鈥淎re We Out of the Woods Yet?鈥� This was the theme for this year鈥檚 graduation. The gym was decorated with trees and colourful flowers. The theme was written above a lit tree and the archway was decorated with flowers and leaves, resembling the colours of nature.
The evening began with a banquet catered by Sigstad鈥檚 Catering. Mrs. Brehon introduced the graduates and their escorts, then Connor Garret was the MC for the rest of the banquet.
Tia Montgrand gave a lovely toast to the parents, replied to by her mother, Vicki Montgrand. The toast to the staff was given by Keeley Bzdel and replied to by Mrs. Brehon.
Sean Brehon gave the blessing and then the banquet began. It was a lovely roast beef supper, enjoyed by all.
The gym was then changed over for the exercises, which began at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Brehon introduced each graduate and told their history and also some personal remarks about each one. After the singing of O Canada, the microphone was handed over to Keeley Bzdel and Cody Greenslade.
Carlee Hamilton gave a memorable valedictorian address. She recognized everyone who helped and supported her and her classmates throughout the years.
Jacob Young introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Brett Goller. Mr. Goller had been an intern at the school in the fall, working with Mrs. Brehon and the Grade 12 class.
Cassidy Serhienko, this year鈥檚 SLC president, spoke to the class about all the work and leadership they displayed working on the student leadership council.
The awards were presented next. Carlee Hamilton received many awards: social science, english, math, science, MCHS Spirit Award, Access Communication Award and the Living Sky School Division No. 202 Award. Sean Brehon was awarded the Paul Voegeli Scholarship. Three students, Connor Garrett, Sean Brehon and Carlee Hamilton, shared the Innovation credit Union Spirit Award.
Two awards were given to students from last year鈥檚 graduating class. Aliyah Wasmuth was awarded the Governor General鈥檚 Award and the Saskatchewan Proficiency Award. Jan Friesen was also awarded the Saskatchewan Proficiency Award for her high grades last year.
Following the awards, students presented long-stemmed red roses to their mothers and then watched a video presentation of their memories.
Mrs. Brehon and Mr. Lockwood presented the graduates with their scrolls to make it all official.
The evening concluded with a social time and the grand march. Thanks to the Grade 11 parents for looking after the social.
Special thanks to Jean Brehon, the staff grad advisor, for all her work. This year she served double duty as the advisor and a parent.
In other news, four students attended the junior golf districts last week in Unity. They were Taylor Gray, Michelle Garrett, Takomee Kiskotagan and Clay Ellis.
Congratulations to Seth MacIntosh, a Grade 4 student, for winning grand champion female yearling at 4-H achievement day in Lloydminster. This was Seth's first achievement day as a member of the Lashburn 4-H Beef Club. Seth won a huge silver belt buckle, which he showed to his classmates.
The kindergarten through Grade 5 classes will be travelling to Saskatoon Friday for their year-end trip. They plan to bowl in the morning and then spend the afternoon at the Can-Am gymnastics facility.
The Grade 6/7 class organized a hotdog, drink and baking sale Thursday to raise funds for their year-end trip. Students organized, collected the money and prepared all the food for the event.
