PWPSD Honoring 2025 graduates for academic excellence

Feb 20, 2026 | 6:01 AM

Peace Wapiti Public School Division is celebrating 13 graduates for academic excellence.

The PWPSD Academic Excellence Awards are given to students identified as either the top academic student in their school with an 80 per cent average at least or had an average of at least 90 per cent.

The recipients received a certificate and $100, with the highest average receiving $300.

PWPSD is highlighting Mac Lario of Sexsmith Secondary School for receiving academic excellence over 90 per cent and the highest average across the divisions with an average of 96.9 per cent.

You can find the names of all 13 award recipients below:

Congratulations to the following graduates for earning the title of top academic student in their school:

Neala Lafond, Beaverlodge Regional High School
Dawson Reum, Peace Wapiti Academy
Teeghan Shura, Spirit River Regional Academy
Samuel Dietsche, Savanna School

Congratulations to the following graduates for receiving academic excellence over 90%:

Tylee Fedorowicz, Peace Wapiti Academy
Isaac Johnson, Peace Wapiti Academy
Jane Battig, Peace Wapiti Academy
Brenna Peters, Peace Wapiti Academy
Chelsea Merriman, Peace Wapiti Academy
Dani Brusie, Peace Wapiti Academy
Jordan Brown, Sexsmith Secondary School
Colt Stark, Sexsmith Secondary School

by Nathaniel Leigh