The first photograph is Akeeluh Paracha, Honourable Mention – Gr 6, Ms. Zuzula’s class, Holy Spirit Academy
The second photograph is Mason Entz, Gr 3, First Place, MacMillan Colony School, Mrs. Leech’s Class
The third photograph is Julia Welsh, Grade 6, Mrs. Blake’s Class, Cayley School
Ecole Highwood High School 2024 Legion Contest Winners Front Row (left to right): Haylee Sweet, (Gr 11, First Place – Senor Colour Poster), Cynthia Malner-Charest, Legion Volunteer, Sophia McGregor, (Gr.12, First Place, Senior Poem “The Earth Remembers”),
Back Row: Matthew Sutton, (Gr 10, Second Place – Senior Poem “Echoes of Sacrifice”), Brooklyn Prince, (Gr 10, Second Place – Senior Colour Poster), Xyve Alfred Flores, (Gr 12, Second Place – Senior Essay), Missing from Photograph – First Place Senior Essay – Bethany Willoughby. Wednesday, December 04, 2024 students were presented with their Poppy Certificates and Cash Awards by Cynthia Malner-Charest, School Programmes Legion Volunteer
Blackie School Legion Contest 2024 Winners received their Poppy Certificates & Cash Awards at Blackie School Assembly led by Principal Faye Holt on Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Front Row, left to right : Cynthia Malner-Charest, Legion Volunteer, Macy Thue, Gr 8 (First Place, Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9) Poem & Honourable Mention Intermediate B/W Poster), Lilah Jamison, (Gr. 6 – First Place, Junior B/W Poster, Second Place – Jr. Colour Poster, Second Place, Junior Poem)
Second Row: Mrs. Kim Battrum, Gr. 8 Teacher, Bree Thue, (Gr 6, First Place – Junior Colour Poster), Eve Boudreau, Gr. 8, Second Place, Intermediate Poem “A Soldier’s Sacrifice”), Mr. Chad Barton, Gr. 6 Teacher
Cayley School Legion Contest 2024 Winner Julia Welsh was presented with her Poppy Certificate and Cash Award Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Left to Right: Cynthia Malner-Charest, Legion Volunteer and Julia Welsh, Gr. 6, Honourable Mention for Black & White Poster
Spitzee School had 23 poetry entries in the Junior Category (Grades 4 – 6) from Mrs. Cathy King’s Class in the 2024 Legion Remembrance Contest. Spitzee students placed in all three top categories – First Prize receiving $50.00 Cash Award, Second Prize receiving $25.00 Cash Award and Honourable Mention/3rd Prize receiving $10.00. The students were presented with their Awards on December 11th, 2024 in Mrs. King’s class – and all student participations received a Poppy Certificate and a sticker.
The first photograph attached: Shyla Rowe – Grade 4, Mrs. Cathy King’s Class – Spitzee Elementary School – First Place Poem for “The War” – winning a Participation Certificate and cash award of $50.00.
Second photograph is” Peyton Becker, Grade 4, Second Prize – Poem “Soldiers” – Participation Certificate and a cash award of $25.00.
3rd photograph – Charlotte Neighbour, Grade 4, Honourable Mention/3rd Prize – “Remember those Who Fought” – Participation Certificate and Cash Award of $10.00
4th Photograph is Contest Winner – Clara Fay Sunwalk – Grade 8 – ecole Senator Riley School – First Place, Intermediate Black & White Poster, Participation Certificate and Cash Award of $50.00 presented to Clara by Cynthia Malner-Charest, School Programme’s Volunteer, Branch #71 on December 12, 2024
The High River Legion, Branch 71, is a non-profit organization that receives no financial assistance from outside agencies.
Through dues and fundraising activities legion branches assist veterans, their dependents and seniors and support local community initiatives. Volunteerism is the backbone of the High River Legion at all levels.
