QHS Athletes Run to Victory at the CQSB Cross-country Race
The Central Quebec School Board (CQSB) is, geographically, one of the largest public school boards in the province of Quebec. With schools located in Shawinigan, Three Rivers, Thetford Mines, Portneuf, Quebec City, Valcartier, Saguenay, Chibougamau, and even a school located in Shefferville, it is easy to see that our school board covers a large part of the province. One of the challenges of the CQSB is, how do we unite students from across the province? Many years ago, while working at Portneuf Elementary, Phil Joycey and his volunteer team created an event that is still “running” strong! This year Quebec High School athletes took part in the 26th annual CQSB Cross-country Race. As in past years, runners from every school participated. There are various categories for both elementary and high school divisions. The cross-country also incorporates community and family involvement in the Open Division category. After several years of hosting the event in the Portneuf region, the decision was made to move the run to the Base de Plein Air in Quebec City. The open space, the trees, and the lake make for a perfect backdrop for the competition. This year QHS runners fared very well and our team won the Commissioner’s Cup Trophy awarded to the overall winners of the CQSB race. Photos (A) Chairman of the CQSB Commissioners, Mr. Stephen Burke, poses with the top female runner (left) and Logan Soanes (right) , winners of the high school category.
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This is Mr. Burke’s last CQSB run as he has announced his retiring from the board. We would like to thank him for his service. There has never been a louder cheerleader for English education. Whether handing out trophies at events or speaking at graduation ceremonies, he’s always praising parents for choosing to send their children to the CQSB! (B) QHS runners pose for their Commissioner’s Cup Championship victory. (C) Jules ran for the senior boys, after playing a soccer match for the Blazers in the morning! (D) In the girls division, Sierra finished with a strong 3rd place capturing the bronze medal. (E) Cedric Goulet-Ratte (centre) took silver medal and Jake Soanes (right) captured the gold in the Senior Boys category.
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