St. John’s Campuses – Convocation 2019
On May 16, 2019, Harding Road and Kenmount Road campus students and staff attended Academy Canada’s Annual Convocation Ceremony at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John’s. The auditorium was full with family, friends, guests, and 236 graduating students.
Ms. Anita Morgan, St. John’s Campuses “Regional Director”, began with opening remarks and introduced several speakers including Mr. James Loder, Head Office Representative, Ms. Sarah Gilliam, graduate guest speaker from the Construction/Industrial Electrician program, and Mr. Connor Crocker, School Valedictorian and graduate from the Cook program.
Thank you all for your inspiring and motivating words.
Connor Crocker, St. John’s Campuses Convocation 2019 Valedictorian
Sarah Gillam, St. John’s Campuses Convocation 2019 Guest Speaker.
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 instil 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. Colleen Power presented this award to Ms. Charlene Brook, Kenmount Road Campus Multimedia Graphic Design Student, and Ms. Suzanne Jordan presented the award to Ms. Wanda Cumby, Harding Road Campus Natural Resources Student.
Congratulations to both recipients.
Harding Road Campus Natural Resources Student, Wanda Cumby, President’s Award Winner.
Program Winners
Ms. Anita Morgan presented the following Program Awards:
| CONVOCATION 2019 PROGRAM WINNERS | |
| Program | Recipient |
| Adult Basic Education | Michelle Hibbs |
| Animal Grooming Professional | Megan Jackman |
| Carpenter | Chad Chafe |
| Cook | Connor Crocker |
| Criminology | Faith Delaney |
| Esthetics and Spa Management | Dayna Hedderson |
| Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis | Leslie Boddie |
| Interior Decorating | Fateman Sadat Abdoli |
| Law Enforcement Foundations | Raylene Clarke |
| Massage Therapy | Andrea Scherle |
| Medical Device Reprocessing | Steve Fowler |
| Multimedia Graphic Design | Kelsey Martino |
| Nail Technician | Tina King |
| Natural Resources | Wanda Cumby |
| Occupational Health and Safety | Jordan Quick |
| Office Administration (General Studies) | Kezia Churchill |
| Physiotherapy Assistant | Candice Keough |
| Plumber | Nathan Carroll |
| Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Entry) | Terrence (Ian) May |
| Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist | Jessica Hynes |
| Welder | Michael Lahey |
Memorial Program Awards and Diploma Presentations
Mr. Steve Browne presented the Memorial Program Awards:
| CONVOCATION 2019 MEMORIAL PROGRAM WINNERS | ||
| Program | Memorial Award | Recipient |
| Academic Studies | Beverly Anne Whalen | Joseph Boyd |
| Automotive Service Technician | Justin Ingram | Mitchell McCarthy |
| Business Administration | Patsy Trahey | Michelle Caines Pye |
| Construction/Industrial Electrician | Mike Purdy | Kyle Fyquet Chevalier |
| Hairstylist | Marilyn Jarvis | Brianna Mouland |
| Insulator (Heat and Frost) | Robert Stone | Nick Hoeg |
| Office Administration Technology (Medal, Dental, Legal, Engineering, Records Management) | Melissa Glynn | Jennifer Lacey |
| Paralegal Studies | Josephine Harris | Rebecca Courage |
| Therapeutic Recreation | Jeremy Cross | Hailey Wadden |
Following the program awards, Ms. Jordan Snow, Harding Road Campus “Assistant Campus Coordinator”, presented diplomas to our graduating students.
Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor Awards
Ms. Colleen Power and Ms. Suzanne Jordan 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.
An instructor from each campus is presenting this award based on student recommendations.
Glenda Hall, Esthetics and Spa Management Instructor, and Crystal Mercer, Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Instructor are the Kenmount Road and Harding Road Campus “Outstanding Instructor” award winners respectfully.
Kenmount Road Campus Esthetics and Spa Management Instructor, Glenda Hall, proudly receives her outstanding instructor award.
Harding Road Campus Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Instructor, Crystal Mercer, receives her Graham Blundon Oustanding Instructor Award.
“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 2019 Graduates. You did it! We are so proud of each and every one of you.
Your St. John’s Campuses “Convocation 2019 Graduates”.