Vic College Student Hits High Note with King Charles III Medal

^{Vanessa Wang, a second-year student at Victoria College, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her efforts to build community through music and civic engagement across the GTA.}

By Samantha Chater 

Victoria College student Vanessa Wang was recognized with a King Charles III Coronation Medal for uniting communities through music. The second-year political science and statistics student often performs the national anthem, original songs and covers at political rallies and local events across the Greater Toronto Area.

The medal commemorates Charles’ coronation as King of Canada and honours Canadians who have made a meaningful impact. 

Wang spends her time outside of class writing songs, playing guitar and volunteering. She performed at last year's Annual Town of East Gwillimbury Remembrance Day Ceremony and the City of Richmond Hill Canada Day Celebrations. 

“I’m passionate about social responsibility, humanity and politics as well as music,” Wang said. “Songwriting gives me a way to combine my interests.” 

Wang said she felt “extremely humbled and grateful” when York-Simcoe MP Scot Davidson told her about the award. 

“I was thrilled when he also asked me to perform one of my original songs ‘I am Canadian’ at the award ceremony,” said Wang. The song is a tribute to Canada and outstanding Canadians. 

Wang is actively involved in events and organizations at Victoria College including the annual Book Sale as well as Vic's Mental Wellness Commission.   

“There are always events happening at Vic,” said Wang. “It's a very welcoming community on campus.”