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the LGBTQ community, and their allies who support them, to express themselves in the artistic ways of music, art, and poetry,” said WilliamManion, Russell High Pridemember and tour guide for the Reflet News during the early afternoon’s events. He added that, besides the artistic workshops, local Pride members and supporters and their guests can also get together and talk over ideas and ways to create “safe spaces” within their communities for people of all lifestyles. “It’s a great way for schools to get together and talk about their efforts and progress,” added Shelly Corlyon, Russell High School principal. “The goal is to create an inclu- sive environment in all schools.” She took pride herself in the efforts, leadership, and maturity of the school’s Pride Alliance group and its fellow student supporters in taking charge themselves to organize and conduct GSA Day events.
Thundering drums echo throughout the main hallway at Russell High School Mon- day afternoon. It’s GSA Day and time for students to celebrate pride in being who they are. GSA Day, or Gender Sexuality Alliance Day, has been an annual event at the high school for close to a decade. The school’s Pride Alliance student group is in charge of organizing events for the day but this year’s event is just a bit different because, for the first time, the Russell High Pride Alliance welcomed its counterparts fromhalf a dozen other schools in the Upper Canada District School Board to take part and share the experience. “It (GSA Day) is to encourage people in
Thundering drums herald GSA Day at Russell High School.
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Along with the music workshop, where students take part in a drum circle, similar to African and First Nation cultures, there is an art workshop where students work on posters, solo or in small groups, and a poetry forum where students take part in wordplay exercises to help them express their thoughts, memories, and feelings about a variety of topics. “A lot of people express themselves better this way,” Manion said, regarding the arts workshops. GSADay wrapped up with the CaféQ cof- feehouse session, a couple hours of relaxa- tion, listening to and viewing the results of the afternoon’s workshops, along with a little extra live music entertainment courtesy of the school’s jazz band. “It was a fun and fabulous day,” concluded Manion.
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by Dan Elish & Robert Horn Music & lyrics Jason Robert Brown
Félicitations aux gagnants de notre concours Quiz Hockey, publié dans les numéros du 5, 12 et 19 mars du Reflet-News . Francine Marchand d’Embrun (on reconnaît son mari, René, dans la photo numéro 1), Lisanne Nadeau, également d’Embrun (photo numéro 2), et Corey Delage, de Limoges (photo numéro 3) ont chacun reçu une paire de billets pour la partie du 29 mars dernier entre les Sénateurs d’Ottawa et les Panthers de la Floride. Ils reçoivent les billets et les félicitations du directeur du journal Reflet-News , François Legault. Félicitations également aux gagnants du prix boni, soit des chèques-cadeaux échangeables au Restaurant Lucky 7 d’Embrun. Il s’agit de Jean-Guy Adam et Luc Jubainville de St-Albert, et Émile Beaudin d’Embrun. Merci à tous les participants !
Congratulations to the winners of our Hockey Quiz contest, published in the March 5, 12 and 19 editions of the Reflet-News . Francine Marchand, of Embrun (in photo number 1, with husband René), Lisanne Nadeau, also from Embrun (photo number 2), and Corey Delage, of Limoges (photo number 3) each received a pair of tickets for the March 29 game between the Senators and the Florida Panthers. They are congratulated by Reflet-News director François Legault. Congratulations as well to Jean-Guy Adam and Luc Jubainville, both from St- Albert, and Émile Beaudin, of Embrun, the winners of the bonus prize consisting of gift certificates at Embrun’s Lucky 7 Restaurant. Thanks to all participants!
Performances: Russell High School 982, North Russell Rd. Wed. April 22, 2015- 7:30 p.m. Thurs. April 23, 2015- 7:30 p.m. Fri. April 24, 2015- 7:30 p.m.
Wed April 25, 2015 - 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Ticket $20 Adult & $15 Senior/Child Available at Pronto, Village Paws & Online www.rapa.ca
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