Audrey Friesen, now a Grade 12 student at Maymont, was crowned Miss Teenage Western Saskatchewan 2016, in the spring. Beginning July 17 she spent a week in Toronto. During the week Audrey and the 53 other contestants were trained how to walk the runway wearing swimwear and evening gowns. They were also taught two dances by the talented choreographers. Audrey also had the opportunity to visit the golf academy and play archery tag. The girls also received a bag full of sponsored gifts.Â
Unfortunately on the night of the pageant, July 24, Audrey did not make top 20. Although she felt a little disappointed she did not regret the experience at all. The bonds she made with the girls, especially her roommate from Ontario, made it all worth it. Audrey is very grateful for her many supporters on social media and throughout her community. Being in her senior year of school she hopes she can find the time to continue to volunteer and make appearances. She will represent Saskatchewan until next April when she will crown the next title holder.
Twenty-one students, accompanied by Mr. Ryan Nickell and four other chaperones, left at about 5 a.m. Sunday morning for their four-day canoe trip.Â
Twyla Stott and JeanAnne Jackson attended a two-day conference in Saskatoon Monday and Tuesday. The conference was on autism.
Sean Lockwood, principal of the school, will be coaching a senior boys' soccer team this fall. They plan to practice on Thursday after school and early Friday morning. Mr. Lockwood will also be coaching cross-country running for students in Grade 3 and up, if they are interested.
Once again this year, Twyla Stott and Cathy Gillatt will be organizing the milk program. Students have the opportunity to purchase chocolate or white milk as well as lactaid. Milk is distributed at noon.
The Student Leadership Committee, or SLC, has a new executive this year. Cassidy Serhienko is this year's president, Meghan Brehon is the new vice-president, Kimberly Wawryk will fulfill the duties of treasurer and Brooke Ferris will be this year's secretary. Their first duties were to help with the welcome back breakfast and they have already organized some dress-up days for next week. Monday will be Character Day, Tuesday is Camo Day, Wednesday will be Way Back When Day, Thursday is What the Heck are You Wearing Day and Friday is Jersey Day. Students and Staff are invited to dress up to show their school spirit.
The school is planning their annual Terry Fox Walk for Wednesday, Sept. 28, beginning at 11:15 a.m. Staff, students and community members are welcome to come and walk around the perimeter of the schoolyard to raise money for cancer research.
Elementary house leagues have started. The Grade 5 class members are the team captains and they chose players from Grades 3 and 4 to complete their teams. They play twice a week at noon. The first sports are soccer and flags.
