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HERE’S TO THE RUSSELL HIGH CLASS OF 2019 !
GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca
Enjoy today and make your future dreams your own reality was some of the advice to the Class of 2019 of Russell High School. “It’s okay to follow your dream and not everyone else’s,” said Justen Dupelle, in his speech as Class of 2019 Valedictorian. “As Robert Frost wrote: ‘Two roads diverged in a wood, and I…I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference.’” This year’s RHS graduating class num- bers 65, and includes Allison MacIntyre, the Governor General’s Academic Medal recipient. Dupelle had one suggestion for
“Always invest in yourself,” Onstein said. “Whatever you do, do
it well. Be grateful for the people you have in your life.”
her and all his other fellow grads as they celebrated their special night. “Please take a moment before leaving tonight and say ‘Thank you’ to someone who helped you on this adventure,” he said. “Whether it is your family, a friend’s family, a teacher, or a friend. As my mom always told me, ‘A Thank You goes a long way.’” This year’s graduation ceremony opened with a moment of quiet reflection on the fact that the school and the entire Village of Russell stands on the grounds of part of the traditional territories of the Iroquois, Mohawk, Anishinabewaki, Haudenosaunee, Omamiwininiwak, and Huron-Wendat nations. Principal Peter Onstein reflected on his first year now at RHS and offered three brief pieces of advice to the Class of 2019. “Always invest in yourself,” Onstein said.
Carter Barrick reçoit son diplôme du directeur Peter Onstein, lors de la cérémonie de remise des diplômes du 27 juin au Russell High School. Carter et les autres membres de la promotion 2019 profiteront maintenant de leurs vacances estivales avant de vivre la prochaine aventure de leur vie. —photo fournies par Edward Barrick
“The next stage of your life is about creating opportunities for yourself and taking advantage of them. Whatever you do, do it well. Regardless of the path you choose, commit to it fully. And take time to say ‘Thank you’. Life moves quickly.
Be grateful for the people you have in your life. Never be afraid to tell someone what they have meant to you, or just to say ‘thank you’ for the positive role they have played in your life.”
GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca ST. THOMAS AQUINAS GRADS HONOUR PAST AND FUTURE recipient of the Governor General’s Medal for academic excellence and also the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award, and Rachel Fiset, this year’s honouree for the STA Principal’s Award. your growing awareness of the presence of God in your life.”
Valedictorian Noah Hill also highlighted the attitude of caring and concern for others, whether within their own community or in the world beyond, that characterizes the Class of 2019 at St. Thomas Aquinas. “One thing I’ve noted about our grade is just how friendly and caring we are,” Hill said. “We genuinely care about one another, and I can honestly say, without a doubt, that I had never been a part of such a close-knit group of this magnitude until coming to STA.” Looking ahead, Hill urged his fellow grads to keep that spirit of caring, while at the same time being excited about moving to new adventures in their lives. “Enjoy each and every moment as it comes. Enjoy the journey, cherish it, because before you know it, it’ll be over. It’s on the journey that we make mistakes and learn and grow as people. It’s where we make memories, and try new things. The journey is what makes the destination rewarding.”
The past, present, and future all received acknowledgement as part of the June 27 graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School in Russell. “We would like to take a moment,” said Rob d’Alessio, one of the co-facilitators for the ceremony, “to acknowledge that
“Class of 2019, I have had the opportunity and privilege of watching you for all six of your high school years of working alongside of you,” said Principal Danny Palumbo, “watching you mature and grow into responsible, caring young adults. I’ve seen you stand up for
the land on which we gather is the traditional, unceded Algonquin territory of the Anishinaabeg peoples. We also acknowledge that many Indigenous people have walked these lands, and we honour and give thanks for their presence.”
social justice and causes you believe in. You’ve also shown your gene r os i t y of spirit as you raised money for less fortunate children and families. I’ve
Félicitations et conseils pour leur réussite future dans leur vie ont souligné la cérémonie de remise des diplômes du 27 juin pour plus de 100 élèves de la promotion 2019 de la St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School à Russell.
seen you come to the aid of the homeless and the hungry, and unite together in response to tragedy in our own school, community, and across the globe. You have truly grown in your faith as demonstrated by
This year’s graduating class at St. Thomas Aquinas numbers more than 100 students, and includes such illustrious achievers as Emma Patterson, this year’s
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