Supplement to The Interior News
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Schools Ebenezer Canadian Reformed School ............................. 3 Bulkley Valley Christian School ....................................... 4 Hazelton Secondary School .............................................. 7 Smithers Secondary School .............................................12
Congratulations to ... Bonnie Barendregt
Katelyn Bolster
Zach McCrea
and their fellow graduates of 2012!
Smithers
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Ebenezer Canadian Reformed School
Ashley Barendregt
Jesse Fennema
Kirsten Foekens
Leanne Vandergaag
Rachelle Vandermooren
Matthew Verhelst
Caleb Kanis
Luke Onderwater
Hudson Stoffels
Principal’s Message As a class you have selected as your graduation theme God’s words as recorded in Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” In this chapter, Joshua has just taken over the leadership of Israel and God is charging him with his task to lead God’s people into the land God is giving them. He is also reminding Joshua that he is to be careful to do all that he has been commanded in the laws given from God to Israel. This command also sets the context for your life as Christians today. You are to study, know and apply
God’s law to your life and do that with confidence. God does not make that task something Joshua or you are to do in your own strength. In His grace and love He assures you that He will be with you wherever you go. That enables you to never be afraid or discouraged but rather to be strong and courageous. As you go from Grade 12 into the next phase of life keep these words, these firm promises in mind and be filled with the confidence to enter “the land” beyond Grade 12. Derek Stoffels Principal
On behalf of the
Town of Smithers Congratulations all Grads of 2012! Mayor & Council
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Bulkley Valley Christian School Principal’s message This spring the parents of BVCS approved the final version of a graduate profile. While it is understood that our grads are unique individuals who are at various stages in their faith life, it is the hope of our teachers, parents, and supporters that after twelve years of Christian education our grads possess at least some of the ideals we have for them. It is our hope that they “have mastered the foundational skills necessary for their unique calling in life;” that they “are responsive disciples of Jesus Christ who live with the realization that all of life is meant to be lived in service to Christ;” that they “are committed to actions that are socially
May your future soar with success
just, peaceable, tolerant, and compassionate;” that they “think critically, test the spirits of this age, and show thoughtful discernment.” (Excerpts from the BVCS graduate profile). As you continue to pursue different goals, whether at post-secondary institutions or in the work force it is our hope and prayer that you will continue to live life as faithful disciples of Christ. Everyone at BVCS wishes you God’s blessing. Klaas Kort Principal
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Bulkley Valley Christian School
Waurner Adema
Bonnie Barendregt
Jesse Boonstra
Lorne Braam
Eric de Jong
Daniel deHoog
Jesse Ewald
Bibby Graham
Dallas Groot
Joshua Horlings
Riley Jones
Joshua LaFountain
Jared Lester
Andrea Lopez Garza
Nathaniel Mann
Paige Onderwater
Yingjie Qian
Katrina Rouw
Congratulations to all the grad.s of 2012 The future is fresh with possibilities
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Bulkley Valley Christian School
Simon Schat
Justin Steenhof
Jaclyn Timmer
Kristi Vandenberg
Matthew Widen
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Hazelton Secondary School To the Graduates of 2012 On behalf of the staff of Hazelton Secondary, Mrs. Wiebe and Ms. Thorburn would like to congratulate the Class of 2012. You have completed a huge milestone on your life’s journey, but there are many more adventures ahead. We encourage you to choose wisely, live well, laugh a lot, and leave your mark in this world. We are proud of the young adults you have become and look forward to hearing about your future successes. Best wishes and congratulations!
Wishing you nothing but the best, Happy Graduation! from the staff at
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You are all deservedly proud of your accomplishments. These are exciting times for you and your families as you feel the elevator-like lift of freedom in your gut. The urge to revel is in you and I encourage you do that. Celebrate this signature event in your lives. Grab hold of the moment with your friends, parents and siblings and then squeeze all the pleasure you can out of it. All too soon the responsibilities of further study, work and the day to day of the future will be upon you. Now is the time to show the world that you have made it this far, and are determined to take the next steps. Congratulations from all of us at The Interior News. Grant Harris, Publisher
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Hazelton Secondary School
Peter Bernard
Emma Blair
Robyn Browne
Alec Busby
Chelsea Carle
Jessie de Boer
Quianna Denny
Ward Derrick
Morgan Douse
Rena Fan
Chelsea Forsyth
Jonathan Fowler
Way to go Hazelton Graduates! May your futures be filled with success! Best Wishes from the councils and staff at
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Hazelton Secondary School
Katelynn Fraser
Danielle Glover
Kim Gonu-Johnson
Tyrell Gregorie
Danielle Henwood
Katrina Johnson
Brandon Joseph
Regan Kern
Lia Lazzarotto
Tyler MacKenzie
Ashley Marshall
Johnny Martin
CONGRATULATIONS HAZELTON GRADS! The Gitanmaax Chief and Council would like to congratulate all of the 2012 Hazelton graduates. For those continuing on to Post-Secondary School or joining the work force, or taking some time to decide what direction to go, we wish you the best and all the success. Your hard work and dedication has paid off and whatever your future endeavours might be, the many members of Gitanmaax send you encouragement and strength with the hope that you will make all your dreams come true.
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Hazelton Secondary School
Dominique Melanson
Cameron Mitchell
Emsley Morgan
James Morgan
Matthew Morris-Robinson
Kaitlyn Morrison
Blair Mowatt
Julia Muigg
Fiona Nehass
Kristen Olson
Deborah Prevost
Lacey Quock
Breanna Ranahan
Tiffany Russell
Dakota Sampson
Diandra Sampson
Kalem Sampson
Tyler Scott
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Hazelton Secondary School
Richard Smith
Travis Smith
Corbin Tait
Natasha Tait
Carlos Torres
Katja Wagner
Krysta Wale
Emily Ward
Drake Wesley
Sheena Wesley
Samuel Wiebe
Katrina Wilson
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Way To Go Hazelton Graduating Class of 2012 The Management & Staff at McDonald’s Store in New Hazelton Wish you all the best!
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Smithers Secondary School Principal’s message I would like to first congratulate the fine young men and women of the graduating class of 2012. They have conducted themselves in a manner that has made all of us proud. Soon they will be entering a world that is unimaginably different from that of even the previous generation. I am confident, though, that this talented group will be more than up to the challenge. I trust that our graduates appreciate this wonderful valley and the family, community members and teachers who have nurtured them along the way. I have no doubt that the best is yet to come and look forward to hearing of their future contributions and accomplishments. It is my sincere hope that they leave Smithers Secondary with fond memories and I wish them well in the pursuit of their dreams.
Lauren Allen
Laura Anderson
Jessica Arnett
Candice Barendregt
Curtis Adamson
Tianna Adzich
Jessica Becker
Dyllan Blewett
Congratulations to the Grads of 2012 Dairy Queen Smithers
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Smithers Secondary School
Chloe Boland
Katelynn Bolster
Charlotte Brook
Brittney Brown
Sean Brown
Kole Cardinal
Mason Carlson
Mark Collingwood
Jennifer Cousins
Brendon Cummins
Devan Cummins
Chai Daugherty
Brendan Davidson
William Davis
Julius De Jong
Brandon Dennis
Stephen deWit
Cole Dobrenski
The Mayor, Sta & Council of the Village of Telkwa congratulate the Grad Classes of 2012
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Smithers Secondary School
Brian Dohler
Tanner Dueck
Carter Ebeling
Cole Ebeling
Jason Egan
Owen Ehalt
Arthur Emmelot
Alex Faion
Kelvin Fehr
Shaina Fisher
Haley Gallup
Dan Garcia
Congratulations to all of the graduates of the Class of 2012. I encourage you to use your talents to build a vibrant, sustainable future for generations to come. Do your communities proud! With best wishes,
Doug Donaldson MLA, STIKINE REACH DOUG
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Smithers Secondary School
Aaron Gibson
Sarah Goddard
Aimee Green
Haley Green
Ryan Green
Kyle Gyger
Sarah Hagen
Brandon Hahn
Ben Hallman
Ashley Halvorson
Amanda Harness
Katelynn Harness
Ian Harris
Jesse Hawman
Seraphine Hennig
Christopher Herman
Michaela Hidber
Eden Hills
Congratulations to all the Grads of 2012 Highway 16 Smithers
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Smithers Secondary School
Jonathan Hodson
Timothy Hollenberg
Harlen Holloway
Jillian Hooper
Kautea Hubert
Michael Humble
Shauna Hunter-McLean
Linden Jackson
Ryan Jones
Jeff Kalina
Brooke Karrer
Jesselyn Kindrat
Amanda Kolida
Cody Kuemper
Skeena Lawson
Cassie Ledoux
Mikayla Levy
Sydney Logan
Congratulations
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Smithers Secondary School
Joshua Louie
Daniel Lowe
Braden MacDonald
Angel Marlowe
Eric Martin
Keely Maurer
Zachary McCrea
Jennifer McEwen
Kimberly McEwen
Leanne McEwen
Jennifer McGibbon
Heath McKenzie
Alastair McLellan
Jasmine McMillen
Madison Mehr
Makayla Mellroy
Hayden Mettler
Brenden Michell
Sweet Success! Congratulations to all the hardworking grads of 2012!
Dan, Sharon & The Staff
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Smithers Secondary School
Johnathon Montgomery
Christopher Montpas
Lauren Moore
Mikayla Moore
Wyatt Morris
Kieran Naziel
John Norman
Haley Norton
Daniel Oliemans
Desiree Olson
Mercedes Palumbo
Brandon Patrick
Congratulations to the Grads of 2012
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Smithers Secondary School
Kevin Pelzer
Crystal Pottinger
Samuel Rathwell
Cole Ross
Reuben Russell
Jordon Santerno
Emillie Sayeed
Craig Schibli
Emilie Schmidt
Danielle Schnieder
Verena Schwegler
Alysia Shanoss
Savannah Shott
Kenton Shuhyta
Morgan Snider
Alicia Stahel
Justin Stam
Kieran Stead
Congratulations to the Grads of 2012 “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.� Bulkley Village Shopping Centre
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Smithers Secondary School
Karlie Stecko
Shanelle Stevens
Bryan Storie
Ryan Stumborg
Jesse Sukut
Brady Taekema
Dayna Tome
Kim Tran
Carson Tworow
Brooke Utz
Joey Utz
Gerrit Vandenhoek
Cole Walton
Justin Watson
Danielle Weme
Katie Wertz
Shelby Whalen
Marissa White
Congratulation 2012 Grad Amiee Green
Best wishes to all 2012 Grads from the staff at Safeway
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Smithers Secondary School
Dusten Winthrope
Kalum Wittke
Jesse Worsfold
Sean Wright
Nina Zimberlin
Smithers Secondary School Bursaries Name of Bursay/Scholarship
Brett Zollen
Recipient
A.J. Clotworthy Bursary ......................................................................................................................................... Heath McKenzie Aboriginal Education Council Academic Scholarship ................................................................................................. Hayle Gallup Aboriginal Education Council Leadership Award ..................................................................................................Shanelle Stevens Aboriginal Education Council Leadership Award ......................................................................................................... Hayle Gallup B.P.O. Elks #240 Scholarship ................................................................................................................................. Katelyn Bolster B.P.O. Elks #240 Bursary ...................................................................................................................................................Joey Utz Bulkley Valley Band Boosters Scholarship .............................................................................................................. Danielle Weme Bulkley Valley Band Boosters Scholarship ................................................................................................................. Karlie Stecko Bulkley Valley Band Boosters Scholarship ................................................................................................................. John Norman Bulkley Valley Band Boosters Scholarship ............................................................................................................. Skeena Lawson Bulkley Valley Band Boosters Scholarship ................................................................................................................Dan Oliemans Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council Bursary......................................................................................................Carson Tworow Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council Bursary............................................................................................................ Katie Wertz Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council Bursary........................................................................................ Shauna Hunter-McLean Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Bursary ..................................................................................................Serphanie Hennig Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Scholarship ..................................................................................................... Owen Ehalt Bulkley Valley Credit Union Bursary ....................................................................................................................Serphanie Hennig Bulkley Valley District Hospital Auxilary Bursary .....................................................................................................Charlotte Brook Bulkley Valley District Hospital New to You Bursary ...................................................................................................... Owen Ehalt Bulkley Valley Home Centre Bursary.........................................................................................................................Madison Mehr Bulkley Valley Kinsmen Bursary ...................................................................................................................................Brian Dohler Bulkley Valley Learning Centre Bursary ......................................................................................................................... Josh Louie Bulkley Valley Learning Centre Bursary ........................................................................................................................ Darion Alec Bulkley Valley Learning Centre Bursary ....................................................................................................................John Forsythe Bulkley Valley Rod & Gun Club Bursary .................................................................................................................. Hayden Mettler Bulkley Valley Teachers Union Bursaries (acedemic) ..................................................................................................Lauren Allen Bulkley Valley Teachers Union Bursaries (non-acedemic) .................................................................................. Katelynn Harness Bulkley Woodlot Association Bursary ..................................................................................................................... Curtis Adamson C.U.P.E. Local 1570 Bursary ....................................................................................................................................Cassie Ledoux C.U.P.E. Local 2145 Bursary ........................................................................................................................................Alicia Stahel Catholic Women's League Bursary ......................................................................................................................... Katelyn Bolster CN Health & Safety Committee Bursary.................................................................................................................. Jesse Worsfold
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Congratulations
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Congratulations to the Grads of 2012.
and well done 2012 Grads! From the Staff and Management at Trails North 3334 Frontage Road, Smithers, BC (250) 847 2287
250-847-3919
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Name of Bursay/Scholarship
Recipient
Coast Mountain GM Bursary ..................................................................................................................................Michael Humble Cote Beebe Memorial Bursary ................................................................................................................................ Daniel Olimans DAF Grad Bursary ................................................................................................................................................... Tim Hollenberg Dogwood District/Authority Award .............................................................................................................................Jillian Hooper Dogwood District/Authority Award ......................................................................................................................... Skeena Lawson Dogwood District/Authority Award ..........................................................................................................................Carson Tworow Dogwood District/Authority Award ................................................................................................................................ Katie Wertz Dogwood District/Authority Award ........................................................................................................................ Daniel Oliemans Dogwood District/Authority Award ............................................................................................................................. John Norman Dogwood District/Authority Award ............................................................................................................ Shauna Hunter-McLean Eileen Hatlevik Memorial Bursary.................................................................................................................................Alicia Stahel Harris & Company Law 12 Scholarship ......................................................................................................................... Owen Ehalt Home Econimics Bursary .................................................................................................................................Mercedes Palumbo Houston Flying Club Scholarship ............................................................................................................................ Jesse Worsfold Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. Scholarship - Creative Arts ....................................................................................................Carson Tworow Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. Scholarship - Left Lateral Leap ............................................................................................ Skeena Lawson Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. Scholarship - Left Lateral Leap ........................................................................................... Alastair McLellan Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. Scholarship - Mechanical Mind ...............................................................................................Cody Kuemper John Emmerson Memorial Bursary .......................................................................................................................Jennifer Cousins John Gibb Memorial Award ..................................................................................................................................Amanda Harness Laureate Gamma Theta Scholarship.......................................................................................................................Charlotte Brook Lillian Weedmark Scholarship ......................................................................................................................................... Kim Tran Lois Angman Memorial Bursary....................................................................................................................................Lauren Allen Lo - Elliott Certified Specialists in Orthodontics Bursary .......................................................................................... Brittany Brown Nick Van Arem Award Bursary (for Courage, Spirit and Determination) .................................................................... Aimee Green Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. Bursary ..............................................................................................................Brian Dohler Order of the Royal Purple Lodge #47 Bursary ..........................................................................................................Madison Mehr Pacific Inland Resources Bursary........................................................................................................................... Laura Anderson Pacific Inland Resources Bursary............................................................................................................................ Jessica Becker Pacific Inland Resources Bursary..................................................................................................................................... Ian Harris Pacific Inland Resources Bursary...........................................................................................................................Michael Humble Pacific Inland Resources Bursary............................................................................................................................ Hayden Mettler Pacific Inland Resources Bursary.................................................................................................................................Bryan Storie Pacific Inland Resources Bursary.......................................................................................................................................Joey Utz Pharmasave Bursary .............................................................................................................................................. Nina Zimberline Principal's Award ................................................................................................................................................not yet determined Quick P.A.C. Bursary ...................................................................................................................................................Carter Ebling Royal Canadian Legion - Ladies Auxiliary Branch #63 Bursary ................................................................................ John Norman Royal Canadian Legion - Poppy Fund Bursary .......................................................................................................Cody Kuemper Shoppers Drug Mart Bursary ...................................................................................................................................Ryan Stumborg Smithers Bar Association Scholarship ................................................................................................................not yet determined Smithers Camels Rugby Club Bursary ........................................................................................................................ Haley Green Smithers Camels Rugby Club Bursary ....................................................................................................................Ryan Stumborg Smithers Doctors Scholarship in Biology............................................................................................................not yet determined Smithers Doctors Scholarship in Physics ..........................................................................................................not yet determined Smithers Doctors Scholarship in Chemistry .......................................................................................................not yet determined Smithers Lions Club Bursary ............................................................................................................................... Jennifer McEwen Smithers Lions Club Bursary ................................................................................................................................. Skeena Lawson Smithers Lions Club Bursary ................................................................................................................................ Daniel Oliemans Smithers Rotary Club Memorial Bursaries - Nat Wall ..............................................................................................Carson Tworow Smithers Rotary Club Memorial Bursaries - Francis Stam ..................................................................................... Curtis Adamson Smithers Rotary Club Memorial Bursaries - Stan Kennedy.................................................................................... Laura Anderson Smithers Rotary Club Memorial Bursaries - Wally Zubrecki ................................................................................. Jennifer McEwen Smithers Secondary School Citizenship Award..................................................................................................not yet determined Smithers Secondary School PAC Bursary .......................................................................................................... Jasmine McMillen Smithers Secondary School PAC Bursary ................................................................................................................ Chris Herman Smithers Secondary School PAC Bursary .............................................................................................................Michaela Hidber Smithers Secondary School PAC Bursary .................................................................................................................. Haley Green Smithers Secondary School PAC Bursary ........................................................................................................ Jennifer McGibbon Smithers Secondary School PAC Bursary ............................................................................................................ Jesselyn Kindrat Smithers Secondary School PAC Bursary ....................................................................................................................... Ian Harris Smithers Secondary School Staff Bursary ...............................................................................................................Cassie Ledoux Smithers Secondary School Staff Bursary ...................................................................................................................Bryan Storie Smithers Secondary School Staff Bursary ........................................................................................................................ Kim Tran Smithers Secondary School Staff Bursary .............................................................................................................. Danielle Weme Smithers Volunteer Firefighters Bursary ..................................................................................................................... Karlie Stecko Social Responsibility Award............................................................................................................................................... Kim Tran St. James Anglican Church Women's Bursary ...............................................................................................................Brooke Utz Sullivan Motors Products Ltd. Bursary ...............................................................................................................not yet determined Western Communities Foundation Exceptional Achievement Ciation & Bursary Award ................................................Brooke Utz Cmolik Foundation Scholarship ............................................................................................................................Ashley Halvorson Christine Dickinson Humanities Award ..............................................................................................................not yet determined Veron Crockett Award ........................................................................................................................................not yet determined
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The future belongs to you. Congratulations to all the 2012 Graduation Classes of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
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Congratulations to the Class of 2012 “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.� - Anatole France
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