The event began with a church service at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church - Bay Roberts - under graduate leaders Jenny Smith and Justin Butler. An inspiring meditation was delivered by Reverend Amanda Taylor to the capacity crowd of graduates, parents and friends. The celebration continued with a delicious meal served to approximately 900 people at the Bay Arena, surrounded with their decor theme: Midnight in Paris.

Victoria Sheppard and Alex Morgan were chairpersons for the senior prom while an entertaining valedictorian speech was delivered by Zachary Barrett. All those who sang and did readings are to be commended. The class of 2010 chose as their theme: Looking into the Stars. This was very appropriate as 189 graduates were presented by their teachers, Ms Marjorie Mercer and Mr. Ron Noseworthy.

One of the many highlights for the evening was the crowning of the prom king and queen. The winners were Catherine Ralph and Ryan Mercer.

Mr. Speaker, I ask all hon. members to join me in congratulating Ascension Collegiate’s class of 2010, and to wish them every success as they continue their journey to fulfilling their dreams.