The Fernie Academy held their 2013 commencement ceremony at the grounds of the Court House. Six graduates graced the stage to collect their diplomas and $40,000 in scholarships and bursaries on June 27. Speeches were made by Jocelyn Sombrowski, head of school; Arthur Sombrowski, president of TFA Society; Alice Aylward-Nally, representative of TFA society board; Iris Frazier, faculty representative; and Valedictorian Madalon Burnett. Five of the six students graduated with honours distinction.