Good Evening
When I started the PSW
course, I lacked confidence and self
esteem. I thought that because of my age and how I look I had to work harder,
study harder than anyone else, to be able to prove to everyone that I could do
it. When I look back I realize that proving it to myself was far more
rewarding. Now I stand confidently before you, proud to represent the psw class
of 2010, and looking at all of my classmates and extremely grateful to be part
of such an extraordinary group of people.
Welcome faculty,
administrators, teachers, family and friends to this… our day of recognition
for all of the hard work and dedication that we have put forth to get us to
this day…our Graduation Day!
A sincere thanks to Theresa
Harper-Dube, Principal at Loyola, Barb
Stratton, who got us through our first placement and of course to Pat Offer who
always greeted us each morning with a smile. Special thanks to our families who made
countless sacrifices and encouraged us every step of the way. This will always be
appreciated and without you, we would never have made it. Another Special thanks to Gina Hovencamp, who
made our second placement such a great experience and also to our Teacher
Carole Finn who always knew our potential and always pushed us beyond that to
make us strive harder to succeed. Thank you for taking the time to believe in
us so that in turn, we could believe in ourselves.
To the PSW class of 2010….wow
what can I say! You are the best. We've
been through a lot together. I know some of us may go our separate ways, but as
we move on, always remember that we all take a part of each other wherever we
may go. We have had a lot of laughs and lets face it, even a few tears.
When I asked the class what
their worst memory of class was, most responded with mental breakdowns before,
after or during a test, our dented
fingers and the trees we killed from taking so many notes.
When I asked the class about
their most memorable moments in class, there were many chuckles about getting
locked in classroom with the teacher, getting locked out of the van at
placement, with Leonard to the rescue while Lise and I stood back laughing and
taking pictures. And of course, meeting each other and forming lasting
friendships.
I wish you all the very best
in wherever life should take you. It has been an absolute privilege and I am so
proud of each and every one of you. You have all made a difference in my life,
and I know you will continue to make a difference in the lives of others…
Please join me in a round of
applause for the PSW Class of 2010!
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