When it comes to Assyrian graduates, the more the better, as they are the future of our nation as a whole!
At its annual 'Graduation Picnic' on July19th 2009, ACSSU was thrilled to have 11 graduates from the 2008-2009 year, whom obtained high school diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Masters degrees and even one who graduated elementary school! Held at Confederation Park in Hamilton, the picnic was a great success with good attendance, great weather, beautiful scenery and just overall a great time with over 40 students, friends and supporters. One of the attending graduates, Ms. Sherly Kyorkis, is the first recipient of ACSSU's Luke Issac Scholarship for the 2009-2010 school year.
List of graduates:
1. Jessi, College (not in attendance)
2. Peter ,High school (not in attendance)
3. Nina Eryuzlu, Bachelor’s Degree in English, McMaster University (not in attendance)
4. Alex Eryuzlu, Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineer, McMaster University (not in attendance)
5. Sherly Kyorkis, St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary school
6. Daniel Oraha , York University, Major Geography Minor History, Honours BA.
7. Zaya Oshana, McMaster (not in attendance)
8. Oujin Odisho ,Cathedral High school, (not in attendance)
9. Mareyo A, Mohawk (not in attendance)
10.Nohadra Markai, St. Jean De Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School
11.Leza Khoshaba, Niagara college, Law clerk (not in attendance)
12.Ashtar Younadim, High school (not in attendance)
13.Miriam Youhanna, Xincon College, Dental Hygiene
14.Atour Swaresho, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, McMaster University
15. Rama Yako, Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Secondary school
16.Diana Haroon, MA in Social Studies
17. John Sapper, High School in Holland
18.Mariam Georgis, Masters in Political Science, McMaster University
19.Reame Isaac-Daniel
20.Ramin Daniel, High School
Although this was a great time to enjoy the summer and meet fellow students and graduates, it is also a time to reflect on what these students have accomplished with all the hard work that was invested in their degree. As a student union, we at ACSSU recognize these accomplishments and strive to promote higher education within our community for the future of our nation. As a simple reward, ACSSU gave each graduate a picture frame, engraved with "ACSSU" as well as food and drinks free of charge.
We thank all attendees for joining us and we wish the new graduates success in their next academic step, or in the professional world.
We hope that more students in the Assyrian community successfully accomplish their goals and complete their academic degrees. We will be here to celebrate with you!
ACSSU of Canada