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Kenmount Road Campus and Eastern Academy Convocation 2025

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Posted June 6, 2025

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Kenmount Road Campus students and staff attended Academy Canada and Eastern Academy’s Convocation Ceremony.

We had 160 plus graduates from the 2024-2025 college year attend.

Ms. Colleen Power, Vice-Principal, began with opening remarks and introduced our amazing staff!

Our 2025 Valedictorian, Owen Bartlett, in our Criminology program, shared his inspirational words for the class of 2025 along with his wonderful memories and experience during his time as a student with us.

President’s Award

The President’s Award is Academy Canada’s highest honour awarded to one student from each graduating year who reflects the ideals we strive to instill in our graduates including leadership, professionalism, positive attitude, good overall average and a willingness to participate in school activities.

Staff members provide recommendations to Academy Canada’s president, Mr. Michael Barrett, who selects a recipient. A difficult decision to make as several students were deserving of this award.

Ms. Colleen Power, Vice-Principal, presented this award to Early Childhood Education graduate, Makya Williams.

Lesley Ryan Memorial Award

The Lesley Ryan Memorial Award is named for a graduate of Eastern Academy’s Executive Office Assistant program. She began working with Eastern Academy immediately upon graduation. Lesley passed away after a battle with cancer and we award this memorial award in her honor. The recipient is a student who has a positive attitude, helpful, overall, a well rounded person.

Ms. Cathy Murphy, Student Aid Financial Officer, presented this award to Samantha O’Brien.

Program Award Winners

CONVOCATION 2025 PROGRAM WINNERS
ProgramAward Winner
Adult Basic EducationRobyn Gregory
Business Administration (Patsy Trahey Memorial Award)Christine Day
Child and Youth Care (With Addictions) Support WorkerTaylor Burbridge
Construction/Industrial Electrician (Mike Purdy Memorial Award)Trevor Dicker
CriminologyOwen Bartlett
Early Childhood Education – 1 YearFarjana Akter
Early Childhood Education – 2 YearKatie Short
Early Childhood Education – BridgingSewwandi Kalawana
Esthetics and Spa ManagementLeah Deering
Esthetics and Spa Management (With Electrolysis)Brooke Okanee
Hairstylist (Marilyn Jarvis Memorial Award)Abigail Lundrigan
Information Systems Specialist +Timothy Hynes
Interior DecoratingSydney Canning
Law Enforcement FoundationsTravis Thorne
Massage TherapyKrystal Goulding
Medical Administrative SpecialistDana Brooks
Medical Device ReprocessingTara Gosse
Multimedia Graphic DesignJadzia MacKenzie
Nail TechnicianVanessa Hayward
Office Administration (General Studies)Lindsay Postma
Office Administration Technology (Melissa Glynn Memorial Award)Kezia Churchill
Paralegal Studies (Josephine Harris Memorial Award)Karen Granger
Therapeutic Recreation (Jeremy Cross Memorial Award)Danny Noel

Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor Award

Ms. Colleen Power, Vice-Principal, presented the Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor Award. It is presented in memory of Graham Blundon – a great friend, teacher, mentor and supporter of Academy Canada. This award recognizes the exceptional commitment of the instructors who strive to ensure the success of their students.

This is awarded to an instructor exemplifying leadership, compassion, student and school involvement and extra-curricular commitment.

This year’s recipient is Cassandra Hoskins – Adult Basic Education Instructor.

Congratulations to our 2025 Kenmount Road graduates of Academy Canada and Eastern Academy.

You did it!

We are so proud of you!

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