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Community Connections Page 4 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?
Community Connections Page 5 June/July 2013 Red & Blue More Than Just a Game By Gordon Wetmore The second annual Red & Blue hockey contest between the Lake of Two Mountains High School Titans and the team from the Deux- Montagnes Regional Police (DMRP) went beyond being a game: it was an event. It was conceived last year by LTM principal Eric Ruggi and DMRP Constable Christopher Harding to build good relations among students and police. The first game did that, with parents, students and officers talking glowingly about the day long after. Mr. Ruggi and community relations officer Constable Patricia Galipeau made this year’s event even grander, especially by bringing in Danielle Sauvageau, after whom the arena is named, to drop the puck for the ceremonial faceoff. The grades four, five and six students from St. Jude and Mountainview elementary schools were met by LTM’s leadership students and hall supervisors – who handed them thundersticks. LTM students filled the rest of the seats as noisily as possible. Don Cherry’s theme music blared from the speakers. Retired teacher Joel Robins, bedecked in his signature Detroit Red Wings jersey, pumped everybody up singing “The Good Old Hockey Game.” Before stepping onto the ice, standing shoulder to shoulder in the hallway, the men and boys smiled and chatted but sized each other up. Each player was called onto the ice by name, and student Meagan Simon sang “O Canada.” Ms. Sauvageau, coach of the 2002 Olympic gold medal women’s hockey team and former RCMP and Montreal police officer, told the crowd that she was proud to be in Deux Montagnes, her home town, in the arena named after her. She spoke directly to the students, reminding them, “You are the leaders of tomorrow.” Then she asked them to stay quiet for 15 seconds to think about that – and they did. Surrounded by Principal Ruggi, Mayor Marc Lauzon, Constable Patricia Galipeau, L t . A n d r e Brouillette of the DMRP, and Assistant-Director Cliff Buckland of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, she dropped the puck between the team captains. The game itself was fast and clean. Between periods, there were individual competitions in passing, shooting, racing forward, racing backward, and breakaways. Winners of individual skills added points to their team’s score. In 2012, for the third period, half the players from the police (Team Blue) joined LTM (Team Red) and half the LTM players joined the police teamand the game ended tied. This year, both wanted to play the game out. The final result when the individual skills were factored in was Team Blue winning 12-9. For the purely hockey part, experience and positional play overcame youth and enthusiasm: Team Blue 5, Team Red 1.
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