Last Saturday, 15 students from St. Anthony’s School took a step in their lives’ journey by graduating.
They greeted the next step in their lives in front of family and friends. There was also representation from Christ the Redeemer School Division and MLA Rick Strankman attended representing the Alberta Government. This was the second graduation class in the new St. Anthony’s School and the first with JoAnne Akerboom as principal.
“This is not the end of your journey, it is only the beginning,” Akerboom told the students.
“Continue to live St. Anthony’s Motto of making the world a better place to be.”
Taylor Bertamini was the Governor’s General’s Medal Award winner. She was the Salutatorian and delivered the thanks to the teachers and parents.
Going forward into the future, the St. Anthony’s Class of 2013 convocated on Saturday afternoon in front of the community. They are (back; l-r) Bailey Faubion, Taylor Bertamini, Sara Contenti, Jennifer Drouin and Sydnie Kaiser. With (middle) Michael Lowey, Brian Kosolofski, Colton Gendron, Jeremy Berry, and Colin Wilton, with (front; l-r) Wylie Toews, Spencer Wright, Cameron Sheeler, Tanner Borowicz and Reno Berlando.
Cameron Sheeler was Valedictorian.
“Today marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new and unwritten one. However our education is not done and in many way is just beginning,” said Sheeler in his Valedictorian Address. “The world has so many lessons to teach us and after countless hours of lessons from teachers …the universe is our new classroom.”
“As we celebrate today with our caps and gowns and diplomas we have so much to do. We want so desperately to matter, to leave a mark on the world that is different because we passed through it.”
Christ the Redeemer Trustee Paul Andrew also offered the students some words going forward.
“Never before in human history has there been so much to know, that has been more available to larger numbers of people. Almost everything you want to know is almost a keystroke away. Lifelong Learning is success. Congratulations on completing this part of your education,” said Andrew.
This year the class included their graduation awards as part of the ceremony. Students received scholarships from a number of local sponsors for their academic achievement and community mindedness.