Gillian had her Grade 12 Graduation on Thursday June 27th.

They picked up their gowns a few days earlier.

Gillian from her first day of school back in 1999.

The girls.

Gillian and Marcus.

G-pa and G-ma with Gee.

Grandma and Papa with Gillian.

Mom, Dad and Gillian.

Susan and Gillian in September 1999.

Gillian and I.

The Tanabe’s.

Before the ceremony Gillian and her friends met out front for some photos.

Gillian and Sarah. They started in JK together.

Gillian and her friends trying to jump at the same time.

The Cob’s Crew, Gillian, Amanda and Hailey all work at Cob’s.

Brittany and Gillian.

Gillian with Veronica. Veronica is headed to McMaster in September with Gillian continuing their 14 years of education together.

The ceremony was held at the Hersey Centre in Mississauga. They used about three quarters of the ice rink/seating.

In total there were over 400 Grade 12 graduates.

Angela was playing in the band. The band played during the procession, recession and O’Canada.

The graduates.

Just after the introductions, the Mayor showed up, it was the first time in 26 years that she has come to the ceremony for Mount Carmel.

She gave a good speech to the grads.

Gillian waiting to receive her diploma.

There were a lot of kids to go through.

Congratulations to Gillian, she also received the Ontario Scholar award. Good job, you made Mom and Dad proud.