Lindsay Kimmett attended Cochrane schools from kindergarten through Grade 12 and was the Valedictorian of the Cochrane High School graduating class of 1999. She continued her academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Tragically she was taken from us as a passenger in a single vehicle rollover incident in February of 2008. At the time of her passing, she was completing her second of three years as a medical student at the University of Calgary. She was passionate about her studies and was working towards her goal of becoming an Emergency Physician. In her memory, the Kimmett family wishes to recognize and congratulate the Valedictorian each year by awarding them the Lindsay Kimmett Memorial Foundation Valedictorian Scholarship.
Intention:To recognize a Cochrane High School, Bow Valley High School, ot St. Timothy High School student who through their pursuit of excellence was chosen the Valedictorian of their graduating class.
Amount:$1000.00 to be applied towards tuition at a post secondary institution.
Selection:The selection of this outstanding student will be completed by Cochrane High School, Bow Valley High School, and St. Timothy High School staff as per their protocol for choosing the annual Valedictorian.
We hope that this scholarship will assist the winner to discover and pursue their passion just as Lindsay was doing.
2010 Bow Valley High School Janelle Smith
Welcome parents, relatives, staff, guests, and most importantly: welcome to my peers. I am truly honoured to be speaking before you all today, and to be addressing my friends and classmates. This day is ours, and I am so excited for this weekend.
This is truly a monumental and long-expected day for us all; it’s amazing to think we really are graduating! It’s hard to believe we are actually here. I think we can all remember days where math class made the clock seem to tick inconceivably slowly, and time pass at a crawl. Yet, looking back on these 12 years from our position here, right now, it all seemed to happen in minutes. Can we think back to our first day of Grade 9? Grade 1? Do you remember how daunting the years ahead of us seemed? Now that it’s almost over, it seems to have happened so very fast in hindsight.
We need to take time to thank of all the people involved in our lives. Think of those who have supported you through this all. Think of your parents, friends, family and teachers. We owe to them our success, for they were instrumental in us reaching this point. They all happily invested their time and energy into helping us sit here today, and they deserve our deepest gratitude. We never could have done it alone.
If high school has taught us anything, it is the absolute importance of the relationships with those around you when it comes to happiness. Through the emotional gong show that is high school, I hope we’ve all realized by now that we can’t do life alone. It just doesn’t work. We need each other; it is as simple as that. Your ability to love and accept the love of your peers is the greatest skill you have gained to this point. Hold on to it for the rest of your life. If you love freely and are loved back just the same, that is the most priceless gift that anyone can learn.
So, here we are, at our pending separation, about to go off on our different paths. It is very exciting, and a little bit heartbreaking; a most bittersweet moment. And know, you are not alone in your uncertainties, not any one of us is less scared than the next. I’m downright terrified, but that doesn’t mean I am unwilling to tackle life. Do any of us really know what the future holds? It’s just about embracing our unpreparedness, and not letting it hinder us.
These years have taught us many things about ourselves; it has hopefully pointed us in a direction that you wish to pursue If not, that is just fine. We will all find that something, that passion that drives us and makes us happy. I know we will. It may take a year, it may take 20, but that’s okay, because satisfaction takes time. There’s no reason to freak out if our lives aren’t immediately perfect and flawless, because that’s life.
I think that sometimes people are too terrified of failure, and they let it stop them. You are never a loser for trying. Never. To be honest, one of my favourite quotes comes from Little Miss Sunshine, of all places. When the grandpa is questioned on what a loser means, he says “a real loser is someone who’s so afraid of not winning, they don’t even try”. There’s a preconceived notion surrounding us that condemns one to be a loser simply for not being the best, or being imperfect. Please never, ever let yourselves be degraded into believing this. I implore you all to have faith in yourselves; have faith in your dreams. Our goals are unique and deserve respect, we shouldn’t let anyone make us feel inferior for holding on to them. Success holds a different definition for each person, and no definition is inferior to another. There are so many ways to be happy, and it’s something that each one of us is going to discover for ourselves.
Graduating classes generally try to label the legacy that they imprinted on their school, but that is a tough thing to do in such a diverse group. We have a pretty relaxed grade, you know, we just are who we are. We weren’t afraid to be ourselves. Whether it was sports, art, choir, skateboarding, partying, fashion, and everything in between, we were just free to express our interests, and our small size made us more accepting of each other. From the fervent organizational prowess of Leadership, to the impressive endeavors of the Wolf Pack; or the slaying of level 3 dragons in Mr. Ness’s room at lunch, our grade holds an acceptance of our own unique interests that most high schools cannot achieve. And, the best part about our grade: we love to have a good time.
There is something I want all of us to do, years from now, wherever we are in your lives. Immersed in thoughts of the future, I want you to sometimes think of your past, think on the years you had in our quirky, wonderful, disturbingly green little school. I hope you remember the awesome teachers; I hope you remember the names of your peers; I hope you stay in touch with those closest to your heart. But mostly, I hope you remember those innocent, endless days where we were all just kids: laughing, crying, and learning from each other. I hope these memories will forever be a tangible piece of happiness, to hold onto when times get tough; an anchoring rock in the unknown before you.
Here, in the foothills of the mountains, we did something amazing. We grew up. I know it is something that everyone does, but it is such a crazy, tangled, messy, hilarious process that it needs to be recognized. I am so humbled to have accomplished this feat with the most wonderful people possible. Thank you all so much for growing up with me. I look forward to spending one more precious month together. Once again, thank you and congratulations, I wish you all the greatest success in life, it’s out there and waiting. I will always love the time we shared together.
2010 St. Timothy High School Jonathan Parnell
Parents, teachers, trustees, superintendents, guests of honor, clergy, and graduates,
I have absolutely loved high school. And not because of the long nights writing essays, or the endless note taking of a lecture, but rather the people I did those things with. The graduates that sit before me are fantastic. Each one of these graduates has their own unique story to tell. But perhaps more importantly, they have a story to tell about each other. We have shared the most remarkable times together at St. Timothy School. Interesting fact, we are the first graduating class to go all the way from grade seven to grade twelve. So we’ve seen it all, from when the school was first being built all the way to today. We’ve lived through all the little fun days, all the boring classes, the sports, the plays, the parties, the quick Tim Horton’s run, the dances, the celebrations and even just eating lunch together. This is what I’ll miss most about high school. Which may seem weird, seeing as there’s probably a million of students who have gone to Tim Horton’s and another million who have gone to a party. But, there’s a difference, because they haven’t all gone with these graduates; which makes me pretty lucky, because I didn’t just go to Tim Horton’s. No, I went with these people. And that has been the absolute most unbelievable part about high school.
A few short years ago we were just little grade sevens, aimlessly running around the basement hallways, throwing food at each other, and randomly screaming at the top of our lungs. Now, judging by last week’s graduation banquet and our safe grad… not that much has changed. And that’s okay, we’re still kids, if we want to be.
That being said, we have come quite a long way from grade seven. We’ve definitely learnt…. Something… lots of stuff, actually. And I’m going to take this moment to mention our teachers. Some of our teachers met us in grade 7, as we panicked to find our class on the first day of this new huge school. They showed us the right direction, they calmed us down, and they certainly laid down the law. As we grew up, the staff of St. Timothy’s was there beside us, not just the teachers, but also our librarian, our support staff, and the nice woman that works at the concession. The teachers have been unbelievable, consistently, offering their time, their advice and everything else. A lot of days, we spend more time with our teachers than our family, and without them, we could not have made it this far. Now, that being said, we would like to take some of the credit ourselves; we have learnt so much off each other. We’ve helped each other along the way, and continue to grow up together.
About three weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to go to Cochrane High School’s graduation. And it was a marvelous banquet, but while I sat there, a continuous thought struck my mind. There was a singer, very talented, and as she sang away I thought “Wow she’s really great, but… I mean… She’s not Kaitee Dal Pra” and then there was the dance to follow, and once again I see more fabulous talent arise… as the dancers impressed their fellow classmates, I thought “Amazing, but… that’s not Morgan, that’s not Braeden, they’re not even Colton.” They’re some nice people that I vaguely recognize. And there is a difference, in the way we know people, the way we understand them, and the way we make connections. The point I’m failing to get across is, our class is a family and this creates a sense of belonging, understanding and respect, and because of this, a connection is made, beyond just acknowledgment, of, let’s say, a talent, but on who we are.
Our class is a community, and you can take a person out of a community, but you cannot take the community out of a person. To expand on this, there’s a game, a game where a person would say a word, and the very first thing that comes to your mind, you have to say it. Now, don’t worry, we’re not actually playing, this is done at a physiatrists, to find out what kind of connections you make. Let’s imagine myself at a physiatrists, ten years from now, and I would be playing this game. The physiatrist would start by saying construction, I will say Brittany, math, Duncan, although the physiatrist will be confused by these random names, he continues, hilarious, Matt Dimopolous, automobiles, Brandon Rothwell, chef, Braydon Morriseau, Rock & Roll, Brett furlotte, singing, Kaitee Dal Pra, athletics, Chantal Hall, dancing, Morgan Demone, global warming, NOT Lucas Czarnecki and finally, in complete confusion at these names, this physiatrist would sarcastically sigh, great, another crazy person, just what I need, and sarcastically mutter the word ‘awesome’ St. Timothy’s graduating class of 2010, I reply to the word ‘awesome’. He will probably tell me I need help, that I need to talk to someone about these feelings, but I will reply, that’s why I have Neil Prout.
The point is, you’re not just another face, you mean something, to someone, to lots of people, who think you’re fabulous. And it’s true, about that list, we all have something… we all have something to offer the world, and that game could continue through everyone. I look forward, to our high school reunion, in let’s say, ten years time. Where we see the lawyers, the doctors, the teachers, the travelers, and the CEO’s, the engineers and the scientists, the musicians and the actors. And whatever you decide to do with your life, I know, it’ll be just... fantastic. I know we will have a wonderful life. Because, that’s what everyone in this room wants us to do, they want us to be extraordinary, they want us to have a breathtaking life. So let’s do that, let’s repay the favor to our parents and family, to our teachers and mentors and friends. Let’s do exactly what they want us to do, be amazing.
Our parents are… well… they’re fabulous, aren’t they? I mean let’s start at the beginning. About eighteen years ago, there was this young happy newly married couple. They laughed, they had fun, they had picnics in the sun, and then they had children. They thought it was in their best interest to have us. They changed their whole life for us. And as we grow up, we grow this tremendous respect for our parents. For the parents who don’t know this, we value your words and advice, we completely put our trust in you, and we genuinely respect who you are. And as we grow up, I believe we all share one common goal. The one thing we all really want to do, is make you proud. And I say this not just on behalf of your graduating class, but on behalf of everyone, our siblings, younger or older, on behalf of all children who look up to their parents with such respect, and truly want to make them proud. From Kindergarten, when we excitedly ran up with a picture we had colored for you, when we ecstatically showed you how to spell our names, and when we got an A on our report card. This was all for you, and I know you, just wanted this for us. And finally graduating, on June 11th 2010, we hope this, most of all, makes you proud.
So here we are, graduating… with our little hats… the journey so far has been fantastic, you guys have been fantastic. I can’t wait to see what happens next, I’m sure it won’t disappoint. I encourage all of you to really take this moment, breathe it in, and then… go. And then… be awesome. I speak very highly of my classmates, I have nothing but good things to say about my experience at St. Timothy School. They’re my friends, here’s a sad fact for you, I have exactly 34 friends, and they’re all in this room. And I hope they’ll still be my friends after this speech is done. I hope they’ll still be my friends after high school. They’ve made my day for eight years straight, ever since I moved to Cochrane and had the opportunity to meet these friendly, caring, dedicated people that really understand how to live their life. They have fun, they work hard, they live to party, and I hope, I know, this is only the beginning, things have only just begun, and things will become way more epic. It’s just going to be so amazing. Some people here are going to university or college, and studying all these cool new things. Some people are going to work, like real people, like real grown ups do, and some are traveling, some people are going to Australia, how brilliant is that?
A lot of speeches, they try and inspire, they give you advice, and wise words of wisdom, and most certainly are of infinite value. But, the point of this speech, was different. If you were inspired and what not, that’s okay, but all I want to do, is thank you. The bit when I was talking about the teachers, and staff, and our fabulous parents, and all that stuff about how we have become a family, and how great you guys are, all I really want to say is, thank you. If you’re in this room, thank you, for being brilliant, for being there for us, for coming out today. For the parents, the teachers, the staff, if you’re an uncle, aunty, grandparent, cousin, family, thank you for being there for us, thank you for your enthusiasm, and being so incredible. If you’re a friend, we wouldn’t be your friend if we didn’t think you were awesome, so well done, you’re awesome. To our dates, our girlfriends and boyfriends, we wouldn’t date you if we didn’t genuinely believe, you are amazing. And to everyone else, trustees, superintendents, guests of honor, clergy, you’re all what make this world what it is. And to my graduating class, thank you most of all. You guys are fantastic people; you have just been so amazing. And it’s made the trip so worthwhile, so much fun, and I am so grateful to be graduating with you.
This speech isn’t about inspiring you, this speech is one big thank-you, for you have inspired me.
Valedictorian Speech 2009 Bow Valley High By Stephanie Broder
Welcome family, friends, teachers and fellow graduates. I am honoured to be able to speak before you today. I am also thankful, not only for the opportunity to speak on behalf of my graduating class, but also to all the wonderful people- teachers, parents and otherwise- who have helped to make our grad such a success.
The past four years in high school have, somewhat surprisingly, allowed us all to blossom into fine young adults, and the talent and achievements at our school are incredible- which is aptly demonstrated by every art piece, plaque, sports team, performance, event and activity. But we are now stepping out of a huge part of our world, preparing to begin the next significant chapter of our lives.
From here on out, our experiences will no longer be fully paralleled. We will all be setting down our own personal paths, whether that may be post secondary, work, travel or volunteering. That is why we must cherish our shared moments- these sacred memories of the past twelve years of our lives.
Graduation is truly a bittersweet time. It is a time for nostalgic reminiscing and exciting aspirations. While we may have only grudgingly trekked through high school at times, we can now fondly look back on rays of sunshine in social class, hearing about the “Worst Christmas Ever” in biology, watching Jenn struggle with her braces caught on her shirt, or reiterating again and again in math class how Lauren cannot make toast.
However, one thing I will always cherish as my fondest memory of these past twelve years is the magnitude of greatness that our graduating class has demonstrated in all our years together.
Our school population represents such a diversity of talents and personality, yet we also manage to seamlessly harmonize into a cohesive whole. All of you, my fellow classmates, have an innate capacity for tolerance and empathy. I could be stuck in an elevator with any one of you, and I would be able to have a comfortable conversation. I think our graduating class deserves an exceeding amount of credit for the kindness and acceptance that we demonstrate towards all, and I personally am so happy to have spent some of the best years of my life with all of you, who are truly wonderful individuals. Wherever I go, I am and will be honoured to represent the Bow Valley Class of ’09, for to have been a part of what we, as a whole, accomplished is a true blessing.
So, what’s next? If there is one thing that I learned while at Bow Valley, it’s the truth in Einstein’s statement that “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For while knowledge defines all we currently know and understand, imagination points to all we might yet discover and create.”
And, with so many successful endeavours this year under the watchful eyes of my fellow graduates, with the patient guidance of teachers and parents, I know that our imaginations have taken us to great lengths in the betterment of the world, and I have no doubt they will continue to do so. Every graduate sitting before me today has the capacity in them to create positive changes wherever they go, and the world can only become a better place with this class now released into it! Take, for example, our Second annual Evening of Hope, raising money for two charities- or the Students for Change “Building Change” benefit concert, which also raised money for charity while simultaneously showing off some of Bow Valley High’s musical talent, something which you have witnessed in the performance from the Bow Valley girls choir.
Or consider the artistic accomplishments that allowed both these events to hold silent auctions or raffles- our grade twelve art and photography students are always more than willing to grace any event with their beautiful pieces. And, in fact, when we first came to Bow Valley in grade nine, the photography program was almost non-existent, but with the patient tutelage of Mr. Makreel, our own grads were able to help pioneer this CTS option and it has blossomed into a breathtaking success.
In every possible way, our grads have been successful and found ways to showcase their incredible array of talents. From ‘Youth of the Year’ winner Dana Swystun, to the achievement of the Sisec hockey team (new to the Bow Valley family this year), or the Senior boys’ football team winning the division 2 championship, my fellow classmates never cease to amaze even me. I think we have all had a key part in shaping the legacy that this class leaves behind it, whether it was in the musical showcases, the award-winning choir and bands, the creation of the library murals, or any of the aforementioned things. Again, we were given the opportunities to open our minds and let our imaginations lead us to fulfilling our passions and sharing them with others.
We have been given so many wonderful opportunities, and with the encouragement of our parents, teachers, and staff at Bow Valley High, we have all been able to realize our true potential. As you look out amongst this sea of blue and gold caps and gowns, it is can easily be determined, with a bit of imagination, that you are looking at the future of our world. Sitting before you are the leaders of tomorrow- the teachers, the lawyers, the politicians, the artists, the humanitarians, the entrepreneurs, the innovators… our graduating class represents every possible talent and every possible personality, and I believe that our combined impact on the world will be nothing short of profound. I believe that we can, in all ways, embody the idea from the novel “Q & A” by Vikas Swarup that “Unheralded we came into this world. Unheralded we will go out. But while we are in this world, we do such deeds that even if this generation does not remember, the next generation cannot forget.”
I know that all of you have it in yourselves to express your inherent empathy and compassion in all your future endeavours, and that you will all continue to embrace diversity and seamlessly harmonize with those around you. And I know that together, our graduating class can leave a legacy on this world- one of tolerance, of leadership, and of peace. Hold onto your memories of high school dearly, but let your imaginations guide you down your individual roads of success. Thank-you, I love you all.
Breaking the Continuum 2009 Valediction - Cochrane High School MARK SUTHERLAND
Good morning grads, teachers, parents, grandparents, and guests. Welcome, and above all, congratulations to every graduate in the class of 2009! First, I want to express the eternal gratitude of the entire graduating class to all of our parents. All you Moms and Dads, thank you so much for being a personal cook, tutor, and chauffeur to each graduate. Staff of Cochrane High, I’d also like to thank you for pouring out your knowledge into our young minds - you do a commendable job year after year. Our success is incontrovertibly linked to the unmatched quality of the teaching staff, administration, and programming that has come our way during our four years at Cochrane High.
During graduation, it’s customary to look back and revisit the early years of high school. Remember the days when our bodies were smaller and our voices higher? I can guarantee that all of you vividly remember walking through the doors on your first day of Grade 9 at Cochrane High. The shock of descending the pecking order so fast is permanently etched into each of our minds. I remember my confidence disappearing quickly with my first episode in the weight room alongside a few seniors, who could have stuffed me into a pop can with little effort. In our first Math, Social, and English classes, we were told that the expectations of us were insurmountable and the workload would be prodigious. Regardless of the differences between middle school and high school, Grade 9 will be remembered as the year of Hakuna Matata, where homework could be done in half an hour and time could be better spent on that girl or boy in Math class. Do you remember? Did you ever think we would turn out as we did? I can tell you that if I had been informed in advance of the talents, skills, and achievements our graduating class would exhibit, I wouldn’t have believed the diversity we personify.
As we progressed through our Grade 10 and 11 years, we all went through a period in which we felt paralyzed and constricted by routine. I wanted to graduate with accolades, but I couldn’t grasp the process of achieving that goal or why it meant so much to me. We’ve all felt the seemingly endless routines of work, school, and life blending each day into a foggy, imposing continuum that obscures our goals and deters us from achieving the meaning that each of us chases. We all know that getting what we want isn’t easy - it requires much hard work and dedication, but I’m confident that we can overcome the paralysis that sometimes affects us. How? By recognizing and savouring the little rays of light that penetrate the fog and part the curtains of obscurity. Refreshing and rare, these rays are fresh perspectives, great friends, and celebrations that jar us out of the blur.
Those who went to Europe, San Francisco, or most recently Hawaii can tell you that during their time away from Cochrane, a new perspective presented itself to them. The accompanying staff members on those trips became more than just teachers. Instead of viewing them as arbiters who assigned us problems and essays, they became fellow humans, participating in the trip for many of the same motives as ours - some education, mostly enjoyment and recreation. Even a small shift in vision such as this can be enough to turn any monotony on its head and bring a hint of clarity to a cloudy morning.
It’s not just events and trips that can bring this clarity; the dedicated group of students in our graduating class can do the same with their everyday actions. Viewing the Cobras football team standing as one to accept the 2008 Provincial Championship banner does it for me. I didn’t even play on the team, and that feeling of triumph gives me an overwhelming motivation to achieve similar heights in my own sports. When I feel that I’ve overextended myself and taken on too many commitments, I think about Michelle Ah-Seng’s daily schedule. She’s Editor In Chief of The Voice, a part of Student Council and the Sustainable Development Committee, and commits to music lessons outside of school. Can you feel the touch of clarity after realizing the work ethic of your classmates? I almost forgot the one constant that we experienced day in and day out at Cochrane High. No, I’m not referring to Mike Sydoryk getting caught in visitor parking, I’m not referring to certain students having to wash Mr. Arnold’s car every week, I’m not referring to Hesterman making another pro-Oiler announcement in the middle of a sea of Calgary Red, I’m of course referring to Michael Smith’s bow ties. Every one of you possesses a unique quality that elicits a similar response from your peers. However, good friends and good times only bring a splash of coherence when you’re trapped inside tedium - the real light bringers are celebrations, which have the power to reverse our thinking and rip through the shroud of repetition.
Consider the essence of graduation. It’s often described as a culmination of work, a celebration of achievement, the fulfillment of one goal and the birth of new ambitions. A crucial rite of passage, graduation is the final step in the process of transforming a young student into a young adult. It’s true that graduation is all of those things, but I would suggest that these common definitions have a meaning beyond the superficial. To graduate a scale or a system means to break it into small steps, into manageable pieces. Grad is a critical step in the process of breaking the continuum and turning it into clarity. When lost in the obscurity, we irrevocably focus on the path that lies behind us for inspiration, but if we can grasp the lucidity that graduation brings, we can focus on the path that lies before us. Instead of using the past as a crutch, shaking it at new challenges for protection, we act proactively, seeking out those challenges and defeating them!
So we’ve thought about where we’ve come from, what stands between us and an empowering clarity of mind, and what allows us to tangibly grasp that clarity. What can that clarity do in our future? It allows us to both identify the issues that plague society and use our youthful ingenuity to solve them. For example, consider the issues that the contemporary world struggles with, the current events we’re confronted with each night on the news. The global community is enduring one of the worst economic recessions in the last fifty years; within Canada, once iconic companies and financial institutions are filing for bankruptcy and require government aid to stay afloat; outside of Canada, foreign relations are severely strained. According to the International Panel on Climate Change’s 2007 report, global warming is spiraling out of control as our constantly increasing carbon emissions trigger natural responses that push atmospheric carbon dioxide levels even higher. It seems as if the human race is creating the very tools that lead to our destruction. What will it take for us to confront these issues pragmatically? A willingness to accept the errors of our past thinking and even more importantly, the motivation to change it. Each one of us possesses that willingness because of our coherence of mind and clarity of thought.
There is hope and a longing for change that is palpable in the air. An uprising perhaps, defined by and waiting for the new ideas and prowess only possessed by the young and clear-minded. It seems the world is looking for a solution, an answer. We can be that solution, those people who put their hearts and minds and souls into bettering our world. Friends, we MUST be that solution. Interestingly enough, the motto of the Engineering department at the University of Toronto where I plan to study in the fall is this: “Canada’s answers to the world’s questions…” Every one of us can personify an answer, one of Cochrane’s answers to the questions and problems posed by the contemporary world. Because of our solid background, we will break barriers. Because of our education, we will shatter expectations, and because of our CHS-developed clarity, we will shake the planet. Though we will pursue diverse paths when we leave in June, there is one thing that keeps us permanently linked, one thing that ties us together beyond any untying - we are all Cochrane Cobras, and the lessons we’ve learned here will stay with us for the rest of our lives. When you think to yourself, “I’ll never remember all that stuff I learned in high school,” be confident in this: You will remember it, you will. To break that continuum we all experience and grasp life’s treasures and issues with the same attitude, remember Cochrane High’s motto - Carpe Diem. Seize the day, the opportunity. Every day and hour you’re presented with is a never-before made moment that’s meant to be savored and benefited from. Make the most of it.
Graduates, I already know that success and greatness will come from this class in many areas. In this room sit tomorrow’s artists, musicians, engineers, athletes, executives, and moms and dads. Can we rise to this challenge? Can we courageously grasp the reigns and hold on tight? Can we seize the day? Each one of us possesses the ability, but to truly do so, we first must answer this question: Will we dare to dream, but will we also dare to act? Yes, yes we can.
Parents, teachers, trustees, superintendents, guests of honor, clergy, and graduates,
Valedictorian Speech 2009 Bow Valley High
the 2008 winner for Cochrane High is Connor Bays
the 2008 winner for Bow Valley is Kendra Heinz
