Red River College Polytech celebrates 40 graduates at spring convocation

It was a full house as the Red River College Polytech Spring Convocation 2024 took place at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre in Steinbach on Thursday.  

RRC Polytech Steinbach Acting Regional Campus Manager, Sheri Stoupe says 30 college graduates and 13 adult learning centre students received their diplomas.  

Leading the procession of graduates to start the ceremony were performers from Spirit Horse Youth Drum Group, Long Plain First Nation, Treaty 1.  

The ceremony included speeches by dignitaries including President and CEO of RRC, Fred Meier, MP for Provencher Ted Falk, and MLA of Steinbach Kelvin Goertzen.

Dignitaries sitting among the RRC Polytech platform party at the 2024 spring convocation

The list of graduates included students from the Business and Management program receiving their Administrative Assistant Certificates, Accounting Diploma, General Studies Diploma, Human Resources Management Diploma, and Business Administration Marketing Diploma.  

Four graduates received their Educational Assistant Certificate. 12 students graduated with their Health Care Aide certificate, two with a Health Unit Clerk certificate, and 13 Mature Student High School Diploma graduates.

Stoupe says of all the graduates.  

“I couldn't be prouder. This is a moment we look forward to all year. We plan for this. This is the highlight of the year for sure.”

2024 spring convocation graduates waiting to receive their diplomas and certificates

During her speech, Stoupe directed the following comments to the graduates.  

“Guess what? You did it! This journey to your success was not a solitary one. Consider for a moment and think about the companions who walked this path with you. Your classmates. Your instructors. Your family, your friends, each step along the way was shared. Each milestone was celebrated together. Today, as we stand on the brink of a new beginning, let's honor those shared experiences and all of the support that brought us to this moment of achievement. Remember, on this incredible day of celebration, to also give thanks to those who shared your journey with you.” 

“Your achievements are outstanding, and we celebrate you today. And I hope that as you leave, you will take some time to celebrate your achievements. Savor this moment, and when there's a difficult day, remember this excitement. And remember all that you have accomplished. You can do difficult things. You can persevere through challenging moments. Don't ever doubt yourselves.”