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Vol.2,8,Tuesday, No. 29 Tuesday, June8,18, 2013 Vol. 7, No. November 2011

‘It’s Time To Begin’ for Lamont graduates

Back Row: Daniel Andruchow, Mason Fedyniak, Tyler Windsor, Bradley Stach, Nicholas McDougal,Colby Eleniak,Kyle Ushkowski, Darrian Boyle, Brandon Ford, Zachary Warken. Center: Alex Achty, Kyle Ewanowich, Jamie Bergen, Joumana Watfa, Brittney Lopushinsky, Carly Fesyk, Poonam Pannu, Brendon Milliken, Kyle Tychkowsky. Front Row: Devon Windsor, Kaitlyn Lopushinsky, Jazmine Inkster, Jessalyn Vandelannoite, Tanisha Tatarin, Nicole Bork, Alicia Koziak, Audrey Bergen. Michelle Pinon Editor

Graduates of the Class of 2013 from Lamont High School received plenty of advice and best wishes for the future during graduation exercises June 14. Thirty-five graduates were the guests of honour, and were paid tribute to by teachers, trustees, elected officials, and former students during the two hour ceremony in the school gymnasium. Principal Lonnie Hicks told the students that graduation marks a new

course for their lives; a course with limitless possibilities, and one they could steer in any direction they so choose. Hicks touched on the voyage to the new world for Christopher Columbus, and how they too, should trust their own vision and seek out advice along their journey. Bruce Beliveau, superintendent of Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), said he could see much more than the students emotions on their faces; but also, their strength, hope, adaptability and

resiliency - all attributes they will need for the challenges which lie ahead. Beliveau talked about some of the events which have taken place over the past 13 years and how they have helped shape their lives. “Change is certain,” he added. He told the graduates to be cognizant their actions and how they affect others around them. Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville-Wainwright, addressed the graduates, advising them to build meaningful relationships

and that no matter where they go or what they do in the future, through all the ups and downs, that the love and prayers of their family will follow them always. Jacquie Fenske, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA, told the graduates their parents have lived every moment with you and have been there for all of their accomplishments, and congratulated the parents as well as the students for their academic achievements. “ I ’ m proud of all of you for the courage to make this

journey.” Fenske also encouraged them to keep achieving and dreaming, and leading successful lives. Sylvia McDonald, councillor with the Town of Lamont and Al Harvey, chief administative officer for Lamont County offered their congratulations and best wishes for the students. Harvey encouraged the graduates to find something they love to do and do it. He suggested using the three p’s to success which are: patience, persistence and politeness.

Colleen Lopushinsky, board vice-chair for EIPS, said the evening was “bittersweet” for her as her oldest daughter Brittney, was graduating. She spoke about how proud she was of her daughter and the other students she has known since kindergarten. “Don’t underestimate yourself and what you’ve learned,” added Lophushinksy, who hoped all the graduates would become life long learners, and to always remember where they came from. Con’t on page 2


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