Pelican Falls First Nation High School outside Sioux Lookout celebrated the graduation of 13 students with a ceremony May 12. Co-valedictorian Veronica Kakegamic of Sandy Lake, said it was often difficult getting through high school, but she was also thankful. “Without the challenges I had to face I wouldn’t be who I am today,” she said. The 2010 graduating class is: Robyn Anderson, Rupert Bunting, Theoren Chikane, Iris Crowe, Dion Fiddler, Desiree Gray, Veronica Kakegamic, Cherish Meekis, Tyler Meekis, Reanne Meekis, and Brendan Oombash. Santana Keeper graduated in December 2009. Co-valedictorian Randall Crowe of Deer Lake First Nation entertained the crowd with a speech from the top of his head.
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