Grade one student Avelynn Grzyb receives a high-five from a Hunting Hills grad. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

GRAD SEASON BEGINS

Mattie McCullough students welcome Hunting Hills grads through their halls

May 23, 2019 | 5:00 PM

It was high-fives and congrats at Mattie McCullough Elementary on Thursday where 340 graduating Hunting Hill students took a stroll through the halls in their caps and gowns.

“I thought it was a really cool experience because you don’t realize how far you’ve really come,” said McKenna Smalley, a Mattie McCullough alumnus.

“When you see these little kids, it just brings back all the memories from where you started.”

Her advice to the K-5 students: “Just keep going and don’t forget to enjoy it while it lasts.”

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Around 340 Hunting Hills grads walked through Mattie McCullough Elementary on Thursday, including these five MME grads. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Meanwhile, fellow Mattie McCullough grad Cole Hardman said he had mixed emotions.

“I was sad and happy at the same time. It’s been a long time coming, but there were good times. It’s flown by,” he said.

Hunting Hills graduates will receive their diplomas in a ceremony Friday afternoon prior to their grad dinner and dance in the evening, all at the Westerner.