Paris District High School
Article content originally published in Grant Haven Media on October 27, 2026.
Paris District High School recognized its top graduating students during its commencement ceremony on Oct. 15 at the Sanderson Centre. Pictured are Principal Kristy Johnson; Aris Motrea, recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Medal and Outstanding Graduate Award; Mazin Yosif, valedictorian; Sydney Kipp, Outstanding Graduate Award recipient; Canaan Sherbino, Principal’s Leadership Award recipient; and vice-principals Laura Perrin and Jeff Brinson. Absent from the photo is Violet Lamont, recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award.
Paris District High School celebrated the achievements of its 2025-26 graduating class during its annual commencement ceremony held Oct. 15 at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford.
The ceremony brought together graduates, families, educators and guests to recognize students' academic accomplishments and mark an important milestone in their educational journeys.
Superintendent of Education Dina Atanas addressed those in attendance, while Principal Kristy Johnson delivered the principal's message, acknowledging the graduating class as students prepared to embark on their next chapters. Mazin Yosif delivered the valedictory address.
In addition to celebrating the graduates, the ceremony recognized students for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement through the presentation of commencement awards.
