The recent Canada Walk of Fame induction ceremony saw two Trent University leaders lauded for their creation and production of the multi-awarded Degrassi franchise.
Trent alumna and Degrassi co-creator Linda Schuyler, who is co-leading Trent’s $100 million Campaign for Momentous Change, and Trent alumnus and Degrassi executive producer Stephen Stohn, who is the university’s current chancellor, were honoured along with Degrassi cast members at the December 2nd ceremony in Toronto.
The Degrassi franchise began in 1979 with The Kids of Degrassi Street and has seen a number of iterations since.
(Written by: Paul Rellinger)