Graduation 2009

Graduation Day began with the Baccalaureate Service at Rosthern Mennonite Church.  Gabe and Caron Tate-Penna parents of Julian Tate-Penna delivered the message to the graduates.

Three students were invited to share their faith story with the congregation.

Angela Nickel

Sarah Martens

Tim Dueck

The formal Graduation Ceremony was held later that afternoon at RJC.

Eric Lo is greeted by his father during the graduation processional. Eric has spent three years here at RJC.  His father travelled from Hong Kong to share this moment with his son.

Aleta is warmly met by her parents, Sylvan and Karen Martens 

The ceremony began with the presentation of several awards.  Brendan Bayda received the Mennonite Foundation of Canada Spirit of Generosity Award, Jennifer Regier received the Kloppenberg Friesen Scholarship for academic excellence, Krista Dueck received the Affinity Credit Union Bursary for leadership , Carissa Brockman and Tim Dueck both received the Mennonite Trust Scholarship  also for leadership and  Ian Epp received the Robert Pauls Memorial Award for agriculture.  The Governor General's Bronze Medal for Academic Achievement will be awarded in the fall of 2009 at next year's school opening.

Brendan Bayda receiving the Spirit of Generosity award.

Krista Dueck being presented with the Affinity Credit Union Bursary.

Lindsay Jensen was chosen to be valedictorian by her fellow classmates.

Matt Love, dean of men, delivered the afternoon message, "Amen and this is it"  Matt will be leaving us after serving as dean of men for the past five years.  He will be pursuing his Education degree at the Uof S next year.

RJC proudly presents the graduating class with their diplomas.

Jezreel Chang is congratulated by Jim Epp

Carissa Brockman proudly displays her diploma

The class of 2009 sing  ''Bridge over troubled waters" to end the graduation ceremony.

Celebrations were continued with a banquet at the Western Development Museum.  After the banquet, the grade 12 class was joined by their classmates in grade 11 and 10's to continue with an evening of activities.  The evening included a media presentation, coffee house and dancing. The celebrations concluded with a fireside and breakfast early the next morning, hosted by Krisha Bueckert parents, Anna and Ed, on their acreage in Langham.  

RJC Awards Day

An Awards day Chapel was held during the last week of school. A's are given as a way to recognize excellence, skill and leadership, consistent with the mission of the school, in four areas: Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics and Community Building. A Plaque is awarded to the student who exemplifies the qualities listed for each of the four areas.

ACADEMICS "A"
The purpose of the academic "A" is to publicly recognize and acknowledge excellence and achievement in academics. These students demonstrate ability, skill, work ethic and a consistent active learning mindset in the classroom. Many of those who meet the objective criteria also make learning more fun, easier or accessible to others in class, act as tutors, resource to others and study partners.

Those honored with an Academic A were:
Gr. 10
Evan Brockman

Hannah Jones

Judith Schulz

Gr. ll

Callahan Collier

Erik Epp

Allison Goerzen

Kim Koop
Allison Schmidt
Steven Tetreault

Gr. 12

Carissa Brockman

Jim Cheng

Krista Dueck

Lindsay Jensen

Aleta Martens

Angela Nickel
Jenn Regier
Cara Warkentin

Plaque Awarded to Jennifer Regier

Special Award to Jim Cheng

COMMUNITY BUILDING "A"

This award is intended to acknowledge those students who have contributed to the RJC community by giving of themselves in a positive manner with the intent of fostering and creating a healthy, positive, and Christian community. These students have demonstrated a commitment to the RJC community, both informally as well as formally through involvement in activities, and through involvement in SRC and DC.

Those honored with a Community Building A were:

Gr. 10

Erin Boldt

Hannah Jones

Gr. 11

Erik Epp

Heidi Epp

Shauna Regier

Taylor Roy

Gr. 12

Brendan Bayda

Carissa Brockman

Krista Dueck

Coby Friesen

Eric Lo

Cecil Peters

Jenn Regier

Cara Warkentin

Plaque awarded to Brendan Bayda

PERFORMING ARTS "A"

The purpose of this award is to recognize those students who have displayed artistic accomplishment and made a significant contribution to the arts at RJC.

Those honored with a Performing Arts A were:

Gr. 10

Erin Boldt

Judith Schulz

Gr. 11

Danika Epp

Heidi Epp

Lori Pauls

Bronwyn Warkentin

Gr. 12

Heidi Dick

Krista Dueck

Coby Friesen

Sarah Martens

Aleta Martens

Jill Olfert

Jenn Regier

Rachel Stock

Cara Warkentin

Contributions to fine Arts/Graphic Arts and Design

Robert Regan

Miranda Young

Hugo Malan

Plaque awarded to Jill Olfert and Coby Friesen

ATHLETIC "A"

The purpose of the award is to identify and recognize those students whose leadership, excellence and participation in sport, made significant contributions to the success of our athletics programs and school community.

Those honored with an Athletic A were:

Gr. 10

Erin Boldt

Evan Brockman

Diego Reyes

Gr. 11

Erik Epp

Heidi Epp

Luke Derksen

Steven Tetreault

Gr. 12

Carissa Brockman

Heidi Dick

Tim Dueck

Ian Epp

Jacoba Fast

Aleta Martens

Angela Nickel

Cecil Peters

Plaque was awarded to Carissa Brockman and Tim Dueck

A special plaque was also presented to our SRC Co-presidents, Cecil Peters and Krista Dueck, in recognition of their contribution to making the 2009 school year a successful one.

Special recognition was given to Carissa Brockman for her efforts in developing the Pennies for Poverty campaign. It started with a strong desire to do her part to alleviate poverty. Over the three years that Carissa attended RJC she saw her dream grow to raise several thousands of dollars that was donated to projects in Guatemala.

There were very many more deserving individuals in our student body, but unfortunately we were not able to give all of our students awards. The decisions were very difficult to make. The RJC staff feel very privileged to have worked with such a talented group of students.

Plaque recipients for the RJC 2009 school year