to take her boyfriend out behind the parking lot and beat the crap out of him.

Todd, Marlon

Kirby Jacques

Marlon's favourite memories of unbc will surely include those blury nights of fire jumping, streaking, the run in with the police, extended curling nights, and oh ya that hunting trip. But, Marlon truly would not be here today if he had not received a little help from a program known as hooked on phonics. Good luck to all of you in the future.

Trott, Kevin

KL

Kevin Keener Trott, is one of the few students who have pulled off our 4 year forestry degree in 4 years. Of course taking 6 courses a semester does something to your brain…

Van Pelt, David

 

Dave has been here a while now and his fondest memory in academia is discovering what Trogladites are. With new found confidence he's come out of his cave this year,

albeit briefly to accept this ring of power. He intends to return to his cave to admire it for a while before testing its' power on the public at large.

Wolstenholme, Kirk

Marlon Todd

Kirk enjoyed his time at UNBC....although he was not much of a GPA-man, he has fond memories of drinking lousianna hot sauce straight up.  He now has a degree but we are sure the association will be on him for some sort of ethical breach in the near future....in fact, it is unlikly that they will even let him in upon hearing of his "fire-wood gathering techniques" up at the lake. You've taken care of Alberta and BC....what are you going to wreck next Kirk?