Cate Talaue, Brock President Jack Lightstone and Melissa Trapani. Trapani was recognized recently for saving Talaue's life.

Melissa Trapani was recently recognized by Brock President Jack Lightstone for her heroic actions that saved a fellow student’s life.

Trapani, a third-year business administration student, was studying in the Plaza Building when she heard someone calling for help. She found Cate Talaue, a fourth-year English Literature student struggling to breathe and quickly administered the Heimlich manoeuvre.

Trapani learned the life-saving move as part of her training to be a lifeguard. This was the first time she’d ever used it.

Beyond her presidential recognition, Trapani was also honoured by the business students’ association on March 27, with Talaue also in attendance.

Read Trapani and Talaue’s story, featured in the St. Catharines Standard.