Salmon River Central School District High School 2017 Graduation

On Friday, June 23rd, the eighty-one graduates of Salmon River Central School walked the stage to accept their high school diplomas. The evening opened with the processional march played by the Salmon River High School Band led by Cindy Healy, along with community members who came out to join. Following that, Amber Nezezon sang the Canadian National Anthem and Tennille Tuper sang the American National Anthem. Both ladies got thunderous applause after filling the arena with their powerful vocals. The Akwesasne Women Singers also performed "Sken:nen" which received wondrous feedback as well. The welcome address of the evening was spoken by Krista Walrath, and the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen followed which was recited by Jennifer DeJung. The first speech of the night was from school superintendent, Dr. Stanley Harper. "If there is one thing to remember it is to be kind to one another, use courage, wit, and ambition", was a word of advice and encouragement from Mr. Harper to the graduating students. The next speech was by valedictorian, Noreen Bautista. She discussed the importance of education and how she owes her inspiration to her grandfather.

Noreen also had words of encouragement for her classmates, "Be proud of what you have accomplished...and know that you have earned this...all of the things you have learned here can never be taken away from you."

Salutatorian, Krista Walrath also gave a speech talking about the importance of education, and stated that, 'schooling is the foundation of all knowledge'.

After the speeches commenced, academic awards and scholarships were given out to honorable students. Following that was the calling of the class and the awarding of diplomas, before they declared graduation and the class exited to the band Recessional. Congrats to the Salmon River Central class of 2017! Wishing you all the best of luck in the future.

Salmon River Central School 2017 List of Graduates: Ivana Adams, Sadie Adams, Kanen'ishon Arquette, Trent Arquette, Noreen Bautista, Braxton Benedict, Colin Benedict, Michael Boland, Destiny Boudrieau, Cory Brady, Teahuatonalli Cesar, Tlakanequi Cesar, Shye Chubb, Sarah Clement-Bullock, Russell Collins, Tiffany Conners, Dylan Cook, Iakonhnhiio Cook, Ononwet Cook, Taylin David, Lauryn Day

Kody D'Aze, Nidia Dearmayero, Jennifer DeJung, Logan Delormier, Tessie Deshane, Tabatha Doolittle, Kariwiiostha Dupree, Tekaritha George, Stephanie Gratton, Jacen Griffin, Aliana Hart, Allison Harvey, Justin Hebert, Amari Herne, Kaitlynn Herne, Jarrad Jackson, Destinee Jacobs, Marietta Jock, Megan Jock, Thomas Jock, Trinity Jones, Thomas Kerr, Brandee King, Daphnee King, Kameron LaFrance, Olivia LaFrance, Korbin Lazore, Layne Lazore, Kurt Leroux, Kiana McDonald, Iawentana':wen Mitchell, Lakeisha Mitchell, Devyn Murray, Wakeriio Oakes-Anderson, Joan Paulino, Celeste Phillips, Owen Phillips, Kristen Pickering, Kamryn Ransom, Jordan Robinson, Kaiennahawi Sharrow, Taylor Showen, Leah Sisson, Ciara Skidders-White, Samantha Smith, Jayden Smoke, Wraven Sunday, Dominic Taylor, Justin Terrance, Aaliyah Thomas, Charles Thomas, Tyson Thomas, Kiannah Thomas – Lazore, Chase Thompson, Tennille Tuper, Krista Walrath, Arron White, Sierra White and Jonathan Yagusie.