Summer 2018 - Issue No. 37

 

After their hard work, dedication and 13 years, we wish to send a huge congratulations to our new St. Bon's Alumni members, the graduating class of 2018! They had a wonderful prom dinner and dance on Thursday, June 27th. On Saturday, June 30th, they celebrated with Mass, a tie ceremony and convocation ceremonies. Mayor Danny Breen '77 presented graduates with their Alumni Ties and officially welcomed them to the community. 

• Mitchel Agiaye, who will be attending Texas A&M University to study Engineering.
• Ami Ajadi, who will study Business at St. Francis Xavier University. 
• Ayo Alabi, who will attend the University of Calgary to study Computer Science. 
• Jacob Bennett, who will attend the University of Victoria, beginning with general studies.  
• Jackson Butler, who has joined the Canadian Forces Reserves and will attend Memorial University of Newfoundland to study Computer Science. 
• Michael Coffin, who will study at Memorial University's School of Music. 
• Steven Coffin, who will attend College of the North Atlantic to study Video Game Art and Design.
• Luke Fowler, who will study at Memorial University's School of Business. 
• Sarah Henley, who will study Political Science and English at St. Francis Xavier University or Memorial University. 
• Alex Hiscock, who will study in the Faculty of Arts at Memorial University of Newfoundland. 
• Malcolm Hollett, who will take a year to focus on his continued recovery from a severe spinal cord injury in grade 9 and pursue his passion for public speaking before studying Engineering. 
• Rachel Howells, who will study science at Memorial University. 
• John Lee, who will pursue a degree in  Engineering at Memorial University. 
• Katie McDonald, who will attend St. Francis Xavier University to study Arts and Science Health.  
• Connor Milks, who will attend Memorial University of Newfoundland, beginning with general studies. 
• Cullen Miller, who will attend Texas A&M University to study engineering.
• Luke Moores, who will attend the University of Waterloo to study Accounting and Financial Management.  
• Emma Murray, who will study science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
• Gabrielle Newman, who will study in the Licence Practical Nurse Program at Memorial's Centre for Nursing Studies. 

Our Kindergartens learning about local sea life at Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium.

Our Grade 3's enjoying a tour of the Newfoundland Chocolate Company.

Grade 1's learned about living things at The Fluvarium.

The Grade 5's hiked up to the Ferryland Lighthouse after lunch.

Our Grade 3's were met by Willy Wonka (English Teacher Mr. Parab) at the beginning of Wonka Day.

Some students enjoying the Fizzy Lifting Drinks Room!

Students considering their route on their Bonze Expedition.

Setting up camp for the night.

We wish to congratulate the following alumni on their completion of various post-secondary programs:

Hayley Barrett '17: Underwater Skills Programme (Seneca College)

Justin Billard '13: Bachelor of Kinesiology (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Mark Brennan '13: Bachelor of Commerce (Co-Operative) (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Petra Chaffey-Johnson '08:  Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sociology, Minor in Psychology, Certificate in Criminology (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Carol Fernandez '14: International Bachelor of Business Administration (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Hilary Gosse '14:  Bachelor of Kinesiology Honours (Co-Operatvie) (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Jordan Gray '17: Automotive Technician Program (Academy Canada)

Michael Hand '14:  Bachelor of Science - Major in Biochemistry (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Katie Harris '14:  Bachelor of Science Honours - Double major in Astronomy and Astrophysics/Physics, Minor in Anthropology (University of Toronto)

Jenny Kim '07: Master of Engineering (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Kyle Macleod '10:  Master of Arts in Economics (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Sarah Mallay '14: Bachelor of Science - Major in Biochemistry, Minor in Chemistry (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Katherine Moffatt '14: Bachelor of Music Honours (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Michael O'Keefe '13: Bachelor of Music (Honours), recipient of Medal of Academic Excellence in Music, Chancellor's Undergraduate Award and the Fry Family Foundation Undergraduate Leadership Award (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Alex Riggs '10: Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Political Science and Economics (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Hilary Simms '12: Master of Music (Yale University)

Angelise States '13:  Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative) (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Kathleen White '12: Bachelor of Nursing (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

Taylor Young '13:  Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Co-operative), recipient of the Faculty of Business Administration Dean's Award (Memorial University of Newfoundland)

** If you or an alumnus you know completed a post-secondary program this school year and we did not announce it, please forward the information to Jessica Whalen at jwhalen@stbons.ca for inclusion in the next newsletter. 

Mark your calendars! The 5th Annual Fallen 51 Dinner  will be held at the Crow's Nest Officers'  Club on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 . The 2018 Alumni Dinner and Awards will be held atthe school on Thursday, October 25. Ticket information for both events, as well as an announcement regarding the recipient of the Alumni Awards, will be released later summer 2018.