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Story submitted by Chris Blackman

Rhett Cotton (鈥�25) started his Grade 8 year at St. George鈥檚 School in the fall of 2020. He was following in the footsteps of his older brother Blake Cotton (鈥�22), who started his Grade 8 year in 2017 and who also played five years in the Saints鈥� CSSHL Hockey Program.

During his fifth and final season with St. George鈥檚, Rhett had no goals and two assists, but his contribution to the team and to the School was significantly more than 鈥渢wo assists鈥� in many ways.

Saints鈥� U18 Prep Head Coach Brayden Toma has this to say; 鈥淩hett is an outstanding young man that provides maturity and a professional work ethic every day. He is also fun to be around and has the utmost support from his teammates and coaches.鈥�

Even with a full academic load in Grade 12 and the always busy schedule of a student-athlete, Rhett put himself forward as a Representative on Student Government and was voted into the role overseeing Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)

Mr. Courtney Klassen, a longtime teached and the current Head of Grade 12 offered this; 鈥淩hett is an incredibly thoughtful, generous and dedicated student. Elected by his peers as the JEDI Prefect, Rhett has created an environment that nurtures student creativity and open conversation. Ever the 鈥淩enaissance man,鈥� Rhett is authentic, earnest and clearly lives the example of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in his everyday life.鈥�

When asked about his experiences while at Saints Rhett commented; 鈥淭here are countless activities that you can explore in addition to a major sport like hockey. Everything from visual arts to robotics, to languages and so many other clubs. I loved being involved with ceramics and I don鈥檛 know if I鈥檇 get that opportunity in another School.鈥�

He continued; 鈥淚 think I鈥檓 most proud of how much I’ve accomplished in my time at the school. I鈥檝e improved both on and off the ice, I鈥檝e met so many people, I鈥檝e grown as a person and I鈥檝e learned how to persevere when challenges arise. The complexity of being at Saints was a challenge and I think it鈥檚 great to be challenged. Saints provides so many ways for you to challenge yourself in whatever way you wish – academics, sports, the arts. I鈥檓 so thankful I was able to play hockey and attend St. George鈥檚 School鈥�

For his final Term at Saints he’s busy with the JEDI portfolio听and Rhett has joined the Track & Field Team for yet another round of challenges.