A drone shot of the 2021 East Three Secondary School graduation ceremony on June 12. The school held a traditional commencement while still maintaining safe social distancing rules. photo courtesy of Kristian Binder
After doing a reverse parade for its graduates last year, East Three Secondary School returned to a more traditional convocation in 2021. Staff, family and friends saw off this year’s 27 graduates on June 12 at the tennis courts next to the school. Congratulations to all the graduates across the Beaufort Delta!
Kieron Amos Sidney is joined by Twyla Amos as he walks out during the ceremony. Whereas last year parents drove their vehicles by grads, this year the grads were able to choose an escort. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyTyanna Bain is joined by Tyler Bain as she makes her way to the ceremony. Many grads were accompanied by siblings. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyMarshall Brown is all smiles as he comes out in his gown. Many parents and grandparents handcrafted traditional shawls for the graduates. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyLibby Day McLeod passes under the archway with Howie MacLeod in locked arms. The weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyNuhamin Gebeyehu is joined by Nibret Akalework as they make their way under the archway. The grads were in good spirits for their special day. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyMataya Gillis hugs Hudson Gillis as they make their way out to the ceremony. Many past graduates attended the ceremony to cheer on their friends. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyKaylin Harder is joined by Kristin Harder as they walk past the archway. Parents, grandparents, friends and siblings were beaming with pride for the new graduates. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyBonnie Jacobson and Taylor Jacobson share a cheer as they pass under the archway. For many of the graduates, getting to this point was a hard-earned victory. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyJacob Lennie-Blake is joined by Melissa Lennie during the grad march. The graduates were able to parade around the ceremony grounds with a chosen escort before the main speeches began. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyCassidy Lenne-Ipana is joined by Johnny Lennie as they share a laugh. With pleasant weather and the world before them, the graduates were beaming with excitement. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyKierra McDonald is joined by Kendall McDonald as they make their way under the archway. Graduates were all smiles on their special day. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietySamuel Skinner is joined by Carolyn Hunter as they pass under the arches. Many parents had waited a long time for this special day. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyMadison Francis smiles as she makes her way to give a speech during the main ceremony. Several of the students gave speeches to send the class of 2021 off into the world. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyAlexia Baldwin comes forward to give a speech during the ceremony. Students reflected in a wild year where they overcame numerous challenges. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyKyran Alikamik nods to the camera while Nuhamin Gebeyehu watches the ceremonies. Students were carefully seated to ensure safe Covid-19 precautions. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyAlbilal Altaher comes forward to claim his diploma. After speeches were given, the students were awarded their certificates. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyKrista Cudmore moves Charleigh Blake’s tassel as she hands her a diploma. While graduation is the end of high school, it really is only the beginning. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyKrista Cudmore and Joshua DeKwant smile as he is handed his diploma. His family looked on from the audience. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyCorbin Dempster is graduated from high school by Krista Cudmore as he is handed his diploma. Many of the students will be going on to post secondary down south. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyKrista Cudmore and Jasmine Firth smile as Firth is handed her diploma. Teachers, parents and family alike joined the graduates in celebration. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyDominique Firth-Gruben comes forward to claim her diploma. Students waited patiently as the graduates were named out one-by-one. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyMichael Ha is stoic as he accepts his diploma. The graduates will be moving on to many great things in their future. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyJacob Israel is all smiles as he accepts his diploma from Krista Cudmore. Graduates were happy to finally earn the prize they had been working so hard for. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyIsobel Jellema took the Covid-19 safety precautions to the next level and kept herself safely masked for the occasion. Unfortunately, we didn’t get a good shot of her smiley-face boots. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyKimmy Larkin poses for the camera after receiving her diploma. The graduates wore their accomplishments with pride. photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyColin Mitchener accepts his diploma and returns to his seat. What lies in the future for our graduates? photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications SocietyKeely Voudrach stops for the camera after accepting her diploma. Congratulations to all the graduates! photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Communications Society
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