More than $8,500 worth of scholarships were presented to the students during the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute Class of 2016 academic ceremonies on June 29.
Larissa Puk was presented with the Ruth cooper Memorial Scholarship of $500. Presented by Tracey Fedorchuk, the scholarship is for a graduate who plans to pursue a career in education.
Jayden Chutskoff was named the recipient of the 1970s reunion scholarship of $300, which goes to a student with a solid academic standing and shows Spartan spirit.
Marcel Schmidt received the Photography By Mitch scholarship of $200 from Kevin Kitchen. The award is for a student who shows a “most creative and innovative mind.”
Malee Shingoose received the KCI Staff Scholarship of $100 from Dave Placatka. The award is given to a “generally proficient student who had participated in the extra-curricular life of KCI.”
Kyle Morgan was presented with the McMunn and Yates Building Supplies Scholarship of $200 by Ryan Gareau. The scholarship is awarded to a student entering a trade school and Morgan plans to attend Saskatchewan Polytechnic in the fall.
Adelaide Rousseau was presented with the Tyson Werrell Memorial Scholarship of $200 by Brian Angeloni. The award is presented to a graduate “who has a love for and excels in the practical and applied arts courses in the shop area.
Samantha Klapatiuk was presented with another KCI Staff Scholarship of $200 by Wendy Shabatoski.
The KCI Spartan Spirit Scholarship of $200, awarded to a graduate for showing leadership in student council, was presented by Barbara Tanner to Cassidy Aker. She also received the Spartan’s President Award of $100.
Henry Thomas was presented a Prairie Soil Services Scholarship of $500 by Alexis McGonigal. The award recognizes the students who have accumulated the most points for academics and extra-curricular participation from grades 9 to 12. Thomas was presented with the SGI Canada Cottenie & Gardner Scholarship of $250, which recognizes enrolment in a post-secondary course that could lead to a career in the service industry. Thomas is enrolled in the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan. He also received the Kamsack Legion Scholarship of $500, which is awarded to a student attending post-secondary education and being a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a Legion, Armed Forces or RCMP member.
Rob McLean presented the Darren Larson Memorial Scholarship of $200 to Devin Klapatiuk. The award goes to the Grade 12 student with the highest average in chemistry, physics and biology. He received the Andrychuk Funeral Home scholarship of $300 which goes to the top Grade 12 biology student, and one of the two Town of Kamsack Scholarships that were awarded to top academic students living in the town.
Jayden Raabel received the Abercrombie Chemistry Scholarship of $800 which is awarded to the top chemistry student in the graduating class. Raabel finished the year with a mark of 99.6 per cent. He was presented with the second Town of Kamsack scholarship of $500, and Dave Placatka and Kyla Eiffert presented him with the Leland & Campbell Scholarship of $200, which is awarded a student attending post-secondary education. He is attending the University of Regina in the faculty of engineering. He also received the Affinity Credit Union Build a Better World Scholarship of $500.
Bryan Cottenie presented Kaylie Bowes with a second Affinity Credit Union Build a Better World Scholarship and the Affinity Credit Union Elwood Harvey Co-operative Leadership Award of $2,500. She received the Yorkton Co-operative Assocation’s Jake Berg Memorial Scholarship of $500; The KCI Spartan Spirit Award of $200 and the Access Communications Scholarship of $200.
Bowes, who plans to attend the College of Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, was named the recipient of the Masonic Shield and Scholarship of $200, the recipient of which is selected by members of the graduating class. She was awarded the second Prairie Soil Services Scholarship of $500, the RM of Cote Scholarship of $250, which is reserved for a graduate residing in the RM, and the Kamsack Knights of Columbus Scholarship of $250.
Forsythe said that other scholarships, based on the marks from the second semester, would be announced in the fall.
Ryan Gareau read a letter from Don Morgan, Minister of Education, who congratulated the students on their “impressive accomplishment” and said that there are many opportunities for young people wishing a bright future working in Saskatchewan.
