REGINA – Students and staff at the high school homicide victim Hannah Leflar attended gave a standing ovation at an assembly on Friday honouring her accomplishments.
“She was loyal, generous, caring. She couldn’t pass you in the hallway without saying, ‘Good morning,’ or flashing that wonderful smile of hers. She was just a wonderful student,” said Thom Collegiate principal Rick Steciuk.
Hannah won the “Top Trojan” award, which recognizes exemplary academic and leadership skills.
Among other accomplishments, Hannah had near-perfect attendance and “outstanding” grades, he added.
A certificate, coloured purple (her favourite colour), was presented to her homeroom teacher. Hannah’s parents, who did not attend the event, will be mailed the award.
A number of people, including faculty, shed tears when he discussed Hannah’s impact on the school and community.
The award is given out monthly to a different Grade 12 student, but an exception was made.
“The reality is, had she been with us next year as a Grade 12 student, she would have been in the running for that award, so we felt that she was very deserving,” said Steciuk.
He told the crowd that Hannah liked Nickelback’s music, then played the band’s “What Are You Waiting For?” lyric video using a projector.
“Unfortunately, this student was taken from us too early, but her spirit will live on in our hearts and in our hallways,” said Steciuk.
Leflar was found dead in her home on January 12; two 16-year-old boys have been charged with first-degree murder.
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