There are eight members of the Quinn family and all of them have attended Lethbridge College 
at some point in their lives. Cyrena, the oldest of the six Quinn siblings, says she loved her time at the college because of the student-oriented atmosphere. “They really care about the students,” she says. “The first week of classes all the staff wear name tags and I even saw the president giving unaware students directions and help.” The Quinn family is active in the Lethbridge community, volunteering for 10 years at the soup kitchen and five years at handicapped riding, as well as participating in air cadets and the Kiwanis festival. “We wanted to join a community-driven postsecondary institution,” Cyrena says. The Quinns initially looked to the college for its convenience, but after Cyrena and her two sisters had such a great experience, she says it became the family institution.
THE QUINNS
Brandon, animal inspection agent
Studied: General Studies courses (2010) and registered with the Alberta Apprenticeship Board as an electrical apprentice.
Nathaniel, volunteer emergency medical responder with St. John Ambulance Studied: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and registered with the Alberta Apprenticeship Board as an electrical apprentice.
Darnell
Studied: Ag/Heavy Equipment Technician program (2012) and registered with the Alberta Apprenticeship Board as an electrical apprentice.
Daicya
Studied: Culinary Arts (2010). She went to Europe to cook for four months through the college and competed in Skills Canada.
Dean (dad), electrician, owner of Q-6 Electrical
Studied: Masters Electrician program (2000). He taught at the college for a semester in 2000.
Kathy (mom), school aide
Studied: Workforce Re-entry program (2000).
Bryana, registered nurse with Chinook Health Region
Studied: Bachelor of Nursing (NESA) at LC and U of L (2011). She is currently in the Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing program at the college.
Cyrena, registered nurse at Chinook Regional Hospital and Crowsnest Pass Hospital
Studied: Bachelor of Nursing (NESA) at the college and the University of Lethbridge (2011). Along with Daicya, Bryana and Nathaniel, Cyrena also served at Lethbridge College’s Fine Dining. Her partner, Lanny Anderson, works at the college as the Development Officer in Advancement.
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