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The Columbia Valley Pioneer Presents...
The Class of 2011
David Thompson Secondary School’s Grade 12 students are taking a leap of faith this weekend as they graduate high school and head out into the world. Cassidy Hanke, Katie Milligen, Paul Brown, Rob Minhas, Lucas Putnam and Kassie Colonna (left to right) chatted with The Pioneer about their future plans. See Pages 6 and 7.
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Alacoque, Nathan
Beingessner, Elijah
Belcher, Cherish
Blakley, Julia
Boots, Jacob
Boyer, Olivia
Bracken, Colby
Braund-Read, Rachelle
Breton, Cariann
Brown, Ben
Congratulations
Congratulations to our Grads! Angel, Matthew and Melissa
GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE GRADS OF 2011!
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Have a Fun and SaFe Grad!
D
o not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2011!
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Brown, Paul
Brush, Michael
Cahill, Joshua
Callaghan, Stevie
Campbell, Bruce
Charette, Brittney
Clare, Jennifer
Colonna, Kassie
Constable, William
Crowley, Sean
Congratulations to the grads of 2011!
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A special congratulations to Amanda McLaughlin and the grads of 2011.
All the Best to the Grads of 2011
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Congratulations Victoria Love Mom
“Braeden, you have worked so hard to reach this milestone. We are all very proud of you and know that whatever direction you take in the future, you will be a success.”
With love, Mom, Dad and Lauren
Best of luck in the future, grads of 2011!
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Best wishes to the class of 2011
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Davidson, Leland
Delorme, Erica
Ellingboe, Tanner
El Wakeel, Adam
Congrats Leland!
Love Dave, Kathy and Jake
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Dolan, Jaimie
Dow, Joshua
Duncan, Sarah
Fenton, Ian
Fink, Connor
Forest, Matthew
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Galligan, Angel
Godlien, Alexander
Halverson, Myla
Hanke, Cassidy
Hawes, Samantha
Heisler, Jessica
Hemmelgarn, Brianna
Henzig, Darian
Janzen, Skylar
Jeong, Bobby
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BRIGHT FUTURES — Cassidy Hanke, Lucas Putnam, Rob Minhas, Paul Brown, Kassie Colonna and Katie Milligen are ready to take the plunge after graduating today. All photos by Kate Irwin
Graduates move forward to new adventures “Most people think of graduating as opening a new chapter or turning the page. I think you’re starting a whole new book,” said Lucas Putnam, who is moving Graduating is an exhilarating — and somewhat terto Vancouver in August to study for a diploma in film rifying — experience. School is over; the future beckons, production at the Vancouver Film School. and with a tinge of regret and a healthy dose of exciteLucas has been passionate about film-making for ment, the Columbia Valley’s graduating class of 2011 years, taking classes in film every year since Grade 8. Afwill step out into the wide world. ter making a seven-minute film for Remembrance Day, Their plans are many and varied: some it hit home to Lucas that this was what will head straight into college, others into he wanted to do. jobs or further training, then there are “Most people think of graduating as opening a new chapter or turning the “Seeing a video I had made being those who just want to sit back, breathe watched by and affecting my peers repage. I think you’re starting a whole new book,” a sigh of relief and take stock of how far ally made the idea of filmmaking more they’ve come. real,” he explained. — Lucas Putnam, 2011 graduate This weekend is packed with exciteLucas moved to the valley from ment for parents and graduates alike. With Vancouver at the age of two, living in dry grad already under their belts, today Radium with parents Debbie Baskerthese young adults take to the stage to receive their di- miss the people he has met here. ville and Bob Putnam. He attended Edgewater Eleplomas before putting on the ball gowns and tuxedos to “The people here are great, I have lots of friends here mentary before joining David Thompson. In the futake part in the grand parade this Saturday, followed by and family to come back and visit while I’m working ture, Lucas hopes to work for a production company, the parent dinner and dance. during summers,” he added. possibly as a cinematographer. With the end of high school finally here, The PioPaul lives with parents Dave Brown and Elizabeth Another student heading towards Vancouver is neer sat down with six members of this year’s graduating Stuart in Invermere, and after a lifetime of playing a va- Katie Milligen, who was born and raised in Invermere class to find out what their plans are, how it feels to leave riety of sports, wants to turn this passion into a career in by parents Maggie and James Milligen. She will attend the valley and where they hope to be in the future. sports injury therapy or train as an orthopedic surgeon Simon Fraser University in Burnaby to study InternaFor valedictorian, Paul Brown, the choice of what to and work in the United States. tional Studies. By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff
do at university was simple. “I’m really passionate about sports and medicine, I’ve never wanted to do anything other than be a doctor,” said Paul, who is leaving Invermere for the University of Calgary to take a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. Although excited to head to Calgary, Paul — who joined David Thompson Secondary School in Grade 9 after moving from Waterloo, Ontario — said he will
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June 24, 2011 JUMP FOR JOY — Katie Milligen (left) hopes to become a humanitarian after college, while Kassie Colonna is thinking of spending some time travelling after college before going to work in the education sector.
“I’ve always wanted to help people, so my main focus is to become a humanitarian,” she explained. After a tough choice between continuing her studies and travelling to Africa to take part in volunteer programs, Katie is excited to leave for college. Her love for children is leading Katie towards a career working with orphans and young people affected by HIV/AIDS in developing countries. Katie hopes to travel the world in her career as a humanitarian and thinks she may end up working for a nonprofit organization or in legislature. “I’d like to tell the community here thank you for a wonderful childhood,” she added. Rob Minhas, son of Jagtar and Ruman Minhas of Radium, will be following in the footsteps of sister Tonie when he departs for the University of Calgary this fall. Playing to his strengths in sciences and math, Rob will study a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Proximity to his family and hometown of Radium was an important factor in choosing where to study. “I didn’t want to go to the other side of the country, and Calgary is a nice city,” he said. “I’ll definitely miss the people here. Whenever you’re volunteering or fundraising, everyone comes out and is so supportive of what you’re doing.” Rob has been involved with the high school’s leadership class and numerous fundraising and
community events during his time in the valley. He hopes to work for an engineering firm in Calgary. Vancouver-bound Cassidy Hanke has spent her entire school career locally, from Eileen Madson Primary School to JA Laird to David Thompson Secondary. Cassidy is heading to the Vancouver Art Institute where she will take a two year diploma in 3D modelling for animation and games. “I love movies, games, cartoons and everything artsy,” she said. “I knew I wanted to do something in games and movies and that I liked designing characters.” After many years in the valley, the fact that her class is graduating hasn’t quite sunk in yet, Cassidy told The Pioneer, adding that she will miss the proximity to nature and familiar surroundings. She hopes to forge a career working on major movies and video games. “People should do what they want to do and what they are passionate about,” she added. “Don’t worry about what other people think.” Kassie Colonna, who moved to Invermere with parents Kerry and Kerry Colonna in Grade 1, is heading across the border into Alberta to continue her schooling at the University of Lethbridge. In the fall, Kassie will begin a five year degree in Social Work and is excited to join the university basketball team. “The decision came down to loving playing basketball and really liking the Lethbridge team,” Kassie revealed. Using her natural height advantage, Kassie got started with basketball in Grade 8 and began playing competitively in Grade 10. “I will miss the mountains and knowing the whole graduating class,” added Kassie, who went to Eileen Madson Primary, JA Laird and then David Thompson Secondary. “It’s cool to have the history with my classmates here, but I’m also looking forward to creating new relationships in a new place.” Kassie is interested in travelling after college and then working for a school. The Pioneer would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the entire graduating class of 2011. Good luck to you all in your future endeavours.
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Jeong, Daniel
Jimmy, Elisha
Jobs, Marissa
Johansen, Victoria
Johnston, Nadja
Kendal, Shelbie
Krebs, Alysha
Lang, Cody
Larrabee, Melissa
Logan, Braeden
Congratulations Grad 2011
Congratulations
Way to go Alex and Drew!
to Kelsey Wolf and class!
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Love from Mom, Dad and Kailey. We’re very proud of you!
Congratulations 2011 Grads Good luck in the future!
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Congratulations grads of 2011, and best wishes for the future!
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T-Jay Verwey We are all so proud, lots of love Dad, Mom, Kayla and all the family.
Congratulations to
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Congratulations on a job well done, we are so proud of you. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort congratulates the Class of 2011 and celebrates the achievements of our graduating student employees: Colby Bracken Erica Delorme Adam El Wakeel
Love Mom, Dad & Jenn Katie MacDonald
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Logan, Dalyn
Lynch, Justin
MacDonald, Katie
MacKay, Travis
Madden, Naomi-Faye
Marshall, William
McCarthy, Shannon
McElroy, Jordan
McGregor, Ethan
McIlwain, Sam
McKenzie, Heather
McLaughlin, Amanda
Miller, Jacklyn
Milligen, Katie
Minhas, Rob
Congratulations 2011 Grads “Don’t wait for answers... Just take your chances! Don’t ask me why” - Billy Joel
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Congratulations grads of 2011, and best wishes for the future! From all the staff at the Columbia Valley Pioneer
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Mousseau, Trina
June 24, 2011
Nicol-Anderson, Shaunte
Nikirk, Drew
O’Connor, Dempsey
Ott, Winston
Ottmann, Tayler
Perdue, Alison
Putnam, Lucas
Rogal, Rebecca
Rose, Stephanie
Rosin, Ross
Shand, Cameron
Shovar, Dorell
Small, Samantha
Smith, Colton
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Soles, Vanessa
Stiz, Reto-Joseph
Strand, Tryg T.
Tallman, Christie
Torma, Adam
Trescher, Hannah
Verwey, Terence
Wall, Jessica
Wass, Dennis
Watson, Daniel
Watson, Dylon
Widmer, Cody
Wiebe, Simon
Williams, Connor
Williams, Kailey
Witt, Katherine
Wolfe, Kelsie
Zwiers, Sally
Also graduating this year, but did not CONGRATULATIONS 2011 GRADS!
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provide photos: Mary Aucoin Brook Blain Kody Carlson Caleb Perreault-Wipp Erin Porter
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Remember when it all began? It is 12 years since the 2011 graduates packed their bags and headed off to elementary school. Check out their eager faces in their first class photos.
Windermere Elementary School
Martin Morigeau Elementary School
Back row, left to right: Adam El Wakeel, Mohammed Arif, Anthony Pronk, Pierre Jimmy, Faro Burgoyne, Cody Widmer, Selena Dubois and Olivia Boyer. Front row, left to right: Dalyn Logan, Elisha Jimmy, Max Kazakoff, Brock Wortman, Adam Torma, Dorell Shovar, Marissa Jobs, Travis MacKay, Dempsey O’Connor and teacher Jane Fraser.
Back row, left to right: Justin Lynch, unknown, Brett Grieve, Scott Neitzel, Zach Borle, Ashley Cline, Tony Roy, Isaiah Fast, Erica Delorme, unknown. Front row, left to right: Sierra Sterzer, Shelby Hewitt, Colby Bracken, Jordan Pirz, Harlow Agnew, Braeden White, Brianna Roy, Rhemi Shwartz, Kayla Chadney, Cariann Breton, Ashley Smith. Teacher, Michelle Michaud.
Grade 1-2, 1999-2000
Eileen Madson Primary School Grade 1A, 1999-2000
Back row, left to right: Wendy Brenneman (teacher), Julia Blakley, T.J. Bone, William Constable, Connor Sullivan, Jessie Baker, Colton Smith, Sam McIlwain. Middle row, left to right: Melissa Larrabee, Brianna Hemmelgarn, Kirsten Gobkus, Brodie Mizera, Braeden Logan, Amanda McLaughlin, Erin Porter. Front row, left to right: Jill McCorry (teacher), Cassidy Hanke, Myla Halverson, Samantha Hawes, Sean Crowley, Derrick Wolfe, Joshua Cahill, Dylan Moncer.
Grade 1-2, 1999-2000
Edgewater Elementary School Grade 1, 1999-2000
Back row, left to right: Bruce Campbell, Lucas Putnam, Colton Bennedict, Nathalie Villeneuve, Tiffany Comeau, T.J. Verway, Sarah Walker, Darian Henzig. Front row, left to right: Pat Walsh (teaching assistant), Alysha Krebs, Chassity Mohan, Sally Zwiers, Katherine Witt, Nadja Johnston, Angelique Gilligian, Thai Hendry, Scott Stevens, Michelle Tremblay (teacher).