UWindsor twins win second consecutive science medals

Dean of science Claudio Verani (centre) congratulates twin sisters Jenny and Ally Noble on their second straight win of the Board of Governors In-Course Medal. (Source: University of Windsor)

Two students from the University of Windsor, who also happen to be twins, have tied for the Board of Governors In-Course Medal for the Faculty of Science for the second consecutive year.

Ally and Jenny Noble are fourth-year undergraduates majoring in biomedical sciences and biochemistry. They also won the medals in 2023.

“I was very surprised when I got the news that we won the award for a second time,” said Ally.

“It was especially unexpected that we tied with the same average again after another year of classes, even after performing differently in almost every class we took together.”

The medals are given to students in each faculty with the highest average. They both had a cumulative average of 98.7 per cent, which caused them to tie for the medal once again, rather than just one person being given the medal.

“I wasn’t expecting to win the award again and was even more surprised to find out we had tied again,” said Jenny.

“My third year was my most difficult year, so I definitely didn’t think I would be able to get the award again.”

Not only are they great students, but the Nobles also participate in the community, by volunteering in the community and on campus while working.

“It gets really hard to balance everything from studying to work to my volunteer commitments, but over the years, I have learned how to prioritize my time to make sure everything gets done on time,” said Ally.

“I like to keep a running list of everything I have on my plate and tackle it one by one to make sure I don’t get overwhelmed trying to focus on too many things at once.”

Now, Ally is applying to dental schools, while Jenny applies to medical schools.

“I won’t lie, it is challenging to balance work, school, extracurriculars, etc. and sometimes, things must be sacrificed,” said Jenny.

“But I’ve always been very organized, and I prioritize my time according to my responsibilities to make sure I put my best foot forward.”