reports Rural Routes Tour starts May 16
Five emerging P.E.I. artists to join award-winning Ryan Cook for shows in small communities across the province
presentation for students and parents at Charlottetown Rural on Thursday, May 24 at 6:30. All students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Kinkora Regional High School
The grad gala will consist of a graduation banquet, interfaith service and prom on Saturday, May 19.
There are no classes on Victoria Day, May 21.
The annual coffee house is May 24.
The 56th annual commencement exercises of Kinkora Regional High School will take place Friday, June 22 at 7 p.m. Appreciation is expressed to Maggie Linkletter and her family who will be hosting the grad barbecue following Grade 12 exams in June. Gratitude is also expressed to Payton Reeves and her family for hosting the annual grad breakfast on graduation morning (June 22). Grad parents are encouraged to contact either of these families to help out with these events.
Individuals, businesses, or community groups wishing to donate to the Kinkora Regional High School Prize Fund may do so prior to June 11 in order to be acknowledged in the program. If a tax receipt is required, make cheque payable to the Western School Board Education Trust. If no tax receipt is required, cheques may be made payable to Kinkora Regional High School.
Good luck to Grade 11 and 12 band students travelling this week to Quebec.
Congratulations to Madison Lockman for being the winner of the 2018 Rose Bowl Award in the Queen’s County Music Festival.
Colonel Gray is also very proud of musicians Madison Lockman and Meaghan Bulger, who represented their school in the National Youth Band this spring.
An information presentation by the student loan office will be held for parents and students on May 22 at 6 p.m. in the Colonel Gray lecture theatre. Parents, in particular, may want to attend as there are a number of changes and new monies available for post-secondary students in September. Questions will be answered about the Island Advantage Bursary, as well as the George Coles Bursary.
Students interested in submitting their names to possibly become this year’s valedictorian should see Mrs. Cutcliffe. A vote will determine the successful candidate during a graduate assembly scheduled for May 23.
Reserve May 24 for the music department’s spring concert at 7 p.m.
Bluefield High School Colonel Gray High School
A huge shout out to Mr. MacDonald’s carpentry class for designing and building 30 benches that honour the memory of lives lost to mental illness. The benches were placed in the gardens of Lennon House in Rustico. Members of the class were interviewed by CBC radio. They did an excellent job in sharing the meaning of the project and the experience they had.
Applications for the Bluefield High School Grade 12 special awards are now available in student services.
The Atlantic Presenters Association (APA) and the Association of Rural Community Halls (ARCH) have selected five emerging P.E.I. artists to each open a date of the upcoming Rural Routes Tour featuring ECMA-winning country artist Ryan Cook.
They are Olivia Blacquiere, North Rustico; Nolan Compton, Morell; Jenna-Marie Gallant, Rustico; Lawrence Maxwell, Charlottetown; and Kenzie Whalen, Stratford.
“Congratulations to these talented musicians who will be taking part in these special performances,” says APA executive director Laurie Gillis of the musical tour that kicks off on May 16 at Tracadie Community Centre.
She’s looking forward to the travelling music festival.
“The Rural Routes Tour is about sharing a fun and entertaining experience with lesserserved communities across P.E.I. and we’re thrilled to pair an amazing, award-winning artist like Ryan Cook with some of
the Island’s best new voices for these special shows.”
The feeling is mutual, says Blacquiere, who will be the featured act at the New London Community Complex on May 19.
“I’m honoured to have been given this opportunity. I grew up listening to, loving and learning classic country and folk songs.”
Cook is embarking on the Rural Routes Tour following the launch of his heralded new album, “Having a Great Time”.
Mixing classic country music with modern satire, he has forged a sound between contemporary folk and dyed-in-the wool country. Cook has shared stages with the likes of Dwight Yoakam, Rosanne Cash and Travis Tritt; compiling an impressive list of honours, including three awards for album of the year from Music Nova Scotia.
“I’m really looking forward to performing on Prince Edward Island again, that’s for sure,” says Cook. “Many of my favourite performers from all of Atlantic Canada come from the Island, so it’ll be a treat sharing the stage with these talented young musicians and hearing what’s in store from the next generation of Island artists.”