Oh, The Places We’ll Go

Graduation diplomas were handed out to 35 Grade 12 students at Unity Composite High School, June 28. Scholarships were awarded, pecial accomplishments recognized and speeches made.

Principal Maureen Robertson addressed the graduating class, speaking on strength and gentleness. MC Neil Ehnisz thanked the community for its support of UCHS students, noting
the total amount of local scholarship money being handed out that morning to students was approximately $20,000. To see the complete list of scholarship winners, please see the July 8th issue of the Unity-Wilkie Press-Herald.

Shelby Solomko was recognized for her leadership and volunteer activities at the UCHS graduation ceremonies.

With a 97.9% average in his Grade 12 classes, Jonathan Neigum won the honour of delivering the 2013 UCHS valedictory address.

Shelby Solomko won the UCHS Leadership and Dedication Award.

Jonathan Neigum received the Grade 12 Proficiency Award and Honour Cord for the highest Grade 12 average. Jonathan also won the Governor General’s Medal for being the student with the highest combined average for both Grades 11 and 12.

If you would like to read Jonathan’s speech, see http://unitystories.com/uchs-valedictorian-address-2013/