{"id":84199,"date":"2026-06-30T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=84199"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:31:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:31:36","slug":"thank-you-m-h-s-graduation-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/thank-you-m-h-s-graduation-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank You – M.H.S. Graduation 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"<\/a>On Thursday, June 25th, the graduating class of Michipicoten\u202fHigh School proudly crossed the stage to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diplomas.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0ceremony featured songs by MHS\u2019s Drumming Group and speeches from Algoma District School Board Associate Superintendent, Mr. Nic Turco, principal Mrs. Trish Bernath, and this year\u2019s honoured valedictorian, April Charbonneau. Following the presentation of diplomas, MHS staff and community supporters awarded deserving graduates a variety of scholarships, bursaries, and awards. A slideshow concluded the ceremony which brought the graduates and onlookers down memory lane.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Continuing a cherished tradition, each graduate received a beautifully handcrafted MHS 2026 Lake Superior pottery piece\u00a0\u2013 this year a soup cup! Once again, these were\u00a0generously 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<\/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<\/div>\n
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Alamos Gold Inc. – Island Gold District<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Algoma District School Board<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CUPE Local 3631<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (in honour of Steve Turyk)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chief William G. Rose Golf Tournament (in honour of Chief William G. Rose)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chris Casavant Memorial Bursary Committee (in honour of Chris Casavant)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Donald L. Davidson\u202fFuels<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Evolugen by Brookfield Renewable<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Estate of Dr. Heather Onyett (in memory of Gloria Margaret Moreau Onyett)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Lady Dunn\u202fHealth Centre (in\u202fhonour\u202fof Pat Rose)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Michipicoten First Nation<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Michipicoten\u202fHigh\u202fSchool\u202fReunion\u202fCommittee<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Michipicoten Volunteer Firefighters\u2019 Association (in honour of Allan Kettles)<\/em>
\nNawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Northern Credit Union<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Northern Lights Ford<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ontario Secondary School Teachers\u2019 Federation<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rotary Club of Wawa<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Royal Canadian\u202fLegion\u202fWawa\u202fBranch 429<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Royal Canadian Legion White River Branch 169 (in honour of Arthur John Pidduck)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Russell Reid Memorial Bursary Committee (in honour of Russell Reid)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Estate of Tory & Isabel Lawson<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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United Steel Workers Local 2724<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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United Steel Workers Local 9246<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Villeneuve Construction<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Wawa Ice Fishing Derby<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Wawa Minor Hockey Association<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Wesdome\u202f- Eagle River Mine\u202f(in honour of Aleksa Kusic)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The 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<\/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<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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