May 29, 2026
Academic Processional
Welcome Dr. Todd Sumner
Board of Governors Adam Waterman
Honorary Citizen Doug Stewart
Alumni Generation James Smith
Distinguished Alumni Leroy Fontaine
President’s Message Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart
Presentation of Graduates
Presentation of Awards
Academic Recessional
Piper Lisa Beveridge
Elder Linda Harris
Honor Song Bree Harris & Kona Thunderchild
Administrative Professional
Certificate
Dana Babb
Leelila Erixon
Cleo Opissinow
Accounting Technician Certificate
Taylor Bell
Leanne Gossner
Jolanta Kmiecik
Shayna Naistus
Leann Pahtayken
Janelle Rebollido
Jakob Thompson
Francis Weaver
Business Administration Certificate
Mackenzie Gould-Sharpe
Mary Jane Laragan
Macie Larson
Sydney Mailloux
Hil Pankajkumar Patel
Schylour Pike
Angela Trenchuk
Julie Ward
Samantha Willis
Business Administration Diploma: General
Rohit Ahir
Asad Ahmed
Clay Allinson
Nneka Amaechi
Lynden Bender
Navpreet Singh Chopra
Suparna Das
Tori De Jong
Jase Dopko
Samantha Faltermeier
Business Administration Diploma: General
Kathie Flammond
Piper Fougere
Shayne Gareau
Adrianna Glasgow
Joao Herculano
Mananpreet Singh Hora
Gurleen Kaur
Gursimran Kaur
Harleen Kaur
Harmanjeet Kaur
Navneet Kaur
Nicknoor Kaur
Pardeep Kaur
Ramandeep Kaur
Rashanpreet Kaur
Taranjeet Kaur
Hrithik Kukreja
Aryan Kumar
Garv Kumra
Brennan Lust
Joshua Malin
Michelle McIntyre
Arlan Mejia
Meena Naidu
Nishat Nishat
Cierra Nuttall
Arshdeep Kaur Singh Pannu
Harshit Parti
Devanshu Hareshkumar Patel
Vansh Patel
Ashley Peterson
Bina Dharmendrabhai Prajapati
Rohan Rohan
Katelynn Rolheiser
Holly Roskell
Muhammad Mujtaba Saleem
Charlotte Sandmeyer
Business Administration Diploma: General continued
Gaurav Sharma
Anmol Singh
Gumdoor Singh
Jagdeep Singh
Jasdeep Singh
Jaskeerat Singh
Jaspreet Singh
Karanvir Singh
Lovepreet Singh
Manbir Singh
Navjot Singh
Ramanvir Singh
Sarbjeet Singh
Taranbir Singh
Mayank Singla
Ashford Stephens
Katlyn Sutton-Fabish
Joey Tremblay
Kenzie Winkler
Business Administration Diploma: Real Estate Appraisal and Assessment
Aurora Craig
Cort Egeland
Tyler Follett
Riley Hewlett
Ty Obara
Abisola Sanni
Soyemi Sotimehin
Colby Stieb
Leah Turzanski
Jordynn Wowk
Martina Zumbuehl
Business Administration Diploma: Marketing
Brooklyn de Vries
Jayden Hippe
Jashandeep Singh
Claudia Lammers
Elizabeth McMartin
Ishnoor Rattanpal
Rebekah Scarf
Jenna Simonet
Niranjanen Veluthedath Thundy Rajesh
Uday Uday
Business Administration Diploma: Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Brandin Groome
Teryn Paull
Destinee Pullishy
Joey Zenert
Business Administration Diploma: Accounting
Kristhel Advincula
Marijhune Bautista
Pyper Bell
Mason Dean
Eleazar Lefebvre
Sixi Long
Brooke MacKie
Abosede Ogbede
Emily Paniak
Kayla Roberts
Sophie Schroeder
Athabasca University Collaborative Business Degree
Amanda Barr
Jennifer Gramlich
Power Engineering Technician Certificate
Nolan Boisvert
Bennett Carlson
Serenity Kashuba
Brock Sherwick
Process and Power Engineering Diploma
Kaelan Brown
Carter Cammidge
Braeden Chaba
Kevon Charles
Brylar Chevrier
Andrew Clendening
Jesus Concha Contreras
Keenan Coombs
Daniel Dixon
Jacob Doherty
Brant Dreger
Alexander Farkas
Shaylee Haftner-Lett
Cohen Jarvis
Randen Kramer
Keenan MacDonald
William March
Bal Nepal
Erin Niedermaier
Quentin Rehmann
Cole Resch
Jayden Samson
Keegan Stenger
Keegan Temple
Jayden Tieulie
Kalan Tychkowsky
Alana Wich
Jake Willick
Kolby Woodworth
Paige Zadko
Barber Certificate
Kendra Brown
Layla Harper
Brittany Nichols
Hairstyling Certificate
Gabrielle Belsheim
Morgan Blize
Michelle Brooks
Hailey Cichocki
Kara Delisle
Caybrie Dewing
Breanna Dyck
Abigail Fiddler
Rory Gardiner
Allyssa Heidel
Patience Littlewolfe
Kyra Lutzak
Brooklyn McLeod
Gracie Neufeld
Jennifer Opper
Jaina Rudderham
Shelby Setter
Camryn Tchir
Arlene Balad Torio Pires
Brynly Turgeon
Gracie Wandler
Sophie Whelan
Amber Winkler
Hannah Wright
Esthetician Certificate
Brooke Bender
Monique Cardin
Eden Cross
Grace Fordyce
Samantha Hewko
Brittany Kriaski
Keira Long
Madeline Nott
Nevaeh Vega
Clinical Esthetician Certificate
Katelyn Becker
Hannah Brooks
Ryley Campbell
Chelsey Chaychuk
Pearl Clark
Emma Garnier
Luanne Hoydalo
Justina Hurley
Coryn Jarvis
Macy McCullough
Brinn Rieder
Shamira Steinhauer
Kaelynn Swindler
Quynn Thiessen
Addison Young
Health Care Aide Certificate
May Joy Arevalo
Hazel Lynn Baldado
Roxanne Beaverbones
Briana Berrecloth
Alexandra Hall
Lyka Joy Lab-As
Brittney Langan
Abelaine Laxamana
Cindel Moody
Aaron Olson
Dipesh Anilkumar Patel
Nikhesh Purushan
Hardik Rangrej
Kayla Roberts
Alan Roy
Margaret Sanders
Kenesha Scarlett-Virgo
Caydence Wild
Adult 12
Mandy Klemmer
University Transfer: Associate Diploma
60 Credits or More
Chance Barr-Heninger Ŧ
David Dimaano
Marleigh Mann
Emry Marchand
Jocelyn Posynick
Bahaeddin Salma
Makylla Vachon
Athabasca University Collaboration
David Dimaano
Makylla Vachon
University of Calgary Collaboration
Rayna Bender
Savanna Obchansky
University of Saskatchewan Nursing
Jholan May Apo
Paris Appel
Louisa-Mae Burry
Ava Cole
Dylan Dale
Shallan French
Ashley Ann Guinto
Faleshia Harper
Kiana Lacusta
Maddex Neufeld
Jezreel Faye Panisan
Rebecca Quinney
Amber Schambach
Reisa Thibault
Destiny Whitstone
Ŧ Inclusive Post Secondary Education
Leroy Fontaine
Leroy Fontaine is a dedicated community leader, emergency responder and advocate for Indigenous reconciliation. A member of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation and a graduate of Lakeland College’s Emergency Services Technology (EST) program Class of 2013, Leroy has built a career grounded in service, leadership and excellence.
Before entering public safety, Leroy distinguished himself as a high-performance athlete, achieving two CJFL National Championships, a Vanier Cup appearance, and entry into the 2010 CFL Draft. His time at Lakeland provided the technical training that launched a 13-year career as a firefighter and medic. In 2014, he was named Rookie of the Year and inducted into the Lion’s Den at the Firefighter World Combat Challenge, recognizing his discipline and commitment to the profession.
Leroy served on the frontlines of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires and currently works as a firefighter with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency as well as 24/7 OEMS, where he serves as Indigenous relations and operations advisor. In this role, he advances economic reconciliation and sustainable Indigenous partnerships while supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including National Truth and Reconciliation commitments.
Beyond his professional work, Leroy amplifies Indigenous voices through national media, authorship of the children’s book Sekweha the Superkid, and community initiatives such as Operation Fill-A-Wagon supporting the unhoused.
It is with great honour that Lakeland College inducts Leroy Fontaine, Class of 2013, to the Alumni Wall of Distinction.
Doug Stewart is a lifelong Vermilion business leader and community builder whose family legacy has shaped the region for more than a century. Rooted in the founding of Craig’s of Vermilion in 1905, his family’s commitment to service has included supporting Lakeland College students and community initiatives since 1927.
After earning a business degree from the University of Alberta, Doug joined the family business, continuing a tradition of leadership grounded in giving back. Over the years, he has contributed extensively to the community through the Vermilion Agricultural Society, serving as president, as well as various committees, Professional Bull Riding events at Lakeland College, and 25 years with the Vermilion Rotary Club, including time as president.
Doug is especially passionate about fostering collaboration between Lakeland College and the Vermilion Agricultural Society, recognizing the vital role both play in strengthening the community and creating opportunities for students and citizens.
Known for his humility, Doug is often found quietly supporting projects, events and students, rarely seeking recognition for his efforts. He views his contributions simply as a way to give back to a community he values deeply.
“We’re not too far removed from the pioneers of this country who built it by giving to their communities and building lives together,” he says. “I’ve always felt it’s just the right thing to do when we live here, out of appreciation for the quality of life and opportunities I have received.”
It is with great respect that Lakeland College recognizes Doug Stewart as a Distinguished Citizen and awards him an honorary bachelor of agricultural technology degree.
The most prestigious award given by Lakeland College, the President’s Medal, is awarded to a graduating student at each campus who has demonstrated excellence in academics and leadership in student activities. Each President's Medal is numbered and embossed with the crest of Lakeland College. This year, medals #73 & #74 are being awarded.
Nominations came from all facets of the college including faculty, support staff and students, and are reviewed by the Awards Committee with a recommendation made to the President.
This year’s recipient for the Lloydminster campus is Emry Marchand, graduate of the University Transfer program.
Kylie Field, graduate of the Environmental Science: Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation program, is the recipient for this award on the Vermilion campus.
The Governor General's Academic Medal was established in 1873 and is awarded to the student who graduates with the highest academic standing in a diploma-level post-secondary program at each campus. This medal is engraved with the image of the Governor General of Canada and the personal coat of arms of Her Excellency. The recipient will be registered with the Chancellery of Canadian Orders and Decoration at Rideau Hall, Ottawa.
Cort Egeland, a graduate of the Business Administration: Real Estate Appraisal and Assessment program, is this year’s recipient for the Lloydminster campus.
This year’s recipient for the Vermilion campus will be determined and recognized at a later date.
As you leave today, you become an alumnus of Lakeland College. We hope you will continue to visit here to keep alive our traditions and customs, as well as to make new ones. Please make time to join our very active alumni through the Excel magazine, via social media, on our website and at a variety of meeting places from alumni socials to the annual homecoming.
Each year, Lakeland College recognizes graduates who have identified themselves as having parents or grandparents who are Alumni.
Chance Barr-Heninger, 2nd Generation University Transfer
Mother: Amanda Barr ............................ Class of 2017
Tyler Follett, 2nd Generation
Business Administration:
Real Estate Appraisal and Assessment
Father: Stephen Follett .......................... Class of 1999
Emry Marchand, 2nd Generation University Transfer
Father: Darren Marchand Class of 2001
Colby Stieb, 2nd Generation
Business Administration:
Real Estate Appraisal and Assessment
Mother: Kimbery Stieb (Barnett)........... Class of 1990
Adam Waterman Public Member, Chair
Dean Fahselt...........................................................................Public Member, Vice Chair
Barb Shackel-Hardman Public Member
Brent Fischer ............................................................................................. Public Member
Dr. Sean Lessard Public Member
AJ Mokelky Public Member
Kelly Smith-Fraser ..................................................................................... Public Member
Travis Wagner Student Member
Rory Jeffries Student Member
Wanjiku Kaai Academic Staff Member
Trisha Mechor Non-Academic Staff Member
Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart................................. President & CEO, Lakeland College
Dr. Todd Sumner Vice President, Academic & Research
Kent Hummelle Vice President, People & Cultural Services
James Smith ............................................ Vice President, Finance, Infrastructure & CFO
Tracy Quinton Dean, Agricultural Sciences
Angela Minish ............................................................................Dean, Business & Energy
Dave King Dean, Trades & Technology
Don Keenan Chair, Emergency Training Centre
James Woodhouse .......................................................... Dean, Environmental Sciences
Janice Aughey Dean, Health, Wellness & Human Services
Jackie Bender................................. Dean, University Transfer & Foundational Learning
Brad Romanchuk Dean, Student & Academic Services
Genna Baddock Registrar
