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Going back to school can be a difficult decision. Many students returning to the classroom often have more responsibility compared to the last time they sat down for a lesson. The students of Many Faces Education Centre certainly have their share of obligations. But that didn't stop 17 students from graduating Wednesday night, achieving a key milestone in their lives. Some students came to Many Faces straight from Hapnot Collegiate as they finished their final year, while others returned to school after 10 years away from the classroom. With the same goal in mind, the students worked hard to earn their high school diplomas. The graduation ceremony was held at the Elks Hall, due to unforeseen circumstances at the usual location, the R.H. Channing Auditorium. The graduates, their families, friends and teachers gathered for supper before hearing toasts to the parents, staff and fellow grads. The close-knit nature of the school was evident as teachers shared heartfelt stories of each graduate. Guest speaker Dan Reagan took to the podium as he shared a story about Nik Wallenda, a 34-year-old man who just last week walked across the Grand Canyon on a skywire. Reagan explained the importance of commitment and not backing down when things get tough. The graduates also heard from valedictorians Shandy Madden and Anndee McIntyre, who reminded everyone of how far they had come. They shared stories as well as humourous memories from the past school year. A total of 14 awards, scholarships and bursaries were given out as deserving graduates made their way to the front of the stage: Governor General's Academic Medal - Ryan Childs-Elliott Flin Flon School Division Bursary ($1,000) - Ryan Childs-Elliott Many Faces Alumni Bursary ($500) - Wanda West Clarence Pettersen Scholarship ($250) - Sebastien Leskow-Dutriasc Many Faces Alumni Bursary ($500) - Sebastien Leskow-Dutriasc Many Faces Alumni Bursary ($750) - Shandy Madden Women's Resource Centre Bursary ($500) - Shandy Madden Many Faces Alumni Bursary ($250) - Gayle McCallum Art Wahlenberg Memorial Bursary ($350) - Robbie Unruh UCN Scholarship ($5,000) - Jennifer Walker Brian King Memorial Bursary ($500) - Melissa Wasylciw Tri-Service Bursary ($200) - Melissa Wasylciw United Steelworkers 7975 Bursary ($350) - Tabatha Wiebe Manitoba M_tis Federation Bursary ($250) - Joshua Wilson See 'Many' on pg. Continued from pg. Milestone This year marked a milestone for Many Faces as the alternative high school celebrated its 20th anniversary. Since its first graduating class of four students in 1993, the school has produced over 400 graduates. Known simply as Alternative High School in its first year, Many Faces was one of the first alternative schools in Manitoba. In 1993-94, with the blessing of the school division, a student committee christened the institution 'Many Faces Education Centre.' The name symbolized the diversity of the student body. A school logo depicted an aboriginal peace pipe, representing the harmonious environment Many Faces endeavoured to create. Teal, black and white were chosen as the school colours. The school has been at a few different locations and is now based at the surviving wing of the old Parkdale School. Coverage of Hapnot Collegiate's graduation, held last Thursday, will appear in Wednesday's Reminder, as there is no Monday paper.
