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These are all expected feel- dom of how to rise above, how to persevere, ings and they truly are a blessing as they and how to find opportunity from challenge. give us the opportunity to focus on where In so many ways, the fact that your Sterling Starr Keewatin we have come from, and what the future journey to this accomplishment has been might hold. Humans react to stress; if we difficult is a blessing. I don’t have to re- can harness the energy we produce to deal mind you that there have been many other with challenges and changes, we tend to challenges that you have faced in recent make huge gains. years on top of the Pandemic. The loss of a Take for instance this Pandemic. If it classmate, the postponement of events and was not for the strain on humanity COVID- extra-curricular groups, a pause on sports 19 placed on all of us, we would not of had in your final year, and cancelled opportu- to test our ability to connect through tech- nities are all things to grieve. But again, nology, develop vaccines in record time, or we must also look at what we gain from overcome any of the incredible number of this—the wisdom to know things will pass, challenges we faced. It has given us a rea- the understanding of grief and loss, and a son to pause and appreciate the hardships deeper knowledge about responding to your Jada Starr of our ancestors who have gone through mental health and well-beings needs. this before. It has given I will leave you with a challenge: In your us a deep appreciation own way, show the world the strength you for companionship, con- have gained. Let your extraordinary expe- nection, and even for the rience guide your confidence during hard Wayne’s human contact in a hug. times. Share your optimism and continue So of all the graduat- to ask each other, “Are you okay?”. Always Car ing classes in the recent model that from adversity there is strength! history, you can say with It warms my heart to wish you con- pride that you have faced gratulations on this achievement and I am Care a significant challenge over humbled by your perseverance. You have and above what other high developed an incredible set of skills; don’t school graduates have en- ever doubt that you can conquer hardships. dured. Despite that, you Rise above, Class of 2021! 306-334-2502 did it! The cool part is that you Sincerely, 230 Main St., Balcarres, SK get to share all of this with Michael Sweatman, Principal Grasslands News 2021 Graduation Keepsake Booklet • Page 3 Cupar School 1 Ethan Ban Destinee Blaser Katelynn Bott Jaydan Harrison Chase Kirchhofer Carson Macknak Matthew Mills Caitlin Morrow Caitlin Reimer Willow Stout Congrats To the Class of 2021, Cupar School: All Around! While this year is yet another memorable year, your teachers and I have all enjoyed being a part of your education! For myself, as your principal, I have witnessed so many positive things about this year’s Graduating Class of 2021. I have seen leadership, responsibility, honesty, and respect - our four Core School Values - developed in each of you and mostly I have watched you all begin to develop into fine young adults! The world now awaits you and nothing is more exciting than that! K-12 schooling is We wish each and every one a journey which teaches you more than just subject area. School teaches of you a happy graduation! you life skills that will be valuable throughout your life as you one day Town of Cupar enter the workforce, get married or start family of your own. There are so many experiences ahead for you to choose from. Some of you may be asking yourselves, “what’s next?” Whether you are planning on attending post- secondary, planning on travelling the world or planning on becoming a part of the work force, each of you have special characteristics, unique to yourselves, that I am certain will help you achieve success. Graduating is a very special occasion; it is a rite of passage into a new beginning and I cannot wait to celebrate that occasion with each of you on June 11, 2021 at our Graduating Class of 2021 Ceremony. I truly wish you each the best and I want only good things to come your way in your next “chapter”. Congratulations to the Class of Cupar Wild Cats 2021! Candace Mayer, Principal Cupar School Page 4 • 2021 Graduation Keepsake Booklet Grasslands News Lipton School 1 Brady Lutz Evan Stecyk Talianna Asapace Tenelea Bear Erik Bruce Brooke Joesph Dalton Dueck Clark Huber Zoe Akrigg Cameron Norrish Essential protection for your Best Wishes to the family, your home and more! 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