Great Plains College honours the graduating Class of 2023

By Joan Janzen

The Class of 2023 celebrated their achievements on Friday, May 26 at the Kindersley Inn ballroom. The evening meal was followed by a procession of the graduates, program, and the presentation of diplomas.

Fritz Eckstein, Regional Manager, welcomed grads and guests, and expressed appreciation to the staff. He told the graduates, that even in uncertain times, they could trust the education and experience they have received. “You’re not the same person as you were the first day you walked through the doors at Great Plains,” he said to the grads. “You’ve been transformed.”

Greetings were given by Brad Mahon, President and CEO of Great Plains College, followed by an address by Member of Parliament (MP), Jeremy Patzer. He thanked the grads for putting in the time and hard work.

Lana Rhodes brought greetings on behalf of MP Kelly Block, congratulating the students and expressing her hope that many of them would stay and work in Saskatchewan.

The Hon. Randy Weekes, MLA of Biggar-Sask Valley, brought greetings on behalf of Premier Scott Moe and the Government of Saskatchewan.

Deputy Mayor Randy Ervine brought greetings on behalf of the Town of Kindersley. He hoped the graduates would experience a successful future right here in Kindersley and surrounding area.

Mayor Jim Rickwood brought greetings on behalf of the Town of Biggar. He passed the torch down to the next generation of grads and reminded them that Saskatchewan is a great place to live.

As the recognition ceremonies began, each of the grads was invited on to the stage to receive their diplomas in their respective programs.

Graduates

Administrative Assistant: Gabrielle Bairos, Julia Kurylyk

Adult Basic Education Grade 12 & Upgrading (Kindersley): Cassidy Cameron (absent), Tamara Pendree, Abbey Walsh

Continuing Care Assistant Part-Time (Biggar): Eslyn Canceran, Pamela Corpuz (absent), Karen Ilagan, Sydney Linklater, Arnolfo Montes, Daisy Mae Moore, Rowena Nasibog, Christine Poulin (absent), Braidyn Taylor (absent), Consuelo Umali.

Continuing Care Assistant Part-time (Kindersley): Melissa Fallis, Rechelle Hilario, Nicole Keeler, Melissa Markwart (absent), Keili Murphy (absent)

Continuing Care Assistant Full Time (Kindersley): Paige Davies, Louise De Guzman, Robert Holtom, Simran Kaur (absent), Madison Krentz, Valerie Lunkuse, Kia Lusk, Chelsea O’Mara, Lacy Schreiber

Practical Nursing (Biggar): Jertrude Acub, Genica Balquin, Amanda Mack (absent), Princess Marinas, Shiela Montes (absent), Trixie Montes, Aubrey Morrell (absent), Amy Perkins (absent), Sydney Quinney (absent), Hannah Reddekopp (absent), Vera Sandoval, Janaia Scarlett (absent), J’Lynn Wszolek