Dr. Wilbert Keon graduates ready to follow the future
Posted By TINA PEPLINSKIE
Updated 7 months ago
CHAPEAU, QUE. - The 2009 graduates of Dr. Wilbert Keon School must follow their dreams as they choose their future path.
They have come to a crossroads, according to class valedictorian Chelsey Schryer who addressed her fellow graduates, teachers, family and friends during Saturday's ceremony at the Chapeau arena.
"It doesn't matter what path you choose, always be true to yourself," she said. "If you follow your heart and follow your dreams and are not afraid to overcome obstacles, you will succeed."
The graduating class has come a long way since they entered high school and have shared many experiences together that will live in their memories forever. Ms. Schryer thanked the parents, teachers and school principal Neil Fleming for being a part of the journey, offering support and encouragement along the way to ensure their success.
"You have helped shape the people that we are today," she said. "I would like to also thank my classmates. Together we have overcome obstacles and we've caught each other when we were about to fall. We have become such great friends and thanks to you I'll never forget my years and friends at DWKS."
In closing, Ms. Schryer addressed her fellow classmates.
"We've left our footprints in the heart of this school and now it's time to walk out those doors and create new memories from amazing adventures to come and our time at DWKS becomes a memory" she said.
During the ceremony the following awards were handed out.
Father Olsen Award for politeness, Josh Lepine; Congeniality Award, Shanda Gimson; Principal and Teachers' Award for leadership, Chelsey Schryer; Wayne McIntyre English Award, Alanah Downey; Outdoor Education Award, Tony Dunn and Gavin Gagnon; Chapeau CWL Goods Sportsperson Award, Tiffany Gagnon and Josh Lepine; Art Fleming and Sons Award, Sarah Allard; Shawville Mutual Insurance Award, Chelsey Schryer; Hansen Award of Distinction, Sarah Romain; French Second Language, Sarah Allard; French Immersion Language Award, Chelsey Schryer; Municipality of Waltham Bursaries, Sandra Allard, Sarah Allard, Shanda Gimson, Sarah Romain, Kayla Soucie and Calvin Turner; Rotary Club Bursary, Alanah Downey; Knights of Columbus, Chelsey Schryer; Chapeau and District Lions Club Award, Kourtney Landry; Brookfield Award, Gavin Gagnon; Governing Board Award, Sarah Romain and Chelsey Schryer; Armand Emond Memorial Award, Sandra Allard; Deserving and Hard Working Awards: Allumette Island, Alanah Downey; Lasalle Bus Lines, Kiersten Montgomery; Pontiac health Centre, Kaitlyn Lair; Sheenboro Council, Tyler Bissonnette; Peter Smith, Sandra Gimson; Municipality of Chichester, Tony Dunn; Lepine's Garage Sandra Allard; Student Body Award, Sarah Romain; Heritage College Award, Sandra Allard and Sandra Allard; Wayne Venne History Award, Ethan Jennings; Charlotte L'Ecuyer Award, Chelsey Schryer; Ministry of Education Sports and Leisure Award, Alanah Downey; McGill University Award, Chelsey Schryer; University of Toronto National Scholarship Program, Kiersten Montgomery.
Tina Peplinskie is a Daily Observer reporter
