Gore Hill graduates celebrate

LEAMINGTON – In addition to a virtual Graduation Ceremony, Gore Hill Public School staff organized a “drive-thru” graduation event.

Grade 8 students, including those students who opted for online learning for the entire year, had the opportunity to pick up their diplomas and awards, and receive accolades from the staff for their work ethic and success during a challenging year.

This year’s grad awards were presented to the following recipients.

Valedictorian: Michael Segedin.

Principals Award: Jovan Wilson.

Community Spirit Award (PAC): Caden Coppola.

Lions Leadership Award: Michael Segedin.

Citizenship Award: Emily Garton.

Academic Proficiency, Math, Science, French: Zachary Paine.

Language Arts: Michael Segedin, Lauryn Dewhurst.

Geography: Kennady Enns.

History: Barrett Enns.

Art: Lauryn Dewhurst, Sloane Sweet.

Most Improved: Breanna Klassen.

University of Windsor Academic Award: Zachary Paine, Lauryn Dewhurst, Barrett Enns, Kennady Enns, Michael Segedin.

University of Windsor French Award: Barrett Enns, Michael Segedin, Lauryn Dewhurst.

CEC Award: Cheyenne Froese, Carson Stadler

G Points Plaque, Bronze: Caden Coppola, Sadie Girardin, Daniel Hamm, Eric Simpson, Sloane Sweet, Jovan Wilson.

G Points Plaque, Silver: Lauryn Dewhurst, Kennady Enns, Emily Garton, Breanna Klassen, Donevan Klassen.

G Points Plaque, Gold: Barrett Enns, Zachary Paine, Michael Segedin.

Special Gold G Points Plaque: Mr. Kevin Alles (teacher), Mr. Bill Cervini (Principal) - retirees.

In the top photo, Gore Hill grad Breanna Klassen poses for a graduation picture with teacher Bil Nolin. In the bottom photo, grad Carson Stadler poses for a graduation picture with teacher Shirley Kunca.

Below, grad Sadie Girardin receives her graduation package from teacher Bil Nolin, while her parents look on.

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