The ceremony occurred Wednesday at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

congratulations

SMVS hosts largest graduation ceremony ever

Jun 29, 2022 | 4:29 PM

It was a big day for Senator Myles Venne School, which hosted its largest graduation class to date.

In all, 37 graduates attended a special ceremony at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre where they received their high school diplomas. It began with an opening prayer from Elder Ambrose Charles followed by an honour song by the Northern Boys.

Several dignitaries also had the chance to speak including principal Robert Whiteman. He told graduates they had completed a big accomplishment during a pandemic, which forced students to learn online and from home.

“You did everything you had to do to graduate,” Whiteman said. “Don’t give up on your goals, strive to be what you want to be, be as happy as you can, and I wish you all luck in the future.”

Gwen Bird and Chasity Roberts were both named as the 2022 valedictorians. They both spoke about how they’ve reached a milestone in their lives and how their classmates should feel proud of themselves.

Tariffs

Trump's tariff threat to have 'minimal' impact: Sask. Premier

10m ago

Warm welcome

Argentina welcomes back local bat boy as one of their own

30m ago

Ribbon cutting

Nipawin Heliport grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday

1h ago

“I know the friendships and the memories we made will last a lifetime,” Roberts said. “To our fellow graduates, take a look at yourselves. You are all graduates today. You should be proud of yourself. We worked hard, remained focused, and accomplished one of the major steps towards the rest of our lives.”

The valedictorians Gwen Bird and Chasity Roberts speak to attendees. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

The 2022 graduating class from Senator are Kalyn Antoine, Syrena Ballantyne, Malachi Bear, Joan Billette, Cora Bird, Gwen Bird, Mary Bird, Preston Caisse, Angel-Lee Charles, Daisy Charles, Mason Charles, Megan Charles, and Sherika Charles.

Ayisha Custer, Goran DesRoches, Colby Hansen, Ethan Hennie, Rayden Lavallee, Carlynn McKenzie, Debbie McKenzie, Seth Mahoney, Kane Ratt, Kelsey Ratt, John Ratt, Randy Ratt, Scott Ross, Emmett Roberts and Chasity Roberts.

Chandler Roberts, Payton Roberts, Rebekah Sanderson, Torri Sanderson, Charles Thomas, Irene Thomas, Kona Thomas, Bethany Tonn and Maurice Venne.

–

derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Twitter: @saskjourno