Grads

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022

YOU ARE BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE, STRONGER THAN YOU SEEM, AND SMARTER THAN YOU THINK. - A.A. Milne

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Congratulations

2022 Grads – Go do great things!

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

Jonathan Wilkinson Member of Parliament, North Vancouver

I wish you every success in your future.

MLA Karin Kirkpatrick

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Congratulations

Graduates

Amazing Alexandrian Game Changers

We are very proud of you! Congratulations on your well-deserved university offers.

We wish you all a bright and successful future!

• British Columbia Institute of Technology • Carlton University • Concordia University • Cornell University • Emily Carr University • King’s College London • Lingnan University of Hong Kong • McGill University

• McMaster’s University • Purdue University • Queen’s University • Ryerson University • Simon Fraser University • University of Alberta • University of California Berkley • University of British Columbia • University of Calgary

• University of Edinburg • University of Melbourne • University of Nottingham • University of Ottawa • University of Portland • University of San Francisco • University of South Florida • University of Sydney • University of Toronto

• University of Victoria • University of Warwick • University of Waterloo • University of Westminster • Western University • York University • Michigan State University • Oregan State University

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CLASS OF 2022

Grads: If you are reading this, you will achieve great things ANDY PREST

aprest@nsnews.com

If you are a 2022 grad reading these words right now, then you are on the right path to a great and productive life.

How do I know that? Well, first of all, you can read. That’s important!

When the smartphone took over the world there was a lot of hand-wringing from worried adulttype people that kids would never learn to read or write again and would communicate solely through internet acronyms and smiley faces.

But, of course, that hasn’t happened – you all are growing up in a golden age of information and are well equipped to wield words to make the world better. So, way to go, high school education! Lol :) Second of all, you are reading something published in a traditional newspaper, a trusted news source that you should see as a safety beacon floating in that sea of information you are flooded with every day. The fact that you are reading this shows you’ve learned something about telling the difference between content created by a local news source that is invested in your community, and

The support and love we show our grads is vitally important. the firehose of misinformation and marketing schemes that is constantly spraying everyone around the world willy-nilly.

As the world gets ever more connected digitally, being able to identify what sources to trust will be a critical part of creating the next generation of smart citizens.

And you’re already passing the test.

So you’ve got both media literacy and literacy literacy going for you, which is great!

But what’s even greater to

GLENN TAYLOR

think about is how you came to be reading this.

We know that not many teenagers read newspapers. That’s just the way it is. Our industry’s social media gurus tell us that young people are hungry for news, but you don’t get it from newspapers or TV or radio or even the websites associated with those traditional media sources. You probably aren’t going to sources like Twitter or Facebook either – those are for old people, like me and Rihanna.

We know that if you want the

news, many of you go to a place you are familiar with: TikTok. For the old-timers reading this – anyone over age 24, I mean – you may be surprised to hear that TikTok isn’t just for dancing anymore.

Or maybe you have no idea what TikTok is, which is probably fine for you and you should feel free to carry on with your life.

Anyway, TikTok is a go-to information source for the next generation, but the North Shore News isn’t on TikTok (yet). So how did you, a teenager, end up with your eyes on this newspaper column?

I’ll tell you how. One option is that you are that rarest of unicorns: the teen who of their own free will seeks out and reads the local community newspaper. If this is the case, congratulations on being shockingly engaged in local community affairs. I can’t wait to come celebrate with you at the after-party following your election as mayor in 10 years.

What’s much more likely, however, is that someone you know shared this with you. They sent you the link, or clipped it out of the newspaper, or maybe they even placed an ad in our special grad section congratulating you on your

achievement. And do you know what’s so great about that?

There is a 100 per cent guarantee the person who shared this with you cares about you. They are proud of all you have accomplished. They are invested in your future. You’re reading this because they wanted you to know you mean everything to them. They love you.

And that, dear grad, is a powerful thing. That love, that support, means you have the foundation underneath you to help you reach great heights.

Now, I know that many teens might look at a message like this and think it’s corny, or lame, or just trying too hard. I get it. My own kids would tell me that.

But it’s an important message all the same. You have people in your corner rooting for you. And my challenge to you, if you are reading this, is to take that strength that you’ve been given, and give it back into the world. Share that love with a family member who needs it.

Bring it with you to your university dorm next year. Show that same support to a teammate or co-worker or friend who needs it.

You’re on a great path. The only thing better is sharing that path with others.

ALCUIN COLLEGE CLASS OF 2022

The North Vancouver Conservative Association is proud to announce that Brandon Cruz (on right), of St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School and Io Sugiyama (on left), of Sutherland Secondary School have both been awarded a $1000 Sir John A. Macdonald Merit Bursary.

We wish both Brandon and Io great success as they take the next step into post-secondary schooling. Thank you everyone who applied and we congratulate all 2022 North Vancouver high school graduates!

Saamyar Abdi Yazdi

Cole Ciofani

Indigo Eilers

Robbie Hutchison

Erica Lamoureux

Alisha Lilley

Maeve O’Brien

Jack Ross

Congratulations on your university acceptances.

We wish you continued success!

Bishop’s University, Capilano University, Dalhousie University, McGill University, Mount Allison University, Queen’s University, Simon Fraser University, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Guelph, University of Hawaii, University of Northern British Columbia, University of Ottawa, University of Victoria

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CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LOCAL 389 (North Vancouver) would like to congratulate the following recipients of our fifteen annual $1,000.00 Scholarships: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Our after-school math classes are now all ONLINE! • Structured Math for Grade 2-12 • SSAT preparation • SAT preparation • Pre-Calculus • AP Calculus • IB Diploma Programme • UK curriculum and Oxbridge preparation

Our qualified math teachers are from leading international schools in Canada and Europe.

We are highly experienced in teaching students of all abilities and are skilled at helping each individual student achieve their potential.

Mark Borissov

Kolton Klassen

Cathleen Dennehy

Carson Graham Secondary

Frances Kelsey Secondary

Sutherland Secondary

Talia Erdman

Saint Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary

Gabriel Mayer

Windsor Secondary

Fenton Ius

Mia Dun

Adysen Cattermole

Lea Marie Manangan

Sutherland Secondary

Windsor Secondary

Handsworth Secondary

Windsor Secondary

Brisha Sran

Sutherland Secondary

CINDY MCQUEEN HIGHER LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS Joelle Bernardo

Yvette Narlock

Tomoka Tsuhara

Jack Perrault

School District No. 44 School District No. 44

School District No. 44

Johnny Tran

District of North Vancouver

District of North Vancouver

On behalf of the membership of CUPE Local 389, we extend our sincere congratulations to all scholarship winners and graduates of the Class of 2022!

Call us now to see how we can help: 778.230.4201 themathscene.com

congratulations GRADE 9 2022 graduates

CELEBRATING ALL BOWEN ISLAND AND NORTH SHORE GRADE 9 STUDENTS AT ISLAND PACIFIC SCHOOL ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS

Finnson Cane-Osborne

Hannah Florendo

Sam Florin

Lukas Hagglund

Ethan Harrison

Anika Horvath

Lukas Legal

Kalan McKie

Aviva Rabinowitz

Caelan Redekopp

Jenny Shang-Gagnon

Oliver Young

FROM THE STAFF & FRIENDS OF ISLAND PACIFIC SCHOOL

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Coral Anderson

Brooke Johnstone

Mason Monahan

HANDSWORTH SECONDARY

ÉCOLE ARGYLE SECONDARY

ARGYLE SECONDARY

Congratulations Coral, on graduating from Handsworth Secondary School. We are so proud of you for being recruited by Toronto’s York University to play Varsity Field Hockey and study Kinesiology and Health Sciences! You have a very bright future!

Congrats Brookie Bear!

We’re so proud of your accomplishments & wish you well heading off to the University of Hawaii (Manoa) to pursue your medical degrees in Paediatric Dermatology as a Doctor Nurse Practitioner & MD. The next Dr. Pimple Popper!

Congratulations Mason!

We are so very proud of you in all your amazing accomplishments.

We admire you for your perseverance and hard work. We love you and wish you all the very best in life and all that you are dreaming of.

Love Mom and Dad xoxo

Love, Mom, Dad, Lauren, Adiva, Aurora & Otis

Love Mum, Dad, Maddie & the rest of your family

Annalise MacCallum

COLLINGWOOD

Congratulations Annie and enjoy the next chapter in your life at Queen’s University.

Love mom, dad, Chris and Holly

Dylan Stevens

CARSON GRAHAM SECONDARY

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We are very proud of you and your achievements, whether it be ski racing or academics. You are constantly striving for excellence and this will take you a long way in your life. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Never give up on your dreams.

Love from your family!

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Congratulations on your graduation! You have completed 12 years at LGCA & we are so proud of you.

All our Love Dad, Mum, Mercy, Essex & Milo (and all your family here from Australia!)

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WINDSOR SECONDARY

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Congratulations Graduates!

You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.

- Warren Buffet We are very proud of you and know that you will continue to do great things!

Love Mom, Dad, Sam, Tiger and Joe

Savanna Jackson

CARSON GRAHAM SECONDARY

Congratulations Savanna!

You did it!

“Don’t tell people your plans show them your results!”

May the Force be with you!

Love Mom, Dad and Will

Connor Tsumura

WEST VANCOUVER SECONDARY

Congratulations, Connor! We are so proud of you and your perseverance while learning during challenging times.

Your sister is looking forward to having you nearby at the University of Victoria and knows “you’re going to kill it, kiddo!” You have a bright future and we’re excited to see where life takes you!

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The road to graduation began when you first walked through the doors of a kindergarten classroom.

Along the way, you’ve followed your own path, and worked towards achieving your own academic and personal goals, priorities and definitions of success.

Now, as you celebrate this life milestone with family and friends, take the time to reflect on the experiences you’ve had along the way, what you’ve accomplished and what you’ve overcome.

As you begin the next chapter of your life, know that you have an entire community behind you, excited for what lies ahead and for what you will do — individually and collectively — to make the world a better place.

On behalf of the North Vancouver Board of Education and North Vancouver School District, congratulations to the Class of 2022!

Lots of love from Mum and Kelly xo

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WEST VANCOUVER SCHOOLS

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Twyla Frid Rockridge Secondary Barnard College of Columbia University

Aryan Mosavian Pour Rockridge Secondary University California, Los Angeles

Kevin Cho Sentinel Secondary Harvard University

Sofia Day Sentinel Secondary Dalhousie University

Dara Avdjieva West Vancouver Secondary International Institute of Fashion Design & Marketing

Mark Short West Vancouver Secondary Royal College of Surgeons

OUR GRADS ARE GOING PLACES

West Vancouver Schools congratulates over 700 graduates on their convocation in 2022. We are proud of your accomplishments, talent and leadership. More than 70 post-secondary institutions around the world agree.

BRIGHT FUTURES

At West Vancouver Schools, the focus is on who you are and who you want to become. Inspiring a sense of discovery begins on day one and continues beyond graduation. Nearly 95 percent of WVS students attend post-secondary schools within a year of graduation to pursue their dreams and make a difference.

Acadia University Ball State Barnard College of Columbia University BCIT Bishop’s University Blanche MacDonald California State University: Long Beach Capilano Unviersity Carleton University Concordia University Cooper Union Institute for Science and Art in NYC Dalhousie University Dougla College Emily Carr University Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Harvard University Huron University College @ Western Kent State

King’s College @ Western Kings College London Kwantlen Polytech University Langara College LaSalle College Le Cordon Bleu in Paris London School of Economics Maryville University McGill University McMaster University NYU Polimoda Queen’s University Queens University of Belfast Rhode Island School of Design Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Saint Louis University Santa Monica College Simon Fraser University

Carolyn Broady, Board Chair

Isaac Bailey Inglewood Secondary Vancouver Community College’s Red Seal Chef Program

St. Francis Xavier University Stanford University Thompson Rivers University TMU (Ryerson University) Transylvania University Trent University Trinity Western University UBC Okanagan UC Berkeley UC Irvine UC San Diego UCLA University of Alberta University of Bath University of BC University of Calgary University of Chicago University of Guelph University of Illinois

Chris Kennedy, Superintendent of Schools

University of King’s College University of Massachucetts University of Nebraska University of Nottingham University of Oregan University of Ottawa University of Pennsylvania University of Saskatchewan University of Toronto University of Victoria University of Waterloo University of Wisconsin Vancouver Island University Washington University in St.Louis Western University Wharton Country Junior College Wilfred Laurier University Yonsei University York University

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