Making Waves

Concussions derailed her participation in many of the sports that she loved, but this hasn’t stopped her from pursuing other passions.

Meet Charlotte Curley.

She left Owen Sound, Ontario in 2011 and headed to the East Coast at the behest of her high school guidance counsellor … a St. F. X. grad. She wanted to pursue education and sports, and she was intrigued with this small, Catholic university.

She was raised a Catholic, and as a child her babysitters were a Mennonite family.  She says that they remain “like a third set of grandparents”, who blended seamlessly with her family to give her a secure and solid foundation in life.

She quickly became engaged in university life as a member of the Chapel Choir and a residence assistant. Later she joined the Antigonish Choral group and is a member of St. Ninian Cathedral Senior Choir.

She played sports along the way and suffered a few concussions.  This necessitated a change in direction, so she tried recreational rowing as an alternative.   Even this activity posed challenges so she now volunteers as a Novice coach.

Her biggest surprise from her time at St. F. X. was that she discovered a love of research and is presently employed in that role at the university. Her field of studies is infants, and she admits that working with babies interests and excites her.

Unexpected winds have driven her off course, but there are new and wonderful opportunities on the horizon now.

Charlotte won’t be making any more ripples with her oars, but this bright, engaging woman will be making waves wherever she goes.