The first class of St. Luke’s Outreach School in Drumheller graduated last year and just before Christmas, the outstanding work of the students was recognized.
Derriston Baker of Drumheller received the Governor General’s’ Academic Medal on December 21 at a celebration at O’Shea’s Restaurant. Christ the Redeemer associate superintendent Scott Morrison presented him the award.
The Governor General’s academic Award was established just 5 years after confederation and is thought as being the most prestigious academic award in Canada. One student per school is presented the award. The basis is that it is to be awarded to the student who achieves the highest average marks upon graduation. There is a Bronze Medal at the secondary level, a Bronze Medal at the collegiate diploma level, a silver at the undergraduate level and gold at the graduate level.
Derriston’s mother Tanja is proud of her son’s accomplishments. He was also awarded the Grade 12 student of the year and the Ambassador award for St. Luke’s Outreach School.
Currently Derriston is employed at Flo-Max Compression in Drumheller and is taking the steps to become a heavy-duty mechanic.
Jarek Lubinki also graduated from St. Luke’s. He received the Rise Above Award. This person recognizes their own value and worth, as well as the value and worth of others, and demonstrates resilience in the face of adversity.
The Christian Witness awards, was given to Kelly Memme, the Grade 10 Most Improved Student Award went to Samantha Van Holland and the Athletic Award went to Samantha Noy.
Derriston Baker, graduate of St. Luke’s Outreach in Drumheller, right, received the Governor General’s Medal from associate superintendent of Christ the Redeemer School Division Scott Morrison.