St. Anthony’s students graduate
On Saturday, June 1, 17 students at St. Anthony’s School crossed the stage into their future at their graduation ceremonies.
Friends, family, and well-wishers filled the St. Anthony’s gymnasium to witness the convocation. The school’s Choir and the Junior and Senior High Bands provided music to the memorable event.
Principal Mrs. JoAnne Akerboom provided the invocation. The Honourable Kevin Sorenson MP, Battle River-Crowfoot, Nate Horner MLA for Drumheller-Stettler, Councillor Jay Garbutt, representing the Town of Drumheller, and Mr. Vincent Behm, Associate Superintendent, Christ the Redeemer School Division, brought greetings.
Salutatorian Matthew Doyle delivered a message of thanks to the Teachers and Parents.
The students were presented their Diplomas as well as mementos from the distinguished guests.
Donovan Snider was named the Valedictorian.
sponsored by the Royal Tyrrell Museum is awarded to the recipient with the highest two science marks. It was presented to Donovan Snider by Patty Ralrick.
sponsored by ATB was presented to Andrew Germain by Chris Sadler. Congratulations to the St. Anthony’s Class of 2019
sponsored by For Sight Vision was presented to Donovan Snider by Anton Siaotong.
sponsored by St. Anthony’s School was presented to Donovan Snider by Kurt Phillips.
sponsored by Kool Kutz was presented to Donovan Snider by Tracy Gendron.
sponsored by St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church was presented to Donovan Snider by Mark Drapal.
sponsored by Drumheller Lion’s Club was presented to Donovan Snider by Michelle Fournier.
sponsored by Drumheller Associated Physicians was presented to Donovan Snider by Dr. L Smith.
sponsored by Freson Bros. is based on academics, athletics, spiritual and community involvement. Enrolled in a post-secondary institution. It was presented to Iverson de Guzman by Pat Doyle.
defer up to 5 years. It was presented to Ravtej Singh by Celeste Schrock.
sponsored by Hi-Way 9 Express Ltd. The Recipient has actively participated in extra-curricular activities and clubs at the school. It was presented to Thane Durant by Shannon Wade.
is sponsored by Home Town Realty. The recipient must demonstrate compassion, citizenship, and volunteerism in school and community, and could be enrolled in a post-secondary institution. It was presented to Matthew Doyle by Arlene Van der Heyden.
is sponsored by the Drumheller Rotary Club. The recipient has leadership qualities and is recognized as an individual of honesty and integrity. It was presented to Donovan Snider by Tania Johnson.
is sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League and the Knights of Columbus. The recipient has a willingness to participate in religious activities in school and church, has attained exceptional grades in religion class and who displays Christian Fellowship to all. It was presented to Iverson de Guzman by Anton Siaotong and Maria McIver.
is presented to the student who has attended most of their school years at St. Anthony’s and lives our school motto “Making the World a Better place to be.” It was presented to Andrew Germain by Pat Doyle.
is presented to the student that has shown passion for the fine arts and will continue with this passion for themselves or to share their talents with others. It was presented to Thane Durant by Dr. L Smith.
sponsored McDonald’s, is presented to the student that has shown strong leadership and initiative at work. It was presented to Katie McTaggart by Summer Manca.
sponsored by Interpipeline is presented to the student who is pursuing a postsecondary career in an industryrelated field. It was presented to Andrew Germain by Jay Mulgrew.
is sponsored by the Bosch Family and is presented to the student attending a post-secondary school that emulates Jarrett’s life and is nominated by their peers. It was presented to Donovan Snider by Rick and Janice Bosch.
is sponsored by Heather Guterson. The recipient must demonstrate qualities in their life that emulated qualities in Theresa’s life including Academic achievement, volunteering time assisting those in need, respect for all. Financial need is also a criteria. It was presented to Matthew Doyle by Chris Bzdel.
sponsored by the Drumheller Family and Museum is presented to the student attending postsecondary school, academic excellence, leadership, caring and helpful, personal integrity and values and, went through an interview process. The recipients are Andrew Germain and Donovan Snider. It was presented by Patty Ralrick.
sponsored by the Drumheller Mail Ltd. is presented to the graduating class Valedictorian in recognition of the student who strove for excellence in education. It was presented to Donovan Snider by Patrick Kolafa.
is presented to the student with the highest average of all marks in grades II and 12. It was presented to Donovan Snider by Hon. Kevin Sorenson. Donovan Snider was named valedictorian and was presented the Governor General’s Medal by the Honourable Kevin Sorenson at the St.Anthony’s graduation June 1.
