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A tribute to the Class of 2013 Section B1 - B8
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The Similkameen
Volume 64 Issue 26
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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It’s not the end, It’s just the beginning
Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
As their secondary school years come to a close these excited students look forward to new beginnings. Forty-two students from Princeton Secondary and two adult students from The Bridge joined together in celebration on graduation day in Princeton, Saturday, June 22.
Congratulations to the class of ‘lucky 2013’ Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Students, families, friends and dignitaries were welcomed by Sandee Blair, principal of Princeton Secondary School (PSS) during graduation ceremonies held at PSS on Saturday, June 22. “Remember this moment, this is how it feels to achieve your goals,” said MLA Jackie Tegart while extending her congratulations to this years graduates. Mayor Frank Armitage gave his congratulations, adding that “we are extremely proud of you.” He also shared a company slogan from his earlier days of mining that stayed with him throughout the years — “learn for life.” Greetings from School District #58 were extended
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by Trustee Dave Rainer and Superintendent, Dr. Robert Peacock who was joined by Assistant Superintendant Steve McNiven and hand drummer Hank Vesage in performing a welcoming song and the “Heart Beat” song. Mr. Vesage explained that the Heart Beat song was a prayer for a “long, safe journey and for the heart to keep beating.” Guest speakers Liz Knibbecke and Scott Musgrove shared their adoration for this class and encouraged them to, “take their values with them.”— “Respect, honesty, fairness, kindness and loyalty.” A slide show prepared by graduates Morgan Dobbs and Colton Callihoo was presented featuring baby to child to teen year photos of the class, causing quite a few giggles and tears throughout the gymnasium. Drayden Larsen
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was chosen as Valedictorian by his classmates and spoke about how great it was to graduate in Princeton. He spoke from experience as he spent a few years away in larger centres—and was happy to return to home and friends. Along with the presentation of bursaries and scholarships a special success was shared in regards to the Class of 2013. For the first time in about 15 years the entire grade 12 class at Princeton Secondary School is successful in achieving their diplomas. Approximately 75 percent of this class also participated in “Dry Grad” celebrations. Community members, businesses and organizations were most generous with their bursary and scholarship awards; See Graduation - Page 4
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