Hunting Hills valedictorian pursuing career as dietitian, says seize every opportunity

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“I continue to be amazed at the quality of students who attend HHHS,” says Roscoe. “There are few things more satisfying than watching our youth prepare to make the world a better place. Congratulations for this amazing achievement.”

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A lover of soccer, Aqueel says the sport helped him form strong friendships.

He also reflects that it’s been the little things throughout high school, such as simply hanging out after class, that have made the biggest impact on who he is today.

Aqueel will address his fellow Hunting Hills grads at their ceremony on May 13.

Part of what he hopes to touch on is capitalizing on those opportunities as they present themselves throughout life.

“I also want to talk about fear because as you enter high school as a freshman and a sophomore, you are paralyzed with fear – you are scared of what others think of you. You’re scared of rejection, you’re scared of not making the team,” he says. “I want to talk about how to face those fears and how to change them into life-changing moments, how to change them into lessons and how to grow from them.”

Aqueel plans to attend the University of Alberta this fall to pursue an education in nutrition and food science, with the ultimate goal of becoming a dietitian.

He says physical exercise, cardiovascular training and weightlifting have always been a hobby and form of stress relief, but proper nutrition has presented a roadblock time and time again.

With that, he hopes to guide people, he says, in their physical wellness journeys.

“My advice to other students is to take risks – that is the only way you are going to grow and learn about yourself. If you’re truly passionate about something, pursue it. Don’t let others stop you from doing that,” he says. “Secondly, enjoy the journey. Set goals, work hard, but don’t forget to have fun and do the things that make you happy.”

The Hunting Hills Class of 2022 has approximately 300 students.