Stoughton
The Stoughton Central School, the community and surrounding areas celebrated the graduation of four students on June 24.
Teachers, parents, grandparents and friends gathered at the school gymnasium to watch the elite group be escorted to the stage.
The ceremony began at 5 p.m. with principal Shelly Campbell welcoming those who attended. The singing of O Canada would follow.
Introductions would be done by MC Scott Kirkness throughout the night.
The graduating class of 2023 is Carter Goudy, son of Doug and Christy Goudy. Goudy will attend the College of Agriculture in Saskatoon.
Milay Itogawa is the daughter of Jake and Yoshimi Itogawa. Itogawa will attend school in Calgary to become a nail technician.
Nya Spence is the daughter of Candace Poorman and Stacey Spence. Spence is unsure of what she would like to do in the future.
Xavier Holt-McArthur is the son of Marley McArthur. Holt-McArthur is also unsure of his future career.
Molly Woodward was the guest speaker for the evening.
The tribute to the parents was presented by Carter, who thanked the parents for all they do throughout the time they are growing up and always being there, while his mom Christy gave the reply. Carter was also the valedictorian for the evening.
Milay made the tribute to the teachers, thanking them for their years of dedication of teaching them and offering guidance with Campbell coming forward with the reply. Milay also did the vote of thanks.
At this time Campbell handed out the awards and scholarships and gave the 2023 graduates their diplomas.
As the crowd applauded the graduates, they left the stage with this quote, “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”
