Valedictorian reminisces about students’ growth
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This article was published 23/06/2010 (5796 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
On their last day as students at Neelin High School, graduates were told to remember their roots.
"Always remember that once from Neelin, always from Neelin," principal Michael Adamski said. "The words pride and tradition will always be synonymous with the green and white from Neelin High School."
On Tuesday, 88 graduates walked proudly down the aisles of the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium and lined up on stage — dress pants, strappy sandals and glittery flats peeking out from under their Spartan green gowns — ready to receive their diplomas and cherishing their last day all together.
"I’ve been kind of letting it sneak up on me so I don’t get too emotional today," valedictorian Blake Majcher said. "I’ve been trying to deal with all the emotions. I’m excited for what’s coming up, but reminiscent of all the experiences we’ve had together."
Raymond Gallant echoed Majcher’s sentiment.
"I’m sad today because I’ll miss everyone. But I haven’t cried yet. I’m lucky," he said with a smile.
Enjoying the moment was on the minds of many in the small, tight-knit graduating class.
"We all know each other, which makes today more special. It’s been so much fun," Emilee Bolduc said.
Majcher’s valedictorian speech encompassed the experiences the group shared together.
"I thought it was important to talk about all the growth that we’ve experienced. How far we’ve come from age four to age 18," he said before the ceremony. "I think we really grew together over the past four years."
In true Neelin fashion, the event was a musical one, as the Choir Grads and Simple Green brought character and colour to the ceremony with their performances.
Master of ceremonies Tara Leach praised the group of students for their hard work, dedication and the way they treated everyone around them.
"It is you who take what could be an ordinary little high school and make it the extraordinary place that is Neelin," she said. "Confucius said, ‘wherever you go, go with all your heart.’ Through your high school years, you have demonstrated your ability to do that."
Adamski told his students that while it’s important to remember today, they should always look forward to the future.
"June 22, 2010 is a day that will be recognized as your last day as students at Neelin High School. A day, like your first day, where you’re still not sure what lies ahead for you. But that really is the beauty of life. Live each day to its fullest and reap the rewards that will surely be bestowed upon you."
