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West Ferris
Secondary School
Commencement
Ceremony
June 29, 2021
West Ferris Secondary School
2021 Commencement Ceremony
DISCE UT VIVAS
West Ferris Intermediate & Secondary School Staff A. Gagné, H.B.Kin., M.Ed., Principal
J. Byers, B.C.S., B.Ed., Ad.Ed., Vice-Principal
M. Mcdiarmid, B.A., B.Ed., Ad.Ed., Vice-Principal
Teaching Staff
Erica Armstrong, B.A., B.Ed.
Regan Baker, B.P.H.E. (Hons.), B.Ed.
Robin Bartlett, B.A., B.Ed.
Ronald Bascombe, Tech. Sp.
Carla Bedard, B.A., M.Ed.
Jocelyn Bell-Summersby, B.A. (Hons.), B.Ed.
Karen Bond, H.B. Comm, B.Ed
Trisha Bradford, B.A., B.Ed.
Robert Brady, B.A. (Hons.), B. Ed.
Bryan Brouse, B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Ed., M.Sc.
John Burns, B.Sc., B.B.A., B.Ed.
Karla Byers, B.A., B.Ed.
Michel Chenier, Tech. Sp.
Desmond Collins, B.A., B.Ed.
Devin Coolidge, B.P.H.E., B.Ed.
Melissa Corbeil, B.A., B.Ed.
Daniel Coutu, B.A., B.Ed.
Melody Evers-Cazabon, B.A., B.Ed.
Karen Franz, B.A., B.Ed.
Karl Giesbrecht, B.P.H.E., B.Ed.
Stan Gough, B.Comm (Hons.), B.Ed.
Michelle Graham, B.Sc., B.Ed.
Meghan Hachkowski, B.Mus/Art (Hons.), M.Ed.
Brent Hamilton, B.Sc., B.Ed.
Kelly Hann, B.Sc., B. Ed.
Amy Hargrave, BBA, B.Ed.
Jocelyn Hawkins, B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Ed.
Jason Henstridge, B.A., B.Ed.
Jasmine Humble, B.A. (Hons), B.Ed.
Stacey Hutchison, B.A., B.Ed.
Cindy Kinslinsky, B.A., B.Ed.
Lesley Lynons, B.H.K. (Hons.), B.Ed.
Allan MacAskill, B.A., B.Ed.
Sean Madigan, B.A., B.Ed.
Larry Malboeuf, B.A., B.Ed.
Lynda Marshall, B.A. (Hons.), B.Ed.
Tom Martineau, B.A., B.Ed.
Robert McCubbin, B.A. (Hons.), B.Ed.
Falcon McLeod, B.A., B.Ed.
Amber Merkel, B.F.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.
Sherri Milton, B.F.A., B.Ed.
Lisa Miners, B.A., B.Ed.
Shawna Mitchell, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.
Ian Mizzi, B.A., B.Ed.
Sean Mullan, B.Kin. (Hons.), B.Ed.
James Munro, Tech. Sp.
Kam Nevrecan, B.A., B.Ed.
Theresa Parise, B.A., B.Ed.
Nathan Pascoe, HBA, B.Ed.
Ann Perrault, M.H. Sc, B.Ed.
April Peterson, B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Ed., M.SSE.
Christopher Phillips, B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Ed.
Fleur Pigeon, B.Sc. B.Ed.
Scot Quarrington, B.P.H.E., B.Ed.
Christina Rheault, B.Comm. (Hons.), B.Ed.
Scott Rivet, H.B.A., B.Ed.
Erin Robertson, B.Sc. (Hons)., B.Ed.
Mark Robertson, B.A, B.Ed.
Michael Rollason, B.Sc., B.Ed.
Carolyn Samuel, B.A., B. Ed.
Nadean Schryer, B.A., B.Ed.
Timothy Selander, Tech. Sp., B.Ed.
Linda Shanahan, B.A., B.Ed.
Kelly Shulman, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.M.T.
Max Vaughan, B.Sc., B.Ed.
Daniel Webb, B.A., B.Ed.
Tania Webb, H.B.A., B.Ed.
Matthew Whitehead, B.A., B.Ed.
Brent Yacoback, B.Sc., B.Ed.
West Ferris Secondary School
2021 Commencement Ceremony
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West Ferris Secondary School Advisory Council
Kim Francis (SAC Chair)
West Ferris Secondary School Support Staff
Sue Beaulieu……...……….…………………………Child & Youth Counsellor
Brian Bedard……………………………………………….Education Assistant
Gregg Caine…………………………………………………………..Custodian
John Desgrosseilliers………………….……………………Education Assistant
Shirley Desrosiers……….……………………………………...……Custodian
Jessica Feick…………………………………………………...…. Library Clerk
Jim Gosselin…......……….……………………………………...……Custodian
Alice Hennigar….……….…………...…………………...…...School Secretary
Heather Kelso…...……………………………………………. School Secretary
Lindsay Kunkle………………………………………………. School Secretary
Tammy Labelle-Martel...…………………………………. Education Assistant
Christina Landry……………………………………………Education Assistant
Dina Larochelle………………………………………………………. Custodian
Ben Lavallee…………………………………………………………..Custodian
Vincent Longpre.……….………………………….……….…. Lead Custodian
Sheila Marasco……...……………………………………...Education Assistant
Johanna McPherson……………...…………………….……. School Secretary
Debbie Milne………………………………………………Education Assistant
Douglas Nichols....…….…………………………………...…………Custodian
Christopher Perry…...……………………………………...Education Assistant
Louise Phillips………………………………………………………Counsellor
Jason Renault.......…….…………………………….………….……Custodian
Robert Saunders……………………………………………Education Assistant
Hans Schouwstra……………………………………………………..Custodian
Yvonne Simec………………………………………………………..Custodian
Anita Smylie……………………………………………………..Library Clerk
Julie Beth Stewart….……...….…………………………...Education Assistant
Mollie Watts………………………………………………….School Secretary
Kaitlyn Wilson…………………………………………….Education Assistant
Dawn White………………………………………………..Education Assistant
Near North District School Board of Trustees
Jay Aspin, Chair
John Cochrane, Vice Chair
Al Bottomley
Donna Breault
Harold Fry
Nichole King
Rob Learn
Louise Sargent
Bill Steer
Student Trustees
Emily Womack Megan Byrne
Craig Myles, Director of Education
West Ferris Secondary School
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Certificates and Awards
2020-2021
Ontario Secondary School Diplomas
Ontario Scholar: denoted with an *, these students have achieved an average of at least 80% in
six Grade 12 courses.
Honours Graduates: denoted in bold, these students have achieved an average of at least 75%
in a minimum of six courses during their graduating year.
Specialist High Skills Major: These students have focused on a career path that matches their skills
and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Students receive the SHSM seal on their diploma when they:
●complete a specific bundle of 8-10 courses in the student's selected field
●earn industry certifications including first aid and CPR qualifications
●gain important skills on the job through cooperative education placements
Arts Nipissing Certificate: This certificate is granted to graduating students that have achieved a
minimum of SEVEN Arts Nipissing credits, including FOUR senior major/focus credits with an
average of 70% or greater.
STEAM Certificate: STEAM is a cross-curricular and cross-panel program consisting of: Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education. The program has a focus on project-
based learning, and a variety of computer-based technologies are used. Recipients have
completed specialized Grade 9 & 10 programming, in addition to appropriate university level
courses.
Near North Sports Certificate: This certificate is granted to graduating students that have
completed 60 hours of community service (supporting school/community-based sports and
recreation programs), 200 hours of team participation, Student Athlete Portfolio, Grade 12
Program Culmination: “Personal Journey of a Student Athlete”, and all course requirements
French Immersion Certificate: This certificate is awarded to graduating students who have
completed 10 credits in French.
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Specialist High Skills Major
Aaron Anderson, MNF
Dillon Anderson, BSN
Calista-Jayne Bateman, BSN
Jessica Bos, HST
Isaac Fitz, MNF
Andrew Fleury, MNF
Melody Ford, BSN
Mitchell Fry, MNF
Makayla Geisler, BSN
Riley Haggart, CTR
Ryan Hornell, HST
Trinity Hotchkiss, ART
Asilynn Jylha, BSN
Ethan Lagassie, MNF
Rayna Landis, HLW
Jairie Laplante, MNF
Mac Madore, HLW
Amy Maher, BSN
Ce Marier, HST
Mason Michaud, BSN
Mason Mills, ENV
Jenna Montgomery, BSN
Caitlin Noon, BSN
Rachelle Ouellette, HLW
Gail Pinkerton, BSN
Tiagan Rickard-Harrison, ART
Logan Robidoux, MNF
Emily Romanowicz, ART
Timothy Schankula, MNF
Kyran Sulliman, CTR
Trinity Tessier, ENV
Katlyn Van Horn, BSN
STEAM Certificate
Luc Bourgeois
Lauren Brazeau
Ethan Estabrooks
Julia Fletcher
Keenan Forth
Makayla Geisler
Alan Kuang
Nathaniel Major
Clarke McMillan
Mason Michaud
Jenna Montgomery
Jamie Moussa
Crystal Odd
Aarya Patel
Kaitlyn Percival
Kayla Petrie
Gail Pinkerton
Emily Romanowicz
Dylan Sauve
Kristopher Smith
James Way-White
Sam Wilde
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French Immersion Certificate
Len Bawden Ellie Thomson
Near North Sports Certificate
Ashlynn Croft
Spencer Newton
Jared Weber
Arts Nipissing Certificate
Jessica Bos
Megan Byrne
Kaitlin Crozier
Simon Culhane
Zavier Dubien
Leah Dufresne
Trinity Hotchkiss
Abbey Laughren
Mac Madore
Ce Marier
Mya Meilleur
Andrew Miller
Kaiya Mongrain
Jacob Neault
Darwin Parkes
Alexander Prentice
Adrien Roach
Alyssa Rose
Jasmine Tache
Owen Tennant
Osheanna Thomas
Ellie Thomson
Carter Tomlinson
Austin Wasylkiw
Belle Whitehead
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Aaron Anderson Dillon Anderson* Greg Bale Blake Barber Manley Barkhouse, COA Calista-Jayne Bateman Len Bawden* Jessica Bos Luc Bourgeois* Lauren Brazeau* Ashleigh Brightman* Colten Buckton Megan Byrne* Connor Campbell Brenden Cater Nick Chapman Carson Cleator Ashlynn Croft* Kaitlin Crozier Simon Culhane Landon Daybutch Brooklyn Deschamps Zavier Dubien* Leah Dufresne Ethan Estabrooks* Isaac Fitz* Julia Fletcher* Andrew Fleury Melody Ford Keenan Forth* Abigail Fraser Mitchell Fry Austin Gaudreau Makayla Geisler* Silas Gilbert Tyden Gilbert* Grace Habkirk Riley Haggart Sierah Harkness* Amber Hendrickson
Riley Hocking Caileigh Hopkinson Ryan Hornell Trinity Hotchkiss* Bronwyn Jennett Peyton Killingsworth Alan Kuang* Ethan Lagassie* Rayna Landis* Jairie Laplante Abbey Laughren Dominic Lauzon Jacob Loewen* Isaiah Luckey Asilynn Jylha Mac Madore* Vanessa Madsen Amy Maher Nathaniel Major* Ce Marier Abigail McDevitt Clarke McMillan* Mya Meilleur* Mason Michaud Andrew Miller* Mason Mills Kaiya Mongrain* Jenna Montgomery* Jamie Moussa* Jacob Neault Spencer Newton Caitlin Noon* Crystal Odd* Braydon Orthner* Rachelle Ouellette* Darwin Parkes* Aarya Patel* Kaitlyn Percival* Kayla Petrie* Gail Pinkerton*
Eric Potts Paul Arianna Poullas Alexander Prentice Jalen Ranger Tiagan Rickard-Harrison Adrien Roach Logan Robidoux Sonya Robinson-Draper Emily Romanowicz Alyssa Rose* Dylan Sauve Timothy Schankula* Kristopher Smith* Jacob Solomon Dustin Stanley Kyran Sulliman Jasmine Tache* Owen Tennant Trinity Tessier Osheanna Thomas Ellie Thomson* Savannah Thorkelson Owen Thornton Carter Tomlinson Katlyn Van Horn Josee Veronneau Camrin Villneff Cisa Walker Palacios* Austin Wasylkiw Amy Watson-Ouellette James Way-White Jared Weber* Belle Whitehead* Sam Wilde* Evan Wilkinson Owen Wray Brady Young
Honours Graduates in Bold
* Ontario Scholars
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Awards, Scholarships, & Bursaries
2020-2021
JOANNE LONGO SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
This award is presented in memory of Joanne Marie
Longo, a West Ferris graduate, and a Northern College
Nursing student. The recipient is a graduating student,
continuing to College or University in nursing or a
health-related field, who has shown compassion to
others and demonstrated academic prowess. In addition
to the award, the recipient will have their name on the
school plaque
Rayna Landis $1400.00
+ plaque
ARTS NIPISSING AWARDS
Awarded by the Arts Department to two graduating
students who exemplify what the Arts Nipissing
program represents.
Emma Bastien
(Fine Arts)
Megan Byrne
(Performing Arts)
$75.00
X2
+ plaque
BRIAN SLOSS MEMORIAL
Presented in memory of Brian Sloss, a West Ferris
graduate and Canadore College apprentice student. It is
awarded to a student continuing in an apprenticeship
field and who is not concerned with getting a little dirty
while pursuing his/her goals and dreams
Trinity Tessier $500.00
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CHRIS THACKER MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded to a student graduating from our Personal Life
Management Program who gives back to their
community. This award reflects Chris Thacker, who was
always active in supporting worthy causes in North Bay.
Manley Barkhouse $500.00
COMMUNITY LIVING NORTH BAY BURSARY
Awarded to a graduating student pursuing post
secondary education, who has enhanced the quality of
school life for students who have an intellectual
disability.
Makayla Geisler $100.00
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD
This award is given to a graduate who has shown a
commitment to school and community, has exceptional
achievement in academic and creative pursuits, and an
enthusiasm for learning and intellectual exploration.
Luc Bourgeois Book
CUPE #1165
Awarded to a student pursuing post-secondary
education and who worked at improving the quality of
life for students at the school and giving the student
body a stronger collective voice.
Emily Romanowicz $150.00
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GATEWAY THEATRE GUILD AWARD
Awarded to a graduate who will be attending a post-
secondary education program in the performing arts or
technical theatre.
Darwin Parkes $250.00
MARILYN & GARTH GOODHEW AWARD
Awarded to a graduating female who is proceeding to
post-secondary education for the purpose of preparing
for a career in a healthcare field.
Megan Byrne $600.00
ONTARIO POWER GENERATION
Awarded to graduating students in recognition of their
academic achievement, demonstrated communication and
leadership skills, and involvement in extra-curricular
activities.
Crystal Odd
Jared Weber
$250.00
x 2
JUSTICE SPYROS D. LOUKIDELIS
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to a worthy graduating student proceeding to
post-secondary education in the fall.
Gail Pinkerton $1000.00
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CLAUDE GUILLEMETTE MEMORIAL BURSURY
Awarded to a student who resides in East Ferris
Township who is entering college or university in Fall
2021 and who has shown enthusiasm and dedication to
pursuing his/her studies.
Kaitlyn Percival $500.00
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BURSARY
Awarded to a deserving graduate proceeding to a post
secondary education institution.
Kaitlyn Percival $250.00
CANADORE COLLEGE AWARD
Awarded to deserving graduates, attending Canadore,
who best exemplify, through school or personal life,
attitudes and activities that demonstrate a respect for
the environment, and the health of our citizens and
their communities.
Dillon Anderson
Calista Bateman
Sierah Harkness
Ce Marier
Timothy Schankula
Jasmine Tache
$500.00
X6
NIPISSING REBEKAH LODGE #152
Awarded to a graduate, proceeding to post-secondary
education, who is deserving of academic recognition
and has worked hard to get this.
Kaiya Mongrain $200.00
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I.O.D.E.- DR. HERBERT A. BRUCE AWARD
Awarded to the graduate who best displays
exemplary citizenship through words and actions.
Owen Tennant $150.00
NORTH BAY REAL ESTATE BOARD BURSARY
Presented to a student who is attending Canadore
College in the Fall and who has been recognized for his
or her outstanding work ethic and unselfish
commitment to help the lives of others.
Dillon Anderson $1000.00
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S COMMUNITY
VOLUNTEER AWARD FOR STUDENTS
Awarded to a graduating student who has shown
exemplary involvement in the community.
Dylan Sauve Pins &
Certificate
EDGE IMAGING BURSARY
Awarded to a deserving graduating student proceeding
to further education in the Fall.
Ashley Brightman $200.00
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NIPISSING UNIVERSITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Awarded to a deserving student who has maintained a
minimum “B” average and will be attending Nipissing
University.
Jenna Montgomery $1000.00
CLARE SIMPSON MATH AWARD
Awarded to a graduating student who demonstrated an
overall proficiency and passion for mathematics.
Rayna Landis $125.00
O’HALLARN HISTORY AWARD
Awarded to a graduating student attaining the highest
mark in History.
Darwin Parkes $150.00
O’HALLARN FINE ARTS AWARD
Awarded to a graduating student with outstanding
marks and extra-curricular contribution in Art, Music, or
Drama.
Zavier Dubien $150.00
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O.S.S.T.F EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD
Awarded to a graduating student who has shown
prominent achievement in the areas of citizenship,
extracurricular activities, fine arts, technological studies,
and/or academic excellence.
Gail Pinkerton $200.00
O.S.S.T.F. ESSP BURSARY
Awarded by support staff to a deserving graduating
student.
Manley Barkhouse $500.00
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 599 W.F.
a) To a deserving graduating student continuing to
further education at University.
Makayla Geisler $500.00
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 599 W.F.
b) To a deserving graduate proceeding to college or
into an apprenticeship or a trade.
Aaron Anderson
Luc Bourgeois
Isaac Fitz
Trinity Hotchkiss
Ce Marier
Clarke McMillan
Dylan Sauve
Owen Thornton
$250.00
x8
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M. SULLIVAN & SON LTD. BURSARY
Awarded to a student proceeding to post-secondary
program at a college or university in a construction,
engineering or business-related program.
Crystal Odd $1,000.00
M. SULLIVAN & SON LTD. BURSARY
Awarded to a student proceeding to a labour or trades-
related apprenticeship program.
Timothy Schankula $1,000.00
WEST FERRIS SECONDARY SCHOOL STAFF AWARDS
Awarded to deserving graduates proceeding to further
education.
Zavier Dubien
Gail Pinkerton
Belle Whitehead
Sam Wilde
$325.00
X4
YMCA AWARD
Awarded to a graduate who has exemplified a balanced
development of spirit, mind, and body.
Ashley Brightman 12-month
Membership
O.Y.A.P. AWARDS
Awarded to students who excelled in a Skilled
Trades/Apprenticeship.
Aaron Anderson
Isaac Fitz
Ce Marier
Owen Thornton
Plaque
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STEPHEN V. McMASTER (Class of 1975)
MEMORIAL BURSARY
Awarded to a graduating student who intends to study
engineering or engineering technology at either
university or college.
Aarya Patel
Jared Weber
$1025.00
X2
+ plaque
KURTIS SCHOEN MEMORIAL AWARD
This award is presented in loving memory of Kurtis
Schoen, a West Ferris graduate. It is awarded to the
student athlete who attends school daily, with a smile,
and a positive attitude, while being a friend and
assisting others without seeking recognition. This winner
lives his/her life by the motto” Do it for the Story.”
Nathaniel Major $300.00
KURTIS SCHOEN EDUCATION AWARD
This award is presented to a graduate pursuing post
secondary education, and who has been involved in
extracurricular activities while maintaining a minimum B
average
Timothy Schankula $300.00
ELEANOR WALLACE MEMORIAL BURSARY
In memory of Eleanor Wallace, this award goes to a
deserving graduating student.
Luc Bourgeois $500.00
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INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS LODGE
271 BURSARY
This award is presented to a graduating student who
has demonstrated a commitment to reading and a
lifelong love of literature.
Tiagan Rickard $300.00
YES TRAINING TRUST FUND
Awarded to a graduating student who is going into the
trades.
Clarke McMillan $200.00
PAMELA SCHARF ENGLISH AWARD
Awarded to a gradating student going on to university,
who exemplifies competence in the use of the English
language. This award is a tribute to Pam Scharf, a
former West Ferris English teacher, who inspired
students to make the most of the opportunities
presented to them.
Gail Pinkerton $100.00
WEST FERRIS ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AWARD
Awarded to a graduating student going on to a college
program, who best exemplifies proficiency in all aspects
of the College English curriculum.
Jasmine Tache $100.00
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CULINARY ARTS AWARD
Awarded to a student attaining the highest mark in
Culinary Arts program.
Ce Marier $500.00
NICK KLASSEN SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD
Awarded to an active member of the student
community who demonstrates a commitment to social
justice as embodied through volunteerism, commitment
to equality, a drive to improve the quality of student
experiences, or a history of standing up for the less
fortunate.
Luc Bourgeois $215.00
STUDENT LIFE AWARD
Presented to a deserving graduate proceeding to post-
secondary education.
Makayla Geisler $100.00
STUDENT COUNCIL TROPHY FOR STUDENT
INVOLVEMENT
Luc Bourgeois
Megan Bryne
Trophy
W.L. (Les) Brown Trophy
Presented to the graduating student who excelled in all
aspects of student life.
Luc Bourgeois Trophy
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PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD
Given to a graduating student who has provided
significant leadership during his/her years at WFSS/WSS.
Luc Bourgeois
Megan Byrne
$400.00
x 2
+ plaque
PRINCIPAL’S AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Awarded to the highest achieving graduating student
who is proceeding to further education.
Gail Pinkerton $400.00
GOVERNOR GENERAL’S BRONZE MEDAL
Awarded to the OSSD graduate with the highest
academic standing in his/her grade 11&12 courses.
Gail Pinkerton Medal
Thank you to Mr. Tom Martineau for being our official photographer.
Congratulations to ALL West Ferris Secondary School Graduates!
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