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SCHOOL
Times ~?'tawdw
Legenas Room
Honouring Spirit:
Indigenous
Student Award
submitted Trish Day
Parkland Composite High School student,
Gage Kendall, was nominated for the
Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award.
This award is intended to recognize Indigenous
students who model strength and commitment
in the pursuit of their personal educational path
and who embrace their own gifts, while Parkland Composite High School student, Gage Kendall, was nominated for the Honouring Spirit:
celebrating the ways of their people. This award Indigenous Student Award.
also provides the opportunity to celebrate the
unique qualities of the student who inspires ability, positive attitude, dedication and Indigenous Student Award Honorable Mention.
their peers, teachers, education leaders and outstanding team spirit towards his hockey The staff at Parkland Composite High School
community members. career shine through. He has excelled on the ice are very proud of Gage and his
"Gage demonstrates quiet leadership with the same determination that he applies to accomplishments.
qualities," states Renay Woelfmg, GYPSD's his schooling and there is no question that Gage This award is sponsored by the ASBA,
Indigenous Education Manager, "He dedicates will bring these positive influences to our Alberta School Boards Association in
equal energy, passion and commitment to all the community as he becomes an adult. collaboration with the College of Alberta
activities that he participates in and to everyone With students from all across Alberta being School Superintendents (CASS), Alberta
around him." nominated, we are proud to announce that Gage Schools Councils' Association (ASCA), and
Renay also mentioned that Gage's natural Kendall has received the Honouring Spirit: Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA).
Holy Redeemer prepares CHICAGO: High School Edition
Holy Redeemer has a very long won the Oscar for Best Picture. It
and successful string of amazing tells the story of Roxie Hart (double
productions. From the Charles cast as Katie Blue and Morgan
Dickens' classics A Christmas Carol Steffier), who is put on trial for the
and Oliver Twist, to the action murder of her ex-boyfriend, Fred
packed adventures of The Lion, the (Ethan Toner). Hart dreams of a
Witch, the Witch and the Wardrobe more glamourous life and is brought
and Robin Hood, to the musicals of into the spotlight through the
The Lion King and Grease, HRH sensational journalism of the 1920's.
shows never cease to amaze their Other characters also appear to help
audiences. And this year they will Hart, but only look out for
be performing yet another musical: themselves, such as the diva Velma
Chicago: High School Edition. Kelly (double cast as Jayna Fedorak
"When it comes down to choosing and Ava Simmons), the greedy
a production, we look at a variety of lawyer Billy Flynn (Thomas
factors" says Drama Teacher Peter Pennings), and the money hungry
Taylor. "We look at the group of Matron Mama Morton (Carissa The Holy Redeemer Drama Department recently announced the cast and
actors we have, their specialities in Simmons). crew of this year's main stage production, Chicago: High School Edition. Over
terms of singing and acting, and "This is going to be so much fun 45 grade 7 to 12 students will be taking part in the musical that will be
doing something we've never done to play," says grade 12 student Ava performed from December 4th to 7th. Here, some of the principle actors stop
for a photo: (left to right) Thomas Pennings, Katie Blue, Carissa Simmons,
before. Chicago seemed to check all Simmons. "This is my last show and Morgan Steffler, Jesse Cesario, Jayna Fedorak and Ava Simmons.
the boxes." I get to act, sing and dance. And I submitted
Chicago: High School Edition is a love all three things."
shortened and more age appropriate The cast is made up of 48 grade 7 such as acting, singing, and The Drama Department will be
version of the 197 5 Broadway hit to 12 students who spent four days improvised group work. Now, this presenting this smash-hit musical
and the 2002 motion picture that auditioning in a variety of ways dedicated cast and crew will spend for 10 performances from December
the next two and half months 4th to 7th at the Red Brick Arts
@@ preparing this very complicated November 5th and will be $15 each.
Centre. Tickets go on sale on
production.
"We anticipate another quick sell
"This show is very demanding,"
out," says Taylor, referring to the
Meet Audrey Haine! Audrey is five- says Taylor who is relieved that he record setting sell out of last year's
years-old and has a big sister named will once again be assisted by show, Grease. "We sold out in 30
Musical Director Christine Chase
Caroline. She recently attended her first and Dance Choreographer Amy minutes. It was crazy. That said, it
pottery class and loves the colours pink Wesolowsky. "Both these ladies are was a huge compliment to our
and purple. When Audrey grows up extremely talented and share an students, however it is a problem we
1
she d like to be a mom and also a amazing vision for this show." would like to correct in order for as
doctor who delivers babies in the Rounding out the Drama many people as possible to see the
show."
maternity ward. For now she S enjoyin@ Department's team include the In the meantime, the cast and
1
dedicated Costume Team of Diana
math class and recess time at school. Inscho, Carla-Jo Leslie, Kim crew turn back to preparing for the
Martin, and Saundra Schwitz, as show and getting ready for hours
well as Set Designer Sandy Fedorak upon hours of action-packed
and Set Builder Mike Bachinsky. rehearsals.
"I know this show is going to be If you would like more
so much fun," says Blue. "Everyone information on this article please
knows it will be a lot of work, but it feel free to contact the school at
will all be worth it in the end." 780-723-7437.
SCHOOL
Times ~?'tawdw
Legenas Room
Honouring Spirit:
Indigenous
Student Award
submitted Trish Day
Parkland Composite High School student,
Gage Kendall, was nominated for the
Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award.
This award is intended to recognize Indigenous
students who model strength and commitment
in the pursuit of their personal educational path
and who embrace their own gifts, while Parkland Composite High School student, Gage Kendall, was nominated for the Honouring Spirit:
celebrating the ways of their people. This award Indigenous Student Award.
also provides the opportunity to celebrate the
unique qualities of the student who inspires ability, positive attitude, dedication and Indigenous Student Award Honorable Mention.
their peers, teachers, education leaders and outstanding team spirit towards his hockey The staff at Parkland Composite High School
community members. career shine through. He has excelled on the ice are very proud of Gage and his
"Gage demonstrates quiet leadership with the same determination that he applies to accomplishments.
qualities," states Renay Woelfmg, GYPSD's his schooling and there is no question that Gage This award is sponsored by the ASBA,
Indigenous Education Manager, "He dedicates will bring these positive influences to our Alberta School Boards Association in
equal energy, passion and commitment to all the community as he becomes an adult. collaboration with the College of Alberta
activities that he participates in and to everyone With students from all across Alberta being School Superintendents (CASS), Alberta
around him." nominated, we are proud to announce that Gage Schools Councils' Association (ASCA), and
Renay also mentioned that Gage's natural Kendall has received the Honouring Spirit: Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA).
Holy Redeemer prepares CHICAGO: High School Edition
Holy Redeemer has a very long won the Oscar for Best Picture. It
and successful string of amazing tells the story of Roxie Hart (double
productions. From the Charles cast as Katie Blue and Morgan
Dickens' classics A Christmas Carol Steffier), who is put on trial for the
and Oliver Twist, to the action murder of her ex-boyfriend, Fred
packed adventures of The Lion, the (Ethan Toner). Hart dreams of a
Witch, the Witch and the Wardrobe more glamourous life and is brought
and Robin Hood, to the musicals of into the spotlight through the
The Lion King and Grease, HRH sensational journalism of the 1920's.
shows never cease to amaze their Other characters also appear to help
audiences. And this year they will Hart, but only look out for
be performing yet another musical: themselves, such as the diva Velma
Chicago: High School Edition. Kelly (double cast as Jayna Fedorak
"When it comes down to choosing and Ava Simmons), the greedy
a production, we look at a variety of lawyer Billy Flynn (Thomas
factors" says Drama Teacher Peter Pennings), and the money hungry
Taylor. "We look at the group of Matron Mama Morton (Carissa The Holy Redeemer Drama Department recently announced the cast and
actors we have, their specialities in Simmons). crew of this year's main stage production, Chicago: High School Edition. Over
terms of singing and acting, and "This is going to be so much fun 45 grade 7 to 12 students will be taking part in the musical that will be
doing something we've never done to play," says grade 12 student Ava performed from December 4th to 7th. Here, some of the principle actors stop
for a photo: (left to right) Thomas Pennings, Katie Blue, Carissa Simmons,
before. Chicago seemed to check all Simmons. "This is my last show and Morgan Steffler, Jesse Cesario, Jayna Fedorak and Ava Simmons.
the boxes." I get to act, sing and dance. And I submitted
Chicago: High School Edition is a love all three things."
shortened and more age appropriate The cast is made up of 48 grade 7 such as acting, singing, and The Drama Department will be
version of the 197 5 Broadway hit to 12 students who spent four days improvised group work. Now, this presenting this smash-hit musical
and the 2002 motion picture that auditioning in a variety of ways dedicated cast and crew will spend for 10 performances from December
the next two and half months 4th to 7th at the Red Brick Arts
@@ preparing this very complicated November 5th and will be $15 each.
Centre. Tickets go on sale on
production.
"We anticipate another quick sell
"This show is very demanding,"
out," says Taylor, referring to the
Meet Audrey Haine! Audrey is five- says Taylor who is relieved that he record setting sell out of last year's
years-old and has a big sister named will once again be assisted by show, Grease. "We sold out in 30
Musical Director Christine Chase
Caroline. She recently attended her first and Dance Choreographer Amy minutes. It was crazy. That said, it
pottery class and loves the colours pink Wesolowsky. "Both these ladies are was a huge compliment to our
and purple. When Audrey grows up extremely talented and share an students, however it is a problem we
1
she d like to be a mom and also a amazing vision for this show." would like to correct in order for as
doctor who delivers babies in the Rounding out the Drama many people as possible to see the
show."
maternity ward. For now she S enjoyin@ Department's team include the In the meantime, the cast and
1
dedicated Costume Team of Diana
math class and recess time at school. Inscho, Carla-Jo Leslie, Kim crew turn back to preparing for the
Martin, and Saundra Schwitz, as show and getting ready for hours
well as Set Designer Sandy Fedorak upon hours of action-packed
and Set Builder Mike Bachinsky. rehearsals.
"I know this show is going to be If you would like more
so much fun," says Blue. "Everyone information on this article please
knows it will be a lot of work, but it feel free to contact the school at
will all be worth it in the end." 780-723-7437.
