John Paul II Collegiate staff and students hosted a coffee house Jan. 25.
The library hosted about 50 guests and 13 acts provided entertainment. The acts varied from vocal performances to instrumentals, improv and poetry readings. Comfy chairs, couches and small coffee tables were installed to create a relaxing environment for the guests and the ambiance reflected true coffee house style.
Those in attendance enjoyed freshly brewed cafe lattes, chai tea lattes and hot chocolate. Popcorn was also enjoyed as the acts unfolded into a relaxing and entertaining evening.
Matthew Houk and Nick Touric were the MCs and provided a good laugh when technical difficulties were experienced.
Mr. Chipak worked sound and Mr. Hansen, Mrs. Graw, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Maloney, and the improv people on the night's guests. Brianna Woloshyn took admission fees and performers also helped as they waited their turns.
Performers at the coffee house were: Mr. McQuaid and Mr. Chipak; Bethany McQuaid; Orianna Patterson; Khyrstia and Katrina MacKinnon; Liam Sankey; Kylie Albert; Ashley Atcheynun; Danova Dickson; Sheena Ybanez and Andrea Hernando; Yung C (Calvin Wuttnee); improv group - Matt Houk , Nick Touric, Elianna Pyle; Moe McGinty; Dakota Whitford; and Nikkita Kahpeaysewat
Mrs. Graw masterminded the event. Those interested are advised to stay tuned to the school's website for details of the next coffee house in March.
