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The Columbia Valley Pioneer Presents...

David Thompson Secondary School’s Grade 12 students are taking a leap of faith this weekend as they graduate high school and head out into the world. Cassidy Hanke, Katie Milligen, Paul Brown, Rob Minhas, Lucas Putnam and Kassie Colonna (left to right) chatted with The Pioneer about their future plans. See Pages 6 and 7.

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Photo by Kate Irwin

June 24, 20112 • DTSS ~ Class of 2011

Alacoque, Nathan

Brown, Ben

Beingessner, Elijah Belcher, Cherish

D o not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2011!

CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS

D o not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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College of the RoCkies - Invermere Campus

Congratulations

2011 Grads!

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Sandi and Joanne would like to congratulate all the DTSS

graduates of 2011. All the best.

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All the best to the grads of 2011!

Have a Fun and SaFe Grad!

GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE

GRADS OF 2011!7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-9268

Angel, Matthew and Melissa

Congratulations to our Grads! Congratulations

Elijah Beingessneron your high school graduation!

Your family and friends are very proud of you!

You are our “Guitar Hero”!

13th St. Invermere• 250-342-6507Hair and Esthetics

Congratulations Grads!From the Staff and Management at

The Black Forest Restaurant

Congratulations Grads!Congratulations Grads!Congratulations Grads!

Blakley, Julia Boots, Jacob

Bracken, ColbyBoyer, Olivia Braund-Read, Rachelle Breton, Cariann


Brown, Paul Brush, Michael Cahill, Joshua Campbell, Bruce

Charette, Brittney

Callaghan, Stevie

From everyone atBeyond the

Melting Pot in Radium Hot Springs

Congratulations to all the Grads of 2011!

Congratulations to the class of 2011!

Bernie Raven MaxWell Realty Invermere926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

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CongratulationsBraeden Logan“Braeden, you have worked so hard to reach this milestone. We are all very proud of you and know that whatever direction you take in the future, you will be a success.”

CongratulationsCongratulations

With love, Mom, Dad and LaurenBest of luck in the future,

grads of 2011!

A special congratulations toAmanda McLaughlinand the grads of 2011.

K-5 Mechanical 250-342-9316

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Invermere Bottle Depot & Recycle Centre

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Congratulations to the grads of 2011!

Clare, Jennifer Colonna, Kassie Constable, William Crowley, Sean


Dolan, Jaimie Dow, Joshua Duncan, Sarah

Ellingboe, Tanner El Wakeel, Adam

13th Street, Invermere 250-342-6978

CongratulationsGrads of 2011!

Best wishes to the grads

of 2011 [p] 250.342.7559 [f] 250.342.7558

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Congratulations to the class of 2011. Your future is

blooming ahead of you.

CONGRAULATIONSGRADS!

From the management and staff at…

CONGRAULATIONSGRADS!

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the best in their future endeavours.

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wish you the best!

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Congratulations Tanner Ellingboe and the rest of the 2011 grad class.

Radium Supermart

Invermere • 250-342-9692

Congratulations Grads of 2011

From Jason, Tanya and all the staff at

Fenton, Ian Fink, Connor Forest, Matthew

Davidson, Leland Delorme, Erica

Congratulations to the class of 2011

From the Akisqnuk First Nation

Congrats Leland!

Love Dave, Kathy and Jake


Godlien, Alexander Halverson, Myla Hanke, Cassidy Hawes, Samantha

Heisler, Jessica

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Warbrick Towing & Salvage

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of 2011.

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Congratulations to the class of 2011. All the best in your future endeavours.

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Galligan, Angel

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Congratulations TO THE GRADUATES OF 2011

Congratulations to Colby Bracken and the

Grads of 2011

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Congratulations

RachelleWay to go “Schubie!”Love Dad, Mom, Jase, Dagan, Shane & Alex.

Janzen, SkylarHenzig, Darian Jeong, Bobby


By Kate IrwinPioneer Staff

Graduating is an exhilarating — and somewhat ter-rifying — experience. School is over; the future beckons, and with a tinge of regret and a healthy dose of excite-ment, the Columbia Valley’s graduating class of 2011 will step out into the wide world.

Their plans are many and varied: some will head straight into college, others into jobs or further training, then there are those who just want to sit back, breathe a sigh of relief and take stock of how far they’ve come.

This weekend is packed with excite-ment for parents and graduates alike. With dry grad already under their belts, today these young adults take to the stage to receive their di-plomas before putting on the ball gowns and tuxedos to take part in the grand parade this Saturday, followed by the parent dinner and dance.

With the end of high school finally here, The Pio-neer sat down with six members of this year’s graduating class to find out what their plans are, how it feels to leave the valley and where they hope to be in the future.

For valedictorian, Paul Brown, the choice of what to

do at university was simple. “I’m really passionate about sports and medicine, I’ve never wanted to do anything other than be a doctor,” said Paul, who is leaving Inver-mere for the University of Calgary to take a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree.

Although excited to head to Calgary, Paul — who joined David Thompson Secondary School in Grade 9 after moving from Waterloo, Ontario — said he will

miss the people he has met here. “The people here are great, I have lots of friends here

and family to come back and visit while I’m working during summers,” he added.

Paul lives with parents Dave Brown and Elizabeth Stuart in Invermere, and after a lifetime of playing a va-riety of sports, wants to turn this passion into a career in sports injury therapy or train as an orthopedic surgeon and work in the United States.

“Most people think of graduating as opening a new chapter or turning the page. I think you’re starting a whole new book,” said Lucas Putnam, who is moving to Vancouver in August to study for a diploma in film production at the Vancouver Film School.

Lucas has been passionate about film-making for years, taking classes in film every year since Grade 8. Af-ter making a seven-minute film for Remembrance Day,

it hit home to Lucas that this was what he wanted to do.

“Seeing a video I had made being watched by and affecting my peers re-ally made the idea of filmmaking more real,” he explained.

Lucas moved to the valley from Vancouver at the age of two, living in Radium with parents Debbie Basker-

ville and Bob Putnam. He attended Edgewater Ele-mentary before joining David Thompson. In the fu-ture, Lucas hopes to work for a production company, possibly as a cinematographer.

Another student heading towards Vancouver is Katie Milligen, who was born and raised in Invermere by parents Maggie and James Milligen. She will attend Simon Fraser University in Burnaby to study Interna-tional Studies.

“Most people think of graduating as opening a new chapter or turning the page. I think you’re starting a whole new book,”

— Lucas Putnam, 2011 graduate

Graduates move forward to new adventuresBRIGHT FUTURES — Cassidy Hanke, Lucas Putnam, Rob Minhas, Paul Brown, Kassie Colonna and Katie Milligen are ready to take the plunge after graduating today.

All photos by Kate Irwin


“I’ve always wanted to help people, so my main fo-cus is to become a humanitarian,” she explained. After a tough choice between continuing her studies and travel-ling to Africa to take part in volunteer programs, Katie

is excited to leave for college. Her love for children is leading Katie to-

wards a career working with orphans and young people aff ected by HIV/AIDS in de-veloping countries. Katie hopes to travel the world in her career as a humanitarian and thinks she may end up working for a non-profi t organization or in legislature. “I’d like to tell the community here thank you for a

wonderful childhood,” she added.Rob Minhas, son of Jagtar and Ruman

Minhas of Radium, will be following in the foot-steps of sister Tonie when he departs for the Univer-

sity of Calgary this fall. Playing to his strengths in sciences and math, Rob

will study a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer-ing. Proximity to his family and hometown of Radium was an important factor in choosing where to study.

“I didn’t want to go to the other side of the country, and Calgary is a nice city,” he said. “I’ll defi nitely miss the people here. Whenever you’re volunteering or fund-raising, everyone comes out and is so supportive of what

you’re doing.” Rob has been involved with the high school’s

leadership class and numerous fundraising and

ling to Africa to take part in volunteer programs, Katie is excited to leave for college.

Her love for children is leading Katie to-wards a career working with orphans and young people aff ected by HIV/AIDS in de-veloping countries. Katie hopes to travel the world in her career as a humanitarian and thinks she may end up working for a non-profi t organization or in legislature. “I’d like to tell the community here thank you for a

wonderful childhood,” she added.Rob Minhas, son of Jagtar and Ruman

Minhas of Radium, will be following in the foot-steps of sister Tonie when he departs for the Univer-

sity of Calgary this fall. Playing to his strengths in sciences and math, Rob

will study a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer-ing. Proximity to his family and hometown of Radium was an important factor in choosing where to study.

“I didn’t want to go to the other side of the country, and Calgary is a nice city,” he said. “I’ll defi nitely miss the people here. Whenever you’re volunteering or fund-raising, everyone comes out and is so supportive of what raising, everyone comes out and is so supportive of what

you’re doing.” Rob has been involved with the high school’s

leadership class and numerous fundraising and

community events during his time in the valley. He hopes to work for an engineering fi rm in Calgary.

Vancouver-bound Cassidy Hanke has spent her en-tire school career locally, from Eileen Madson Primary School to JA Laird to David Th ompson Secondary. Cassidy is heading to the Vancouver Art Institute where she will take a two year diploma in 3D modelling for animation and games.

“I love movies, games, cartoons and everything art-sy,” she said. “I knew I wanted to do something in games and movies and that I liked designing characters.”

After many years in the valley, the fact that her class is graduating hasn’t quite sunk in yet, Cassidy told Th e Pioneer, adding that she will miss the proximity to na-ture and familiar surroundings. She hopes to forge a career working on major movies and video games.

“People should do what they want to do and what they are passionate about,” she added. “Don’t worry about what other people think.”

Kassie Colonna, who moved to Invermere with par-ents Kerry and Kerry Colonna in Grade 1, is heading across the border into Alberta to continue her schooling at the University of Lethbridge. In the fall, Kassie will begin a fi ve year degree in Social Work and is excited to join the university basketball team.

“Th e decision came down to loving playing bas-ketball and really liking the Lethbridge team,” Kassie revealed. Using her natural height advantage, Kassie got started with basketball in Grade 8 and began playing

competitively in Grade 10. “I will miss the mountains and knowing the

whole graduating class,” added Kassie, who went to Eileen Madson Primary, JA Laird and then David Th ompson Secondary. “It’s cool to have the history with my classmates here, but I’m also looking forward to cre-ating new relationships in a new place.”

Kassie is interested in travelling after college and then working for a school.

Th e Pioneer would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the en-

tire graduating class of 2011. Good luck to you all in your future endeavours.

JUMP FOR JOY — Katie Milligen (left) hopes to become a humanitarian after col-lege, while Kassie Colonna is thinking of spending some time travelling after college before going to work in the education sector.


Jobs, Marissa Johansen, Victoria Johnston, Nadja

Kendal, Shelbie Krebs, Alysha Lang, Cody Larrabee, Melissa Logan, Braeden

Jeong, Daniel Jimmy, Elisha

Congratulations

KassieLove from Mom, Dad and Kailey. We’re very

proud of you!

Congratulations

T-Jay VerweyWe are all so proud, lots of

love Dad, Mom, Kayla and all the family.

CONGRATULATIONS

Connor WilliamsBarb J. Smith, CGA906 8th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-8304 - [email protected]

Katie MacDonald

Congratulations on a job well done, we are

so proud of you.Love Mom, Dad & Jenn

926 7th Ave.,Invermere, B.C. • 250-342-3366

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort congratulates the Class of 2011 and celebrates the achievements of

our graduating student employees:Colby BrackenErica Delorme

Adam El Wakeel

INDERMEREALLEYWVGolf Course

Tee Times (250) 342-3004

Congratulations toDrew Nikirk & Ashley Godlien

and all the grads of 2011

Valley Hair Styling1313 7th Ave., Invermere, BC • 250-342-6355

Valley Valley V HairHairH Styling Styling S1313 7th Ave., Invermere, BC • 250-342-6355

Valley Hair Styling1313 7th Ave., Invermere, BC • 250-342-6355

Congratulations toMyla Halverson and all

the grads of 2011

Congratulations Grad 2011

Way to go Alex and Drew!GODLIEN

SMALL ENGINEINVERMERE • 250-341-6887 Invermere • 250-341-3206

Congratulations to Kelsey Wolf

and class!

CongratulationsGrads of 2011

18 Hole Championship Course • Copperpointgolf.com 1-877-418-4653 • (250) 341-3392 250-342-8885

Congratulations 2011 Grads

Good luck in the future!

Congratulations grads of 2011, and best wishes for the future!

Columbia Valley Pioneer250-341-6299

N E W S P A P E R


MacKay, Travis Madden, Naomi-Faye

Marshall, William

MacDonald, Katie

McCarthy, Shannon

Logan, Dalyn Lynch, Justin

McElroy, Jordan McGregor, Ethan McIlwain, Sam

AnglzHAIR & TANNING STUDIO 3rd Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-3227

CongratulationsSamantha SmallLove Mom, Dad & StevenHAIR .

. . a salon250-342-40505-1008 8th Ave.

Congratulations 2011 Grads“Don’t wait for answers... Just take

your chances! Don’t ask me why” - Billy Joel

McKenzie, Heather Miller, Jacklyn Milligen, Katie Minhas, RobMcLaughlin, Amanda

Congratulations grads of 2011, and best wishes for the future! From all the staff at the Columbia Valley Pioneer


Rogal, Rebecca Rose, Stephanie

Rosin, Ross Shand, Cameron Shovar, Dorell Small, Samantha Smith, Colton

Nicol-Anderson, Shaunte Nikirk, Drew O’Connor, Dempsey Ott, Winston

Ottmann, Tayler Perdue, Alison Putnam, Lucas

Athalmer Hwy. 250-342-6816

Congrats to the 2011 Class and especiallyto Jaimie Dolan! Good luck in your

continued Art Education.

BAVIN GLASSWORKS & BAVIN GLASS CABIN

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Savour your new adventure

185 Laurier, Invermere • 250-342-2666

Congrats Nathan! From your family, and the management & staff of...Invermere Petro-Can

Jason Elford, CFP • 250-342-5052

Live in the Moment, Plan for the Future

Mousseau, Trina

Congratulations grads of 2011, and best wishes for the future! Columbia Valley Pioneer • 250-341-6299


Strand, Tryg T. Tallman, Christie Torma, Adam

Trescher, Hannah Verwey, Terence

Wiebe, Simon Williams, Connor Williams, Kailey

Witt, Katherine Wolfe, Kelsie

Wall, Jessica Wass, Dennis Watson, Daniel

Watson, Dylon Widmer, Cody

Zwiers, Sally

Soles, Vanessa Stiz, Reto-Joseph

Also graduating this

year, but did not

provide photos:

Mary Aucoin

Brook Blain

Kody Carlson

Caleb Perreault-Wipp

Erin Porter

CONGRATULATIONS 2011 GRADS !

I NVERMERE250-342-8877


Back row, left to right: Adam El Wakeel, Mohammed Arif, Anthony Pronk, Pierre Jimmy,Faro Burgoyne, Cody Widmer, Selena Dubois and Olivia Boyer. Front row, left to right: Dalyn Logan, Elisha Jimmy, Max Kazakoff , Brock Wortman, Adam Torma, Dorell Shovar, Marissa Jobs, Travis MacKay, Dempsey O’Connor and teacher Jane Fraser.

Back row, left to right: Wendy Brenneman (teacher), Julia Blakley, T.J. Bone, William Constable, Connor Sullivan, Jessie Baker, Colton Smith, Sam McIlwain. Middle row, left to right: Melissa Larrabee, Brianna Hemmelgarn, Kirsten Gobkus, Brodie Mizera, Braeden Logan, Amanda McLaughlin, Erin Porter. Front row, left to right: Jill McCorry (teacher), Cassidy Hanke, Myla Halverson, Samantha Hawes, Sean Crowley, Derrick Wolfe, Joshua Cahill, Dylan Moncer.

Back row, left to right: Justin Lynch, unknown, Brett Grieve, Scott Neitzel, Zach Borle, Ashley Cline, Tony Roy, Isaiah Fast, Erica Delorme, unknown. Front row, left to right: Sierra Sterzer, Shelby Hewitt, Colby Bracken, Jordan Pirz, Harlow Agnew, Braeden White, Brianna Roy, Rhemi Shwartz, Kayla Chadney, Cariann Breton, Ashley Smith. Teacher, Michelle Michaud.

Back row, left to right: Bruce Campbell, Lucas Putnam, Colton Bennedict, Nathalie Villeneuve, Tiff any Comeau, T.J. Verway, Sarah Walker, Darian Henzig. Front row, left to right: Pat Walsh (teaching assistant), Alysha Krebs, Chassity Mohan, Sally Zwiers, Katherine Witt, Nadja Johnston, Angelique Gilligian, Th ai Hendry, Scott Stevens, Michelle Tremblay (teacher).

Windermere Elementary SchoolGrade 1-2, 1999-2000

Eileen Madson Primary SchoolGrade 1A, 1999-2000

Martin Morigeau Elementary SchoolGrade 1-2, 1999-2000

Remember when it all began?

Edgewater Elementary SchoolGrade 1, 1999-2000

It is 12 years since the 2011 graduates packed their bags and headed off to elementary school. Check out their eager faces in their fi rst class photos.

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