Sacred Heart School celebrates class of 2022

Tim Brody - Editor

Sacred Heart School celebrated the class of 2022 on the evening of June 22. 
The graduating ceremony for the Grade 8 graduates included a mass, presentation of diplomas and awards, a valedictory address and a special slide show of the class of 2022.
Principal Emily Hamilton reflected, “Graduation Day! As we reflect on this big milestone, I’d like to acknowledge the love and support in this room. This love and support has ultimately brought us here today in celebration. I’d like to start by thanking our families. From that first moment you walked your little one to kindergarten to now… thank you for your partnership along the way and trusting us with your children’s education.”
Addressing the graduates she said, “Big congratulations to the graduating class of 2022! From a Sacred Heart Phoenix to a Sioux North Warrior, you’ve got this. Grads, as you move onto high school, know that you have people here that deeply care about you. We just know you’ll do great things. We will continue to cheer you on well after graduation.” 
Grade 8 graduate Samurai Sakamoto said of graduating, “Relived. It’s kind of stressful.”
An award winner during the ceremony, Sakamoto said he worked hard this school year. 
Grade 8 graduate Tessa Shurvell said of graduating, “It feels like it’s really paid off.”
She was grateful to be able to have an in-person graduation ceremony, “It’s the big celebration before high school. Very exciting.”
Asked about learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Shurvell said, “The switch between in school and online was very hard because you had to put in extra time. It’s hard to learn math from a computer. Being able to come back to school to learn and work hard if feels like now at grad, after all this stress of having to learn online and in school, has really paid off.” 
This year’s graduates are: Hunter Atwood, Gianna Carnochan, Keanna-Marie Carson, Khloe Carter, Hope Cecchetto, Zoey Curtis-September, Nour Fadal Addyson Favot, Alexie Fellows, Claire Greene, Alina Koval, Samara Kressall, Aidan Lucier, Kaylee Lucier, Logan MacLeod, Lynn McClure, Savannah McKay, Stuart Perry, Arianne Saint Onge, Samurai Sakamoto, Parker Saudino, Tessa Shurvell, Sydney Southwell, Walker Tinney, Tyson Vincent, and Maple Woodrow.

Sacred Heart School Graduation Awards
Sioux Lookout Public Library Awards - Khloe Carter and Stuart Perry

The Sioux Hudson Literacy Council Award - Sydney Southwell

The Science Award - Samurai Sakamoto

Technology Award - Hunter Atwood

Native As A Second Language Award - Samurai Sakamoto

French Award - Maple Woodrow

Artistic Achievement Award - Clay Greene

Perseverance Award - Arianne Saint Onge

Social Justice Award - Gianna Carnochan

Most Improved Student Award - Tyson Vincent

Award of Merit - Parker Saudino

Outstanding Character Award - Hunter Atwood

OECTA Award of Merit Plaque - Maple Woodrow

Catholic Graduate Expectations Award : A Responsible Citizen - Zoey Curtis-September

Catholic Graduate Expectations Award: A Collaborative Contributor - Savannah McKay

Catholic Graduate Expectations Award: A Self-Directed, Responsible, Lifelong Learner - Alina Koval

Catholic Graduate Expectations Award: A Caring Family Member - Walker Tinney

Catholic Graduate Expectations Award: An Effective Communicator - Keanna Carson

Catholic Graduate Expectations Award: A Reflective, Creative and Holistic Thinker - Lynn McClure

Catholic Graduate Expectations Award: A Discerning Believer -  Samara Kressall

The Northwest Catholic District School Board Leadership Award - Kaylee Lucier

Bishop Brodeur Bursary - Logan MacLeod

Tranquila Legros Math Bursary - Samurai Sakamoto

Jewell Award of Merit - Tessa Shurvell

Peripheries Award - Alexie Fellows

The Catholic Women’s League Gifts and cheque - Maple Woodrow and Aidan Lucier

The Knights of Columbus Athlete of the Year Awards - Addyson Favot and Tyson Vincent

The Knights of Columbus Academic Awards - Gianna Carnochan and Stuart Perry

The Legacy Award,  in memory of Sierra Hoppe, Class of 2021- Khloe Carter.