Another week at Manitoulin Secondary School has drawn to a close, leaving students and staff that much closer to the March Break. Despite the anticipation of this holiday, MSS has been busy with sports, extracurricular activities, field trips and more!
A huge round of applause to the MSS Musical Theatre Group for a successful performance season! This year, students worked hard on Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast.’ Every detail from the singing and dancing to the costumes made it the perfect retelling of the “tale as old as time.” The hard work put into this musical paid off with a series of performances that culminated in their final show on Saturday, February 24. The auditorium saw 1,000 people gathered to watch the show over the span of two weekends. Each night was met with a standing ovation from the audience.
Students interested in gardening had the opportunity to learn from an expert on Wednesday, February 21. A guest from Three Forks Farm came in at lunch to discuss garden planning and preparation. According to their website, Three Forks Farm specializes in growing “high-quality, safe and certified organic vegetables,” making them the perfect candidates to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of gardeners.
Of course, it wasn’t all business this week! On Thursday, February 22 students hit the slopes at Boogie Mountain in Espanola for a ski trip. Those new to skiing and snowboarding were able to take lessons on stopping, turning, and even using the ski lift. More experienced skiers and snowboarders spent the morning sailing down the trails, with beginners joining them later on. MSS hopes to provide another ski trip to students in the near future.
Speaking of the slopes, the MSS Alpine Ski and Snowboard team was very successful at NOSSA. Grace Pennie of the girls’ ski team came in second place, Xavier Mara came first in snowboarding and Jack Pennie was first for skiing and is headed to OFSAA. Congratulations to our athletes!
For the past two weeks, students have had the opportunity to vote for their favourite Spring Formal themes. The formal, annually hosted by the Student Council, is tentatively scheduled for May. Students had to pick from three themes: Red Carpet, Golden Hour and Under the Stars. At the end of the voting period, Under the Stars won with nearly 60 percent of the votes. Community members interested in helping with the dance are asked to email the student council here: wils1162@rscloud.ca.
A Ryan Reynolds Movie Buyout is scheduled for this Friday, March 1 with tickets having been sold all week. Students who purchase tickets will get third and fourth period off to watch ‘Free Guy,’ starring Ryan Reynolds. The afternoon will be filled with popcorn, laughter and provide a reprieve from classes.
Sports enthusiasts: don’t miss your chance to showcase your skills at the upcoming badminton tryouts on February 27, 28 and 29. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, everyone is encouraged to participate and give it their all.
And finally, as we say goodbye to February, let’s not forget that March Break begins on March 7. It’s the perfect opportunity to recharge, relax, and embark on some new adventures.
That is all for this week! Until next time, go, Mustangs, go!
