A record number of CMA Ontario graduates this year - 1,232 !!
I was at the convocation and it was quite the affair. The new graduates were escorted into the room by a large pipe and drum band and we were serenaded by bagpipes for almost a half hour.
The speeches were inspiring, beginning with Merv (CEO), followed by Nigel (Board Chair) and Marni McBean (keynote speaker). The overriding theme was building the confidence within to leverage the skills learned and all three speakers carried this through, linking their remarks nicely. Marni shared her experiences coaching Olympic athletes to excellence, providing some great advice to the new graduates and injecting a wonderful sense of humour. As a three time gold medal winner, she is everything we would expect from an outstanding athlete and generous human being. If you ever have a chance to hear her speak, I strongly recommend you jump for it.
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