The 12 potential graduates at Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School are well on their way with fundraising efforts for their graduation in Baker Lake.

The group is being helped along by teacher Olivia Ullyot who said, to date, the Grade 12 students are doing an exceptional job.
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She said the group needs to raise about $6,000 to cover the celebration weekend, which includes the dinner, prom and decoration costs.
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Student Carla Kaayak, 18, said they held ticket draws in December and were selling cookies during the talent show.
She said they also held a catered dinner, which was a big success.
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Ullyot said the group needing the catered dinner actually sought out the potential grads and they did a great job in making the most of the opportunity.
She said the local housing authority approached the students and asked them to host its annual catered Christmas dinner.
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The students can continue to fundraise until the teachers leave for summer holidays.
Ullyot said every potential grad is encouraged to take part in at least one fundraising event.
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