Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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School bands bring home gold, two silvers, and big awards from MusicFest Canada Story and photos by Casey Lessard They’re the best percussion ensemble in Canada, and they’re right here in our backyard. Led by music director Isaac Moore and coach Dave Robilliard, South Huron District High School’s percussionists won the Zildjian Outstanding Percussion Section [...]
SHDHS, Jon Gill named best in Canada Jon Gill (right) of Grand Bend is a member of the 2010 Zildjian Outstanding Percussion Ensemble of the year (below), and winner of the Zildjian Outstanding Percussionist Award. As told to Casey Lessard Photos by Casey Lessard When we won in 2008, it was the first time in [...]
Jolene Unwin of Crediton died October 9, 2007 after the car she was driving rolled on the gravel road near her home. She was a month shy of her 20th birthday. To remember Jolene, Jim and Donna Unwin organize an annual hockey game involving family, friends and the London Devilettes, a team she was about [...]
High School Musical Presented by Drayton Entertainment Huron Country Playhouse May 19 to 30 Tickets: $39 for adults, $20 for under 18 Box office: 1-888-449-4463 Photos and story by Casey Lessard Aiming for fame, more than 100 teenagers joined auditions in Exeter and Guelph for Drayton Entertainment’s summer presentation of Disney’s High School Musical, which [...]
Just a brief mention that South Huron District High School is hosting a Grade 8 night Wednesday, January 13 (snow date Jan. 14). The event takes place at 6:45 p.m. in the large gym.
SHDHS receives $10,000 CARAS instrument grant Story and photos by Casey Lessard Music students at South Huron District High School are blowing new horns after the school’s music program received a $10,000 equipment grant from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). “You’d be surprised how much equipment costs,” says music director Isaac [...]
South Huron DHS’ cafeteria operator reflects on turning 80 and the funeral celebration she wanted to be alive to see Jennie Rowe has run the South Huron District High School cafeteria for more than 40 years, along with other food enterprises including the cafeteria at the Exeter canning plant, the booth at the arena and [...]
South Huron District High School’s music department spent four days from May 13-16 in Chicago as part of an experimental type of band trip. The Strip’s Casey Lessard tagged along. Story and photos by Casey Lessard “Two years ago in Cleveland, I met Benjamin Washington by happenstance,” says South Huron music teacher and band director [...]
Kevin Mills, principal South Huron District High School Experience: 21st year in education; Mitchell (teacher), St. Mary’s (teacher) Seaforth (vice principal), St. Mary’s (principal for last seven years) Home: St. Mary’s Family: Three daughters Personal tidbits: “When I was transferred to South Huron, my oldest girl was ecstatic because she was heading into high school [...]
New school year ushers in big changes, including one for this principal Principal’s Page By Jeff Reaburn Once again the summer has flown by and it is time to get ready to return to school. The custodial staff at South Huron has been working diligently throughout the summer and the school is shiny and clean, [...]
The inevitable day has arrived. I had hoped I would be able to continue to provide the Grand Bend Strip newspaper for free indefinitely, but after thinking long and hard this spring, I realize that the only way for the paper to publish this winter is to ask for your support. Like you, I value [...]
All 1980s grads invited to August 2 reunion If you attended South Huron District High School during the 1980s, you’re invited to attend a reunion August 2 at the South Huron Recreation Centre. Tickets are $25, and are on sale at Movie Gallery in Exeter, or by contacting Tim Rowcliffe (timaro -at – yahoo.com). Luncheon [...]
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Prom 1545 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Lauren Haberer of Zurich and Marcus Haccius of Shipka were named South Huron District High School’s 2008 Students of the Year at the June 6 prom, held at the school’s small gym. For more about the winners and nominees, see: [...]
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1468 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Kurt Van Osch Parents: Gerald and Lori Van Osch, outside of Mt. Carmel Nickname: Van O Known for: Sports. That’s about all I’m known for. Fall 2008: Guelph for Business Agriculture Most Memorable Moment: OFSAA hockey championships [...]
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1075 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Bryce Halpenny Parents: Scott and Denise Halpenny of Exeter Nickname: B-Rice, Brizzo, Bryzness Known for: Volleyball. It’s my passion. Fall 2008: UWO for Engineering Most Memorable Moment: The last game of WOSSAA volleyball. It was a bad [...]
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1107 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Marcus Haccius Parents: Hubertus and Linda Haccius of Shipka Nickname: Man, Chocolate, Coconut, Tiny Known for: Announcement guy, and drama Fall 2008: Beal for Musical Theatre Most Memorable Moment: In Grade 10 I belly danced in front [...]
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students Of The Year 1358 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Dimitris Fragiskatos Parents: Nick and Jane Fragiskatos of Hensall Nickname: Frag Known for: Being loud, throwing high fives, sports Fall 2008: Fanshawe for Construction Engineering Most Memorable Moment: WOSSAA soccer, or the windshield incident with Kevin Ha. [...]
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1081 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Carly Schroeder Parents: Steve and Brenda Schroeder of Dashwood Nickname: Schroeds. Some people call me Car because they’re too lazy to say my whole name. It’s only two syllables! Known for: Music Fall 2008: UWO for Music [...]
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1057 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Janita Pfaff Parents: Dennis and Marian, outside of Crediton Nickname: Juanita, JP, Jan-Jan Known for: Thinking outside of the box Fall 2008: UWO-Fanshawe for Collaborative Nursing Most Memorable Moment: Field hockey this year. The final game that [...]
Grand Bend Strip – June 11, 2008 – SHDHS Students of the Year 1090 Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Lauren Haberer Parents: Steve and Michele Haberer of Zurich Nickname: Low Known for: Good Marks Fall 2008: Ottawa for Political Science Most Embarrassing Moment: We were out for lunch, the badminton team after WOSSAA, and our coach [...]
2008 SHDHS Student of the Year nominee Katie Anderson Originally uploaded by CaseyLessard Katie Anderson Parents: Ron and Frances Anderson of Exeter Nickname: Katie, Kathleen, Katelyn Known for: Running Fall 2008: McMaster for Science Most Memorable Moment: In Grade 10, our music trip to Ottawa. The whole band went and there were only a couple [...]
South Huron District High School hosts its annual Art & Design show Tuesday June 10 to Friday June 13 in the small gymnasium. The show starts Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m., continues Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Friday until noon. Admission is free, but donations to MS Research will [...]
Principal’s Page By Jeff Reaburn http://www.shdhs.ca I would like to start this week’s column by commending all of the students who attended this year’s Formal for their very good behaviour at the dance. As I had indicated in my columns over the last two weeks, we did do a breathalyzer test on each person who [...]
Principal’s Page By Jeff Reaburn The big event this week, of course, is the formal, which is being held on Friday evening in the small gym. The theme this year is “The Golden Age – Twist the Night Away,” and we are looking forward to having a very enjoyable evening. This is an annual rite [...]
