November 11th brought the whole school under the dimmed gymnasium lights to Stamford Collegiate's Remembrance Day assembly. Mr Azzopardi welcomed all teachers, students and guests in attendance at the event and welcomed guest speaker, Mick Storm. He spoke about the wars Canada has been involved in and the experience of having a brother involved and killed in the war. Many were shaken by the man's thoughtful presentation.The choir, dressed up in sharp black shirts, beautifully sang "Song Of Peace" and "Good Riddance".
The grade nine open drama class did a dramatic presentation of the popular Remembrance Day poem "In Flander's Field". This was followed by a "Tableau" interpretation of the song "With My Own Two Hands" performed by the grade ten drama class. The senior drama class ended with a dramatic presentation called "The Hero Within" about the war and how people remember which ended with a song. It depicted different scenarios and the hurt and loss people suffer when loved ones go away to war.
A video by Michael Cunningham featuring various songs, war pictures and short clips was shown to the silenced crowd. All were quiet in respect and remembrance. A song was performed on the bagpipes and "The Last Post" was played by Zach Morris on the trumpet during the two minutes of silence at eleven o'clock. Stamford's own concert band performed "Sabre Dance" to finish of the assembly with a bang.
The assembly's theme, "2 minutes of silence, 58 minutes of celebration" was embraced by all those participating and in attendance as they remembered the lives lost and celebrated the freedom those individuals brought us.
By: Kaye Puhakka
Kaye, great job on this article. A few additions to make:
ReplyDeleteThe guest speaker's name was Mick Storm.
I believe you're right that the Grade 12 Drama performance was called "The Hero Within."
"A video featuring various songs, war pictures and short clips was shown to the silenced crowd. All were quiet in respect and remembrance." --- This video was made by Michael Cunningham. Should his name be included?
"A song was performed on the bagpipes and a quiet tune was played by one of the music students during the two minutes of silence at eleven o'clock. Stamford's own concert band performed "Sabre Dance" to finish of the assembly with a bang." --- I believe the student who played the trumpet was named Zach Morris, but don't remember the girl who played the bagpipes. It may have been Sarah (not sure on last name)?
Keep up the great work!!
The girl who played the bagpipes - her name is Shelby Andrews I believe :)
ReplyDeleteNote to self: Mr. Storm's brother was: Corporal Albert Storm - Deceased: November 27, 2006
ReplyDeleteIncident: Suicide bomber attack