Jocelyn Zou is a well-rounded Grade 8 student who demonstrates excellence across athletics, the arts, and community involvement. Jocelyn actively participates in volleyball, basketball, dance, and gymnastics.
Volleyball is Jocelyn’s favourite sport and she currently plays for the Storm Typhoon 14U Division 1 team, where she is in her second year of competition. At school, she takes pride in giving back by helping coach junior teams and assisting with volleyball club activities. Her dedication, focus and persistence were recognized when she became the only student in her school to achieve the “1,000 Club,” successfully completing consecutive volleyball bumps against a wall.
“She is a strong leader both on and off the court,” explained teacher-coach Nicole Currie at the school. “She helps build the confidence and skills of her teammates by encouraging others and supporting them as the develop their fundamental abilities in the sport. She leads with positivity and charisma and her teammates often look to her for advice and encouragement when they need support.”
In addition to volleyball, Jocelyn trains in small-group basketball sessions with the Air Eagles Academy. She continues to strengthen her game while mentoring younger athletes. She has also recently started gymnastics training to build confidence and develop tumbling skills that support her progress in dance.
Jocelyn’s passion for the arts is equally impressive. She has been dancing since the age of three and has performed in numerous community events, including every Markham Youth Spring Festival Gala from its inaugural event to the 9th Gala in 2026. She has also earned first place in the Youth Group category at the CNTV 2024 Dance Competition. Outside of dance, Jocelyn enjoys playing the tuba in her school band and working toward completing her Grade 7 piano conservatory.
Since the age of six, she enjoys sketching and painting in a variety of styles. For her achievements, Jocelyn has received multiple certificates of recognition from community leaders and was selected as a 2023 International Youth Friendship Ambassador.
Jocelyn is excited to attend G.W. Williams Secondary School in the fall. Congratulations!
