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UCHS Grad 2020 Scholarship Winners

Celebrating in a succession of small groups of three, four or five students, the Unity Composite High School class of 2020 graduated June 26. Principal Aaron Melnyk moved the tassels on each graduand’s hat in a socially distanced manner and handed out diplomas while Vice-Principal Ken Parker read a short bio for each student. The ceremonies, along with the traditional commencement address from the Principal, and presentation of scholarships by community members (with students absent) were video-recorded and can be viewed online at https://streaming.lskysd.ca/player/?i=5ac3u.

Winning the Governor General’s Academic Medal for maintaining the highest average mark – throughout Grades 11 and 12 – 94.3% – was Allyson Ward. Allyson was also awarded a scholarship from the Royal Canadian Legion, Unity Branch #90.

Allyson Ward, Government General Academic Medal winner

Allyson Ward, Governor General Academic Medal winner

Kyle Parker, with a Grade 12 average of 95.5%, was presented the Grade 12 Proficiency Award and Honour Cord. Kyle delivered the Valedictory Address, which fellow students watched online.

Kyle was also awarded a Unity Credit Union Scholarship, the UCHS Volleyball Alumni Scholarship and the Isabel Anderson Physical Sciences Bursary.

Kyle Parker, Valedictorian and Grade 12 Proficiency Award winner

Carlynn Dresser won the female UCHS Leadership and Dedication Award. She also received the Matthew Borden Bursary and a Delta Co-op Scholarship,

UCHS Principal Aaron Melnyk and UCHS Leadership and Dedication Award winner Carlynn Dresser

Winning the male UCHS Leadership and Dedication Award was Zenon Orobko. Zenon also won the Jeffrey Glen Bounting Bursary.

UCHS Principal Aaron Melnyk and UCHS Leadership and Dedication Award winner Zenon Orobko

Tyson Krpan was awarded a Unity Credit Union Scholarship, a Unity Kin Club Bursary, a Delta Co-op Scholarship, the Ed Burnell and Family Bursary, the Unity Wildlife Federation Bursary and a Unity Knights of Columbus Bursary,

UCHS Principal Aaron Melnyk and scholarship winner Tyson Krpan

Kira Mielke won the following scholarships and bursaries: the Jenai Danielle Bounting Memorial Bursary, the Unity Lions Club Scholarship, the PDG Lion John Coid Memorial Bursary, and a CUPE 4747 Scholarship.

Scholarship winner Kira Mielke

Winning the Dr. Robert P. Knowles Scholarship and bursaries from the Unity Knights of Columbus and the St. Peter’s CWL was Kylie Hauta.

UCHS Principal Aaron Melnyk and scholarship winner Kylie Hauta

Luke Sperle won the Order of the Royal Purple Elks Bursary, the Unity Agriculture Society Scholarship and the Candace Heitt Memorial Sports Bursary.

UCHS Principal Aaron Melnyk and scholarship winner Luke Sperle

Kylie Mitzel was awarded the Unity Health Care Auxiliary Scholarship and the Isabel Anderson Physical Sciences Bursary.

UCHS Principal Aaron Melnyk and scholarship winner Kylie Mitzel

Winning both the David Ray Surine Bursary and a Kin Club of Unity Bursary was Landon Solomko.

Bursary winner Landon Solomko

Tyrell Kuhn was awarded a Unity Lions Club Scholarship and a Jimmy and Ethel Anderson Masonic Bursary.

UCHS Principal Aaron Melnyk and bursary winner Tyrell Kuhn

Jensen Weber was awarded the Steven Wesolowski Bursary and the Tommy Rutherford Masonic Scholarship.

Scholarship winner Jensen Weber

Winning a Jimmy and Ethel Anderson Bursary and a CUPE 4747 Scholarship was Isaac L’Heureux.

UCHS Principal Aaron Melnyk and scholarship winner Isaac L’Heureux

Rheanne Hofmann was awarded the Downtown Medical Clinic Scholarship and the Tommy Rutherford Masonic Scholarship.

Scholarship winner Rheanne Hofmann

Caden Lewin, Tanner Fauth and Logan Lindsay each received a Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Award.

Caden Lewin, Sask. Youth Apprenticeship Award winner

UCHS Principal Aaron Melnyk and Tanner Fauth, Sask. Youth Apprenticeship Award winner

Logan Lindsay, Sask Youth Apprenticeship Award winner

Winning a Unity Health Care Auxiliary Scholarship was Sarina Godin.

Scholarship winner Sarina Godin

Jillian Gampe won the LIving Sky School Division Board Scholarship.

Scholarship winner Jillian Gampe

Although no handshakes or hugs were able to be exchanged this year, congratulations are due to ALL graduates on completing this milestone.

Other moments at UCHS grad ceremonies

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The Cap and Gown ceremonies for the Unity Composite High School Class of 2019 were held at the school, June 28, with 36 students graduating.

Jenifer Deuchar and Megan Bazley led the singing of O Canada.

Brayden Schultz thanked teachers and parents, on behalf of the graduating class.

Principal Aaron Melnyk addressed the graduates.

Mrs. R (Maureen Robertson) was happy to attend to hand out some bursaries.

Kabri Rutley delivered the valedictory address.

Having fun, even at the formal ceremonies!

UCHS Grad – awarding of 2019 scholarships, Part 4 of 4

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Jimmy & Ethel Anderson Memorial Bursary (Order of the Eastern Star), presented by Carol Burns to Megan Bazley.

Jimmy & Ethel Anderson Memorial Bursary (Masonic Lodge), presented by Norman Potter to Paris Volk.

The Isabel Anderson Physical Sciences Bursary (Masonic Lodge), presented by Norman Potter to Marco Sin.

The Isabel Anderson Physical Sciences Bursary (Masonic Lodge), presented by Norman Potter to Dallas Spendelow.

The Tommy Rutherford Masonic Bursary, presented by Norman Potter to Lauren Gartner.

The Tommy Rutherford Masonic Scholarship, presented by Norman Potter to Brianna Bakken.

The John Coid Masonic Memorial Bursary, presented by Norman Potter to Bianca Dillo.

The Candace Heitt Sports Bursary, presented by Donna Boser-Kelly to Jordan Heitt.

Our Lady of the Prairies Scholarship, presented to Bianca Dillo.

Grade 12 Proficiency Award and Honour Cord, presented by Principal Aaron Melynyk to Kabri Rutley.

Governor General Academic Medal, presented by Principal Aaron Melynyk to Kabri Rutley.

UCHS Grad – awarding of 2019 scholarships, Part 3 of 4

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Order of the Royal Purple Elks Bursary, presented by Elaine Sperle to Ethan Scherr.

Unity Agricultural Society Scholarship, presented by Elaine Sperle to Raedyn Brown.

Ed Burnell & Family Bursary, presented by Ron Wesolowski to Raedyn Brown.

Albert G Burnell/Steven Wesolowski Bursary, presented by Ron Wesolowski to Breanna Elder.

CUPE 4747 Scholarship, presented by Anne Keikam to Kabri Rutley.

Downtown Medical Clinic Scholarships, presented by Dr. Lyle Williams to Kabri Rutley and Bianca Dillo.

Unity Knights of Columbus Bursary, presented to Lauren Gartner and Brayden Schultz.

Royal Canadian Legion, Unity Branch #90 Bursaries, presented by Melody Schatz to Paris Volk and Courtney Smith.

Unity Dental Clinic Scholarship, presented by Kendra Wack to Bianca Dillo.

Battlefords Dance Festival Association Scholarship, presented to Presli O’Donnell.

UCHS Class of 2018 – Special Awards

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Unity Composite High School held their formal cap and gown graduation exercises at the school Friday, June 29. Thousands of dollars were awarded to local graduating students from local organizations, families and businesses to help the students on their way to post-secondary education, careers and adult life.

See scholarship presentation photos here: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.

Along with the many scholarships and bursaries awarded, four special awards were handed out.

Winning the UCHS Senior Leadership Award for a male student was Adam Baker,shown here receiving the award from teacher Anne-Marie David.

Winning the UCHS Senior Leadership Award for a female student was Kennedy Mielke, shown here receiving her award from teacher Kyle Wood.

Adam Baker was presented with the Honour Cord by Principal Ken Parker. Adam had the highest overall average in Grade 12 and delivered the valedictory address after receiving the Honour Cord.

The Governor General’s Medal is referred to as the highest honour given at the high school level. Cyane Sperle was awarded the medal for having the highest overall average in Grades 11 and 12 combined. Principal Ken Parker presented Cyane with a certificate and the medal.

Congratulations to all graduates and the best of luck in your futures!

UCHS Class of 2018 – Scholarships awarded – Part 3

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See Part I photos here and Part 2 photos here.

Downtown Medical Clinic presented by Dr. Lyle Williams to Cyane Sperle:

Unity Knights of Columbus presented by Richard Colbow to Stephanie Hauta:

Unity Knights of Columbus presented by Richard Colbow to Austin Senger:

Unity Royal Canadian Legion, branch #90, presented by Melody Schatz to Caitlyn Ireland:

Order of the Eastern Star presented by Marion Kelly to Cyane Sperle:

Jimmy & Ethel Anderson, Kilwinning Masonic Lodge presented by Bill Swiderski to Kennedy Mielke:

Jimmy & Ethel Anderson Physical Sciences, Kilwinning Masonic Lodge, presented by Bill Swiderski to Adam Baker

Tommy Rutherford, Kilwinning Masonic Lodge, presented by Bill Swiderski to Caitlyn Ireland:

Tommy Rutherford, Kilwinning Masonic Lodge, presented by Bill Swiderski to Jared Risling:

Isabel Anderson Physical Sciences, Kilwinning Masonic Lodge, presented by Bill Swiderski to Shayna Stockton:

Photo unavailable: John Coid Masonic Memorial Bursary presented by Bill Swiderski to Caprice Sherwood.

Candace Heitt Memorial presented by Tristan Halter to Carter Acton:

Our Lady of the Prairies presented by *** Robertson to Kennedy Mielke:

UCHS Class of 2018 – Scholarships awarded – Part 2

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See Part I photos here.

UCHS Volleyball Alumni presented by Kyla Snell to Stephanie Hauta:

Unity School of Dance presented by Lisa Sherwood to Madison Gilbert:

Tyler Glackin Memorial presented by Kyla Snell to Todd Burns:

Unity Lions Club presented by Jim Sego to Adam Baker:

Unity Lions Club presented by Jim Sego to Kennedy Mielke:

Unity Royal Purple presented by Elaine Sperle to Carter Acton:

Unity Agricultural Society presented by Elaine Sperle to Caitlyn Ireland:

Ed Burnell & family presented by Ron Wesolowski to Ryan Jackson:

Steven Wesolowski Memorial presented by Ron Wesolowski to Madison Gilbert:

CUPE Local 4747 presented by Chantelle Bretzer to Kailey Hayes:

CUPE Local 4747 presented by Vanessa Gilbert to Kennedy Mielke:

UCHS Class of 2018 – Scholarships awarded – Part 1

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Living Sky School Division board scholarship presented by Ronna Pethick to Jared Risling:

Unity Credit Union presented by Gerald Hauta to Ryan Jackson:

Unity Credit Union presented by Gerald Hauta to Adam Baker:

St. Peter’s Catholic Women’s League presented by Bea Stephenson to Stephanie Hauta:

Unity Health Care Auxiliary presented by Bea Stephenson to Kailey Hayes:

Unity Health Care Auxiliary presented by Bea Stephenson to Stephanie Hauta:

Matthew Borden Memorial presented by Vicki Orobko to Jasmine Mueller:

Jenai Danielle Bounting Memorial presented by Maureen Robertson to Shayna Stockton:

David Ray Surine Memorial presented by Maureen Robertson to Carter Acton:

Jeffrey Glen Bounting Memorial presented by Maureen Robertson to Ryan Jackson:

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Award presented by Mathew Poirier to Austin Senger:

Unity Wildlife Federation presented by Michelle Van De Meutter to Emma Bretzer:

More photos coming – you can also find the complete list of scholarship winners, along with names of winners from Luseland School, Macklin School, McLurg High School and Kerrobert Composite School in the July 6 Press-Herald newspaper.

Scholarship presentations at UCHS grad – Part 3 of 3

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(Please see the July 8th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for complete graduation ceremony coverage. The June 24th issue of the Press-Herald has photos of each individual grad, along with their names and those of their parents.)

The final set of winners of local scholarships and bursaries at Unity Composite High School, Unity, SK, June 30. Congratulations to all 2016 grads!

Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Bursary – presented by Dale Cumming to Natalie Keller

Royal Canadian Legion, Unity Branch #90 Bursary – presented by Dale Cumming to Cody Thompson

Tommy Rutherford Masonic Scholarship and Bursary – presented by Ed Houser to Iza Belle Lucenio and Ashley Mock

Jimmy and Ethel Anderson Bursaries – presented by Marion Kelly to Cindy Chang and by Ed Houser to Elise Stifter

Isabelle Anderson Physical Sciences Bursaries – presented by Ed Houser to Byron Hauta and Brennae Hofmann

John Coid Masonic Memorial Bursary – presented by Ed Houser to Katrina Laing

Prairie Branches Scholarship – presented by Colleen Friesen to Michaela Deck

Candace Heitt Sports Bursary – presented by Donna Boser to Cody Thompson

Unity Agricultural Society Scholarship – presented by Elaine Sperle to Ashley Mock

Dr. Robert P. Knowles Scholarship – presented by Butch Boskill to Robyn Sperle

Tomorrow’s paper

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Check out the July 8th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for:

detailed UCHS grad coverage;
photos from Unity’s Canada Day celebrations;
photos from the Senlac parade, part of Senlac’s 100th anniversary homecoming celebrations; and
a NSRBL update, along with a new RCMP report, Top 10 and an editorial on pollution.

Below, Raelyn McAleer at the podium as she makes her valedictory address to her fellow graduates and the audience at the cap and gown Unity Composite High School graduation ceremony June 30:

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UCHS Grad 2020 Scholarship Winners

Other moments at UCHS grad ceremonies

UCHS Grad – awarding of 2019 scholarships, Part 4 of 4

UCHS Grad – awarding of 2019 scholarships, Part 3 of 4

UCHS Class of 2018 – Special Awards

UCHS Class of 2018 – Scholarships awarded – Part 3

UCHS Class of 2018 – Scholarships awarded – Part 2

UCHS Class of 2018 – Scholarships awarded – Part 1

Scholarship presentations at UCHS grad – Part 3 of 3

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