GRADUATION IS COMING SOON!

by Milan Streit
June is the month of Grad!

It’s almost time for Grade 12s to walk the stage and get recognition for 13 years of schooling. We have some important dates to announce here, and ticket information

The Graduation Ceremony will take place on June 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre. Because of the resources needed for the event, the rest of the school will have optional “flexible education time” for the afternoon, with some teachers available for any catch-up assignments.

Each graduating student will get two free tickets and additional tickets can be bought for five dollars on various to-be-announced dates.

Later in the night the Dinner Dance will be hosted at the Vancouver Pinnacle Hotel and is open to Grade 12s only. Doors open at 7 p.m. and to attend, your grad fees MUST be paid. Expect security, and note that any alcohol, smokes, and drugs are strictly banned as this is a school sponsored event.

All graduates will receive a free Grad Pass Compass Card, so there's no need to drive.

AND YOUR VALEDICTORIANS ARE …

The election was tight, with SIX candidates, each giving great speeches and presenting good ideas. Kiran and Noura were my vote, as they had tons of fun references to the wacky history of our high achool years . Max Comrie who didn’t have a speech prepared (or even knew he was presenting) hit it out of the ballpark.

This year's valedictorians represent our school's highly successful basketball team. Max Astak and Mark Katz were chosen by the Grade 12 students, with an impressive basketball resume along with being in the school community since the very beginning at Lord Roberts.

They plan to split the time evenly, with an aim on highlighting everyone's dedicated work and time towards high school.

COVID’S IMPACT ON YOUTH

by Henry MacDougall
For the past two years, the world has been struggling with the COVID pandemic. While it may be no surprise to hear that not everyone is doing so well, this article will go over how youth are dealing with the pandemic’s challenges. Kids across the world have felt symptoms of anxiety and isolation.

At school, this has affected their overall levels of engagement, resulting in lower grades and a less enjoyable experience. Here at King George, many people have been facing these challenges, including myself.

I only remember this starting to be a problem in the April of 2020. That was when COVID had started to become a big problem, and school moved online. I remember being uninterested and unmotivated towards schoolwork and sleeping in until the early afternoon. While pandemic measures are slowly being removed, we are getting more chances to interact with each other.

Students have felt relief at the removal of some COVID measures, and the impact on their overall outlook has been positive. While we are starting to see classroom engagement improving, there is still some way to go.

Overall, conditions at school are getting better. Class is more productive, and even fun at times. Remember to support your fellow students in these tough times, KG!

If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, reach out to a trusted adult.