Kerry Blues Receiver Commits to Dalhousie University
A four-year St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Kerry Blues football veteran and a consistent name on the SMCS Honour Roll, Grade 12 student-athlete Rayan Wahid has committed to Dalhousie University to continue his student-athlete career. Wahid will head to Halifax this fall to join the Tigers football programme alongside his Kerry Blues teammates Gregory Qiao and Andrew McGinnis, while pursuing a bachelor of commerce degree. “I chose Dalhousie University for several reasons,” says Wahid. “The co-op programme stood out to me immediately, as it offers real work experience that complements my academic studies. Beyond that, Dalhousie has an incredible student life, and it’s in a location that I really love. When Dalhousie started to recruit me, it really felt like the right fit all around—a place where I could genuinely thrive both on and off the field.” That desire for balance is what drew Wahid to Dalhousie, combining his passion for competitive football and the flexibility to excel academically. “What I really admire about the Dalhousie football programme is the winning culture they have built,” says Wahid. “It is a programme that takes the game seriously while still allowing student-athletes to fully pursue their degrees. I also appreciate the freedom the programme offers and the emphasis on real work experience through co-op. Being able to compete at a high level while still setting myself up professionally is exactly what I was looking for.” Football has been part of Wahid’s life for as long as he can remember, dating back to age seven when he began playing touch and flag football in elementary school during recess. “I officially started playing tackle football in Grade 8, but the game has always been a big part of my life growing up,” notes Wahid, who has excelled at the receiver position since joining the Kerry Blues. “I grew up playing
