Charlottetown high school celebrates class of ’23
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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Proud mother and father and relations crowded into Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on June 22 for the commencement ceremonies for Colonel Grey Excessive Faculty.
Many within the crowd fanned themselves with their applications on what was a scorching day in and out.
Nevertheless it didn’t take away from the pleasure many felt watching their baby or relative stroll throughout the stage and obtain their diploma.
“That’s my boy, roared one proud father, whereas dozens of others shouted names that crammed the world, the primary time the varsity has held its commencement at Eastlink Centre.
Rob MacAdam, principal of the varsity, offered greater than 250 diplomas to the category of 2023.
“You all remind us that with a shared imaginative and prescient that greatness may be achieved,” MacAdam instructed the category. “You need to be happy with what you have got achieved.”
After the principal’s handle, college counsellor Julie McCabe offered scholarships from UPEI, Holland School and from different establishments.
Deneen Gallant-Norring, Andrew Petrie and Mary Alisha Whalley, the varsity’s vice-principals, then handed out the diplomas, awards and prizes.
Graduating college students Katie Lougheed Bambrick and James Ronohan then adopted up with their rendition of Randy Newman’s hit music “You’ve Received A Good friend in Me’’.
Malcolm Orford then wrapped issues up along with his valedictorian handle.
“Highschool isn’t about college. It’s about getting excessive – on life,” Orford mentioned. “An important lesson that faculty taught is to like individuals and the connections we make.”
Orford mentioned he hoped his fellow graduates have been in a position to reminisce about their three years as they gathered within the college parking zone or of their automobiles as their closing days wound down.
“Highschool solely occurs as soon as. I’ve made a few of my biggest mates right here.”
At a look
- Following is the variety of college students graduating throughout P.E.I. this yr:
- The Public Faculties Department says it should have round 1,500 graduates.
- The French Language Faculty Board says it should graduate 55 college students.
Dave Stewart is a reporter with SaltWire in Prince Edward Island. He may be reached by electronic mail at [email protected] and adopted on Twitter @DveStewart.
