Senior School – Page 515

! Talent Show 2010/11 — Click on the image for photo gallery

From: Tiffany, Gr. 12

This year YHS’s annual talent show featured performances from students from York House, Crofton House, Saint George’s and West Point Grey.

It was a great turn out; many friends and family of the performers came out to see the magnificent show! All of the performers were spectacular and showcased that they really did have talent. The top three acts of the night won cash prizes. Third prize received $50, second prize received $100 and first prize received $200.

Here are the evening’s results:

Third Place

There was a tie for third prize between two groups of girls from YHS:
Olivia (12) & Samantha (8) and Alice (12)
Carmalita (11) & Katie (12).

Second Place

The second prize went to the beautiful and talented singer Valerie from WPGA.

First Place

Lastly, the first prize winner was Austin from STG who shared his self-written rap piece with the audience.

A big thank you to our judges Ms. Boteju, Mr. Brown, Ms. Marti and Mr. Superina for helping pick our winners.

It was an amazing night and congratulations to all of our contestants who shared their talent with us. It was a real treat!

Photos by: Emily, Gr. 11

Cat's Meow Recitation Final — Click on the image for photo gallery

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

Category: Senior School

They’ve all got talent!