Abigayle Terrill has been named the valedictorian for Lethbridge Polytechnic's spring 2025 graduating class. (Photo: Lethbridge Polytechnic)

By David Opinko

Abigayle Terrill named Lethbridge Polytechnic valedictorian

Apr 15, 2025 | 12:40 PM

One of the brightest students at Lethbridge Polytechnic is being celebrated for her efforts.

Abigayle Terrill has been named the valedictorian of the first class to graduate from Lethbridge Polytechnic following its re-branding in 2024.

She is finishing her studies in Agricultural Sciences – Agronomy.

Terrill grew up on her family ranch near Cardston and says her passion for animals led her to complete her first diploma, majoring in Animal Science, last spring.

“I love working with cows – it’s my favourite thing – so Animal Science was a reasonable program,” she says. “Then I thought, what’s one extra year to get an Agronomy diploma? Plus, it’s valuable information.”

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She is also a member of the student-run Aggie Club, where she has built connections with her peers and within the agriculture industry.

Terrill says she is weighing her options for what comes next in her life.

“Eventually, I’ll go home and run the ranch with my mom,” she says, “but I also might go to veterinary school.”

This year’s Spring Convocation takes place on Friday, May 23 at the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. More details here.

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