The CAMROSE BOOSTER May 17, 2011
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Grad 2011 quotes "High school can be rough on some kids and if you are one of those students we commend you for having the courage to persevere through it, and you know what, you made it, congratulations." – CCHS principal Jim Ofrim. "Wow Lord, did you see all those beautiful young ladies and handsome young men walk down the aisle? Well of course you did, you are everywhere. But more than that we know that you would not miss an opportunity to celebrate with young people like this. You are quick to respond to invitations to dinner parties and weddings and you loved hanging out with young people. In fact you said it was their kind of heart, unvarnished and trusting and searching that your kingdom is made of. So now, of course you would come to a grad ceremony." – Rev. Brian Krushel in his opening prayer. "As you celebrate your accomplishments and achievements, I also want to challenge you to continue to discover your own unique way of contributing to society. I encourage you to be bold, take risks, set goals, learn as you go and wherever the next chapters of your life take you I wish you all the best." – Dr. Larry Payne, Battle River School Division. "Sadly, one of, if not the greatest teachers to ever grace the halls of CCHS passed away this year. Errol Moen. Undeniably an influence to us all passed away early this school year. Mr. Moen set the bar for knowledge and leadership within both students and staff. He was respected beyond measure for the sheer amount of knowledge he brought to every class and was sincere and honest in providing us all with top notch educations. Mr. Moen’s legacy lives on in each one of us and he will never, ever be forgotten." – Patrick Michaud and Andrew Kelm in a tribute to the staff of CCHS.
The Rest is Still Unwritten theme of CCHS grad
Krystal Curry-Liang expresses her happiness after receiving her graduation certificate at the Camrose Composite High School graduation ceremony May 13. The theme of the 2011 graduation was "The Rest is Still Unwritten."
McAllister gives valedictory address Lisa McAllister gave this valedictorian address at the Camrose Composite High School graduation May 13. It is an honor to be standing here, representing the graduating class of 2011, as valedictorian. The scholastic, artistic and athletic achievements made by the graduates here today could not have been accomplished without the wisdom and guidance from our parents and guardians, friends, coaches and teachers. Their constant support and direction is what led us onto this path of success. All of us today have strived to reach this point in our lives. Graduation has been a goal we have set before ourselves from a young age to reach, but as we pass this stage many paths and choices reveal themselves to us. Within CCHS the unique passions and talents of each student has become apparent and increasingly more important as the
deadlines for deciding our futures approach. Whether choosing to enter the work force straight from high school, pursue a career in the trades, or to explore the options post-secondary education attains, the possibilities are endless. For most, we haven’t chosen our plan for the future, and even if we have it is subject to change as different desires and inspirations are introduced to our lives. However, through the stresses of exams, English essays, applying for universities and scholarships, maintaining the old friendships while still acquiring new ones, sports and music lessons, we have somehow managed to discover where our passions lie. Following these passions is what will decide where we end up in our future. I know some of the graduates in this building are destined for places holding possibilities other than what Camrose has to offer. These individuals will find themselves in countries
around the world travelling the landscapes and learning aspects of different cultures. Others will be the future doctors, physicians, dentists, and pharmacists of the world, following their passions of helping those in need. Some will be the environmentalists and researchers, discovering new energy sources and solving the environmental problems the world is facing today and others will be the architects and engineers, designing, building and creating the world we will live in. Thankfully, we have managed to survive the mistakes, failures and embarrassments while embracing the triumphs, knowledge and friendships of high school. The lessons we have learned and the growth we have experienced over the past three years has created a basis to build off of for wherever we end up in the future. Our class experienced a great lesson this year as we
learned of the fragility of life with the passing of Mr. Errol Moen. His sudden passing shook the entire school, especially the graduating class and emphasized the importance of choosing a path that leads to doing something you love, because you never know when the end is. This tragic event caused us to grow together as a class, school and community which I think would make Mr. Moen proud. What we learned is that life is fleeting; it’s up to you to make the most of it. With that, I encourage each one of the graduates here to continue exploring their aptitudes and interests, whether that is music, sports, science, mechanics, travel or art. These are the activities that bring happiness into our lives. Finally, I’d like to ask everyone to join me in congratulating the Graduating Class of 2011. One more month left and our years of high school are all over. Thank you very much everyone.
"Our children are our best investment. They are our best work, our best achievement, and they are our greatest reward. "As Dr. Seuss once wrote: you have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You are on your own and you know what you know. You are the ones who will decide where to go." – Todd and Rhonda Markowsky in a response to the tribute to the parents by John Markowsky. Micki Malish and Karly Johnson-Renman performed a rap song at the graduation ceremony.
Grandpa O (Roger Ostrosky) was the guest speaker.