HIGH ACHIEVER

Medical marijuana advocate Philippe Lucas is one of three students who
received $2,500 awards last week for "remarkable volunteer
contributions" to the University of Victoria and the community while
maintaining at least a B average.

A master's student in the studying policy and practice, Lucas is
vice-chair of the City of Victoria downtown advisory committee, sits
on the Centre for Addictions Research of B.C., and works closely with
the Vancouver Island Compassion Society and the committee to end
homelessness in Victoria.

The other winners were chemistry student Matthew Cooper for his work
with adult learners and Amanda Laliberte, a third-year visual arts
student who played a key role in organizing a Metis youth group in
Greater Victoria.