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  "One Step at a Time": Students to Celebrate 11th Annual Walk With Excellence By Stephen Weir Hundreds of graduating high school students will step into their future on Tuesday, June 11, as they take part in the 11th annual Walk With Excellence — a spirited and symbolic procession from local schools to York University. This year’s walk, themed "One Step at a Time," was developed by the students themselves and reflects their resilience, growth, and optimism as they move from high school into post-secondary life and beyond. The walk begins at 10:00 a.m. with a kickoff rally at C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute, located at 340 Sentinel Road, near Finch Avenue West. At 11:00 a.m., the students will begin their parade to York University’s Vari Hall, where an outdoor celebration awaits. In case of rain, the event will move indoors. P articipating schools this year include: C.W. Jefferys Westview Centennial Downsview Secondary Emery Collegiate Cardinal McGuigan Catholic ...

 IT HAPPENS ON THURSDAY MORNING JUNE 6TH Now in its 11th year, the Walk with Excellence is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of graduating students from   high schools in Toronto’s Jane and Finch community. Signifying the beginning of their journey to post-secondary education, the event – taking place this year on Thursday, June 6 – will see over 500 graduating students walk from five local high schools onto York University’s Keele Campus. The students’ supportive teachers and administrators will be cheering them on along the way, and all York University community members are invited join in welcoming the students onto the Keele Campus in true York U style. “The Walk with Excellence signals new beginnings and a new season,” said Itah Sadu, founder of the Walk with Excellence and a York University honorary degree recipient. “Walking with the graduating students in this annual urban rite of passage is pure joy.” Organized by a coalition of community partners – inc...