Friday, June 28, 2013

2013 Graduation

Graduation weekend was an exciting and busy time.  The weekend began with the presentation of HMS Pinafore.  The students hit the stage after a busy week of final exams. After the Saturday night performance, the students and staff stuck the stage in preparation for the Graduation ceremonies on Sunday.  Sunday began with the Baccalaureate Service at RMC in the morning.  Four students shared their faith stories during this time.  The Graduation Ceremony took place in the gymnasium during the afternoon.  The celebration continued in Saskatoon at the Western Development Museum.  The graduation banquet was followed by a photoshoot in Boomtown, a Year in Review slide presentation, a coffeehouse and energetic and enthusiastic dancing sets.  It was a meaningful time of celebration for our school community.  The students continued through the night at a fireside hosted by the Boldts.  The morning brought many tears and hugs as students said goodbye to each other and the 2013 school year.  



Say Eh Htoo - Faith Story
Nicole - Faith Story


Eric - Faith Story


Phoenix - Faith Story

Darryl and Val Epp with the address to the graduates at the Baccalaureate Service

Tyler is greeted by his parents during the graduation ceremony



 Many awards were presented at the afternoon ceremony.  We are very proud of all of students and their contributions to the RJC community.


Nicole was awarded the Affinity Credit Union Bursary

Nathan received the Access Communication Award

Travis was awarded Kloppenburg-Friesen Scholarship

Jaye received the Martha Janzen Epp Patient Care Scholarship

Meghan and Eric received the Mennonite Trust Scholarship

Tyler was awarded the Robert Pauls Memorial Award.

Paradise received the Mennonite Foundation Spirit of Generosity Award.

Staff awards were also given out prior to graduation day.  Nicole received the Academic Plaque, Community Leadership Plaque recipient was Jaye, Athletic Plaque went Liam and the Performing Arts Plaque Eric and Crystal.

The Valedictorian Address was delivered by Travis and Meghan

Special guest musical number was presented by Emily, Sara, Macaila, Luke and Jamieson, all 2012 alumnus

Sarah receives her diploma and congratulations from Principal Jim and Geraldine

The 2013 Graduating class at the WDM in Boomtown.