By Sandra Bednarek
On June 25, the Grade 8 graduating class of New Lowell Central Public School walked into a beautifully decorated gymnasium as parents and friends wore bright smiles and flashed many pictures for the memory book. The staff and students had turned the gym into a twinklelight fairy tale place full of flowers, and most of all, good wishes.
The Valedictorian’s Address was given by Zoe Delorme who did an outstanding job delivering this speech. She expressed very well all the ups and downs that most grads had during their time at the school. Zoe made special mention of the senior teachers who went on the long bus trip last year to Quebec. She paid a tribute to all of the parents and grandparents for helping the children get to this special evening.
After the ceremony and numerous pictures, and just before the dance, the graduates and guests were invited to an informal reception put on by the Grade 7 parents. Mrs. Michalchuk is to be congratulated for putting together a lovely display of yummy treats, along with the Graduation Cake.
Then, the visitors were asked to leave so the real party could begin with dancing!
Grads of 2014:
Krystal Belknap
Sterling Campbell
Jaden Chipman
Zoe Delorme
Quinn Eggleton
Ryan Elliot
Jason Hendry
Britney Henson
Amy Hinchey
Tyler Hopping
Jess Jones-Brake
Thomas Karvounis
Jessica-Lynn Kelly
Roy Lambert
Allison Lancaster
Meghan MacCan
Julia Sarcinella
Kristen Scott
Caleigh Sentner
Tyler Stevens
Amanda Thomas
Kameron Thompson
Karen Van Leeuwen
Awards:
Highest Proficiency in English: Amy Hinchey
Highest Proficiency in French: Kristen Scott
Highest Proficiency in Math Skills: Zoe Delorme
Science and Technology Award: Allison Lancaster
History Award: Zoe Delorme
Geography Award: Zoe Delorme
Art Award: Zoe Delorme, Allison Lancaster
Music Award: Krystal Belknap
Creative Writing Award: Amy Hinchey
Highest Academic Average (Male and Female): Jaden Chipman, Zoe Delorme, Thomas Karvounis
Most Improved Grade 8 Student: Jessica Kelly
Ryan Clarke Memorial for Top Athlete (Male and Female): Quinn Eggleton, Kameron Thompson
Best All-Around Student: Zoe Delorme
Citizenship Award: Zoe Delorme, Quinn Eggleton, Amy Hinchey, Jessica Kelly, Allison Lancaster
Honour Graduates: Zoe Delorme, Amy Hinchey, Allison Lancaster
Ontario Principal’s Award: Allison Lancaster