The annual school-wide recitation competition wrapped up on February 2nd in the Odette Tognetti Theatre. Seventeen girls in Grades 8-12 progressed through class and grade rounds to make it to this final and all should be commended for their impressive presentations: In Grade 8 – Alannah, Georgia, Fiona, and Ally. In Grade 9 – Jasmyne, Breeshey, and Artemis. In Grade 10 – Amy, Rachel, Keira, Amabel. In Grade 11 – Amanda, Hannah, and Kylie. And in Grade 12 – Rebecca, Rachael, and Abby.
Winners were chosen by three esteemed judges–Simi Sara, Alexis Cloutier, and Gaby Eirew. Congratulations to the following award winners:
Junior Category:
1st Place – Artemis, Grade 9
2nd Place – Fiona, Grade 8
3rd Place – Alannah, Grade 8
Senior Category:
1st Place – Amanda, Grade 11
2nd Place – Rebecca, Grade 12
3rd Place – Rachel, Grade 10
People’s Choice Award:
Rachel, Grade 12
AND
Kylie, Grade 11
Best Overall Recitation:
Rachel, Grade 12
Special thanks to all teachers, administration, judges, and students who helped to make this recitation tournament a great success! Extra special thanks to my wonderful DPS Heads–Julie, Ariana, and Hannah–who helped make the evening even more wonderful by coming up with a great new name, “The Cat’s Meow”, and for just being all around superstars! And congratulations to ALL YHS Tigers who challenged themselves to speak up! Amazing job everyone!
Photos by: Emily, Student Photographer