Overview

• Breanna Bromley-Clarke, the sole graduate of Mary Simms All-Grade School, marked her prom and graduation on May 2 with 85 attendees in her small Newfoundland town of Main Brook.
• Her valedictory speech expressed gratitude, shared memories, and announced plans to study nursing at Memorial University’s Corner Brook campus.
• Over 12 years, Bromley-Clarke raised approximately $45,000 for the Janeway Children’s Hospital, underscoring her commitment to philanthropy and community impact.
• The event, funded through grassroots efforts such as yard sales and ticket sales, became a significant gathering for the town’s 200 residents, reflecting their resilience and support for youth.
• Local leaders, including Mayor Ian Brenton, view the shrinking school population as a call to action for economic development to address rural demographic decline.