Grad 2010

Front row (L-R) Tiffany John, Heather Andrew, Jaime Chomeczko, Destiny Hutchinson, Candace Savey, Erica Engh, Katelyn Hooper. Middle Row - Jessica Erickson, Elsie Vincent, Dalton Andersen, Hudson Savey, Nolan Meske, Patrick Dick, Keyla Heyd, Brittany Heinrichs. Back row - Eric Tran, Kyle Girotto, Anthony Compton, Mathew Bailey, Dillon Kennedy, Jesse Wynne, Scott Lord

Twenty two Grade 12 students took part in the GRSS graduation ceremonies on June 4th, 2010.

Although Michael Allison and Paige Matthews are finishing their high school careers in Campbell River, they were of course both in attendance to watch their Gold River friends graduate.

The class of 2010 chose a Greek theme this year, complete with arches, pillars, ivy and grapes!

As is tradition, each student entered the gymnasium and were escorted to their seat with a parent or grandparent. Their song of choice played while pictures of each grad were shown on the overhead screen.

Erica Engh and Nolan Meske were the Valedictorians for the class of 2010 – please click the link below for a transcript of their speech:

GRSS Valedictorian Grad Speech

Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards were abundant that night. It is wonderful to see all the associations and service groups supporting our Gold River kids as they begin the next stage of their education!

Scholarships/Bursary/Awards:

CUPE (SD#84) Scholarship – $500 – Nolan Meske

CUPE (Village of GR) Scholarship – $250 – Erica Engh

GR Deli Scholarship – $500 – Eric Tran

GR Health Care Auxiliary Award – $500 (X 3) – Erica Engh, Jessica Erickson, Eric Tran

GR Ladybug Gardening Club Scholarship – $200 – Dillon Kennedy

GR Lions Club – $375 (X 2) – Destiny Hutchinson, Dillon Kennedy

GRMHA Scholarship – $500 – Nolan Meske

Little Dinosaurs Friendship Bursary – $500 – Dillon Kennedy

Mowachaht/Muchalaht Agnes George memorial Bursary – $300 – Candace Savey

Nootka Sound Economic Development Bursary – $500 – Dillon Kennedy

North Island College Bursary – $1000 – Destiny Hutchinson

Ray Watkins Memorial Bursary – $250 – Erica Engh

Royal Canadian Legion Bursary & Ladies Auxiliary Award – $500 (X 4) – Nolan Meske, Eric Tran, Erica Engh, Dillon Kennedy

Rye/Cunningham Scholarship – $500 – Erica Engh

Knights of Columbus Bursary – $600 – Dillon Kennedy

VIWTU Scholarship – $500 – Erica Engh

The Lodge @ Gold River:

Athletic – $1000 – Erica Engh

Community – $1000 – Dillon Kennedy

The Lodge Scholarship – $2000 – Eric Tran

Academic – $2000 – TBA in September

District 84 Awards:

Citizenship & Service – $250 (X 4) – Erica Engh, Brittany Heinrichs, Dillon Kennedy, Candace Savey

Vocational & Technical – $1000 – Dillon Kennedy

Raj Jaswal Award – $1000 – Eric Tran

Harris & Company (Eng 12) – $200 – Erica Engh

Dogwood District Authority Award – $1000 (X 2) – Destiny Hutchinson, Nolan Meske

Out of District Awards:

BC Innovation Council & BC Science Teachers’ Association – medal & certificate – Eric Tran

BC School Trustees Association Student Citizenship Award – $500 – Dillon Kennedy