Graduation Day: Congratulations to the Class of 2026
The St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Class of 2026 was honoured and celebrated on June 25, 2026, with a formal graduation Mass and exercises.The morning began with the traditional Mass at neighbouring Holy Rosary Church, celebrated by Fr. Leung, CSB, Fr. May, CSB, and Deacon David Fischer. Following Mass, students gathered for the annual class photo before sitting down with faculty and staff for lunch. In the afternoon, graduates assembled in the gym for the formal graduation exercises. The graduation keynote was delivered by Rudyard Griffiths, who is Chair of Munk Debates, Publisher of The Hub, and Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs.“Giving yourself over to something larger than yourself is what strengthens your character and grows relationships that matter—and you won’t do any of this alone. The friendships, the lessons, the personal growth that come through continuing service will fortify you for a lifetime,” says Griffiths. “You have a lifetime to take risks, to serve, to grow with and through your friends.” Following the keynote, graduate diplomas were conferred. The Class was then addressed by one of its own, valedictorian Leos Kapasouris, who was thankful for his time at SMCS. He spoke about the strength of the SMCS brotherhood, and he challenged his classmates to step forward with courage.“We all only have one life, one chance, one moment to be something great. So, do what you’re passionate about—take chances and don’t be afraid to fail, be different, be unique, and never try to be someone you’re not,” says Kapasouris. “Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Don’t be afraid to fail big and don’t be afraid to dream big.“God has given every single one of us a talent, a passion, a reason to keep moving forward. So, you should never be afraid to act because it’s better
