Tanis’ Bio
Tanis enjoys worshipping at his church and serves as a youth leader. He volunteers at Beer City Dog Biscuits weekly. Tanis has been a student at Noorthoek Academy for over 8 years. He enjoys being able to learn about different topics each semester. Tanis likes to swim, hike and downhill ski. He has two younger sisters and a dog. His favorite sports teams are from the University of Michigan.
Tanis’ Poetry
Beauty All Around
Beauty is all around me.
My family fills my life with joy.
A business that brings purpose to me
and so many.
When hope feels far away,
my faith gets me through.
Praying brings comfort.
Peace at Pigeon Lake
My peaceful place was the
homey smells and sounds
of my grandparents’ cottage.
Cousins, aunts and uncles,
talking, yelling, laughing.
Happily jumping into the
fuss and mess of mealtime.
Sounds of waves crashing
as we walk along the shore.
Memories of learning to
waterski off the boom,
or riding along in the boat.
Trying to find a seat on the dock.
Evening beach strolls against a setting sun.
Sticky smores passed around
at the nightly campfire.
Priceless memories of love, family
Kindness Counts
When someone says
something nice about
someone else.
When someone helps
without being asked.
When people don’t talk
against others and
just get along.
Then I feel good.
Kindness counts.