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SHHS Valedictory Address

By Kael DePape Good afternoon teachers, family, friends, special guests, and graduates. It is an honour to be representing the 2021 graduating class of Sacred Heart High School as valedictorian. My name is Kael DePape and if you know me I’m not perfect, so I’m probably not going to give you a perfect graduation speech. Then again, nobody is. But, I hope it will be a good message people can relate to and be a little fun.

The greatest lesson most of us can take away from this year is being able to adapt and overcome. Students had some big challenges as well as disappointments. I’m sure when school first got shut down last March, we were all pretty pumped to get an extra couple months of summer. We all thought by fall it would be back to a normal school year.

However, that was far from the truth. There was nothing really normal about this year, from the long classes and to the long breaks in the middle of them.

We all have our own interests- some of us like sports more than others, and some of us would rather be a part of drama productions and clubs. But we all can relate to not being able to do the things we enjoyed because of the pandemic. For some, they might have missed Mr. Jonassen trying to hype you up before football by yelling words that you cannot comprehend. Or you missed a drama production and Mr. Digout being brutally honest with you but still encouraging you and always making it a time you looked forward to. Many people also missed making it to provincials for the first time... or maybe one last time. I know that most people did these activities just for fun, or to be around others, or to be a mentor to the

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younger students, but they were still things we couldn’t do in our last year.

It is a shame that most of you didn’t experience S.W.E.C. I had the privilege of going on the canoe trip twice and let me tell you, it was probably the best memory of my high school career. Even Kael DePape our graduation has Valedictorian not been what we Class of 2021 imagined growing up, but we’ve celebrated our accomplishments and made the best of it.

Students weren’t the only people around our school that experienced huge changes in their lives. Some teachers had to completely change their way of teaching. Our staff had their jobs made much more difficult, but were positive through it all. Going from being a school that did lots of group projects and group activities to having to do everything physically distanced and online was a big change. For example, before the pandemic, Mme. Barton had her students playing games and doing experiments.

I’m sure that anyone who had a class close to her room would be able to confirm that at moments, it would get a little crazy. Although, she still gets to play her music and movies at full volume. These are all moments that we missed and challenges we faced, but in the end we all learned something from this year. That being….

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Continued from Page 2 life doesn’t always go as planned. We have to learn from our experiences, adapt, and always look for something positive in every situation.

Sometimes we get caught up with the idea that to make a difference in the world we have to do something incredibly amazing like cure cancer or something like that. While in reality, making a difference is as easy as making someone laugh, making people feel included, or helping them at a time of need. At Sacred Heart, I believe that we are some of the most genuine and caring people. We learned this and improved on it through attending a catholic school and taking Christian ethics. So I challenge you, when we leave this school, continue to make a difference in the lives of your family and friends.

Make a difference in your community, and finally, try to make a difference in the world no matter how large or small it may be.

Don’t compare yourself to others, be yourself.

Do not let others define who you are or determine what you should achieve. We all have different interests and skills. Do what makes you happy and do what you want to do. Like Albert Einstein once said “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

So go out and do what you enjoy, be yourself.

Don’t measure yourself by how much money you make or how many things you have. Success looks different to everyone. Find your own definition of success whether it be financial, helping others, having a family, getting a career you love or as simple as finding your own purpose in life. Find your definition of success and go after it every day.

I’d also like to take the opportunity to say a

few thank you’s. Over the past thirteen years, our teachers have helped us develop the tools to become successful in the next stage of our lives. We’ve created lifelong bonds with many of the teachers while having the honor of taking their classes. Je suis vraiment reconnaissant pour mes enseignants d’immersion. Vous m’avez donné un cadeau spécial. Les mémoires créés ensemble seront toujours avec moi. Mme Forgeron, Mme Barton, vous avez toujours nous encourager à grandir comme étudiant et comme humain. Je remercie tous les autres enseignants que nous avons eu le privilège d’être dans leurs classes. La famille français est quelque chose de vrai. I am very thankful for my french teachers, they gave me a very special gift. Mme Forgeron and Mme Barton, I won’t forget all the memories our class has made over the years. I want to thank all of our other french teachers as well. French students truly become a family. All the teachers and staff have been people we could go to and share our ups and downs. They helped us through our dark days, and cheered us on during good ones. For that, I want to say thank you.

I also want to thank all of the staff that work behind the scenes. The caretakers had their jobs made extremely difficult over this past year.

They worked hard to keep our school clean and safe so we could stay open. Thank you to Mrs. Kawchuk and Mrs. Seitz for always being there for our every need. If we ever had any questions, they did their best to help us find the answers. But, they would never forget to give you a hard time, especially when you needed a water cup.

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VALEDICTORY Continued from Page 3 thank Father Louis, Father Ray, Bishop Brian, and the rest of the clergy who have supported us on our faith journey through the years. They have instilled a faith foundation in us that will carry us through the rest of our lives. They all did an amazing job of teaching us, using examples that we could relate to. I want to thank the Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate, without their vision and dedication to catholic education none of this today would be possible.

And to our parents, I want to thank them for raising us to be the best versions of ourselves.

From teaching us to tie our shoes to teaching us how to drive, but then again, I did hit a snowbank three days after getting my license.

Through everything, they were always there for us. I know they will continue to support us as we continue our journey in life.

These speeches can often get very heavy so I want to leave you smiling. Never forget your favorite and crazy memories:

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• Getting your license and going to lunch with friends • all the good times traveling to tournaments with friends.

• rock band tours, and all the little kids cheering you on • provincial titles in soccer, track and field, and Drama.

• And my favourite….. Eric’s mysterious rash in Thailand.

• My friends, always remember the laughs, big and small.

It has truly been an honour to represent the Graduating Class of 2021, and I am deeply thankful to you, my fellow graduates, for choosing me to represent you on perhaps the most important day of our high school life. I wish you all the best. Thank you and God bless.

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• Proficiency – Andréa Stickwood • Animation 30 – Darian Quilloy • Art - Visual 30 – Xander Delos Reyes • Band 30 – Dave Tarongoy • Biology 30 - In Honour or Sister Valerie Krochenski, Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate, donated by Sister Christina Syrotysnsky, Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate – Alexa Haider • Calculus 30AP – Andréa Stickwood • Calculus 30 – Katie Johnson • Pre-Calculus 30AP – Kyla Causaren, Rhys Maksimow • Pre-Calculus 30 – Haley Schrader • Foundations of Mathematics 30 - donated

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SHHS Scholarship Recipients • Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship – Alexa Haider • Canadian Parents for French Scholarship – Andréa Stickwood • Christ the Teacher RCSS Div. #212 - Elsie Derowicz Memorial Scholarship - Dave Tarongoy • Christ the Teacher RCSS Div. #212 - Redemptorist Fathers' Memorial Prize – Vanessa Asika • Cornerstone Credit Union Scholarship – Bethany Guy • Dr. & Mrs. B. R. Datta Scholarship – Katie Johnson • Dr. Greg Trischuk & Dr. Simon Haimanot Scholarship – Tami Ogunbiyi • Dr. Beverly Skwernuik Memorial Scholarship – Alexa Haider • Dr. Bree Rogoza - Health Science Award or Scholarship – Kael DePape • Eunice Off Memorial Scholarship Saskatchewan Union of Nurses Yorkton Local #43 – Emma Griffith • Gary Voinorosky Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by: Yorkton Minor Hockey Assoc. – Rhys Maksimow • Gulak Memorial Scholarship - c/o Christ the Teacher R.C.S.School Div. #212 – Rhys Maksimow • Kinsmen Club Scholarship – Alyssa Popowich • Kinsmen Club of Yorkton - Terry Ferguson Memorial Scholarship – Michael Wesa

• Knights of Columbus - Council No. 2031 Scholarship – Bethany Guy • Knights of Columbus - Council No. 2031 Scholarship – Dave Tarongoy • Knights of Columbus - Father Delaere Council No. 5182 Scholarship – Piper Stechyshyn • Knights of Columbus - Father Delaere Council No. 5182 Scholarship – Alyssa Popowich • Leon & Pauline Malinowski Memorial Engineering & Design Scholarship – Ievgen Lavrentiev • Leon & Pauline Malinowski Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship – Cheyenne Olson • Les & Phyllis Sherring Memorial Scholarship – Haley Schrader • Martyn Lloyd Warburton Scholarship – Tami Ogunbiyi • Parkland Dance Festival Graduation Award – Alexa Haider • Photography by Mitch – Nyla Dierker • Royal Canadian Legion - General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 Bursaries – Phoenix Durdin • Royal Canadian Legion - General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 Bursaries – Alexa Haider • Royal Canadian Legion - General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 Bursaries – Maddison Stevenson • Royal Canadian Legion – General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 Bursaries – Ashton Webster • Rusnak Balacko Kachur Rusnak Further Education Bursary – Phoenix Durdin • Sacred Heart High School - Alumni Association Scholarship – Aslin Desroches Continued on Page 7

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SCHOLARSHIPS Continued from Page 6 • Sacred Heart High School Drama Club Scholarship - Sponsored by GX94 and The Fox – Bethany Guy • Sacred Heart High School Drama Club Scholarship - Sponsored by GX94 and The Fox – Klay Sawatsky • Sacred Heart High School - Student Representative Council Achievement Scholarship – Vanessa Asika • Sacred Heart High School - Student Representative Council Achievement Scholarship – Andréa Stickwood • Saskatchewan Health Authority - Dr. and Mrs. Borys Tolczynski Memorial Fund Scholarship – Kyla Causaren • Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarship – EECOL Electric-Jim Sinneave Scholarship – John Cookson • S.I.G.N. - J. Elton Davidge Memorial Scholarship - c/o Mr. Andrew Sedley – Katie Johnson • Sister Donna Sacred Heart Spirit Award – Kyla Causaren • Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate Scholarship – Kael DePape • St. Gerard's Catholic Women's League Scholarship – Vanessa Asika • St. Gerard's Catholic Women's League Scholarship – Alexa Haider • St. Gerard's Parish Council Scholarship – Vanessa Asika • St. Gerard's Parish Council Scholarship – Bethany Guy • St. Joseph's College Alumni Scholarship – Nathan Efford

• Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood Scholarship St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church – Christina Oleynik • Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood Scholarship - St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church – Alyssa Popowich • St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Parish Council Scholarship – Christina Oleynik • St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Parish Council Scholarship – Haley Schrader • St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Women's League Scholarship – Haley Schrader • St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Women's League Scholarship – Piper Stechyshyn • Stefanyshyn Scholarship – Bethany Guy • The Rock 98.5 Scholarship – Klay Sawatsky • Walter & Victor Fedorowich Memorial – Andrew Ross • Western Financial Group Scholarship – Maddison Stevenson • Yorkton Elks Lodge #392 Scholarship – Vance Legaspino • Yorkton Film Festival Scholarship – Cheyenne Olson • Yorkton Lions Club - Academic Scholarship – Andréa Stickwood • Yorkton Lions Club - Leadership & Volunteer Scholarship – Klay Sawatsky • Yorkton Masonic Lodge #12 Scholarship – Kiara Curry • Yorkton Storm Speed Swimming Club Scholarship – Andréa Stickwood • Yorkton This Week Scholarship – Cheyenne Olson

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YRHS Valedictory Address

By Laura Gillis Hello Yorkton Regional High School graduates, staff members, and families. Thank you for joining us through your screens today to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2021. It is my honour to be delivering the valedictory address this year, a privilege I would not have without the help and support of the Yorkton Regional High School staff, my fellow graduates, and of course, my wonderful and loving family.

This year was not what we wanted it to be. There is no denying that. While this might not be how we expected our high school experience to end, these past four years, and all of the lessons learned and friendships made during them, still deserve to be celebrated.

We survived and continued to show up in a year that challenged us like no other. I’m sure that as you go off into the world, you will find yourself face to face with many more challenges that must be overcome to achieve your dreams. And right now, it may seem like there’s too much standing in the way of where you want to be, like you’ll never be able to break through all of the glass ceilings and barriers that are holding you down. But you were born to rise. And these past four years have provided you with the skills and the resilience that you need to shatter the glass, break down the doors, think your way through, and continue fighting for what you believe in.

But, before you start fighting, you must know what you are fighting for. You need to find what you believe in, what fires you up, what gets you out of bed in the morning. No one else can find that for you. It’s up to each and every one of you to get to know yourself. Turn

all the lights on; open every door.

Ask yourself questions you don’t know the answer to, questions you might not like the answer to. To move forward in this world, you must be prepared to reconcile with your own truth. You must be prepared to take the good and the Laura Gillis ugly and embrace Valedictorian it all. You must be Class of 2021 willing to forgive yourself for the mistakes you’ve made, for the opportunities you passed up, for moments you weren’t at your best. Learn from these, but do not let them define you, for you are far more than the sum of your parts. As you search within yourself, I hope you find your passion, your very heart and soul. I hope you find something you would army crawl across a road covered in broken glass to do. I hope you answer the call of the restlessness inside of you, and never let fear keep you from saddling up and riding off to chase your dreams. I hope you find the courage to smile, to laugh, to dream. I hope that you find love. For yourself and for others. And I hope that someday, after all of your hard work, you find peace. I hope you find the ability to welcome yourself with open arms, to live your truth with no apologies or shame, because you are exactly who Continued on Page 16

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VALEDICTORY Continued from Page 15 you are supposed to be, and there is nothing wrong with that.

While there is work to be done within, there is also plenty of work to be done in the country we call home. Truth and Reconciliation is something that Canadian citizens must work towards every day. We must be prepared to acknowledge the horrors of racism and residential schools in our nation. We cannot turn our backs on the Indigenous Peoples of this country any longer. If we are to move forward, we must dig up the truth, no matter the cost, and do all that we can to reconcile the unspeakable pain and trauma that centuries of racism and ignorance has inflicted upon the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. And, as the leaders of today and tomorrow, it will be our job to write the policies, sign the petitions, and amplify the voices of those who know more than us, to work towards Truth and Reconciliation.

Continue to learn and listen with an open mind and heart, and always ask yourself what you can do to help. Most importantly, never give up because the work gets too hard, or the truth scares you too much. It is the truths that scare us the most that must be confronted to find peace, within ourselves and as a nation.

Diversity is what makes Canada beautiful, and we must embrace and honour it. We need to stop letting fear and hate tarnish our world, when there is so much light within it.

As your high school careers come to a close, I would like to remind you that nothing lasts forever. This world isn’t going to be plagued by fear forever. There will be a new tomorrow, and Class of 2021, we are in such

a powerful position. Because we get to decide what that tomorrow will look like. We get to control what world the generations after us will inherit. We have a responsibility to give them a future filled with love, bravery, and hope. And we owe it to ourselves, too. We deserve a brighter and better world, and we will get there, someday. All you need is to be kind to the people around you. Treat everyone like they matter, every day, for the rest of your life, and I promise you, the world will be so much better because of it.

I’m sure at the beginning of grade nine, you thought you would never leave this place.

Back then, graduation day felt like hundreds of years away. There were still lessons to learn, finals to be written, adventures to be had. But now, we’re here. Preparing for a new adventure, that will be like nothing we’ve experienced before. I would like to take the time now to say thank you to the families and teachers who never gave up on us, who supported us, who guided us in our pursuit of excellence. None of us would be here on this virtual stage without you. On behalf of the Graduating Class of 2021, thank you, from the very bottom of our hearts. We will do our best to make you proud.

To my graduating peers, I am so excited to see all of the amazing things you will accomplish in the coming years. Never lose sight of who you are and what you believe in, and never stop fighting for what you know is right.

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YRHS Award Recipients e o s e d l d e , h , . s o e w e e s o t n e e t d t d . e s

1. Lerif Patzer Academic Memorial Scholarships - $3,000 in total These awards were established by, and in memory of, Mr. Lerif Patzer of Pasadena, California.

Born and raised in Yorkton, Mr. Patzer shared a dream with his brother Mr. Edwin Patzer to become lawyers after WW II. Edwin was killed in action, and Lerif went on alone to law school, eventually attaining the position as Manager of Legal Claims for Great West Life Assurance Co. in Los Angeles. In 1998, when the YRHS Marching 100 bid to participate in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Lerif provided financial support. Lerif’s kindness has allowed him to again provide financial support for years to come to students of the YRHS through his generous endowment of over $50,000.

These scholarships are $500 each and are presented to the student who has the highest average in specific courses. The student must be continuing his/her education at the postsecondary level.

The recipient for the highest average in Grade 12 sciences is KAVYA SUDARASANAM. With the highest average in AP ELA A30 and AP ELA B30 is LAURA GILLIS.

LAURA will also receive the Ruth Jolson Medal for English given in memory of former YRHS English teacher Ruth Jolson.

With a high overall average in 2 or more Fine Arts classes is ERIN KAMIENIECKI. The recipient for Practical and Applied Arts in the Business and Computer Technology area based on nominations and chosen by the PAA teachers according to a high academic standing is DIANA CASTILLO. The recipient for Practical and Applied Arts in the Technical and Trades area based on nominations and chosen by the PAA teachers according to a high academic standing is SKYLAR YURKIW. And the final recipient showing excellence in skill and attitude in Physical Education 30 is ZANE CHOPIK.

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Humanities – ZOE FLAMAN PAA Business – HUNTER BRINLEY PAA Trades – EMMA ERETH-MATIESHYN Phys Ed – AUSTIN ANDRES Math/Science – JESSE HORSMAN Zoe will be attending the University of Alberta where she will major in linguistics.

Emma has a goal of studying mechanics.

Austin will be attending Trinity Christian University.

Jesse will be attending the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering and has accepted a $3000 Entrance scholarship. He will be running Cross Country and Track and Field with the Huskies.

3. The Morrison-Christopherson Scholarship - $1,500 This scholarship was established by Nancy Morrison in memory of her mother, Jessie Christopherson, who taught at Burke School and her father, William H. Morrison, a lawyer for over 55 years in Yorkton and a member of the School Board of the Yorkton Collegiate Institute.

The scholarship is to honor their love of and commitment to education. It is available to a student who shows general proficiency and who plans post-secondary education at a public institution. The winner is MATTHEW LARSON. Matthew will be studying Power Engineering at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

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5. Rusnak, Balacko, Kachur & Rusnak Law Scholarship - $1,250 This scholarship is presented to a student of high academic standing who has completed the Grade 12 Law class. The student must be continuing with post-secondary education. The winner is KAYLA GOLTZ. Kayla is studying Biology at the University of Saskatchewan where she has accepted a $2000 Entrance scholarship.

6. The Hopkins Bursary - $1,000 each This Bursary is to recognize the help offered to the early European settlers in this area by the Indigenous people. This year the two students of Indigenous descent receiving the Bursary are SHAY-LYNN PELLETIER and JAZZLYN SMUK. Shay-Lynn is attending the University of Regina and studying Kinesiology. She has received a $3000 Entrance Scholarship.

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7. The Ethel and John Prop Music Scholarship - $1,000 This scholarship is awarded to a band and/ or choir student who has shown dedication, diligence, commitment and cooperation in both attitude and participation in the music program, and who is continuing with post-secondary education. The winner is LAURA GILLIS. Continued on Page 19

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8. The Florence Woloshyn Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 This scholarship was established in accordance with the wishes of the late Florence Woloshyn who held a high value for education and a desire to support young people in achieving their educational goals. The recipient must show general proficiency and must be continuing with postsecondary education. The worthy recipient is GARRETT ELLIS. Garrett will be attending the University of Toronto College of Kinesiology where he has received a $7500 Scholar admission award and a $2500 Athletic Scholarship. Garrett will be playing football for the UofT.

9. Dr. Borys Tolczynski Memorial Fund Scholarship - $1,000 This award goes to a deserving graduate who is planning his or her studies with the purpose of going into a Health Care Profession. The recipient is HUNTER BRINLEY.

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11. The Heather Laxdal Memorial S.R.C. Bursary - $1,000 This bursary is given to a Grade 12 student who has gone above and beyond the call of his or her office over the course of the school year striving to maintain and better the level of school spirit and enthusiasm. This year the scholarship will be shared by TRINITY SCHNEIDER and KAVYA SUDARASANAM. Kavya has also been awarded TESL Saskatchewan Wayne Eger and Myrna Firman Learner Scholarships - $500, Access Communications Doug Alexander Scholarship - $1000 and Big Brothers Big Sisters Fred LaVallee Mentoring bursary - $200.

12. Brock Poulin Memorial Awards - $1,000 X 2 Brock Poulin was a spark of joy to those he showered with friendship during his high school years. He attended YRHS from 1993-1996. Brock was someone who gave his friends courage to be themselves. He was passionate about drama, film and music and was dedicated to obtaining a higher education. He received a BA in Film studies from U of R, a Journalism degree from Ryerson and a Master of Arts from UBC. Brock’s friendship changed lives for the better. He had an amazing sense of humour and helped everyone be at ease. His friends and family raised the funds for the awards on GoFundMe in just over a month.

The first award goes to an individual who is an active member of the G.S.A with strong interests in the fields of Music, Fine Arts, or Drama. The winner is ERIN KAMIENIECKI. Erin will be studying Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. They have accepted an entrance scholarship of $1000.

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AWARDS Continued from Page 19 Addictions or a related “care” profession. The winner is BESS MAKSIMOW. Bess will be studying Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan and has accepted an entrance scholarship of $1000.

13. The General Alexander Ross Branch #77 Bursaries - $750 each** These bursaries are presented to Grade 12 students who are the children or grandchildren of a veteran and who plan to continue their education. Students must apply for these bursaries.

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JESSICA CARR, TRINITY SCHNEIDER, KEANE SZABO, and REBECCA WALSH 14. The Good Spirit Teachers Association Scholarships - $750 each** These scholarships are awarded to Grade 12 students who are continuing with post-secondary studies leading to appropriate qualifications in the teaching profession. Students must apply for this award. The successful applicants are ALEX HODGSON, ELLE MAKSIMOW and KEANE SZABO. Alex is attending the College of Education at the University of Regina. She has also received a $1000 Entrance Scholarship and a $1500 Housing Scholarship.

Elle will be attending the University of Regina where she will study to be an Elementary school teacher. She has received an Entrance Scholarship of $3000.

Keane will be attending the University of Regina where he has been accepted into the dual Education/ Kinesiology degree program and has received an Entrance Scholarship of $1500.

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16. The Art Bilous Memorial Scholarship $500 This scholarship goes to a deserving student with a high academic average who intends to continue his or her education in Agriculture.

ANA O’NEILL Ana plans to study Agribusiness at the University of Saskatchewan Parkland campus and will receive a $500 Entrance Scholarship.

17. The Dave McVey Memorial Scholarship $500 This scholarship is awarded to a student with a high average in History 30 in former YRHS history teacher Dave McVey’s name. Mr. McVey was well known for his many sayings, loud voice, and ability to make history come alive resulting in many former students remembering him fondly. KAVYA SUDARASANAM is the worthy recipient.

Kavya will be studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan where she has accepted a $3000 Entrance scholarship and a Best and Brightest scholarship valued at $24 000 over four years.

18. The Ted Wlock Math Scholarship $500 This scholarship named in honour of former YRHS math teacher Ted Wlock is presented to a student who has excelled in math. The winner is LAURA GILLIS.

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The student’s name will also be placed on a plaque which remains at the school. The winner is ALEX HODGSON. 20. The Y.R.H.S. Staff Scholarships $500 each These awards go to students who show excellence and must be continuing with post-secondary education. Our candidates have an excellent academic record and have the respect of both staff and students. The recipients are LAURA GILLIS and ZOE FLAMAN. 21. The Gloria Hayden Memorial Scholarship - $500 This scholarship is awarded to a student advancing to a post-secondary institution in either Kinesiology or a Recreation related field. The student must possess positive leadership qualities and above average academic standing. The graduate who meets these criteria is KENTEN EFFA. Kenten will be attending the College of Kinesiology at the University of Regina where he has also received a $3000 Entrance scholarship.

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Our winners have good academic records and have contributed much to the extra-curricular programs of our school and community through volunteer work. The recipients are DIANA CASTILLO, JESSE HORSMAN, MATTHEW LARSON, and KAVYA SUDARASANAM. Diana will be attending the University Saskatchewan studying Biomedical Sciences.

24. The C.J. Houston S.R.C. Memorial Scholarship - $500 This scholarship is offered to a Grade 12 student who shows proficiency and who is planning post-secondary education. Our recipient is ALEEYAH OLOKO. Aleeyah will be attending the University of Toronto for a double degree in Co-op BBA (Management and Finance) and BSc (Statistics - Quantitative Finance) where she has received an Entrance Scholarship of $2000.

25. Photography by Mitch Award $500 This award goes to a student with the most creative and innovative mind in the Visual Arts area.

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AWARDS Continued from Page 21 26. The United Commercial Travellers #578 Scholarship - $500 This scholarship is offered to a student who shows general proficiency and who is planning post-secondary education. The recipient is KENTEN EFFA. 27. The Associated Canadian Travellers Scholarship - $500 This scholarship is presented to a student of high standing who is planning post-secondary education in a human health field. The winner is MADISON HOFFMAN. Madison is attending Dalhousie University with a goal to study nursing.

28. Yorkton B.P.O. Elks Lodge #392 Scholarship - $500 This scholarship is given to a worthy student who will be furthering his or her post-secondary education. The winner is ZOE FLAMAN. 29. The Doreen Berrns Memorial Scholarship - $500* This scholarship is sponsored by the Springside and District Lions Club and is presented to a Grade XII student from the Springside District.

The recipient must be planning to enroll in some academic, vocational, or technical program which is not offered at the high school level. Students must apply for this scholarship.

The recipient is ANA O’NEILL 30. The Yorkton Lions Club Technical Scholarship - $500 This scholarship is awarded to a student who has displayed proficiency in the technical areas, and who plans to pursue further education in a technical field at a recognized post-sec-

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31. The Yorkton Lions Club Academic Scholarship - $500 This award is given to a Grade 12 student with a high academic record who plans to pursue postsecondary education. The winner is LAURA GILLIS. 32. The Yorkton Lions Club Leadership Award - $500 This award is given to a student who shows outstanding leadership qualities in at least one of these areas: Student Representative Council, a Fine Arts production, or a major sport. This winner must hold a good academic record and must display excellent leadership qualities. The winner is KAVYA SUDARASANAM. 33. The Willowbrook and District Lions Club Scholarship - $500** This scholarship is awarded with preference given to a child from the Willowbrook area. This year’s recipient is KEANE SZABO. 34. The Garry Voinorosky Memorial Scholarship - $500** This scholarship is given to a deserving student who has extensive involvement in minor sports and who follows the philosophy of Mr. Voinorosky “Whatever You Do—Do Well.” The recipient this year as chosen by the Minor Sports Association, is JACKSON LONG. Jackson will be attending the University of Saskatchewan where he will be studying Arts and Sciences with a goal of dentistry. He has accepted a $1000 Entrance scholarship.

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Students must apply for this scholarship. The successful recipient is JACKSON LONG. 36. The Hamilton Business Excellence Scholarship - $500 This award is given to a student who has shown a strong academic background, an interest in pursuing business studies post-graduation, and who is involved in the community exemplifying leadership qualities. TRINITY SCHNEIDER is the worthy recipient.

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38. The Yorkton Regional High School Proficiency and Care Award - $500 This scholarship is presented to a YRHS student who displays excellence in athletics and/ or academics while always treating others with respect and dignity. The recipient is ELLE MAKISMOW.

39. The Westland Insurance Group Most Dedicated Scholarship - $500** This scholarship is awarded to a student who showed leadership on the field while involved in Yorkton Minor Football. This leadership and dedication were also evident at school and in the community. Students must be pursuing postsecondary. The recipient is MILOS MANDIC. Milos will be studying Arts and Sciences at the University of Alberta where he will be playing football.

40. The Jake Berg Memorial Scholarships $500** The Jake Berg Memorial Scholarship is presented annually by the Yorkton Co-op. The recipient must be involved in community activities and must meet entrance requirements for a post-secondary institution. The recipient was chosen by a committee of the Co-op’s Board of Directors. The recipient for 2021 is JORAH TROST. 41. The Good Spirit School Division Scholarship - $400 The Good Spirit School Division offers an annual scholarship to the top graduating student in each of the GSSD grade twelve classes. The 2021 YRHS top academic graduate is LAURA GILLIS. 42. The Yorkton Council #2031 Knights of Columbus Scholarships - $400 each These two scholarships are awarded for General Proficiency and are to be used for educational purposes. Our winners have strong academic records and both plan to continue their studies this fall. Students must be a son or daughter of a Knight and/or a member of the Parish. The

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AWARDS Continued from Page 23 students who meet these criteria are MASON LAMMERS and REBECCA WALSH. Rebecca will be attending the University of Regina in the College of Arts and Sciences.

43. The George Skinner Memorial Scholarship - $350 This scholarship goes to a deserving student with a high academic record who is planning a post-secondary education. The deserving student is MASON LAMMERS. Mason is attending the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering where he has received an Entrance Scholarship of $3000.

44. The Morris Peterson Memorial Scholarship - $350 This scholarship is presented to a student who plans to continue his or her studies in the mechanics field as Mr. Peterson felt education was very important. He began his career in 1953 becoming a journeyman in 1957 and working at all the Chev garages in Yorkton mentoring many young people in the field until his retirement in 2015. Congratulations EMMA ERETHMATIESHYN. 45. The Yorkton Curling Club Scholarship $350**each This scholarship is awarded to an active member of the Yorkton Curling Club who is continuing with post-secondary training. Students must apply for this scholarship. This years’ recipients are KATELYN FARQUAHARSON, VICAAS JUNEK and BRETT SWITZER. Katelyn is attending the University of Saskatchewan where she will be studying Psychology.

Vicaas has been accepted to Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon where he will be studying Hotel and Restaurant Management Program.

A Brett will be attending the University of Brandon to study Biomedical Sciences.

46. Dr. Bree Rogoza Health Science Scholarship - $350 This scholarship is for further studies in any Health Care field. The recipient is DIANA CASTILLO. 47. Yorkton Collegiate Institute (1982) Scholarship - $300 This award is presented to a student who is planning his or her education at a post-secondary institution and is recognized as having worked to his or her fullest potential. JUDE ACHTYMICHUK Jude is attending the University of Regina where he has been accepted to the College of Education.

48. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) Yorkton Lodge No. 9 Scholarship - $300 The recipient of this scholarship must have a good academic record and must be continuing with further education. ADEN NYSTROM Aden will be studying Business at the University of Saskatchewan and has accepted an Entrance Scholarship of $2500.

49. Drs. Greg and Simon Haimanot Scholarship – $300 This scholarship is given to a student who is planning a career in any health-related field. The recipient is JORAH TROST Jorah is attending the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Arts and Science with a goal of medicine or nursing.

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are important criteria, and students must apply for this scholarship. The successful candidate is BRETT SWITZER.

51. The Josephine and Henry Gulak Scholarships - $300 each These scholarships are awarded to two worthy students who wish to pursue post-secondary education. The recipients are AVERY McINTYRE and BEN MICHALCHUK.

Michael will be pursuing a career in plumbing.

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53. The Key Auto Group Automotive Scholarship -$300 This award is presented to a student who has studied in the PAA trades area and is furthering his/her studies in a mechanical field. The recipient is PAUL FLEGER. 54. The Bredenbury Lions Club Scholarship - $250* This scholarship is available to a student who attended Saltcoats School to complete grade eight. The student must be attending full time at the YRHS and must be continuing with post-secondary education. Leadership and volunteerism

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55. The Yorkton Masonic Lodge #12 Scholarship - $200 This scholarship is presented to a student with a strong academic standing. Our winner is MICHAEL SPEAREY. 56. W. Ernest Quine Memorial Scholarships - $200 each These scholarships are presented to deserving students for academic success. The three recipients are KIARA STEWART, KATELYNNE HOFFMAN and MATTHEW LARSON. Kiara will be studying Chemistry at St. Louis University where she will be playing hockey at the university level.

Katelynne will be beginning her university studies through the Parkland College.

57. Beta Sigma Phi Memorial Scholarship $200 This scholarship is given to a student who has a high academic standing pursuing a fine art. The winner is KYLE BLOMMAERT. Kyle will be studying linguistics at the University of Saskatchewan.

58. Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship $200 This scholarship is awarded to a worthy Grade 12 student with a high academic record who plans to pursue his or her education at any postsecondary institution. The recipient is TYANA DAIGNEAULT. Tyana will be studying Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan Parkland Campus where she has accepted a $500 Entrance scholarship.

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AWARDS Continued from Page 25 59. The Hot Rod Shop High Performance Award – with a $200 Gift Certificate This award is for a student who has shown a keen interest in restoration and/or performance modifications in the automotive field.

MICHAEL BECKER 60. The Y. R. H. S. SRC Dedicated Student Scholarships - $200 each These students show dedication to school life by routinely working hard, showing diligence and responsibility both with their course work and with extra-curricular pursuits. The students must plan to continue his/her formal education at a recognized University, College, Vocational or Technical School. The recipients are ANARA MORRISON and MASON LAMMERS. Anara is attending the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan where she has accepted a $500 Entrance Scholarship.

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62. Yorkton This Week Scholarship - $150 This award is given to a worthy student who plans to pursue post-secondary studies. This year’s recipient is LAURA GILLIS. 63. The Rick Shussel Memorial Scholarship - $100 This scholarship is offered to a student who has displayed a positive attitude and helpful manner as recognized by both staff and students.

The student must be continuing with postsecondary education. The recipient is KYLA ROHATYNSKY. Kyla will be studying at the University of British Columbia, Kelowna campus.

64. Grace Henke Sutherland Memorial Prize - $100 plus a plaque This annual prize is awarded to a graduating student who has exhibited those exemplary characteristics, qualities and attitudes which enhance the life and work of the Regional. The recipient of the prize this year is ANGELIQUE PETRYCHYN.

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Vicaas Junek

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Micheal Kisser

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Colby Lees

Dominic Lepowick

Jackson Long

Chanel Louison

Reece Lubiniecki

Kaybrie Lutz

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Willow Marshall

Aubrey Lane Mason

Reece McCormick

Evan McCubbing

Avery McIntyre

Brandi McKay

Ariel McKay Bird

Karyssa McLean Krakolinig

Tiffany McLennan

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Anara Morrison

Harley Nepinak

Aleeyah Oloko

Ana O’Neill

Alex Neufeld

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Shay-Lynn Pelletier

Angelique Petrychyn

Jenna Porte

Makayla Prince

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Haylie Slusar

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Jazlynn Smuk

Dalton Sparling

Michael Spearey

Rylee Sperling

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Kaylee Stein

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Rebecca Walsh

Logan Walters

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CONGRATULATIONS LATIIONS TO TO OUR OUR GRADUATES! GR

Class of 2021

Yorkton Regional & Sacred Heart HIGH SCHOOLS JAIDA BOLTON

JOHN COOKSON

ASLIN DESROCHES

EMMA GRIFFITH

ALEXA HAIDER

LARISSA HAMBLETON

ALEX HODGSON

MADISON HOFFMAN

KATIE JOHNSON

TANNON KELTIE

ERIC MCALLISTER

KASEY MCCOMBS

CARSON OSTAFIE

WYATT PADAR

ALYSSA POPOWICH

ANDREW ROSS

JOHN SHUKIN

HAYLIE SLUSAR

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PIPER STECHYSHYN

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