June/July 2013 - Community Connections

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June/July 2013
RHS Students Succeed
at Regional
Science Fair
(Thanks to The Round
About, the newsletter of Rosemere
High)
The Regional Science Fair took place
at Vanier College on March 17, 18 and
19 and Rosemere High School was once
again very successful! This year, instead
of medals, various “MENTIONS”
were awarded.
Four projects were given the DIS-
TINCTION mention, the equivalent of
bronze medals: Elizabeth and Jennifer
Hua, Steven Gauthier, Megan Monahan
and Taylor Forcier, and Mathieu
Gagnon.
Two projects were given the HIGH
DISTINCTION mention, the equivalent
of silver medals: Benjamin Couto, and
Marina Delli-Colli and Megan Araujo.
Finally, Megan Monahan and Taylor
Forcier won a OISEAU magazine subscription,
and Benjamin Couto was
awarded the McGill University Faculty
of Agriculture and Environmental Science
prize of $100. CONGRATULA-
TIONS!
Grease is the Word
By Rachel Cote, RHS Correspondent
The Rosemere High School
auditorium was almost bursting at
the seams with people on the evening
of April 19. Anxious jitters
could be sensed from everyone in
the audience, who simply couldn’t
wait to see what masterpiece Ms.
Stephanie Cocking cooked up this
year.
All tension broke the moment
the curtains opened to the
play’s overture, “Grease is the
Word”. Instantly the mood was set,
and the crowd was transported to
Rydell High School, circa 1950.
Meet Sandy Dumbrowski,
the shy new girl with a big story.
Such an iconic role is difficult to
take on; however, the talented
Josianne Carli stepped up to the
plate with her powerful, theatrical
voice. As the play progressed, we
learned that Sandy had spent the
summer with the handsome Danny
Zucco, coincidently played by senior
Samuel Zucco, who delivered an
overall solid performance.
New characters were introduced
as the classic “Summer
Nights” was flawlessly interpreted.
The instant standout was Mathieu
Couto as Kinikie, the macho Italian
greaser. From his flawless Jersey
accent to his engaging dance moves
in “Greased Lightning,” Couto was
a definite highlight of
the production and
ended his five years
with the Drama Club
in fine fashion.
Another notable performance
was that of Jessica Gallo as
Rizzo, the sassy leader of the Pink
Ladies. Though she sometimes did
not quite deliver the immense
amount of attitude that comes with
this role, her vocal performances
were flawless and heart-wrenching.
While a lot of credit can be given to
lead and supporting actors, recognition
must be handed to the everhardworking
chorus, who were the
soloists’ constant backbone and provided
stability and balance.
After the final note had been
sung and bows had been taken,
closing ceremonies took place. This
year, a video homage in honour of
Ms. Cocking and her dedication was
presented. The entire cast was in
puddles, as was the audience – it
was truly touching. Congratulations
must been given to everyone involved
in the production of Grease,
from actors to stage crew members
to costume and make-up artists. It
was a fantastic show, one that will
be hard to top - but who knows what
Ms. Cocking will do next?