GISS Graduation 2018

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Gulf Islands Secondary School

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Congratulations to the Gulf Islands Secondary School Class of 2018

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The Importance of a Local Community Newspaper by: Stuart Hambrook In a tightly knit community such as Salt Spring Island, it is imperative that a platform be available to broadcast local news, and advertise community events and businesses. The Driftwood itself is an active small business in our community, catering to the needs of the people of Salt Spring Island, while helping other businesses to succeed locally and even launch them to a larger sphere of influence.

It is outstanding that the Driftwood brings our community local island news, alongside news that matters provincially and nationally while keeping in mind the perspective of islanders. Driftwood photographers and reporters are never hard to find circulating the island keeping tabs on what is happening in our community.

Every one of my friends could tell you of at least two times they have been in an article or photo in the Driftwood. Our newspaper could not do a better job including stories from, and for, all age groups. This is paramount in a community that is inclusive of its youth and works as a team to raise intelligent and thoughtful young citizens. Personally, I look back fondly to my success in the Christmas Short Story Competition of 2013 and all the times my sports teams have been featured in an article announcing our successes. It keeps a small community connected and proud when a common household line is "Oh, guess who's in the paper this week?"

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form to discuss challenging and controversial ideas and opinions within the community. It is important to stay informed about decisions being made on Salt Spring and around Saanich and the Gulf Islands. The opinion pieces published in the Driftwood keep Salt Springers on their toes about where our island is headed, politically, socially and economically. It keeps community members involved in current events when there is a local paper that distributes these ideas and opinions. This is often how initiatives are born and change can be brought about to improve island life.

There are a number of magazines also published by the Driftwood that reach a more specific demographic and cover more detailed corners of the reader's needs, two of which are Aqua and Gulf Islands Real Estate. The latest issue of the bi-monthly publication Gulf Islands Real Estate can always be found sitting on our counter at home. Besides being tremendously beneficial to our island's economy, the magazine has actually helped pique my personal interest in residential design and civil engineering.

The Driftwood newspaper has always held a necessary role in bringing our community together and informing us of relevant current events. It has also played a key role in my life and the lives of my peers growing up in a small town. Communities such as ours celebrate victories and mourn losses together and support each other through challenges we may face. Our local newspaper is essential to keeping Salt Spring united and reinforcing the proud sense of identity that goes hand in hand with being a true islander. gulf islands driftwood • wednesday june 20, 2018

Order of Events GISS Graduation Ceremony June 16, 2018 Opening Procession - The Graduates of 2018 Oh Canada Traditional Blessing Territorial Acknowledgement Welcome - Master of Ceremonies, Richard Bennett Message from the Board of Education Lisa Halstead, District Superintendent of Schools Presentation of the 2017 Governor General’s Award The Honourable Elizabeth May, M.P. Address to the Graduates – The Honourable Elizabeth May, MP Address to the Graduates (video) – Adam Olsen, MLA Presentation of Certificates Valedictory Address – Rana Harris Performance Address to the Graduates Donal Duncan, Rob Griffith Presentation of Certificates

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Class Representative Address Kaya Mackay, Ava Powelson Presentation of Certificates

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SHAYNE ABBOTT

JUNAN ADAM-GORDON

ETHAN ADAMS

GISELLE ALLEN

KIERAN ANDERSON

CYRUS ANDRESS

WISSE ANDRINGA

ZYON AVEN-PICARD

FAEVAN BARSTEAD

ATUM BECKETT

Congratulations Class of 2018 Dig Deep to Make all your dreams come true!

We are proud of you all, but especially our own Maddison

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EXCAVATING &

Best of Luck to all the 2018 Grads JACOB BRAGG

CAMERON BYERS

GULF ISLANDS WATER TAXI MIRA BYRON

KANAE CHIBA

Celebrating 40 years of Riding the Waves

All the best to the graduates of 2018 KEVIN CHIEN

JACOB CLARKE

LUCAS CHUNG

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“Congratulations! Today is your day.

You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!” class of 2018

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JASPER COWELL

HELENA CUDDY

TY DAVIES

XAVIER DAY

ALEXANDRIA DELANEY-LEBLANC

OBLEO DEMANDRE

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Best wishes for your future.

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Gia and Gabe as life time friends, we hope that you will go on to have many more adventures together.

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SAM MUNOZ

LISA KEEN

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STELLA KINGSCOTE

BEN KORINTH

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Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2018

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and staff would like to congratulate the recipients of our scholarships

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LAURA MARTENS

BEN KORINTH

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MOLLY LAMB

VINCENT LAMY

ISABELLA LAW

ACACIA LEE

ANNA LEHKY

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YASHUA LOVE

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CONGRATULATIONS DARBY Good Luck in your future education and sporting endeavours.

} Love from Mom, Dad, Brenna, Charlotte and the crew.

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LAURA MARTENS

EVEREST MASSELINK

ALEX MATTHEWS

NOELLE MCCULLOUGH

CALLUM MCGUFFIN

CIANAN MCGUFFIN

DARBY MCINTYRE

AMY MICHALSKI

JACKSON MILES

CYRUS MILLER

All the Best to the 2018 Graduating Class

VICTOR NAHIRNY

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Congratulations to the graduating class of 2018!

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Va l e d ic to r i a n Rana Harris

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ana grew up between Galiano Island and Ometepe Island in Nicaragua. For the several months of each year that she was in Nicaragua, Rana took a break from formal schooling and studied at home with her mum. On Galiano, she helped her parents run the Gulf Islands Film and Television School, performing roles from tech support to night nanny. She met teenagers from across Canada and the world, who weren’t always pleased that an 11-yearold was telling them it was bedtime.

Rana spent her early school years at Galiano Community School, before attending the MYSEEC program in Grade 5, and then the French Immersion program from Grade 6 and beyond on Salt Spring Island. Over the past eight years, she has spent a lot of hours on the water taxi! When she’s not studying French or Spanish, Rana’s class schedule is full of calculus, chemistry, biology and physics.

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On weekends, Rana spends two days in Victoria to practise her favourite sport, equestrian vaulting (gymnastics on the back of a cantering horse). On Sundays back on Galiano, she volunteers at RestQ, the local animal rescue centre.

This summer she is looking forward to working with the Galiano Children’s Summer Program for her third year, and having time to a read a good book.

Having always loved science, Rana has chosen to attend Dalhousie University in the fall of 2019, after taking a gap year to travel and work. She hopes to receive a Bachelor of Science degree through the Integrated Science Program at Dalhousie. Although she is not certain which branch of science she will pursue, Rana is leaning towards a career in medicine. She is hoping that her facility in languages will allow her to travel to help those in need around the globe.

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FINN PENNEY

NINA PICKSTONE

FIONA PIRIE

GRACE POHL

ROWAN POTTER-BIECH

LILY POTTER-BIECH

AVA POWELSON

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Secondary School Apprenticeship Graduates 2017/2018

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GABRIELLE REECE

NICO REINDL

BONNIE REYNOLDS

ALEXANDER ROSS COLLINS

DAVID SANCHEZ GALICIA

CORA SCHAMBERGER

BRENNAN SHAVER

SAMARA SLADEN-DEW

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WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH, MUM AND DAD CHASE SMITH

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CONGRATULATIONS & BEST WISHES

to all the amazing grads of 2018 and to our own boys, Aidan Suk and Chase Smith.

DANICA STEINE

HAYLEE STOBART

I hope your dreams take you... to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known.

AIDAN SUK

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May you have clear vision for the future.

Life is beautiful, follow your dreams and never give up.

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2018 Scholarships and Bursaries Accommodations Group Scholarship This award is presented to a graduate who will be hot on the trail of a career in hospitality/tourism (including, but not limited to accommodations, food service and transportation). Preference is given to a student who has experience in the visitor and hospitality field through employment or volunteer work.

Alistair Hayne Memorial Scholarship The intention of this award is to honour Alistair Hayne’s gifts to the world and keep his legacy going by recognizing and encouraging like-minded behaviors.

Andrew Krizan Humanitarian Scholarship This award honours a student pursuing post secondary studies in areas of human service with specific emphasis on children with special needs or adults with physical/ mental challenges.

Apple Festival - Rex Welland Memorial Bursary Created to support students pursuing training in Agriculture or Environmental Science. The vision driving this award is to stimulate an interest in sustainable Agriculture among island youth.

Barbara Richards –Gulf Islands Driftwood Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a student who is selected on the basis of an essay describing why the community newspaper is important to the community it serves. The award is named for Barbara Richards, who with husband Frank, published the Driftwood newspaper from 1967 until 1979. A woman of strong principles, she had a profound influence on her family, members of which continue to publish the newspaper today.

Blair Rosser Music Award This award is presented to a graduate who demonstrates a love of music.

Canadian Federation of University Women Bursary These awards are presented to a female student who has exhibited strength in academic subjects and is accepted into a degree-granting program.

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C. U. P. E. Local 788 (G.I. Schools) Memorial Bursaries This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in a technical or vocational area, and is planning specialized training in the field of her/his choice.

Child Honouring Bursary Awarded to a graduating student intending to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education or similar field, working with children under 5 years of age.

Clark Little Book Prize for Poetry In memory of Clark Little who loved to write poetry, this award has been created by “Salt Spring Writers and Bookstores, with the hopes of inspiring young people to continue writing.

Country Grocer Bursaries Country Grocer Salt Spring contributes to the future of students in the community and acknowledges those who are making every effort to work their way through post-secondary training.

Creative Writing Scholarship Sponsored by “Salt Spring Writers and Bookstores”, this award is presented to a graduate who intends to pursue a career as a writer and be enrolled in creative writing programs either at a college, university or private institute.

Cunliffe Bursary (Pender Islands Lions Club) This award honours graduating students from both Pender Islands who will be pursuing post-secondary education at a college, university or technical institute.

Dr. James Buchan Memorial Scholarship Dr. Buchan bequeathed in his will, scholarships to support GISS grads who attend Medical School. In addition to those, this award is presented to a member of the graduating class pursuing Sciences at college/university.

Eamon Lin MacQueen Memorial Bursary (2 awards) (1) Presented to an individual demonstrating perseverance in overcoming significant life challenges. (2) Awarded to a student demonstrating a keen interest in media arts.

Elizabeth May Scholarship for Civic Engagement Recognizing excellence in the student who has exhibited commitment to effective citizenship through volunteer work to improve our world.

French Immersion Scholarship This scholarship is given to a student with outstanding achievement, ability in the French language, an interest in continuing to study French and who has been a role model for other French Immersion students.

Galiano Fund Scholarship Granted to a student resident of Galiano Island, pursuing post secondary studies.

The award recognizes a well rounded citizen who volunteers in the school or community of Galiano Island, while maintaining high academic standards.

Dockside Realty Bursary for Continuing Education Awarded to a Pender Island student pursuing post-secondary education, where financial assistance is required.

Galiano Lions Club Bursary This award honours a graduating student who is a permanent resident of Galiano Island pursuing post- secondary education.

Dogwood District Board Authority Awards (16) This scholarship recognizes excellence in fields other than academics. It is awarded to student who has C+ or higher in all grade 12 courses, and has completed four or more senior courses of a career, vocational, or creative nature.

Gulf Islands Secondary School Solar Scholarship Awarded to a student pursuing postsecondary education in renewable energy or climate change (or related).

This includes Apprenticeship programs, a prescribed or diploma course; college or university.

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2018 Scholarships and Bursaries Gulf Islands Teachers Association Scholarship and Bursary The Gulf Islands Teachers’ Association gives one scholarship and one bursary to full time students at Gulf Islands Secondary School in order to assist with the costs of post-secondary education. One important criterion for the scholarship is academic proficiency and for the bursary, financial need.

Jack Avison Award for Visual Arts Granted to a student demonstrating enthusiasm and dedication to the pursuit of training in the visual arts.

Gulf Islands Television Society Scholarship for the Visual Arts Honouring a student who demonstrates a high level of commitment and achievement in their chosen area of the visual arts and who will be pursuing the same at the University or College level, this scholarship is awarded on behalf of the former Gulf Islands Television Society.

Katsuyori and Kimiko Murakami Memorial Scholarship As a tribute to Katsuyori and Kimiko Murakami, Japanese Canadian pioneer farmers, this scholarship is given to a student who is pursuing post secondary education in agriculture or a related field , who has demonstrated academic proficiency, good citizenship and participation in school and community activities.

Harris & Company Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a Law 12 student who excels in their course of study.

It is given to a student who expresses an intention to enroll in post-secondary education at a recognized Institute, College or University.

Hedgerow House Fine Arts Scholarship Granted to a deserving student graduating from Gulf Islands Secondary School on their way to study a discipline in the Fine Arts realm.

Hospital Employees Union (Community Services Sector) Bursary Awarded to children of HEU members who intend to pursue post-secondary studies in the area of Social Services.

Hospital Employees Union (Lady Minto and Greenwoods local) Bursary (not awarded in 2016) Awarded to an applicant who is a relative of a member of the HEU local 180, is currently graduating from Gulf Islands Secondary School, and has been accepted into a post-secondary institution.

Jean Shopland Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a student pursuing postsecondary studies in the area of Fine Arts.

Ken Rouleau Memorial Award Awarded to a student representing the positive characteristics of community activism and or champion of the environment with demonstrated commitment and service in either area.

Ladies’ Auxiliary to Branch #92 of the Royal Canadian Legion Marilyn Ryles Memorial Bursaries These awards are presented to graduating students of Gulf Islands Secondary School wishing to attend an institution of higher learning, with preference given to relatives of a veteran.

Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary Society Scholarships Awarded to graduates who are pursuing training for a career in a healthcare-related field requiring an accredited diploma or degree program (does not include veterinary medicine). The successful candidate must have good academic standing and community involvement.

Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary Society Youth Volunteer Bursary Awarded to a graduate who is pursuing a career in a healthcare-related field International Program Award requiring an accredited diploma or degree Recognizes International students who program (does not include veterinary have visibly reached out to help their peers, or made a significant contribution to medicine). The successful candidate must have volunteered in a Salt Spring the promotion of cultural understanding healthcare facility. while at Gulf Islands Secondary School. wednesday june 20, 2018 • gulf islands driftwood

Lambda Foundation Jack Hallam Human Rights Award This award was created through the generosity of one GLOSSI's (Gays and Lesbians of Salt Spring Island) founding members who made great strides to counteract homophobia in our community. In partnership with the Lambda Foundation in Ottawa, this honours a student who has demonstrated community service in a variety of areas.

Lorraine Campbell Award (Saturna Women’s Service Club) Granted to a GISS student whose immediate family has their primary residence on Saturna Island. Student must have completed grade twelve but not required to be a “Dogwood” certificate.

Mary and Harry Williamson Memorial Scholarships for the Performing Arts Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a keen interest, enthusiasm, skill and ability in the performing arts (drama, dance, song, band) through participation in either field during high school years. The winner must be pursuing their education in a performing arts or journalism program.

Mayne Island Lions Fred Greenslade Memorial Award Given to a student who demonstrates both citizenship and scholastic excellence to support their endeavors in post-secondary education. The parents/guardians of the recipient must be permanent residents of Mayne Island.

Mid island Co-Op Bursaries Awarded to a student whose family, or themselves are affiliated members of the Co-op. The main criteria are based on satisfactory academic achievement and financial need. class of 2018

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2018 Scholarships and Bursaries Mouat’s Trading Company Awards Mouat’s Trading Company is pleased to present the following awards annually to the graduates of Gulf Islands Secondary School: • Gilbert Mouat Memorial Scholarship: Highest standard of citizenship.

• Jane Mouat Memorial Scholarship: Outstanding academic proficiency.

• Richard Toynbee Memorial Scholarship: Post-secondary vocational studies.

• Manson Toynbee Memorial Award: Dedication to humanitarian concerns.

Nairn Howe Memorial Scholarship In memory of Nairn Howe, her family proudly presents this award to a student who demonstrates many of the same attributes that Nairn exemplified throughout her life ----- strong communicator with good interpersonal skills, self directed and responsible, able to motivate others, action-oriented, good organizer, and possessing emotional intelligence, integrity, honesty and selflessness.

Neptune Navy Grimmer and Ashton Ross-Smith Memorial Bursary Awarded by the Pender Island Farmer’s Institute to a Pender Island student pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture or a related field, including horticulture, science, business or environmental studies.

Olive Layard Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a GISS graduate pursuing studies in the field of horticulture at an accredited post-secondary institution.

Special attention is given to students who have demonstrated citizenship and community involvement.

Parents for Safe Grad Awarded to a student who has demonstrated volunteerism or community service on Salt Spring Island.

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Pender Island Community Services Society Scholarship The successful applicant must have attended Grades 10, 11 and 12 while a resident of Pender Island and plan to attend a recognized post secondary institution.

Principal’s Award An extension of the Principal’s List, this award is given to a student who has maintained academic excellence (90% or above) and contributed to the betterment of Gulf Islands Secondary School.

Richard Vermeulen Memorial Junior Golf Award Awarded to a graduating junior member of the Salt Spring Island Golf & Country Club.

To be used for post-secondary education in a Ministry of Education accredited program.

Robert S. Unger, D.D.S. Scholarship Awarded to a graduating student from GISS who is intending to study science or medicine at college or university. This scholarship is given in memory of Dr. Robert Unger, a dentist who lived and worked on Salt Spring Island for many years.

Robin Gibbard Memorial Award for Trades In memory of Robin, this award is granted to a student who is pursuing a career in the trades, particularly with an interest in welding.

Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 92) Scholarship This award is presented to a Gulf Islands Secondary School graduate who intends to go on to further education. Preference is given to a close relative of a veteran.

Salt Spring Conservancy Memorial Scholarship Given to a student who will be pursuing Environmental Studies or Biology. Student must be involved in volunteer activities relating to environmental issues Salt Spring Forum Scholarship The Salt Spring Forum is proud to honour two GISS students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to public affairs.

The scholarship is intended to assist with the cost of post-secondary education.

Salt Spring Island Athletics Bursary for Community Sports Honouring a student who has demonstrated a commitment to competitive community sports throughout high school and plans to either continue playing, or pursue sports training at postsecondary.

Salt Spring Island Community Arts Council Bursaries The Arts Council awards two bursaries . . . one to a student pursuing studies in the field of visual arts and one to a student dedicated to a career in the performing arts.

Salt Spring Antique and Classic Car Club Scholarships Awarded to students intent on pursuing a continuing passion for automobile mechanics and restoration.

Salt Spring Island Farmers Institute Bursary This award is presented to a student entering an institution of higher learning, preferably in a field relating to agriculture, horticulture, or the sciences. Need, as well as ability, is an important factor.

Salt Spring Centre School Award Presented to a graduating student who attended Salt Spring Centre School for at least 3 years, and is accepted into a postsecondary program (degree or certificate granting).

Salt Spring Island Garbage Services Scholarships In recognition of the need for skilled trades-people in our community, this award is given to students pursuing a career in the trades.

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2018 Scholarships and Bursaries Salt Spring Island Garden Club Bursary This bursary is presented to a student pursuing post-secondary education in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, or landscaping.

Steffich Fine Art Award This award is given to a graduating GISS student showing creativity in fine art media, intending to further their studies at the post secondary level.

Salt Spring Island Painters Guild Scholarship Through the generosity of the Salt Spring Island Painters’ Guild, this award is given to a student showing creativity in drawing or painting in any medium who intends to pursue post secondary study in the fine arts.

Steve Thomas Memorial Bursary (S.S.I. Firefighter’s Association) Presented to a student pursuing a trade program or apprenticeship. Preference given to a student interested in firefighting and volunteer service.

Salt Spring Island Rotary Club Scholarships Given first to a student demonstrating excellence in the arts, secondly to a student pursuing an education and training in a registered trade and third to a student proving academic excellence.

Salt Spring Island Women’s Institute Bursary The Salt Spring Island Women’s Institute is pleased to support the post- secondary education of a student whose interests and goals are similar to their own. This bursary is presented to a deserving student going on to further studies in agriculture, environment or education.

Salt Spring Lions Club Scholarships The Salt Spring Lions Club is part of an international communitybased service organization dedicated to raising funds for those who are less fortunate, or for ‘special project’ funding such as Secondary School Scholarships.

The criterion for these scholarships is overall achievement with particular focus on community involvement.

Salt Spring Singers Music Award Awarded to a student, enrolled in the GISS music program, wishing to pursue music studies (preference to a student of voice) at an accredited post-secondary institution and who demonstrates promise, commitment and an enthusiastic attitude.

Scientific Inquiry Award for Exceptional Effort Awarded to a student demonstrating exceptional effort in Science and Math courses, intending to pursue their studies in Science at university.

Preference given to a female student.

Sumner, Stibbards, MacDonald Memorial Bursary Granted to a student who has completed all high school years on Salt Spring Island.

Award is NOT based solely on academic record, but focuses also on community involvement and financial need.

SWOVA (Salt Spring Women Opposed to Violence Association) Awards Honouring two members of the graduation class who exhibit, demonstrate and live by the values as set out in the “Respectful Relationships” program.

Tony Head Memorial Scholarship The winner will be an individual who serves their community, exemplifying someone who goes above and beyond what is expected. This person will be a helper in many ways without ever being asked continuing the legacy that Tony Head embraced throughout his life.

Travis Guedes Leadership Award (S.S.I. Firefighters Association) Awarded to a student who has demonstrated leadership, volunteerism, integrity, extracurricular achievement, a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Unsung Hero Award This award is to recognize and honour a member of the graduating class of GISS who has demonstrated exceptional service to his/her class, the school, and/ or the community without expectation of personal gain, in keeping with the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”.

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Waterbird Watch Award Awarded to a student who intends to commit themselves to education or action involving wildlife and habitat, ecology, biology, climate change or zoology. Donated by the Salt Spring Island Waterbird Watch Collective.

Waterfront Gallery Arts Bursary The mandate of the Waterfront Gallery Society is to promote excellence in crafts.

This bursary is awarded to a creative student who has achieved excellence in music or the visual or theatre arts.

This student must have good academic standing and be prepared to enter a field of study in which his or her creativity will be further developed.

West of the Moon/Perrins Family Scholarship Granted to a student pursuing studies in teacher education (early, middle or secondary). Preference given to students participating in peer tutoring or leadership.

Western Communities Foundation Bursary Awarded to a student who intends to seek further training or AND who has overcome adversity (mental/physical disability), financial hardship, family issues; and/or who has displayed outstanding community and/or school spirit as an organizer, participant, or volunteer; and/ or who has demonstrated inspirational conduct whether an act of heroism or leadership in a crisis.

Wilco Construction Award for the Trades Granted to a student who demonstrated a commitment to training in the skilled trades related to the construction industry.

William and Irene Palmer Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a student who has worked hard towards their goal (academic excellence) and will pursue a career in Agriculture or a related field (veterinary medicine, horticulture, etc.) class of 2018

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