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“Beautiful and fitting” convocation ceremony for GTHS graduates
by Cassie Kushniruk like champs and then the sky cleared up and event was “incredible and memorable”.
the sun dried everyone out,” she said. Zadderey stated that the ceremonies were
On June 27, Grand Trunk High School Following the ceremonies, each grad and “personal, relational, and fitting for our
(GTHS) held four mini commencement their family spent five minutes at the different community”.“A couple of the grads even came
ceremonies to celebrate their hardworking photo spots outside of the school to take some back to state, 'that was unique and beautiful'
2020 graduates amidst the COVID-19 memorable photos. and 'I think I liked it better than a normal
pandemic. According to Zadderey, every teacher at grad',” she said. “It was the best possible
GTHS' 28 graduates, along with their family GTHS, as well as the school's secretary, spent situation considering COVID restrictions,
and friends, were invited down to the school in all day Saturday at the school ensuring that the honoring our small community and the
groups of six to participate in an outdoor personal relationships within.”
ceremony featuring both live and virtual
presentations. Each ceremony was spaced an
hour and 15 minutes apart to ensure proper
physical distancing and other COVID-19
regulations were followed.
Graduates arrived in front of the school and
parked their vehicles in assigned parking
spaces with instructions to wait for their
teacher director. From there, graduates were
led one-by-one to a large tent in front of the
school, where they were seated at least two
meters apart. Lawn signs for each of the 28
graduates were set up underneath the tent “so
the feeling of the whole class was sitting there
with them”, said GTHS Principal Heidi
Zadderey.
Zadderey noted that graduates were grouped
together with their closest friends in the four
ceremonies, making for a much more special
and intimate celebration.
Each ceremony included both a live and
virtual presentation featuring remarks from a
number of local dignitaries, including
Yellowhead County Mayor Jim Eglinski, Lac
St. Anne-Parkland County MLA Shane
Getson, and Yellowhead MP Gerald Soroka. On June 27, Grand Trunk High School held four mini commencement ceremonies to celebrate
Additionally, Superintendent of Schools their hardworking 2020 graduates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. photo submitted
Carolyn Lewis and GYPSD Board Chair
Brenda Rosadiuk were also in attendance to
congratulate the graduates.
Parents and family members stood proudly
nearby as they watched their child receive
their diploma on stage. G
Although the forecast called for heavy rain,
Zadderey stated that the weather held out for
the most part, except for a heavy downpour R
that lasted for about five minutes in the third
A
ceremony. “Girls in beautiful gowns took it
~ In Loving Memory ~ D
Alma Keller
November 1, 1932 – July 3, 2020
Ms. Alma Keller of Edson,
passed away peacefully on S
Friday, July 3, 2020 at the age
of 87 years.
Alma was born to Edward
and Julia Bossert on
November 1, 1932 in Carrot O
Creek , Alberta.
She enjoyed knitting and sewing. Alma had a
green thumb - gardening was her passion.
Alma will be lovingly remembered by her 2 F
daughters Jean (Fred) Radtke and Mary (Terry)
Auriat; grandchildren Tim (Nicola) Smith, Theresa
(Don) Sen, Angela (Greg) Silasi, Andrew (Meghan)
Auriat, Tyler (Katherine) Auriat; siblings Mona Allen,
Tom (Jean) Bossert, Roy (Sheila) Bossert, Jean
(Don) Smith; as well as many nieces, nephews and 2
great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial
donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes
Association (10001 - 101 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB 0
T8V 0X9).
Cremation has been entrusted to Foothills
Memorial Chapel – Edson Funeral Home. 2
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234 0
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
PAGE 22 MONDAY JUNE 24, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JULY 13, 2020 PAGE 21
“Beautiful and fitting” convocation ceremony for GTHS graduates
by Cassie Kushniruk like champs and then the sky cleared up and event was “incredible and memorable”.
the sun dried everyone out,” she said. Zadderey stated that the ceremonies were
On June 27, Grand Trunk High School Following the ceremonies, each grad and “personal, relational, and fitting for our
(GTHS) held four mini commencement their family spent five minutes at the different community”.“A couple of the grads even came
ceremonies to celebrate their hardworking photo spots outside of the school to take some back to state, 'that was unique and beautiful'
2020 graduates amidst the COVID-19 memorable photos. and 'I think I liked it better than a normal
pandemic. According to Zadderey, every teacher at grad',” she said. “It was the best possible
GTHS' 28 graduates, along with their family GTHS, as well as the school's secretary, spent situation considering COVID restrictions,
and friends, were invited down to the school in all day Saturday at the school ensuring that the honoring our small community and the
groups of six to participate in an outdoor personal relationships within.”
ceremony featuring both live and virtual
presentations. Each ceremony was spaced an
hour and 15 minutes apart to ensure proper
physical distancing and other COVID-19
regulations were followed.
Graduates arrived in front of the school and
parked their vehicles in assigned parking
spaces with instructions to wait for their
teacher director. From there, graduates were
led one-by-one to a large tent in front of the
school, where they were seated at least two
meters apart. Lawn signs for each of the 28
graduates were set up underneath the tent “so
the feeling of the whole class was sitting there
with them”, said GTHS Principal Heidi
Zadderey.
Zadderey noted that graduates were grouped
together with their closest friends in the four
ceremonies, making for a much more special
and intimate celebration.
Each ceremony included both a live and
virtual presentation featuring remarks from a
number of local dignitaries, including
Yellowhead County Mayor Jim Eglinski, Lac
St. Anne-Parkland County MLA Shane
Getson, and Yellowhead MP Gerald Soroka. On June 27, Grand Trunk High School held four mini commencement ceremonies to celebrate
Additionally, Superintendent of Schools their hardworking 2020 graduates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. photo submitted
Carolyn Lewis and GYPSD Board Chair
Brenda Rosadiuk were also in attendance to
congratulate the graduates.
Parents and family members stood proudly
nearby as they watched their child receive
their diploma on stage. G
Although the forecast called for heavy rain,
Zadderey stated that the weather held out for
the most part, except for a heavy downpour R
that lasted for about five minutes in the third
A
ceremony. “Girls in beautiful gowns took it
~ In Loving Memory ~ D
Alma Keller
November 1, 1932 – July 3, 2020
Ms. Alma Keller of Edson,
passed away peacefully on S
Friday, July 3, 2020 at the age
of 87 years.
Alma was born to Edward
and Julia Bossert on
November 1, 1932 in Carrot O
Creek , Alberta.
She enjoyed knitting and sewing. Alma had a
green thumb - gardening was her passion.
Alma will be lovingly remembered by her 2 F
daughters Jean (Fred) Radtke and Mary (Terry)
Auriat; grandchildren Tim (Nicola) Smith, Theresa
(Don) Sen, Angela (Greg) Silasi, Andrew (Meghan)
Auriat, Tyler (Katherine) Auriat; siblings Mona Allen,
Tom (Jean) Bossert, Roy (Sheila) Bossert, Jean
(Don) Smith; as well as many nieces, nephews and 2
great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial
donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes
Association (10001 - 101 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB 0
T8V 0X9).
Cremation has been entrusted to Foothills
Memorial Chapel – Edson Funeral Home. 2
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234 0
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
