Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024!

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Max Bayne

My name is Maximus Derek Bayne, but this year in Oyen I managed to get the nickname SAM. I got it because Cam couldn’t remember my name at the start of the year and would call me Sam; the name ended up sticking, and now everyone calls me it.

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Tennessee Campbell

My name is Tennessee Elizabeth Campbell, and I was born on January 28th, 2006 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. My parents are Jordie Campbell and Laurie Campbell… with Ron Hoyt being my bonus dad.

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Josh Gallik

My name is Joshua Gallik. My mom and dad are Tara and Jamie, and I have 1 sister Tamara. My mom has a twin sister and 2 brothers and my dad has 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

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Taelor Gillis

My name is Taelor, however people call me Kevin (Mccallister), Franklin, or even Taelor-tot when I was younger. My mom is Charlene Gillis, and my great grandma is Margaret Gillis.

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Treyson Girletz

My name is Treyson Oakley Girletz, the oldest of 3 children born to Kendra and Ryley Girletz. I started Preschool at Oyen Public School, where I completed up to grade 8 before moving to South Central High School in grade 9.

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Jax Graham

My name is Jax Xavier Graham. My mom is Kait Graham and My dad is Andrew Graham. I was born in Trenton, Nova Scotia until I moved to New Glasgow to be closer to friends and my school.

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Gavin Hagens

My name is Gavin William Hagens. I am the youngest son of Preston and Sarah Hagens. I have an older brother, Osten.

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Jack Hartell

My name is Jack Chase Hartell. Wace and Amanda Hartell are my parents. I spent most of my childhood living on a ranch west of Eatonia, where I was raised.

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Emma Howe

My name is Emma Elise Howe, the oldest daughter to Neal and Raelynn Howe. I was born April 12, 2006 and grew up on our family ranch in Buffalo, with my two younger sisters, Rylee and Jade, and my brother, Waylon.

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Cohen Jorgensen

My name is Cohen Jorgensen, a.k.a “COJO”. I am the son of Neil and Jordana Jorgensen, and I have two Siblings. Lauren is 15 and is a synchronized swimmer, and Caleb is 12 and plays hockey and baseball.

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Chase Logan

My name is Chase Russell Logan, and I am the youngest, and more handsome son of Barry and Erin Logan. I have an older brother, Gavin and an older sister, Quinell.

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Cam MacDonald

Hello! My name is Cameron MacDonald. I am 18 years old and finally able to say that I’m graduating highschool! My parents' names are Heather and Trevor MacDonald, who unfortunately couldn’t make it here today.

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Julian Magadia

I am Julian Magadia from the Philippines. I started Kindergarten in my home country and moved here when I was in Grade 4. At first, I thought it was going to be a nightmare moving here and leaving my friends and relatives back home.

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Grady Martin

My name is Grady Martin, I was born April 26, 2006, to Kathy and Trent Martin. I attended Assumption R.C. School from kindergarten to grade 6, Oyen Public School for grade 7.

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Cash Miller

My name is Cash Miller, my parents are Nicole Skappak and Jessie Miller. I went to school at WPS from kindergarten to grade 9 then went to SCHS for high school.

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Cash Norris

My name is Cashius Herbert Norris, the eldest son of Greg and Jerilyn Norris. I have two younger brothers, Coleman and Cooper, and a younger sister named Camrie.

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Denton Peacock

I was raised on a farm at Cereal, Alberta. My favourite pastime growing up was riding in Grampa’s truck chasing cows and eating whatever snacks Gramma had packed.

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Pacey Phillips

Hello, my name is Pacey Joseph Phillips, I am the oldest son of Bree and Gary Phillips and I have 4 younger siblings: Cohen, Jacob, Zane and Deja.

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Dryden Pidlisny

My name is Dryden Walter Pidlisny, and I was born to Alysia and Kurtis Pidlisny in Medicine Hat, Alberta, on October 3rd, 2006.

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Anthoni Prawl

My name is Anthoni Elvis Prawl,and my parents are Wendy Lawrence & Marrio prawl. I was born in Brampton, Ontario, and moved to Oyen, Alberta in July 2018.

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