Rosenfeld News by Tina Wolfe June 27

Year End Celebrations

            The frenzy began at 8:45 a,m, on June 28 at the Rosenfeld School. The program was an end of the school year celebration but also a farewell to one of the teachers. Brenda Braun has been in the school approximately 15 years and for much of that time she was the Grade 4 teacher. There were tears in many eyes as the staff and students said or sang their farewells. Brenda responded with a few words and reminded the parents to be involved with their children and the staff during the school years. Mrs. Kathy Schroeder ended the celebration by saying a few words about each of her Grade 6 students as Mr. Jason Pilkington, principal handed out their diplomas. Eighteen students move on to Altona to attend Parkside Junior High.

            Then it was on to the Parkside Junior High Awards presentation which began at 10;30. Many of the parents scurried from one place to the next to attend. Many of the students were awarded the Parkside Pace-setter Award which acknowledges the students for their efforts and achievements based on four categories: participation, academics, citizenship and engagement.

            Parents hurried home for a bite to eat and then back to Altona to attend the W.C.Miller graduation ceremony which began at 2:00. Dave and I were there early due to the fact that only parents were given reserved seats and we wanted the closest chairs possible. Over 100 students walked up to receive a diploma with some receiving special sponsorships and bursaries. Amber Wolfe received the Governor General’s Bronze Medal which is awarded for academic excellence to the student who achieves the highest average upon graduating from a secondary school with 90% or higher. She also made the honour roll and at the grad supper was awarded the Outstanding Music Award. Amber is the daughter of Mike and Anna Wolfe and our oldest granddaughter.

            Some of the students have begun careers; Lidia Henneberg, daughter of Friedrich and Svetlana Henneberg, will be working at the Rosenort Credit Union branch in Altona. Brett Klassen, son of Russ and Gladys Klassen, has been picked up by the Dauphin Kings hockey team. Amber Wolfe’s smiling face can be seen at Sunvalley Co-op in Altona for the time being. She like many of the students is taking a year to decide which career to choose.

            Congratulations to all the students. May the future fulfill many of your dreams and even though you may come upon a bumpy road, don’t despair, keep going ahead. Learning never stops.