His school鈥檚 student council president, Brian Portner has been regarded as one of the school鈥檚 most committed and involved students since he arrived in Grade 8.
Five years later, he achieves straight A鈥檚 and ranks second in the demanding International Baccalaureate program.
A leader both on and off the field, he has been a member of Mountain鈥檚 cross-country and track and field teams since Grade 9.
Training twice a week for both sports, he keeps the teams on track by helping with practices, arranging rides, collecting forms, and motivating his fellow athletes.
Since 2012, Matson has volunteered at 91原创 Memorial Hospital where he is a leader with the VolunTEEN program. A Sunday School teacher at his church, he also contributes to his school鈥檚 Restorative Action team, is a Township of 91原创 recreation volunteer, and has achieved the silver standard of the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
