Great Plains ceremony celebrates 2025 grads
By Joan Janzen
KINDERSLEY - The May 8th Great Plains College graduation ceremony was an exciting night for the graduates of the class of 2024-2025. The Kindersley Inn Ballroom was filled with grads, staff, honoured guests, and family and friends.
Keleah Ostrander, Vice-President, Programs & Students extended a warm welcome, prior to staff instructor Mavis Mulder extending a tribute to the graduates. She congratulated them and credited them for surviving all the ups and downs along the way. Graduate Micheala Griffith replied with heartfelt gratitude, acknowledging the instructors as “more than educators and so encouraging”.
Great Plains College Graduation Ceremony took place on Thursday evening, May 3rd at the Kindersley Inn Ballroom. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Mayor Ken Francis presented greetings on behalf of the Town of Kindersley. He encouraged the grads to be proud of their accomplishments and never take for granted the educational opportunities available to them. “We hope you’ll remain in Kindersley and raise your families here,” he added.
Kim Gartner, MLA for Kindersley-Biggar Constituency offered his greetings. He reminded the grads as they look ahead to the future, to remember Saskatchewan offers many opportunities. Member of Parliament Jeremy Patzer followed extending congratulations to the graduating class.
Last but not least, Brad Mahon, President and CEO of Great Plains College spoke to the grads. “Be confident in the experience and education you’ve received as you enter the work force,” he said. “Education transforms people, but you did the work. Please stay in touch; the door is always open.”
The evening concluded with recognition ceremonies for the graduates. The graduates are as follows:
Adult Basic Education - Grade 12: Colton Cameron, Khloe Cormier, Mickeala Griffith, Charisse Murillo, Gabriel Sanchez and Claire Sherman. Canadian Adult Education Credential: Shawn Fleming, Paul Wipf.
Administrative Assistant: Nancy Brown.
Continuing Care Assistant (Full-time): Marty Gelvero, Whitney Humphreys, Gurpreet Kaur, Vansh Lather, Somaya Lbakhbache, Jagseer Singh, Parambeer Singh.
Continuing Care Assistant (Part-time): Shazeb Gautam, Tammy MacDonald, Tamara Pendree, and Beverley Wenzel.