{"id":74963,"date":"2025-07-02T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=74963"},"modified":"2025-07-02T07:44:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T11:44:00","slug":"thank-you-m-h-s-graduation-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/thank-you-m-h-s-graduation-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank You – M.H.S. Graduation 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
On Thursday, June 26th, the graduating class of Michipicoten\u202fHigh School proudly\u00a0crossed the stage to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Certificate.<\/div>\n
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After years of perseverance, the Class\u00a0of 2025 made their entrance to the familiar tune of Pomp and Circumstance. <\/i>The ceremony featured speeches from Algoma District School Board Superintendent, Mr. Frank Palumbo, as well as words of wisdom from principal Mrs. Trish Bernath, and this year\u2019s honoured\u00a0valedictorians, Anastasia Calaiezzi-Kluensch and Lyllie Mattaini-Grasley.\u00a0Following the presentation of diplomas and certificates, MHS staff and community supporters awarded deserving graduates a variety of scholarships, bursaries, and awards. The ceremony concluded with a slideshow that took everyone on a nostalgic journey through the students’ time at MHS.<\/div>\n
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Continuing a cherished tradition, each graduate received a beautifully handcrafted MHS 2025 Lake Superior pottery mug, kindly made and donated by former teacher Mrs. Cindy Chiupka-Jozin of Green Cabin Pottery; our sincere thanks for keeping this meaningful custom alive!<\/div>\n
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This evening was made possible through the efforts of many. Michipicoten High School extends its deepest appreciation to the following individuals, businesses, and organizations who generously contributed scholarships, bursaries, and awards. We are truly grateful for the outstanding support our community provides to help celebrate our graduates’ achievements and support their future goals. Sincere apologies if we have missed anyone.<\/div>\n
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Alamos Gold Inc. – Island Gold District<\/div>\n
Algoma District School Board<\/div>\n
Algoma District Services Administration Board\u202fCUPE Local 3631<\/div>\n
Marion Paterson (in honour of Bob Paterson)<\/div>\n
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (in honour of Steve Turyk)<\/div>\n
Chief William G. Rose Golf Tournament (in honour of Chief William G. Rose)<\/div>\n
Chris Casavant Memorial Bursary Committee (in honour of Chris Casavant)<\/div>\n
Donald L. Davidson\u202fFuels<\/div>\n
Evolugen by Brookfield Renewable<\/div>\n
The Estate of Dr. Heather Onyett (in memory of Gloria Margaret Moreau Onyett)<\/div>\n
Lady Dunn\u202fHealth Centre (in\u202fhonour\u202fof Pat Rose)<\/div>\n
Michipicoten First Nation<\/div>\n
Michipicoten\u202fHigh\u202fSchool\u202fReunion\u202fCommittee<\/div>\n
Michipicoten Volunteer Firefighters\u2019 Association (in honour of Allan Kettles)
\nNorthern Lights Ford<\/div>\n
Ontario Secondary School Teachers\u2019 Federation<\/div>\n
Rotary Club of Wawa<\/div>\n
Royal Canadian\u202fLegion\u202fWawa\u202fBranch 429<\/div>\n
Royal Canadian Legion White River Branch 169\u00a0(in honour of Arthur John Pidduck)<\/div>\n
Russell Reid Memorial Bursary Committee (in honour of Russell Reid)<\/div>\n
The Estate of Tory & Isabel Lawson<\/div>\n
United Steel Workers Local 2724<\/div>\n
United Steel Workers Local 9246<\/div>\n
Villeneuve Construction<\/div>\n
Wawa Dental Centre<\/div>\n
Wawa Lion\u2019s Club<\/div>\n
Wawa Minor Hockey Association<\/div>\n
Wawa Motor Inn<\/div>\n
Weecheetowin Support Services (in honour of Michael Cachagee)<\/div>\n
Wesdome\u202fEale River Mine\u202f(in honour of Aleksa Kusic)<\/div>\n
Yvon Lacroix Enterprises Limited<\/div>\n
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\u202fThe recognition and financial support that accompanies receiving these awards means so much to our students. The enormous amount of time and effort that goes into organizing and fundraising for these awards, bursaries, and scholarships certainly does not go unnoticed.<\/div>\n
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Thank you, Wawa and area, for celebrating our graduates. This is one amazing community, and we are so proud and thankful to be a part of it!<\/div>\n
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