THE BATTLEFORDS —After facing the challenges of demanding course work, late nights, and the pressure to excel academically and the triumphs of embracing diversity, nurturing talents, and fostering relationships, the 2023 graduates from North West College were celebrated on June 7, as over 100 students crossed the stage.
Members of the faculty, Mayor David Gillan, and Rob Rongve were in attendance as Eli Ahlquist, CEO and president of the college shared his words with graduates, congratulating them on this milestone.
"On this momentous occasion, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to each of you," he said.
"You are leaving this institution not only armed with a diploma, you are equipped with the skills to adapt to an ever changing world, to navigate uncertainty and to embrace innovation. You have been encouraged to think critically, to ask difficult questions, and to challenge the status quo."
Second time keynote speaker at the NWC's graduation ceremony, Rob Rongve, also congratulated graduates as they countinue their adult lives.
"I truly believe the best investment ever is education. Like you've all accomplished today ... it will be one of the best investments you've ever made, to invest in yourself," Rongve said.
He noted that their education is portable, mobile, transferable, and can be converted to cash.
"Someone somewhere will be willing to pay you for your knowledge," he said, as he encouraged them to never stop learning, to push themselves out of their comfort zone.
"Happiness creates success."
