This year’s valedictorian at the DRCSS has done something special to honour his fellow grads.
Zach Zurba brought forward the idea to plant a tree in honour of the DRCSS grads of 2020.
On Friday morning, Zach was on hand for the official dedication of the new Bur Oak tree in front of the school.
“Maybe it will even spark a new tradition, maybe there will be a tree every year.”
The tree is sponsored by Dauphin Co-op, and the DRCSS has also placed two benches near the tree.
Zach found out he’d been named valedictorian just over a week ago, and tells CKDM his friends are quite excited and are assuring him he’ll do a great job.
Now that convocation plans have been changed due to COVID, Zach’s big speech will be recorded and uploaded online.
In his valedictorian speech, Zach tells his classmates “Whatever you do, wherever you go, create a legacy. Let history remember you in some way. Decide your own future and never give up on your dreams.”
On Saturday, June 20, the DRCSS graduating class will be decorating their cars and parading down Main Street.
It appears the DRCSS 2020 valedictorian will be relying on a family member for his parade wheels.
“My sister just got a 2019 Silverado, so I’ll be riding in that with my girlfriend.”
