Photo gallery: 2020 Sundre High School graduation

Simon Ducatel Sep 2, 2020 6:00 AM
Physically distanced apart, graduates patiently waited their turns to be called up to walk across the stage with their diplomas already in hand. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Physically distanced apart, family and friend cohorts of the graduates waited outside the school to be called into the gym for the diploma ceremony. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Family and friend cohorts were required to mask up and sanitize their hands upon entry. Spare, disposable masks were made available just in case. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Evyn Read beams with enthusiasm as he makes his way down the steps to his waiting family. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Zach Silieff is all smiles as he walks down from the stage with Scott Saunders, principal, in the background. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Emma Peters proudly walks off of the stage with her diploma. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Carmen Wolfe keeps an eye on her footing as she steps off the stage. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Dennis Courtoreille after receiving his diploma during the ceremony. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff ▲
Erica Vincent beams a big smile as she walks down from the stage to meet her awaiting family. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Cody Casselman looking dapper as he flashes a smile for the camera. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Jaeden Gordon proudly walks off the stage with her diploma. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Gabriel Tetreault celebrates following the diploma ceremony, striking a pose as family snapped some pictures. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
There was no traditional class cap toss this year, but, from left, Morrissa van Vlaanderen, Carmen Wolfe and Jeff Char, decided to have their own and threw their mortarboards in the air while family took photos. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Many residents came out to cheer on and celebrate the successful graduates of Sundre High School's class of 2020 from their front lawns during a parade on Saturday, Aug. 29. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
The grad vehicle procession started off at the Sundre Seniors Supportive Living centre before proceeding to wind all the way through the community and eventually arrived at the rodeo grounds for the prom. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Grads in a vehicle procession that wound around town. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
A graduate waves to onlookers watching the parade. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Graduates grouped together on a trailer as it is pulled around town during the procession. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Grads wave from a picnic table and benches during the procession. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Sundre High School class of 2020 valedictorian Tegan Warren walks alongside Ethan Sheridan at the Sundre Rodeo Grounds, whichplayed host the prom portion of this year's graduation. Photo courtesy of Image by Maila ▲
Dr. Rob Warren shares a dance with his daughter and class of 2020 valedictorian, Tegan Warren, at the Sundre rodeo grounds, which hosted the prom portion of this year's graduation. Photo courtesy of Image by Maila ▲
Colourful street art celebrating the Class of 2020 also adorned the road in front of the school. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲

SUNDRE - Sundre High School conducted the 2020 graduation ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 29, a little later than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A modified cap and gown ceremony kicked off the morning with pandemic protocols such as physically distancing family and friend cohorts, wearing masks, and sanitizing hands upon entry.

After the ceremony wrapped up, this year’s 72 grads had some time to prepare for the vehicle parade around town and prom later in the day.

Once at the rodeo grounds for prom, a grand march was held through the infield -- during which student bios were read.

The celebration finished with a bang when fireworks lit up the sky.

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