Academic Awards, 2001 to 2010
2001-06-28, Certificate in French and Science
2001-11-20, Honour Roll (Grade 8, 2nd Quarter)
2002-02-07, Honour Roll (Grade 8, 3rd Quarter)
2002-04-29, Honour Roll (Grade 8, 4th Quarter)
2003-02-19, Honour Roll (Grade 9, 1st Semester)
2003-10-16, Honour Roll (Grade 9, 2nd Semester)
2004, ASAA Award for French-Language Declamation
2004-02-04, Honour Roll (Grade 10, 1st Semester)
2004-04-29, National Honor Society
2004-10-21, Honour Roll (Grade 10, 2nd Semester)
2005, ASAA Award for French-language Declamation
2005-02-17, Honour Roll (Grade 11, 1st Semester)
2006, Alaska State Legislature’s Academic Award of Recognition
2006, President’s Education Awards Program (Thank you, President Bush!)
2006-04-10, University of Alaska’s Scholarship (I couldn’t accept it because I’m not an American citizen, but I remain grateful nonetheless).
Magna Cum Laude, 4.0/4.0 GPA; Class Rank: 14/356
Athletic Awards, 2003-2005
2003, ASAA Award for Swimming
2003, Letter Award for Swimming
2004, ASSA Award for Swimming
2004, Letter Award for Swimming
2005, ASAA Award for Swimming
2005, Letter Award for Swimming
2005, Academic Snob Award, courtesy of Mark Van Arsdale
Swimming
From 11 August 2005, the Alaska Star The original caption read: “Eagle River High School senior James Bowden bends over the blocks during the first day of high school swimming and diving practice Monday at Chugiak High”
Results in the Region IV Swimming and Diving Championships and the State Swimming and Diving Championships
November 2005: Alaska State Swimming and Diving Championships (Senior Year)
- 5th in the 200-yard Freestyle
- 7th in the 100-yard Freestyle
“James Bowden takes a breath while competing in the State High School Swimming and Diving Championships at Bartlett Friday and Saturday. PHOTO BY DAN SHEPARD” Alaska Star, Friday, November 11, 2005
October 2005: Region IV Swimming and Diving Championships (Senior Year)
- 1st in the 200-yard Freestyle
- 3rd in the 100-yard Freestyle
Article on the Region IV Swimming and Diving Championships from October 2005, Anchorage Daily News
October 2004: Region IV Swimming and Diving Championships (Junior Year)
- 3rd in 200-yard Freestyle
“Mustang junior James Bowden draws a breath amid strokes during his 200-meter freestyle victory over Bartlett Friday.” Sunday, September 5, 2004
October 2003: Region IV Swimming and Diving Championships (Sophomore Year)
- 5th in 100-yard Freestyle
Academic Awards, 2010-Present
Dean’s List, Carleton University (2010)
Carleton University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2011)
Highest Honours (10.43/12.00 CGPA)
Minors in French and History
Co-operative Education
Canadian Royal Heritage Award (2014)
From the Canadian Royal Heritage Trust for “outstanding contributions to Canada’s royal heritage”
Carleton University
Master of Arts in Political Science (2018)
11.50/12.00 CGPA
Passed thesis defence with distinction on 17 August 2018
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