The Graduates 2023

Cousins Tommy, Derek, Kassie and RJ

Four cousins graduated in different levels this year: Derek Benedicto (Kindergarten); Kassie Benedicto (Grade 8); Richmond Jake (RJ) Mayor (Grade 12) and Tommy Gesell (University).

Derek and Kassie are from St. Francis de Sales Catholic School and their parents are Dave and Kate.Kassie also received a “Responsible Citizen” Award.

RJ, son of Randy and Gigi, graduated with Ontario Scholar and Core French Certificates at St. John Paul Catholic Secondary School.

While Tommy received a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Marketing Management Co-operative Program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Tommy was featured at The Philippine Reporter’s November 5-18, 2021 issue for winning Bronze for Canada at the WAKO World Championship in Italy. He is the son of Tom and Leslie.

Kate, Gigi and Leslie are siblings and proud Lola (grandma) is Mel Copada.