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A grad to remember in Baker Fifteen receive diplomas at Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary SchoolDarrell Greer Northern News Services Published Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012
The Class of 2012 was the second largest graduating class in the history of the school. Vice-principal Chris Snow said the camaraderie among the graduating students was exemplary. He said it was the highest level of teamwork and support he'd ever seen among a group of students. "These guys really supported and leaned on each other, and they took on leadership roles that changed throughout the year, depending on the activities they were doing," said Snow. "They helped each other in class, and there was a lot of group work involved. "They actually planned their grad and it was one of the most organized graduation's we've ever had at the school. "The students really worked well together in planning it by sharing their ideas and making a lot of consensus decisions." Snow said the students received very strong support from the community in making their graduation such a memorable one. He said all the parents pitched in to help with the community feast and graduation ceremony, while a group of Grade 11 students helped with the decorating and cleanup following the event. "We had a lot of staff members help with the event, and Agnico-Eagle Mines helped make the occasion special, as well. "The company supported us, big time, by actually donating the time of one of its head chefs to prepare the meal we had. "The staff at Rachel Arngnammaktiq Elementary School also stepped up and helped us prepare a feast for our graduates during the event. "So there was a lot of support, all around, to make this grad a truly special one."
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