The Huron-Superior Catholic School Board's recognizing a former Wawa trustee who passed away earlier this month.
A statement from the board recognizes Gerald Beerkens as a native of Holland and long-time resident of Wawa who passed away on October 8th, noting he was a former high school teacher who became a trustee with the Michipicoten District Roman Catholic Separate School Board in 1973 - it further touts him as "instrumental in the successful amalgamation" of the HSCDSB in 1998, with Beerkens elected Vice-Chair of the new board, holding the role until 2000, and again from 2001 to 2004, when he became chair - he retired as a trustee in 2010.
Beerkens was recognized for his service and accomplishments as a Catholic trustee in 2013, when he was given the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association Award of Merit.