by George Paul, prgeorge@eskasoni.ca

Ernest Johnson. Photo by George Paul

Ernest Johnson. Photo by George Paul

It has become a great annual tradition when the Allison Bernard Memorial High School (ABMHS) student body selects a Mi’kmaw Elder to be the recipient of this year’s role model of the years.

This year’s 2014 “Role Model of the Year” was 73 year old, Ernest Johnson. Celebrations were held for the first time at the ABMHS new gymnasium on December 2, 2014.

This is Ernest’s bio written by George Paul: One friend compares Ernest to like an ant, always on the go, always busy, always doing or creating something. But for those who have crossed paths with Ernest, people also consider ...

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