June 2, 2023
Vermilion Campus Convocation
Academic ProcessionalCandidates for Graduation
Vermilion Campus Morning Ceremony
Environmental Sciences, Human Services
Trades & Technology and Fire & Emergency Services
Candidates for Graduation continued
Interior Design Technology Diploma
Haleigh Burroughs
Vanessa Creasy
Emergency Services Technology Diploma
Candidates for Graduation continued
Educational Assistant Certificate
Shelly Baker
Candidates for Graduation continued
Early Childhood Education Diploma Continued Child & Youth Care Counsellor
Candidates for Graduation continued
Candidates for Graduation
Campus Afternoon Ceremony
Vermilion
Candidates for Graduation continued
Crop Technology Diploma
Austin Beard
Agribusiness Diploma
Candidates for Graduation continued
Animal Health Technology Diploma
Arin Amson
Morgan Armstrong
Emily Bachand
Kayla Bruce
Animal Health Technology Diploma Continued
Kayley Terlesky
Candidates for Graduation continued
Animal Science Technology Diploma: Dairy Science
Animal Science Technology Diploma:
2022-2023 Journeyman Candidates
2022-2023 Journeyman Candidates continued
2023 Distinguished Alumni Inductee
Marilyn Young, Class of 1997
had been a mistake. She was assured there was no mistake, as her contributions and accomplishments have been
The Class of 1997 business administration alumna was born in Red Deer, Alta., and moved to Vermilion as a child. Marilyn Young taught in Edmonton before meeting Gary Young, who would become her husband and business
Hampton Inn with external business partners. She and Gary were also partners in establishing the Three Trees Tap & Along the way, Marilyn Young realized there were some aspects of running a business that could not be learned on the
Alongside her business ventures, Marilyn Young has been deeply involved in her community. She served on the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation board of directors for nearly a decade, helping to launch the fundraising gala for local health care needs. She is also a member of the United Church, heavily involved in volunteering and part of the
s with great honour that Lakeland College inducts Marilyn Young, Class of 1997, to the Alumni Wall of Distinction.
2023 Distinguished Citizen Inductee Judy Sweet
Judy Sweet believes that adapting to changing circumstances is one of the most essential skills a person can have. She
After living in different Alberta communities in their 20s, Judy and her husband Garth settled in the Drayton Valley area. There, they raised their family and operated 4S Simmentals. Judy also worked at CanOxy, and Garth was involved in
After working at CanOxy for 18 years, Judy quit with the intent to retire. Retirement lasted a month, and she then began
In 2001, life changed significantly for Judy when Garth passed away at 57. In 2013, she approached Lakeland College to make a gift to support livestock research initiatives in memory of Garth who was raised in the Dewberry area. then, Judy has supported numerous agricultural initiatives at Lakeland College. Because of her generosity, the college expanded its land base and modernized the livestock research centre, now known as the G.N Sweet Livestock Research
that Lakeland College recognizes Judy Sweet of Drayton Valley, Alta., as a Distinguished Citizen
campus who has demonstrated excellence in academics and leadership in student activities. Each President's Medal is numbered and embossed with the crest of Lakeland College. This year, medals #67 & #68 are being awarded. Nominations came from all facets of the college including faculty, support staff and students, and are reviewed by the , graduate of the Environmental Sciences: Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation diploma program, is the
The Governor General's Academic Medal was established in 1873 and is awarded to the student who graduates with the image of the Governor General of Canada and the personal coat of arms of Her Excellency. The recipient will be registered
Alumni Tradition
As you leave today, you become an alumnus of Lakeland College. We hope you will continue to visit here to keep alive our traditions and customs, as well as to make new ones. Please make time to join our very active alumni through newsletters, via social media, on our website and at a variety of meeting places from golf tournaments to the annual homecoming.
year, Lakeland College recognizes graduates who have identified themselves as having parents or grandparents who are Alumni.
Recognized graduates at the Vermilion Convocation include:
Emily Janz, Early Childhood Education
2nd Generation
Mother: Joanne Bilodeau Class of 2002
Teagan Scott, Environmental Sciences Diploma
2nd Generation
Mother: Lorna (Grimm) Scott.................................... Class of 1996
Dustin Deep, Environmental Sciences Diploma
2nd Generation
Mother: Darlean (Bradbury) Deep Class of 1996
Nathaniel Hak, Environmental Sciences Diploma
2nd Generation
Father: Andrew Hak Class of 1989
Emma Gara, Veterinary Medical Assistant
2nd Generation
Great-Grandmother: Lillian (Slywka) Macahonic ..... Class of 1949
Kora Smith, Veterinary Medical Assistant
2nd Generation
Mother: Sheri (Lessner) Smith Class of 2000
Lakeland College Board of Governors
Adam Waterman Public Member, Chair
Jo-Ann Hall ................................
