Students And Community Share In J.R. Robson Awards Night
Students’ hard work and the community support behind their achievements were celebrated at J.R. Robson School’s annual Awards Ceremony on November 6.
Families, staff, and community donors gathered to recognize students in Grades 7–12 for their accomplishments during the 2025–2026 academic year. The evening included academic and athletic awards, scholarships, and recognition for citizenship, leadership, and school spirit.
Vice-Principal Nicole Polishuk welcomed those attending, followed by O Canada and the Treaty Acknowledgement.
Jim King presented the Honour Pins, recognizing students who attained a final year weighted average of 80 per cent or higher, with credit weighting applied in Grades 10–12.
Grade 7 recipients were Claire Boulay, Colby Boxell, Helia Craig, Evan Delves, Brynn Ellerton, Taylyn Eyben, Raidyn Forsyth, Bryar Garnett, Chayson Hill, Kinsley Ireland, Jace Leahy, Logan Morrison, Hailey Petrie, Avery Prill, Beaudon Rose, Macy Smith, Briggs Snelgrove, Rylee St. James, Carter Unland, Walker Westman, and Stephanie Xie.
Grade 8 Honour Pins went to Cole Baptiste, Sadie Bazinet, Teagan Burns, Karsen Cadrain, Sawyer Cochrane, Penelope Donily, Aaron Elder, Ella Eriksen, Kaysen Farkash, Logan Freeman, Daymean Krys, Yanaisi Mechor, Abbey Mewis, Lane Pulak, Luke Romeo, Ryan Sargeant, Callie Sen, Domnic St. James, Scarlett Webb, Jessica Wilkinson, and Josiah Williams.
Grade 9 recipients were Hailey Betz, Korbin Betz, Oliver Collins, Kalen Garnett, Sophia Maier, Fiala Ostropolski, Anna Pawlak, Douglas Romeo, Janelle Rosher, Paulo Sanvicente Penaloza, Daisy Seymour, Sean Tovell, Nate Woywitka, and Ethan Wynnyk.
In Grade 10, Honour Pins were awarded to Albin Byju, Daylan Carpenter, Emma Chapman, Jillian Chmielewski-Tremblay, Ryker DeFord, Maleah Eyben, Emma Ford, Grace Freeman, Jonah Gould, Luke Guenthner, Victoria Marroquin, McKenna McLachlan, Zachary Mewis, Lillian Rumbolt, Chloe Simonet, Caydence St. James, Jasmine Stachniak, Tyrah Tovell, Beaudon Tupper, Brianna Ulmer, and Mady Woytowich.
Grade 11 recipients were Arenas Abuzukar, Jay Barrett, Avery Betz, Taylor Blackmore, Aminata Camara, Autumn Court, Bella Lane, Denae McGrath, and Olivia Webb.
Grade 12 Honour Pins went to Taylor Barrett, Braxton Betz, Conner Betz, Chris Bosgra, Raiden Bucharski, Halle Cadman, Ava Cadrain, Casey Chapman, Addison Clevenger, Marton Dusek, Kane Fadden, Kate Farrell, Zander Hames, Shanelle Hill, Blake Jensen, Will Johnston, Lane Larson, Reo Martin, Brydon Maxwell, Jake Oddan, Logan Reddy, Katie Sargeant, Aimee Simonet, Amiya Slootweg, and Colt Sweeney.
Alongside the Honour Pins, the program showed just how many local businesses, families, and organizations step forward to recognize students each year. Their support reached across English, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, art, foods, and industrial education.
The County of Vermilion River supported the Beckie Scott Scholarships for English 30-1 and 30-2, while the Vermilion Art Club and Delta Art and Drafting supported awards in Art 10, 20, and 30. Webb’s of Vermilion supported foods, industrial education, and citizenship awards. Local financial institutions, businesses, service clubs, and individual donors also contributed awards throughout the program.
That recognition extended beyond marks. Citizenship Awards acknowledged dependable students who worked hard, participated in school activities, and helped improve school spirit. Supporters included Rural Roots Florists and Barnyard Creations, Scotiabank, and Webb’s of Vermilion.
The J.R. Robson Goodwill Society Trust Award recognized concern for others, positive leadership, respect, and a willingness to help with the many jobs that keep a school running.
Family scholarships also connected students’ futures with the community’s history. The William and Alice Scarfe Memorial Scholarship supported further education in science and medical fields. The W. F. McGinnis Scholarship recognized outstanding industrial arts performance, while the Cecil Quickstad Memorial Award acknowledged work experience or Registered Apprenticeship Program credits alongside work ethic, citizenship, and community spirit.
The program also included the Spirit of J.R. Robson Award supported by Monique Hart, the Rotary Award, the ATA Award from Park Plains East Local #31, and the Governor General’s Medal.
Together, the awards recognized the many ways students contribute to their school, with the community helping celebrate their achievements and encourage their next steps.
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