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As over 150 students walked on to the Alberta Building Trades Field in Keyano's Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre in anticipation of graduation - the pride and joy they felt could be read clearly on their faces. It was a day they would remember forever - May 8, 2010. They celebrated along with family and friends at one of the largest Keyano Convocation gatherings in memory.

The 2010 Convocation marked the first time the event outgrew Keyano Theatre and was relocated to the larger Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre. The centre's stunning transformation ensured the facility had the right feel for the prestigious event, complete with large video screens, professional lighting and a large production crew.

Ann Everatt, Vice President, Academic, Keyano College felt the event was a tremendous success.

"We celebrated one of the largest contingents of graduates in our 44-year history," said Everatt.

"Being forced to move into a larger venue due to the number of students participating in post secondary education is a great news story," she added.

The Governor's General Academic Medal went to Brennan Conroy, outgoing President of the Keyano College Student's Association (KCSA), who graduated from the Music Diploma program with a 3.92 overall GPA.

The medal was created in 1873 by the Earl of Dufferin. It is awarded to a full-time student who has achieved the highest overall grade point average upon graduation from a post-secondary diploma level program.

Conroy received the medal from John Wilson, Chair, Keyano Board of Governors, who introduced the extraordinary student.

"Not only has Brennan excelled in his studies, he took a significant leadership role and donated countless hours to representing the student body and working with the KCSA," said Wilson.

"It was unreal, and felt good," recalls Conroy about the medal. This was his second Governor General's Academic Medal. He received it previously in 2007 when he graduated from Composite High School.

Randi Roy and Felicia Dion were the Co-Valedictorians for the Class of 2010 - another first in Keyano's history.

The Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame Award went to Mayor Melissa Blake and long-time community member, Dave Kirschner received the 2010 Distinguished Citizen Award.