Harding and Kenmount Road Campus – Convocation 2018
On May 17, 2018, Harding Road and Kenmount Road campus students and staff attended Academy Canada’s Annual Convocation Ceremony at the St. John’s’ Arts and Culture Centre. The auditorium was full with family, friends, guests, and 267 graduating students.
Ms. Anita Morgan, Harding Road Campus Principal, and Ms. Elizabeth Campbell, Kenmount Road Campus Principal, began with opening remarks and introduced several speakers including Mr. James Loder, Head Office Representative, and Mr. Kevin Sheppard, Graduate Guest Speaker, from the Natural Resources program and Mr. Ryan Baker, School Valedictorian and Graduate from the Adult Basic Education program.
Thank you all for your inspiring and motivating words.
Academy Canada Director, James Loder, speaks during Convocation 2018 ceremony.
Natural Resources Graduate, Kevin Sheppard, Convocation 2018 “Guest Speaker”.
Ryan Baker, Convocation 2018 “Valedictorian”.
President’s Award
The President’s Award is Academy Canada’s highest honour awarded to one student from each campus reflecting the ideals we strive to instill in our graduates including leadership, professionalism, positive attitude, good overall average, and a willingness to participate in school and extra-curricular activities.
Staff members provide recommendations to Academy Canada President, Mr. Mike Barrett, who selects a recipient. A difficult decision to make as several students were deserving of this award.
Ms. Elizabeth Campbell presented this award to Ms. Cathy Osmond, Kenmount Road Campus “Esthetics and Spa Management” Student, and Ms. Anita Morgan presented the award to Mr. Noel Squires, Harding Road Campus “Steamfitter/Pipefitter” Student.
Congratulations to both recipients.
Elizabeth Campbell (left), Kenmount Road Campus Principal, presents the President’s Award to “Esthetics and Spa Management” Graduate, Cathy Osmond (right).
Anita Morgan (left), Harding Road Campus Principal, presents the President’s Award to “Steamfitter/Pipefitter” Gradate, Noel Squires (right).
Program Winners
Ms. Anita Morgan presented the following Program Awards:
| CONVOCATION 2018 PROGRAM WINNERS | |
| Program | Recipient |
| Adult Basic Education | Husam Aldagher |
| Animal Grooming Professional | Molly Clay |
| Business Administration | Bobbi Collins |
| Carpenter (Entry) | Allan Owens |
| Cook (Entry) | Jeff Freake |
| Criminology | Patrick Smith |
| Esthetics (Electrolysis) | Morganne Elliott |
| Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis | Cathy Osmond |
| Interior Decorating | Meghan Sullivan |
| Law Enforcement Foundations | Steve Gruchy |
| Massage Therapy | Alanah Whiteway |
| Medical Device Reprocessing | Catherine Weir |
| Multimedia Graphic Design | Jim Desautels |
| Nail Technician | Alisha Conrad |
| Natural Resources | Dale Samson |
| Occupational Health and Safety | William Street |
| Office Administration (General Studies) | Yasir “Thomas” Hamid |
| Photographic Studies | Amanda Roberts |
| Physiotherapy Assistant | Tori Neil |
| Plumber (Entry) | Dean Guest |
| Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Entry) | Noel Squires |
| Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist | Tabitha Thacker |
| Welder (Entry) | William Galeano Ray |
Memorial Program Awards and Diploma Presentations
Mr. Steve Browne presented the Memorial Program Awards:
| CONVOCATION 2018 MEMORIAL PROGRAM WINNERS | ||
| Program | Memorial Award | Recipient |
| Academic Studies | Beverly Anne Whalen | Maxwell Saksagiak |
| Automotive Service Technician (Entry) | Justin Ingram | Bradley Green Hynes |
| Construction/Industrial Electrician (Entry) | Mike Purdy | Josh Cochrane |
| Hairstylist (Entry) | Marilyn Jarvis | Tabatha Kendrick |
| Office Administration Technology (Medal, Dental, Legal, Engineering, Records Management) | Melissa Glynn | Sirley Quinones |
| Paralegal Studies | Josephine Harris | Darlene Tremblett |
| Therapeutic Recreation | Jeremy Cross | Shawna Young |
Following the program awards, Ms. Colleen Power, Kenmount Road Campus Vice Principal, and Ms. Angela Bennett, Harding Road Campus Registrar, presented diplomas to our graduating students.
Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor Awards
Ms. Elizabeth Campbell and Ms. Anita Morgan presented the Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor award.
This award is presented in memory of Graham Blundon – a great friend, teacher, mentor, and Academy Canada’s supporter. It recognizes an instructor’s exceptional commitment to strive for their student’s success.
This is awarded to an instructor exemplifying leadership, compassion, student and school involvement, and extra-curricular commitment.
An instructor from each campus is presenting this award based on student recommendations.
Katie Corbett, Adult Basic Education Instructor, and Vicki Hollett, Occupational health and Safety Instructor are the Kenmount Road and Harding Road Campus “Outstanding Instructor” award winners respectfully.
Katie Corbett (left), Adult Basic Education Instructor, 2018 Kenmount Road Campus “Instructor of the Year”.
“Year In Review” Presentation
Following the awards presentation, our audience enjoyed a “Year in Review” picture presentation featuring students and staff pictures from both campuses during various events at the Kenmount and Harding Road Campuses throughout the year.
Thank you to Neil Bolt, IT Manager, for putting together this excellent slideshow which everyone appreciated.
Congratulations to our 2018 Graduates. You did it! We are so proud of each and every one of you.
Your Convocation 2018 graduates.