We have come, once again, to that time of year where another group of young people have decided whether to join the work force or continue their education. This year there were 12 in this group, honoured at their graduation June 30.
There was a banquet held June 28 at the Edam Community Centre, catered by Turtle Grove Catering from the Turtle Lake area. A number of academic awards were given out. MCs for the evening were Raina Cole and Chelsea Bec.
Kesha Schaefer was the MC for the graduation exercises June 30 at 2 p.m. at the HHS gym. Following the entrance of the graduates, the national anthem was sung by Lisa Blaquiere, accompanied by Darcy de Montarnal on the piano. Shyla Hamel welcomed the guests in attendance.
The graduates were introduced with a small slide show of each and a few stories from family and friends. Brittany Bec presented the valedictory address, followed by Mr. Michael Lee and Mr. Darren Nordell presenting the scholarships and awards. The first order of business was to award the Governor General’s Award for 2014 to Madison Detillieux.
This year’s graduates are as follows:
Brittany Bec, daughter of Ron and Gisele, escorted by Jordan Sitter. Awards: honour roll, Division 4 general proficiency, most valued classmate, Pre-calculus 30, School Spirit Award, ELA 30A, ELA 30B, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, Multiple Intelligence Award of $400 for academics, Multiple Intelligence Award of $400 for fine arts¸ local board academic proficiency $300, Abe Wouters Community Service Award of $500 from the Edam Credit Union, Marg Hardcastle Memorial Award of $300 for the top ELA mark and Stellar Insurance Scholarship $250. Brittany will be continuing her education at the University of Regina studying human justice.
Dallon Becotte, son of Layne and Ramone, escorting Hailey Shewchuk. Awards: honour roll, industrial arts, North of the River Oilmen $500, Garry’s Construction LTD $500, Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Award $1,000. Dallon will be attending Lakeland College studying instrumentation.
Jesse Cadrain, son of Gordie and Bernie, escorting Payton Morin. Awards: Male Senior Athletic Award. Jesse will be attending Lakeland College and studying environmental conservation reclamation.
Sabrina Cadrain, daughter of Marcel and Janet, escorted by Austin Pritchett. Awards: honour roll, Multiple Intelligence Award of $400 for citizenship, Edam Health Care Auxiliary $200, Battleford’s Union Hospital Healthcare $500. Sabrina will be attending North West Regional taking a continuing care aide course.
Anthony Cole, son of Don and Colleen, escorting Shyla Hamel. Awards: Multiple Intelligence Award of $200 for industrial arts. Anthony will be attending Lakeland College taking welding.
Chelsea Hamel, daughter of Roland Hamel and Connie Hamel, escorted by Jordan Rhode. Awards: honour roll, workplace apprenticeship, Math 30. Chelsea will be attending Olds College taking a farrier course.
Shyla Hamel, daughter of Rene and Laurie, escorted by Anthony Cole. Awards: honour roll, Foundations Math 30, home economics, Multiple Intelligence Award of $100 for home economics, Bill Hanson Memorial $250. Shyla will be attending the University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Science.
Emily Levasseur, daughter of Jason Levasseur and Julie Levasseur, escorted by Zachary Nedelec. Emily will be attending Parkland College studying firefighting.
Shaylyn McConnell, daughter of Ken and Rachel, escorted by Travis Burgess. Awards: honour roll, Most Improved Student. Shaylyn will be attending Lakeland College taking the realtors’ course.
Kalie Nordell, daughter of Darren and Karrie, escorted by Haedyn Wuttnee. Awards: honour roll, Female Senior Athletic Award, Multiple Intelligence Award of $100 for home economics, Multiple Intelligence Award of $400 for athletic excellence, Nick Roach Memorial $500. Kalie will be attending NAIT studying dental assisting technology.
Kennedy Schaefer, daughter of Darin and Terra, escorted by David Klassen. Awards: honour roll, local board general achievement $300, Wyatt Malenfant Memorial $500. Kennedy will be attending the University of Victoria studying kinesiology.
Breanna Wouters, daughter of Leanne, escorted by Cody Gratton. Awards: honour roll, RCMP Award, Access Communications $200. Breanna will be attending North West College taking a continuing care aide course.
The ceremonies were brought to a close by a thank you given by Kennedy Schaefer. Congratulations to all the graduates and the parents on a job well done. This is a fine group of young men and women you have raised.
The undergraduate awards were held in the school gym June 22 with the following students receiving awards: female athletic – Macey Levasseur, runner up was Raina Cole; male athletic - Blake Blais and Anthony Seipp; Spirit of Drama – Melissa Monteith; Native Studies 30 – Zachary Gordon.
The school community council, local board, academic achievement awards of $150 each went to: Grade 9, Natasha Nedelec; Grade 10, Kesha Schaefer; and Grade 11, Mason Detillieux and Zachary Gordon.
School community council general achievement awards of $150 each were earned by: Grade 9, Blake Blais and Macey Levasseur; Grade 10, Brittany Nedelec; and Grade 11, Mason Blais.
The general proficiency awards for Division 3 went to Macey Levasseur and Blake Blais.
Honour roll students need an average of 80 per cent and above. Merit students are those with averages of 75 to 79 per cent.
Grade 7 honour roll — Bailey Cole, Jade Cole, Jaxon Harty; merit — Laney Blanchette, Jacinda McConnell.
Grade 8 honour roll — Brooke Bonsan, Blaize Courtenay, Brady Deobald, Trinity Froese, Hunter Goodall, Candace Greening, Danika Holloway, James Monteith, Isaiah Morin, Tiana Olson, Trayton Poole; merit — Ryan Bec.
Grade 9 honour roll — Blake Blais, Macey Levasseur, Ty Mosimann, Natasha Nedelec; merit — Raina Cole, Sabrina Froese.
Grade 10 honour roll — Ryan Becotte, Lindon Goodall, Jared Greening, Dawson Malenfant, Kieran McConnell, Brittany Nedelec, Kesha Schaefer.
Grade 11 honour roll — Cordell Beynon, Mason Blais, Mason Detillieux, Zachary Gordon, Tyson Long, Payton Morin, Kade Mosimann, Tayla Poole; merit — Taya Cole, Jetta Derenoski, Bailey Morin.
Congratulations to all the students on their excellence over the school year.
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