It was a big day for the St. Anne’s Class of 2006 – June 8 was graduation day, celebrated at a special Graduation Mass in the church. “Celebrate everything you’re feeling,” advised Fr. Paul Pluth, “the goodbyes, the nervousness, the excitement, the happiness. And remember . . . tomorrow and every day of your life you’ll be walking with Jesus. And when you walk with Jesus, there is nothing that can stop you . . .’’

Will Gillis, one of the school’s outstanding students, reviewed the last eight years and said “the school has played a major role in shaping who we are today. The school creates an environment where it’s ‘cool’ to be smart. Therefore, the drive to succeed has been instilled in all of us.”

Special Awards
Principal Pat Durand presented the special awards, which included:

• The President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement to Brandon Boehm, Will Gillis, Sasha Gorecki, Julia Leitman, and Ariana Moini (who also received a $1,000 scholarship from Bishop Blanchet High School.)
• The Scholarship Award to the male and female graduates with the highest cumulative average for grades 6, 7, 8 to Will Gillis, Sasha Gorecki and Ariana Moini.
• Awards voted by the students -- The T-Bird Friendship Award to Joe Lopez and the Inspirational Award to Marika Theofelis.

Commenting on the awards, Pat Durand said “we appreciate all the positive aspects of your school life that went into creating this special moment for you.” And in final remarks that applied to all the students, she said, “This is our opportunity to say ‘thank you.’ Thank you for trying, thank you for not giving up and thank you for being you.”

The Class of 2006 enters the church

Sasha Gorecki accepting one of her awards.

Steveni Bradley says "Whew! I made it."

Will Gillis with one of his awards.

Mariki Theofelis accepting the Inspirational Award

Underclassmen admiring Will Gillis' award