From the time they entered kindergarten as fresh new faces, until now as they have become school leaders and finished their last sporting events for their school, the Grade 12 class has been preparing for their high school graduation.
The graduation ceremony will take place Friday beginning at 7:30 p.m. There is a banquet at 5 p.m. for family, graduates and school staff.
The theme for the graduation this year is "Out of the Woods." Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony.
The elementary students had a great day of track and field at Hafford on June 23. It was windy in the morning, keeping the bugs away. There was some rain during the lunch hour but everyone still enjoyed the hamburgers and hot dogs cooked by the Hafford staff. It was nice and sunny in the afternoon to finish off the day.
The Hafford students who were running the events did an excellent job and it was a great day of competition and sportsmanship. Several new friendships were made.
The school's four representatives at the track and field provincials competed very well. Keara Amson placed 4th in the quad and narrowly missed a medal.
The four events in the quad were long jump, shot put, 100m race and the 800m race.
Jenna Fouhy threw a personal best in the shotput among some tough competition.
Jaden Bailey ran the 3000m race during hot conditions. It was a great accomplishment for him to complete the race.
Carlee Hamilton threw the javelin and came close to reaching her personal best. This concludes Carlee's track and field career. She has always competed hard and displayed great leadership and sportsmanship.
Special thanks to Arin Amson and Kimberly Wawryk for putting on a five kilometer run. The two Grade 8 girls organized the run to raise money for Fort McMurray. Alivia Caldwell, age three, ran all five kilometres and was pretty tired after the event. Thanks to Arin, Kim and all the participants for thinking of the people in Fort McMurray.
Staff member Kari Gray participated in the five kilometre run for the Boys and Girls Club in North Battleford.
The school division's hall of fame evening is Thursday. Several students from Maymont School will be recognized for their achievements: Andrew Montgrand, Mikayla Lavioleete and Jocelyn Bzdel for their provincial archery scores; Keara Amson, Carlee Hamilton, Jaden Bailey and Jenna Fouhy for reaching the provincial level in track and field.
Jaden Bailey will also receive recognition for cross-country running at the provincial level.
In the special projects category, for their work in e-journalism, Hailey Maxwell, Conner Garrett, Cody Greenslade, Cassidy Serhienko, Carlee Hamilton, Keeley Bzdel, and Meghan Brehon will all receive awards.
Several members of the Student Leadership Council will receive recognition for their leadership roles in the school. Carlee Hamilton, this year's president, was given great distinction. Other members receiving this award are vice-president Cassidy Serhienko, treasurer Sean Brehon, sports representative Tyson Wawryk and secretary Meghan Brehon.
Academic achievement awards will be presented to Audrey Friesen, Cassidy Serhienko and Sean Brehon. Great distinction in academics has been earned by Meghan Brehon and Carlee Hamilton.
The final award will be presented to Conner Garrett. Conner was a member of the Hafford 2A six-man football team that reached provincials.
