Congratulations to the graduating class of 2026!
Grads A to N (by last name)
My name is Arwen Elizabeth Alvarez, but most people know me as Eli or Arwen. I was born to my wonderful parents, Irene and Allen, who have always supported and encouraged me to work hard…
Hi, my name is Ayden Andersen, but lots of people call me Rafe. I was raised on a family cattle farm in Bindloss. My parents are Cresten and Michelle, and I have a younger sister, Alyssa.
My name is Hayden Bingeman. I have attended Oyen Public School and South Central High School for most of my life. I live in Esther and in Oyen. I am known in Oyen as a friendly person…
My name is Emerson Jaine Bouvier. I am the youngest daughter of Kathy Bouvier and Joel Bouvier. I have two older sisters, Jaida and Presley. I have grown up on an acreage…
My name is Brayden Brockmann. I live in Esther, Alberta, and I have a brother and a sister. I have attended school in Oyen since I began my education.
My name is Charlee Campbell. I grew up in Bindloss, Alberta, with my older sister, Tennessee, and younger brother, Hudson, raising Brahma and Angus cattle. I now live on an acreage outside of Acadia Valley.
My name is Marissa Jayden Cowan—Riss to my family and Bubbles to my teammates and coaches. I am the middle child of Marie and Scott Cowan, with an older sister, MacKenzie, and a younger brother, Colton.
My name is Aden Dean, also known as “Deaner.” I am the son of Courtney Dean and Allison Dean. I was born in Nova Scotia and raised in Alberta.
I started at Assumption Roman Catholic School and then attended South Central High School in Grade 7. At Assumption, it began with Josh and me being the only two students in our grade.
My name is Eva Knelsen Dyck. I was born in Medicine Hat on September 3, 2008. I am the youngest of five children; I have three older sisters and one brother.
December second, a fond day when the sun was still up, but something else bright was beginning to shine on the world, and that was me. Growing up, I was a cute kid and loved laughing.
My name is Avery Leighton Girletz. I am the oldest child of Leslie and Wyatt Girletz, with two younger brothers, Beckham and Lennix. I have lived in Oyen my whole life on a farm outside of town.
I am Jacob Halvorson, the son of Luke and Amanda Halvorson. I have one sister, Emma Halvorson. I am from Beaumont, Alberta, but I was born in Surrey, British Columbia.
My name is Mason Heintz. I grew up in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and I attended Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre. I have one brother and one sister.
My full name is Ava Nicole Jaques, but I am known as “Avacado.” I was born on December 27, 2008, in Brooks, Alberta, to Byron and Tanya Jaques. I have two sisters, one older and one younger.
I am the oldest of four siblings, and my parents are Buster and Gina. Our family farms and ranches are located at Big Stone. I have been blessed to grow up learning more about Jesus…
I was born in Tokmak, in south-central Ukraine. My mother, grandparents, uncle, and I moved to the West when I was five, and we settled in a small town called Zbarazh.
My name is Johann Magadia, the son of Deirek and Cherees and the brother of Julian and Angelina. I moved to Canada from the Philippines when I was in Grade 2 and have lived in Oyen since then.
I was born in Medicine Hat in 2009 and grew up in Bindloss. Being raised on a farm has instilled my love for the outdoors. I grew up riding dirt bikes, fishing, hunting, boating…
My name is Coleman Norris. My parents are Greg and Jerilyn, and I have three siblings: Cash, Camrie, and Cooper. I live on a ranch just outside of Oyen.
Grads O to W (by last name)
Hello, my name is Oluwabukunolami Olalere, but most people call me Lami. I am the first child in my family and the only girl. I somehow survived high school, and now I am graduating—yay me!
My name is Eternity Olsen. I love doing art and baking, and I like birds. In the future, I want to become an electrician.
My name is Carsen Pearl. I am from Kentville, Nova Scotia. I have been a Badger and attended South Central High School for the past three years.
I am the youngest of five children and proudly claim the role of "little brother” to Noah, John, Sam, and Ashley. Born and raised in Oyen, it has always been the place that feels like home to me.
I, Rhett Raymond Rude (also known as Ruder, Rudy, and Rhetzky), am the third but favourite child of Aaron and Nadine Rude and live on our family's mixed farm near the booming town of Sedalia.
My name is Rylan William Siegel, but most people just call me “Siegel.” I started school at Oyen Public School before moving to Salmon Arm, where I finished kindergarten and completed Grade 4.
My name is Rylan Skappak; my friends and classmates call me Skap, Skappak, or Ry. I started kindergarten at Warren Peers School in Acadia Valley and then later came to South Central High School…
My name is Boston Roewyn Slemp, but my nickname is "Slempy." Throughout my school years I have had the chance to learn, grow, and experience challenges.
My name is Brandt Spencer. I am from Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. I grew up playing sports and going to the lake with my parents, Steve and Jen, and my older sister, Fayth.
My name is Kaydance Lovette Stammers. I am the eldest daughter of Krista and Jeff Stammers. I grew up on my parents' farm about 20 minutes from Oyen.
My name is June Tateson, and I am the eldest child of Ben and Candace Tateson. My favourite thing about school isn't going to class but hanging out with my friends.
My name is William Stewart Tateson, and I am proud to be graduating today as a member of this SCHS class. I would like to start by thanking my parents, Candace and Ben…
I was born and raised in Oyen, Alberta and am the youngest of three children to Joe & Steph Trotchie. I started school at the Oyen Public School and then moved over to South Central High School.
My name is Riley Tweten, the son of Jason and Courtney Tweten and brother to Hannah. I grew up on a ranch west of Medicine Hat. I attended Seven Persons School from kindergarten to Grade 9.
My name is Mya Anne Evangeline Walker, daughter to Dale and Stacie, and sister to Vance. I was born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan; as a matter of fact, I was the first baby born…
My name is Owen Walker. My parents are Mike Walker and Kelli Munroe. I have an older sister, Shelby Munroe. I grew up in Pictou (“Picktoe”) County, Nova Scotia.
I started off school in Parkside in Aldergrove, British Columbia, and skipped a few years then I entered middle school at Betty Gilbert, at that point, I could never imagine a town smaller than Aldergrove.
Hi, I am Emma; my parents are Terry Junior and Liz Westerlund. I am the eldest of three younger sisters, Doug, Warren, and Leif. I grew up on a ranch in Esther my whole life.
My full name is Taytum Rhianna Wilson, but you might also know me as Tayters, Tayterbugs, or even Tater Tots if you’re close family. I am the oldest daughter of three to Travis and Daena Wilson…
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