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John Sambrook Pett of Bear Creek Secondary School thanked City Council for the opportunity to serve as Student Mayor and thanked his civics teacher Mr. Rourke for introducing him to the program. He noted that he had no idea how City Council operated prior to his experience as Student Mayor. John shared his observations of City Council as a collection of people striving to make the City a better place through good decisions.
Caoimhe Walsh of of St. Monica's Catholic School stated that she feels honoured to have participated in the Student Mayor Program. She commented that she has always had an interest in politics, including when she lived in Ireland. Caoimhe noted that she believes that Barrie is an amazing place to live and that she learned many things through her experience as Student Mayor. She thanked her teacher Ms. Davidson, her family, her fellow Student Mayor and her friends for their support. She concluded by extending best wishes to future Student Mayors
Mayor Lehman presented John and Caoimhe with certificates commemorating their terms of office as Student Mayors and thanked them for their participation in the Student Mayor Program.