Cambridge Bay celebrates its new high school grads

Flanked by Cambridge Bay MLA Jeannie Ehaloak and Nunavut’s education minister, David Joanasie, and wearing gowns trimmed with seal skin are 11 of the 12 most recent graduates of Cambridge Bay’s Killinik High School: Aaron Gillis, Dasha Erickson, Edith Hoakgak Oyakyoak, Kakak Anavilo, Katelyn Wilson, Keenan Allukpik, Kieran Evalik, Kobe Aknavigak, Pamela Emingak, Scott Ekpakohak, Spencer Klengenberg and Teghan Angulalik. Their graduation ceremony took place on Friday, Aug. 23, in the Luke Novoligak Community Hall. “We are all proud of you and the wonderful milestone you achieved as a class and as individuals. We all look forward to where life will take you all and encourage that you follow your dreams, pursue post-secondary and reach for the stars,” said Cambridge Bay Mayor Pamela Gross in a statement. (Photo by Rosabelle Klengenberg/ Facebook)