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10 Tuesday May 12 2015 By DALI CARMICHAEL Waves of giddy graduates accepted their degrees and diplomas from Fort McMur- rays Keyano College in a series of convoca- tion ceremonies held last weekend. The graduates donned their mortarboards and lled the Keyano College Theatre dur- ing an afternoon ceremony on May 8 and a morning ceremony the next day. About 180 students attended the convoca- tions though a total of 665 students grad- uated over the course of the past academic year. The grads hailed from over 42 programs spanning all four Keyano College campuses. Keyano College recognizes the hard work and dedication it takes each student to achieve post-secondary credentials said Dr. Kevin Nagel president and CEO of Keyano College. Today we celebrate that success and congratulate the class of 2015 as they become college alumni. We wish our graduates the best of luck in their lifes learning journey. Early learning and child care diploma holder Valerie Varnell who excelled in her program with a 4.0 GPA was named the 2015 valedictorian and awarded the 2015 Governor Generals Academic Medal. Its an honour to represent the gradu- ating class as we celebrate everyones hard work and achievements she proclaimed in a speech to the graduates and their sup- porters. This is an event that we will carry with us on whichever path we may choose in our lives. This is truly my favourite day in our academic year. It marks the culmination of what we at Keyano College have set out to do said Catherine Koch vice president academic. Our graduates today become the leaders of the community and workforce tomorrow. Early celebration of learning in Fort Chipewyan Previous to the convocation ceremony Keyanos Fort Chipewyan campus hosted a celebration of learning on May 1 where all students were recognized for their accom- plishments in academics. In particular Sheldon Gibot who received his general high school diploma was hon- oured with the Bella Martin Award. As well Georgette Bruno an academic foundations student was given the Academic Founda- tions Personal Achievement Award for her hard work and determination. Keyano College grads converge at weekend convocation ceremonies EDUCATION GRADUATION PhotoscourtesyofKeyanoCollege Teri Villebrun left the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation community employment coordinator examines Mavis Randhiles new health care aide certicate in Fort Chipewyan. Sisters Nepin Dashcavich left and Tristan are lled with glee over Tristans new high school general diploma at Keyano Colleges Fort Chipewyan campus. Students at Keyanos Fort McMurray campus wait to receive their degrees diplomas and certicates. Keyano College CEO and president Dr. Kevin Nagel with valedictorian Valerie Varnell.