By Aaron Schulze

MUCC Grad 2018 about cherishing the past and looking forward

Jun 28, 2018 | 5:56 PM

The 50th graduation ceremony for Melfort & Unit Comprehensive Collegiate saw 89 students celebrate a 13-year accomplishment.

The event, which took place in the school’s gymnasium, was one of reflection on the past and focus on the future.

Carter Fettes represented Grad 2018 as the valedictorian and mentioned some of the highlights for members of his graduating class. He referenced the sugar highs in kindergarten, the period where his classmates adjusted to deodorant in high school, the freedoms with driving in Grade 10, and eventually their graduation day.

At the end of his speech, Fettes told his peers to dream big, aim high, live life to the fullest, and don’t ask themselves “what if” less as he wished them the best going forward.

While addressing the grads, Mayor Rick Lang also emphasized the idea of putting themselves out there, referencing the story of Charlie Brown choosing not to hide behind a tree from the red haired girl.

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“Don’t ever put yourself in a position to have to say to yourself ‘you didn’t give your best effort,’” Lang said. “Go out there and change the world.”

In his final message as the graduates’ principal, Jeffrey Heffernan only had a few more requests: Take responsibility, show empathy, continue to learn, and use this moment to look on the past and look toward the future.

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