Tofield School to host Grad Parade for Class of 2020

This Friday, May 8, 36 graduates constituting the Tofield School Class of 2020 would have walked across the stage. But with the COVID-19 situation at hand, the ceremony has been postponed to a later date, according to Melissa Korpan, school staff and one of the main organizers of the ceremonies.

“But, in the meantime, we would still like to honour and recognize Tofield School Grad Class of 2020, so we’ve decided on Friday, May 8 we will be having a Grad Car Parade,” she said. “Of course, this is Town of Tofield approved, and we’re hoping for good weather so all our grads can participate and give the community an opportunity to cheer them on!” Starting at 2 p.m., the grads, along with the RCMP, will work their way through the streets of Tofield. (See map route in this week’s paper!)

“If you and your family are at home that day, it would be fantastic if you could cheer and celebrate from your front steps and/or lawn as the grads pass by you meandering through the community,” Korpan added. “Feel free to throw some decorations/messages/signs up in your windows for the Class of 2020. . . . contd.

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