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VERMILION GUIDES ISSUE ANNUAL AWARDS
Community Sponsors presented with Certificates of Appreciation included Princeton Legion Branch 56, Princeton RCMP, Vermilion Trails Society, Mac's Auto Parts, Lori Thomas, Weyerhaeuser, Princeton Bowling Centre, Town of Princeton, Dewdney Trail Self Storage, Princeton Arena, Princeton Plaza Mall, Chevron, RE/MAX country, John Allison Elementary School, Dairy Queen and Similkameen News Leader.
The Vermilion District Council members were also presented with thanks in the form of service pins.
Receiving the honours were Spark Guider Carrie Dore (4 years), Brownie Guiders Tina Krause (9 years) and Chris Kelly (21 years), Guide Guiders Sandy McAlpine (3 years) and Carol Mack (8 years), Treasurer Elaine Miller (11 years), Secretary Lisa White (10 years) and PR/Membership Chairperson Tammy Holland.
District Commissioner Carol Mack and Deputy Commissioner Colleen Kunderman(13 years) were also recognized for their support of the program.
Membership Awards went to:
Sparks - Lauren Shalla (1 year) with Fly-Ups going to Shyanne Cosman (1 year), Cassidy Westran (1 year) and Kylee Holland-Krenn (2 years).
Brownies - Kayla Dore (3 years) and Kennady Holland-Krenn (2 years) with Fly Ups going to Jayna Bartlett (2 years), Ryley Smeaten (4 years) and Tyler Smeaten (4 years).
Guides - Desiree Dunbar (1 year) and Keisha Miller (6 years) with Fly Ups received by Desiree Cosman (1 year), Jessica Dennis (6 years), Alecia Dore (5 years), Chrissy McAlpine (3 years) and Kira Miller (7 years).
SOLDIERS OF TODAY - WARRIORS OF TOMORROW --- PSS GRAD 2005
The theme expressed by Grads of 2005 shows they plan a heroic future. The gym at Princeton Secondary was decorated as a medieval castle for the May 28 ceremonies and awards. As members of the grad class entered, in their gowns, they received a huge round of applause and cameras flashed to mark this special day.Principal Bill Lawrence gave the official welcome to the audience, but Mayor Keith Olsen conveyed the best wishes and congratulations of the Town of Princeton. He urged grads to use their God-given talents to become active participants in creating a better future.
School Trustee Dina Slowikowski-Campbell brought congratulations from the School Board. She told them, "You are our best and brightest and we want to show you off."
She closed with a long list of prestigious positions to illustrate what other PSS grads have achieved.
Grad guest speaker was retired teacher Steve Fitzpatrick, who gave advice in his customary humorous manner.
He reminded them of their debt to many people who helped them along the way, and encouraged them to set goals for themselves with deadlines to meet. He gave them advice on relationships, money and jobs, all of which was entertaining.
The audience was further entertained by a slide show of all of the grads, beginning with their early years and ending with them pictured in their graduation gowns.
Teacher Sandee Blair hosted the presentation of scholarships and bursaries. (see list)
Diane Rodewoldt presented the Bernice Wardle Trophy, the highest award given by the staff. It goes to the best all-round student. This year, Nathan Howe is the recipient.
Morgan Desabrais and Patrick LePoidevin gave the valedictory address.
They reviewed their experiences of their school years and ended with this message to fellow grads: "Keep on rockin'!"
Each student was presented with a graduation souvenir certificate from the school.
When the last presentation was made, Principal Bill Lawrence wished them well.
In traditional fashion, the grads tossed their caps in the air and cheered. Then they lined up for photos, hugs and handshakes before going to the annual graduation tea. This year, the weather cooperated with blazing sunshine.
Earlier in the week, grads enjoyed a dinner with their parents. The week of celebration ended with a prom on Saturday night.
WINNERS OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Here is the list of recipients of all scholarships and bursaries presented at Saturday's grad ceremonies.Anonymous - Natalie Ihlen
Rotary Bud de Wolfe Scholarship ($1,000) - Ashley Doré
CUPE local 847 - Renée Cleven
Family Fair bursaries (total more than $3,500) - Jessie Beaupré, Renée Cleven, Morgan Desabrais, Ashley Doré, Kaylie Gibb, Nathan Howe, Kerri Ihlen, Danica LaValley, Natalie Ihlen, Christian Jensen, Nick Klassen, Amy Liberatore, Stephanie McGill, Kimberley McInroy, Tyler Merenick, Kelsey Rice, Ashley Silvius, Diane Wentland, Patrick LePoidevin.
Royal Canadian Legion (two $500) - Kimberley McInroy and Natalie Ihlen
Grad Legacy bursary - Diane Wentland and Natalie Ihlen
Investors Group bursary - Morgan Desabrais
Jennifer Cusworth Memorial - Ashley Doré
Jim Boyce Memorial - Amy Liberatore
John Haayer Sr. Memorial - Stephanie McGill
Lions Club - Nick Klassen
Legion Ladies Auxiliary - Kimberley McInroy
Michelle Webster Memorial - Morgan Desabrais
District Principals and Vice-Principals Association - Patrick Le Poidevin
Okanagan College Entrance Scholarship - Amy Liberatore
Pepsi Bursary - Morgan Desabrais
Princeton Creative Dramatic Arts - (two $200) - Patrick LePoidevin and Diane Wentland
PGH and Ridgewood Lodge Foundation - Amy Liberatore
Princeton Hospital Auxiliary ($1,000) - Nathan Howe
Princeton District Teachers' Union (highest academic) - Nathan Howe
Princeton Light & Power ($1,000 trades bursary) - Morgan Desabrais and Renée Cleven
Princeton Minor Hockey ($1,000) - Kevin Blank
Youth Ambassador Memorial ($500) - Renée Cleven
Pharmasave Princeton Pharmacy Scholarship ($1,000) - Nathan Howe
Senior Citizens ($1,000) - Kimberley McInroy
School District Scholarship ($1,000) - Renée Cleven
Tanner Hogg Memorial - Ashley Doré and Ashley Silvius
UBC-Okanagan Community Builder Scholarship ($3,500) - Nathan Howe (plus an additional $2,000 scholarship)
Valley First Credit Union bursary - Kimberley McInroy
Victoria Thompson Memorial Bursary for excellence in French - Nathan Howe
