Photo: Celebrating perseverance

Secondary students from Netsilik school in Taloyoak celebrate their graduation May 18. From left, Peter Qayutinuak,Tammy Pauloosie, Wendy Alookee, Nunavut’s Minister of Education, Paul Quassa, Phoebe Neeveacheak. The theme of Netsilik’s graduation was perseverance, to recognize the efforts of the students — all of whom are young parents balancing their home lives and studies. “They persevered through all the struggles and finally made it to the podium,” said Netsilik principal Gina Pizzo. (PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA PIZZO)