June 2020 River Valley Sun Graduation Supplment

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Carleton North High School ity have enabled you to persevere through the most challenging universal problem our generation has had to endure since the First World War. You have diligently completed your graduation requirements, held down necessary jobs to support our community employers and your families, and have rallied to the needs of others while demonstrating your compassion and altruism.

As you prepare for your graduation day, please know how tremendously proud we are of your accomplishments. Focus on what you have am privileged to express our utmost gained from your experiences at Carcongratulations and best wishes to leton North, as well as what you have you on behalf of our Carleton North learned from this unique year. We High School staff and family. You have know that you now understand the spent four years maturing into amaz- meaning of the words endurance, foring young adults, whose strengths titude, perseverance, and patience. If reflect the values of our community. this situation has taught you anything, Your energy, unique perspective, di- let it be the need to slow down and verse skills, compassion and tenac- place the things that matter most as

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Cherise Crabbe

Cherise plans to become a cosmetologist or dental hygienist.

We are proud of you. May all your dreams come true. Love, Mom, Gabe, Chrisha, Seth, Isaiah, and Shelby.

Hunter Pearson

Hunter plans to enjoy his achievement and looks forward to his future.

Congratulations Hunter! Be proud of your hard work and achievement! Much success in the future! Love, Mom.

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Luc Debertin

Luc plans to attend UNB Fredericton to study Computer Science.

Congratulations Luc. We are all proud of you!

Love from all of your family.

Emelia Piper

Emelia plans to attend Brock University to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.

During this unprecedented year, your strength of character shone through. We couldn’t be prouder! Love, Mom, Dad, and Colby.

priorities in your lives, such as family, friends, and kindness towards people.

Always be ready for opportunities when they come.

In the words of singer/songwriter Carolyn Arends, “seize the day, seize whatever you can, ‘cause life slips away just like hourglass sand, seize the day…” Don’t let opportunities ever pass you by because you now realize that they may not always present themselves.

You have all acquired a unique set of attitudes, skills, and values that enable you to continue your lifelong learning journey. You are difference makers, and we know you will make a positive impact in our community and the world in all capacities you choose.

Jason Smith, Principal Carleton North High School

Tyler LeBlanc

Tyler plans to attend Holland College to become a paramedic.

We are proud of you and wish you and all grads much success in the future. Love from your family, friends, and community.

Michael Ritchie

Michael plans to attend NBCC Woodstock and become a plumber.

We are proud of you! There is no script. Live your life. Soak it all in! Love, Mom & Dad, Me Too, Joy & Grump, Grampie, & Grammie & Gary.

HARTLAND COMMUNITY School spend a full 13 years at HCS. During your academic career, you were involved in everything from drama, band, choir, sports, and student council.

Through these activities, you have made many positive contributions to our school and our community. We hope that during your journey, we have been able to teach the academics needed for the next phase of life. Still, more importantly, we hope we instilled the importance of respect, hard work, dedication, and determination. You have been a group that has worked to embody the HCS motto of Heart, Character, Strength.

As the last 12 weeks have proved, life ongratulations! You have survived 12.75 years of school and a global will not be easy as you leave high school pandemic to reach this important mile- and work to create a new normal. By dostone in your lives. Your graduation year ing what is right, what is necessary, and has been an exciting and anxious one. what is important, you can impact the You are to be celebrated, commended, world we all live in. You can ensure lastand congratulated for your accomplish- ing and positive changes are made for the betterment of society. ments and resilience.

I am hopeful that the lessons you This year’s graduates are the first to

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Drew Crouse

Drew plans to attend UNBSJ to take Bachelor of Nursing.

Kristen Culberson

We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! You will achieve anything you believe in! Love, Mom, Brad, and Kali.

Kristen plans on studying Engineering at UNB to become a Biomedical Engineer.

We are incredibly proud of the young woman you are and can’t wait to see where the future leads. Love, Mom, Dad, Abby and Hailey.

FREDERICTON HIGH SCHOOL

learned at HCS will help you to be positive and contributing members of our global community and that you will have the life that you desire and dream. True happiness comes from loving what you do with your life, and helping others. Success is happiness, not money, fame, and fancy things.

As you leave high school and embark on the next phase of your lives, HCS staff want to wish you all the best. We want to congratulate you on all your accomplishments over the last 13 years. You are always welcome to come “home” and visit.

Please know that your presence at HCS has left a lasting impact on all of us.

Stay strong; stay safe. You will be missed.

Andy Clark, Principal Hartland Community School

Chloe Green

Chloe plans on taking the NBCC LPN program to become a Practical Nurse.

We’re so proud of you Chloe Jane! We wish you success and happiness in everything you do! Love, Dad, Mom, Allie, and Carter.

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Shirley plans on studying at St. Thomas University in the fall.

Sam plans to study psychology.

We are so proud of all your hard work Sam!

I am so proud of my beautiful, smart, caring eldest granddaughter.

You can do anything you set your mind to!

Best wishes and God’s blessings as you begin this next adventure!

We love you. God bless you in all you do!

Love, Dad, Mom, Hannah, and Naomi.

Much love from Grammie Anna Andow and family!

Shirley Andow

Samuel Cook

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WOODSTOCK HIGH School

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ongratulations to the Woodstock High School graduating class of 2020. Welcome to our Thunder alumni family.

I have been looking forward to giving you your diplomas all year long because you are such an amazing group of young people.

Kenzie Auger

Kenzie plans to attend Mount Allison in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree.

We are beaming with pride and can’t wait to see what you do next!

Love, Mom and Pop.

Devon Bustard

Devon is enrolled in UNB’s Bachelor of Science, Environment & Natural Resources.

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We are very proud of you and are looking forward to what the future holds!

Love, Mom, Dad, Nathan, and Andrew.

Even though our ceremony is different this year, it does not mean that we are less proud of you and all you have achieved.

You have had a positive impact on our Thunder Community and me with your leadership, your caring spirit, wisdom, and compassion.

You are growing up in an interesting time, and you are leading us into a new reality, knowing how capable you are fills me with great hope.

As a community, you will be impacting our response to vaccines, virtual education, virtual encounters, social distancing, economic recovery, response to climate change, social justice, addressing racism, white privilege and, most importantly, voting.

Let your voice be heard; Ram Dass said, “Silence is itself an act of acquiescence to a system.” Speak your truth.

Chloe Bradbury

Chloe plans to take a year off before pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree.

Watching you grow from a little girl into a thoughtful, caring woman has been one of our greatest joys! Love, Mom, Dad, and Brandon.

Kathryn Chisholm

Kathryn plans on studying Early Childhood Education at NBCC Woodstock in the fall.

We are proud of the kind and caring young woman you’ve become. Continue to shine!

Love, Mom, Dad, Kristen, James, and Tyler.

I am heartbroken that we have not been able to enjoy all our usual senior class/graduation events.

Following the completion of this school year, you will follow your own path and know how your compass may guide you. You may never be back this way, but if you are please come and visit and share with us the wonders of your journey.

Life is an amazing adventure waiting for you to dive in and explore all it has to offer. Take risks, view every challenge and setback as an opportunity and remember that everything always works out as it’s meant to be.

I wish you every success in the world. I will miss you and your energy.

Bill Hogan, Principal Woodstock High School

Sarah Burpee

Sarah plans to attend Carleton University to pursue a degree in criminology.

There is absolutely nothing you can’t handle.

We are all better people because you’re in our lives! Love, Mom and Dad, and family!

Chloe Dickinson

Chloe plans on attending the University of New Brunswick this September.

We are proud of you and can’t wait to see where the future takes you!

Love and best wishes from your family.

WOODSTOCK HIGH School

Rebecca Dykeman

Rebecca plans on studying at St. Thomas University in Fredericton this fall.

Congratulations on this milestone!

We’re very proud of you!

Love, Mom and Dad.

Sullivan Goodine

Sullivan is taking Computer Science at Dalhousie and wants to work in digital forensics.

We are proud of the remarkable young man you’ve become and wish you happiness and success. Love, Mom and Dad.

Rachel Havens

Rachel is taking her Bachelor of Science degree at Mount Allison University.

Your determination shines through in the face of adversity. We are excited to see where this new journey takes you! Love, Mom and Dad.

Isaiah Furrow

Isaiah plans on gaining more work experience and becoming more independent.

You have overcome and showed us a true hero. We can’t wait to see what your future holds! Love, Mom,Dad and Kaleigh.

Jayden Green

Jayden plans on going to Oulton College to become a Primary Care Paramedic.

Take pride in how far you’ve come and have faith in how far you can go. Remember we love you, always and forever. Mom and Dad.

Kristen Johnson

Kristen’s future plans include pursuing a career as a Practical Nurse.

We are so very proud of you and can’t wait to see where the future takes you!

Love, Mom and Dad.

MacKenzie Gallagher

MacKenzie will attend St. Thomas University to pursue a career in social work.

Congratulations MacKenzie!

We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Kyle.

Byron Hamilton

Byron plans on studying carpentry at NBCC Woodstock.

You have worked so hard and have made us all very proud of the man you have become!

Love, Mom, Nanny, and Pappy.

Rikki Kennedy

Rikki will be taking Humanities and Social Sciences at Memorial University.

“Today is your day! Your mountains are waiting. So, get on your way!” - Dr. Seuss Congratulations from your family!

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WOODSTOCK HIGH School

Margaret Kuwertz

Margaret plans to work for a year and then study graphic design at NBCCD. Congratulations Margaret!

We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad, Nan, Daniel, and Stephan.

Julia Nason

Julia plans to take a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at the Sobey School of Business.

We hope your dreams take you to the most special places your heart has ever known!

Love, Mom, Dad, Charley, Boots, and Luna!

Suraiya Ritcey-Chatur

Suraiya is taking a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health at St. Francis Xavier University.

Congratulations, love. You made it! We are so proud of you, and wish you a lifetime of happiness! Love, Mom and Dad, and family.

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Jakob Mahar

Jakob plans on taking a Bachelor of Business Administration at Acadia.

We are incredibly proud of you Jakob!

Can’t wait to see where the future takes you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Cam, and Ringer.

Tianna Peck

Tianna plans on studying at Acadia University this fall.

Congratulations on your graduation.

We are very proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jayci, Kona and Arlo!

Aleah Sharpe

Aleah plans on becoming a Practical Nurse after taking the LPN program at NBCC. Congratulations Aleah!

We are proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Shelby, and Seth!

Tianna McLaughlin

Tianna plans on taking her Bachelor of Nursing at UNB this fall.

We are proud of your accomplishments in these unusual times. We all love you!

Love, Dad, Mom, Aric, and Dylan.

Colin Richardson

Colin plans on studying Engineering at the University of New Brunswick.

We are very proud of you! Your hard work and determination will take you anywhere you want to go. Love, Mom, Dad, and Halle.

Stephen Silliphant

Stephen is taking a Bachelor of Science at the University of New Brunswick.

Watching you grow into an incredible human being has been amazing. Thanks for the front row seat! Love and best wishes from your family.

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Benjamin Watson

Ben plans to enjoy his achievement and looks forward to his future.

Congratulations on your graduation!

We are so very proud of you!

Love, Dad, Mom, and Kyle.

We are proud of you !

Love from Mom and Dad, Callie, Gina, Josh, and Grammy and Grampy!

CANTERBURY High School

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raduation is a special time to be celebrated. Although many of the traditional graduation events may not occur, I am pleased we are still able to celebrate with you. It seems like ages ago when I introduced you at our first assembly in

September as the “Graduation Class of 2020.” Who would have known what the year would bring?

As a staff, we have truly missed you and enjoyed the phone calls and checkins during this time. It wasn’t until we lost our ability to come together at CHS that we realized how much we value our times together.

Even though you were not able to perform your final play, I saw you gaining confidence with a relaxed attitude enjoying performances without stress or worry.

I am so happy that one of CHS’s favourite sports, basketball, was able to see a full season. The cafeteria won’t be the same without the “Grade 12 group” who gathered daily. Talent shows with “3 AM,” and Mr. Tompkins will always be remembered.

COVID-19 taught me to appreciate our freedom and our times together.

I have known most of you for 13 years, and I look forward to seeing each of you at the graduation celebrations. This week, our yearbook arrived and looking through the pages, I see a group of amazing young people with many talents. You are now young adults.

I hope each of you realizes, regardless of your plans or COVID-19, that you have many opportunities. Set goals and dreams, reach out, ask for advice, and accept support when you need it.

When I think back on past graduates at CHS and their achievements, I am impressed. I know you will be a part of that list, too!

Susan Mabie, Principal Canterbury High School

Congratulations 2020 Graduates from Eastwood Play and Learn

Aliyah Cloutier

Aliyah plans to attend St. Thomas University to study criminology.

You make me proud everyday and continue push me to grow as a mom. Continue to reach for the stars! I love you baby girl! Love, Mom.

Jennifer Ketch

Jen plans to take the two year Early Childhood Education program at NBCC.

We hope you laugh often, “dance in the rain,” as Grammie would say, and go after your dreams! We love you! Dad, Mom, and Lydia.

Eastwood Play and Learn congratulates all graduates, especially our own Margaret Kuwertz! We are so very proud of you!

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NACKAWIC HIGH School

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ongratulations! Graduation is a huge milestone, and you should be extremely proud of yourselves. It’s a special graduation year for me as my daughter is graduating with you. I am truly amazed at the growth you have demonstrated, and I

am thankful for knowing each of you.

We are all saddened by the way this school year has ended. The relationships you have built inside the NHS walls, playing sports with the Nighthawk on your chest, performing at Drama Fest, playing in the school band, participating in clubs, or hanging out with friends in the cafeteria or art room created memories that will last a lifetime.

While you missed out on a few of these memories, you’ve learned valuable lessons and skills. You have shown adaptability in managing new platforms for learning, demonstrated resilience, and maintained positive attitudes. You have become champions for social justice in recent weeks, finding your voice in the

Lindsay Graham

Lindsay plans to attend St. Thomas University to become a teacher.

We are so proud of all your achievements.

We are so lucky to have you in our lives.

We love you! Love, Dad and Mom.

Ashton Mean-Grant

Ashton plans to attend Oulton College to take Policing and Corrections.

We are very proud of you! Know we are all here for you and love you so much. Love, Grampy & Nanny Mean, and Mom & Jeff.

fight for equality and human rights.

Although graduation activities aren’t what you envisioned, know that your accomplishments aren’t valued any less.

You are emerging from this as strong, compassionate, resilient young men and women. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off.

You have had a positive impact on your school and community, and we are proud to call you Nighthawks. Best of luck in the future, and please keep in touch.

Sean Newlands, Principal Nackawic High School

Sydney Sharpe

Sydney plans to take Kinesiology at UNB this fall to become a physiotherapist.

We are so very proud of all your hard work and dedication. Keep smiling cause this is your time to shine. Love, Mom, Dad, Kyle and Brady.

CONGRATULATIONS

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CHANDLER O’BRIEN DENISE & ALLEN O’BRIEN

COLTON O’BRIEN

DENISE & ALLEN O’BRIEN

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JULIA NASON

TANYA & JEFF WASHBURN

TAYLOR CLARK

CHERYL-ANN & AARON CLARK

REESE MANGUM

STACEY STEPHENSON & GARY MANGUM

Congratulations Class of 2020!