The graduation of six Grassland School students last Friday afternoon at Grassland Community Hall was a teary one. Though their lives may be diverging, the graduates have at least one thing in common.
The graduation of six Grassland School students last Friday afternoon at Grassland Community Hall was a teary one.
Though their lives may be diverging, the graduates have at least one thing in common.
Valedictorian Michelle Wolak said, "How many graduating classes can say they are all going to post-secondary education? A class of six can."
On behalf of the Aspen View school board, trustee Paul Ponich said congratulations.
"Graduation is a celebration of a major accomplishment that signifies the completion of public schooling and the beginning of a new phase in your lives," he said.
Grassland School principal Marty Leach, who graduated his final Grassland class this year, had lots to say about each student.
His speech elicited laughter and tears.
"The Grassland 2013 motto is, 'You have given us wings, now we fly,'" he said. "Soar as far and as high as you can. Go and set the world on fire. I am looking forward to hearing about all your successes in the future."
Past principal of Grassland School Lorna Kravontka said she was stunned by this year's grad class.
"You are about to embark on such a great journey, and you are the author."
Wolak said this was a long-awaited day.
"Since we are remembering, let's take a short walk down memory lane for the past 13 years of our lives," she said. "We went from bubbly, bouncing toddlers to sassy teens with attitudes that I am sure drove our parents nuts, but most recently, into adventurous young adults.
"Growing up together has developed a special bond. We consider ourselves family, and like family, we have had our ups and downs," she said. "This is a skill that will be very useful throughout our lives."
Dinner and a dance followed the ceremony.
