THE EVENT 2012

Has it really been 5 whole months since I've updated? Well, this goes for the rest of the year, I guess. Everything seems like "it happened yesterday". Previous CAS events. First days of school. Last days of school. But in reality, we are in the home stretch! Just over 6 more weeks of IB, then poof! We are released into the scary, larger world of university as (hopefully) well-rounded, inquisitive knowers. I only hope that I can do the last two years of IB justice.So what's gotten me into a nostalgic mood? Well, today's topic is "The Event".

S.A.G.E for S.T.A.M

Transformed Westwood gym with presenters and teachers alike.

On Friday, October 21, I was supposed to have a day off. But while every other sane student was snug in their beds; I, along with the rest of the ultimate team, was at Westwood Collegiate at 7 a.m.
That's right.
Exactly 1 hour and a half earlier than a regular school day.

It's been a while....

I'm back! In a figurative sense, of course, as CAS work never stops. Ironically, this fact is not obvious as my pending list of "posts" are just that; pending. Sometimes I wish my CAS life scribed itself, but instead I will have to set aside time for such reflections somewhere inbetween school, ultimate, cross-country, tutoring, catechism, St.Amant volunteering, etc etc....

While you wait in great anticipation (!), you might as well enjoy the single bit of blogging I did for my summer internship at the Manitoba Eco-Network.

Benefit Concert for GO! International

So, the CAS group has been helping raise funds for GO! International throughout the year. This time was no different, where a group of us volunteered to help Amanda Furst with her benefit concert at the West End Cultural Center on April 29th. I've been to concerts at the WECC before, but this was definitely a unique experience. Lexi and I were one of the first volunteers to arrive, and we volunteered for the ticket booth. As we waited for doors to open (or for us to open the doors,anyways) we perused some of the art that Westwood students made and were auctioning off. I'm always so blown away with the talent and creativity of some fellow students, and this time was no different! There were paintings, jewelry, and sculptures- needless to say that the silent auction tickets were selling fast!

For Love of the Arts

In February, Westwood Collegiate hosts a huge event featuring all its art students; choral, dance, visual arts, etc. While I'm not one myself, I definitely love to go out to support all my talented friends who are showcased. The day of the event however, I was hanging out in the library with a couple of friends when the principal, Mr.Wake, and Mrs. McCorquodale-Bauer (one of my favorite people, ever) goes in and asks for volunteers for 50/50 tickets. Naturally, I say yes for two reasons; one, I can never say no and two, I've never actually sold 50/50 tickets!

YIP, Coming Right Up....

You know when something is so big you don't know where to start? That's why I really haven't blogged about Youth in Philanthropy yet, since it's been such a large part of my high school career but I'm trying to put my experience into a reasonable blog post! Anyways, while you wait for that particular post...here's an article that was done in The Manitoba Teacher's newspaper a while back. A few quotes are taken from the lovely YIP convener Joanna Fultz as well as Yours Truly...

Certificate of Recognition: Premier's Volunteer Service Award

To my amazement, I received an envelope from the government of Manitoba the other day. Being a supposedly nondescript high school student, I was slightly worried about its contents. But to my disbelief, my two volunteer coordinators at St. Amant Centre nominated me for the Premier's Volunteer Service Award. This is a prestigious award for outstanding volunteer work within the province. Though I wasn't a final recipient, I still received this certificate of recognition. Though I don't volunteer for praise or recognition, this was still a very nice surprise to get in the mail!