George Mayor acknowledged for support at the Outeniqua High School Centenary procession

George Executive Mayor, Ald Leon van Wyk, paid tribute to Outeniqua High School Centenary celebrations by attending the school’s procession last week.

The procession was held last Friday Morning and made different stops along the way. Outeniqua High School principal, Christo Vorster, presented the Mayor with a certificate of appreciation for the George Municipality’s support. About 1700 people with approximately 25 vehicles, including floats were part of the procession.

Mayor van Wyk will also be attending the Outeniqua High School Centenary Gala dinner.

This momentous occasion started at Outeniqua High School at the Mitchel Street entrance and flowed through Courtenay and York Street and back to the school.

Photos:

In the top photo, Ald Leon van Wyk, dressed in his formal robes of Mayor, waves to the centenary procession of Outeniqua High School.

Principal of Outeniqua High School, Christo Vorster, presented Ald Leon van Wyk, with a certificate of appreciation.

Dr Michele Gratz, Principal Christo Vorster and Mayor Leon van Wyk.

Cllr Dirk Wessels, Portfolio Councillor for Finance and Strategic Services in George Council, Mayor Leon van Wyk with the certificate of appreciation from Outeniqua High School and Principal of Outeniqua High School, Christo Vorster.

Ald Leon van Wyk and Dr Michele Gratz, George Municipal Manager, with the certificate of appreciation from Outeniqua High School and a bunch of the learners from the school that took part in the procession.