Graham Barnes | Burlington, ON
PROGRAM: Recreation and Sport Business, Class of 2018
CAREER GOAL: Director of Sports and Recreation (municipal or university)
AWARD: Ron May Memorial Award
Graham Barnes graduated in April 2018, but you can still find him on the campus basketball court or in the weight room.
“I was lucky enough to land a 15-month contract working with Warriors Athletics,” he explains, “so I don’t have to say goodbye yet!”
Sport has always been a part of Graham’s life. He grew up in an active, outdoorsy family, played baseball when he was young, and played both intramural basketball and badminton during his undergraduate years.
He’s also passionate about sharing his love of sport and activity, and hopes his career will one day take him to municipal or university sports-and-recreation planning.
Graham made a conscious decision to apply for the Ron May Memorial Award for his final year. “I’d noticed a positive trend in my marks and thought I might qualify. It was really gratifying when I received the award – knowing that my work had been recognized by an objective third party meant more
than you can know.”
Established by Ron’s generous friends and colleagues, this award has helped countless RLS students over the years, and has a particular focus on those involved in intramural athletics and with an interest in community sports and recreation. Thanks to all who’ve contributed.
