Eighth Avenue Learning Centre in Port Alberni celebrated their graduates with a ceremony on Thursday, June 20.
After a speech from valedictorian Gracie Martinez, students received their diplomas. A few scholarships and bursaries were also handed out.
Scholarship and Bursary Recipients:
Eighth Avenue Learning Centre Bursary ($250-$500): Ei-Ra Charleson, Lily Johnson, Jaden Dick, Eivind Lauder, Aishah Blumberg, Taylor Hiltz, Parker Stubbs, Taniya Broesky
Eighth Avenue Adult Bursary ($250): Alex McDonald, Lee Thompson, Ethan Gilbert, Jana Roberts, Taylor Ashwell, Maggie Herron
Port Alberni Labour Council Tom Barnet Memorial ($350): Caitlin-Bri Carter
Tseshaht Scholarship ($250): Matt Fred
ADTU Bursary ($500): Jett Blais, Karilyn Cranney
CUPE Bursary 727 ($750): Gracie Martinez
District Dogwood Scholarships ($1,250): Quinn Irving, Jonathan Villeneuve, Karilyn Cranney, Kaitlyn Beer, Caitlin-Bri Carter, Abby Cochrane
Valley Vision Optometry Nikita Hedingham Memorial Bursary ($3,000): Ace Pantling
Dr. Chan Bursary ($1,000): Abby Cochrane
ADAPS/Four Paddles ($250): Devin Johnston, Leia Porter
North Island College Foundation High School Bursary ($1,000): Tegan Adair