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HOPE FOR THE FUTURE From the moment she first heard about Pearson College UWC in the 1970s, Joyce Folbigg was taken with the idea of bringing young people from around the globe to learn together. She has followed the College with great interest ever since. To join Joyce and leave a legacy of hope, please contact Deborah Walker at at [email protected] or 250-858-2689. “I feel lucky to be able to provide a legacy gift for these young leaders. They give me hope for the future.” Joyce Folbigg, Victoria Resident and Founding Member of the Lester B. Pearson Legacy Society A Welcome from Ty Pile, President and Head of College Welcome to Pearson College UWC’s 2020 One World Performance and Expo! One World is a celebration of creativity and diversity performed by the 200 students of Canada’s School for the World. These young leaders of promise, potential, and, as you will see, artistic talent, come here from across Canada and from 80 countries around the world. In their two years with us, they develop intercultural and international understanding. And then, they go off to change the world! One World is like nothing else you will see on stage this spring! Students suggest, refine, practice and perfect their musical, dance and spoken word acts while staying on top of challenging academic and experiential education workloads. Acts that reflect specific cultures are interspersed with performances of contemporary favourites and moving spoken word pieces. Off-stage, behind the scenes and in the theatre lobby, students create a seamless experience for One World’s annual show: backstage tech, timing, cues, props, costumes, makeup, and engagement with theatre-goers at the Expo in the lobby. Our campus is located on the unceded territory of the Scia’new First Nation (Beecher Bay). We are pleased to welcome the Scia’new Drumming Group on stage as part of One World. Pearson students are selected on merit, not ability to pay and that is thanks to the generosity of donors who believe in our mission and philosophy of intentional diversity that enriches the fabric of Greater Victoria. Thank you for attending One World and supporting the education of outstanding young people from Canada and around the world. We warmly invite you to come visit us at our campus on Pedder Bay. Sincerely, Ty Pile President and Head of College A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY THROUGH MUSIC, STORIES AND DANCE Pearson College UWC is one of 18 United World Colleges around the globe and draws up to 200 accomplished young leaders and change makers, ages 16-19, from more than 150 countries and every province and territory of Canada. Pearson’s two-year, pre-university curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and features a strong emphasis on experiential education at the residential campus on Pedder Bay near the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The College opened in 1974 and was named after former prime minister and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Lester B. Pearson. One World is a symbol of international unity and highlights Canada’s role in promoting education as a force to unite peoples, cultures and nations for peace and a sustainable future. BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR The Honourable Anne McLellan, PC, OC, AOE DIRECTORS Dr. Anne Pearson Mr. Joseph Lougheed Mr. Brian Poston (Class of 1990) Ms. Kory Wilson (Class of 1989) Ms. Christine Healy (Class of 1990) Ms. Lori Sterling (Class of 1977) Mr. Ciro Echesortu (Class of 1979) Mr. Michael Stubbing Mr. Francois Lecavalier (Class of 1983) Mr. Paul Zed Mrs. Gloria Metzger Mr. Yazann Romahi (Class of 1994) HONOURARY CHAIRS Dr. Randall G. Gossen The Hounourable John L. Nichol, CC (decd.) Mr. Tony Macoun Mr. Francis M. Saville, QC Mrs. Diana Maughan Mr. W. Galen Weston, OC, O.Ont UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED WORLD COLLEGES Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan HONOURARY PATRON Her Excellency The Right Honourable Julie Payette, CC, CMM, COC, CQ, CD, Govenor General of Canada SPECIAL PATRONS Mrs. Cynthia Baxter, CM Mr. Peter Dunn The Right Honourable Joe Clark, PC, CC, AOE The Honourable Mr. Justice Robert B. Hutchison Mr. Ronald L. Cliff, CM, FCA Mr. Michael Pearson Dr. Jean P. Drouin (Class of 1990) SPONSORS THANK YOU TO THE ONE WORLD 2020 SPONSORS CNH TOURS KPMG BLACK PRESS MEDIA THE ROYAL & MCPHERSON DIGITAL DIRECT PRINTING THEATRES SOCIETY TIMES COLONIST VICTORIA ARTS MARKETING Special thanks to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for generously offering us space for the student dinner between matinee and evening performances. OVER 30 YEARS IN VICTORIA AT 2002 OAK BAY AVENUE 250.592.7115 • www.prestigepictureframing.ca To the students and faculty of Lester B. Pearson College. One World 2020 is a global theme to embrace throughout this year. Hon. Carole James, MLA Victoria–Beacon Hill tel: 250.952.4211 Community Office [email protected] 1084 Fort Street www.carolejamesmla.ca CAST AND COUNTRIES OF REPRESENTATION Aalyan Pakistan Elena Italy Kaze Canada-BC Rebeccah Canada-NS Ace Canada-BC Elis Estonia Keitaro Japan Ritsuki Japan Agnes Cameroon Ella Kenya Lakpa Nepal Rosie Canada-YT Aidan Canada-AB Emi Canada-AB Lara Turkey Rothanak Cambodia Alan Colombia Emily Canada-NWT Lee Israel Rouhan Kenya Alex Scotland Emily Canada-QC Lena Hong Kong Ruotian China Amina Canada-AB Eva Uruguay Lina Norway Rupita Bangladesh Amy Canada-NB Farjad Madagascar Linnea Canada-BC Saima Afghanistan Anas Somalia/Kenya Flora Malawi Lola Germany Sakurako Japan Andrew Canada-NL Florence Canada-BC Luna Denmark Salma Egypt Angela Canada-AB Gabriela Dominican Madyson Belize Samantha Bahamas Aniraa Mongolia Republic Maggie China Samira Canada-SK Anna Armenia George England Maha Morocco Sara Mexico Anonda Canada-NWT Giovanny Venezuela Mara Canada-MB Sara Romania Antoine Switzerland Gracie Canada-SK Maria Peru Sarah Canada-NL Antonio Brazil Graham Canada-YT Mariam Palestine Shaznay Canada-NT Ariadna Spain Ha Vietnam Mariame Canada-QC Shihong China Arifa Afghanistan Haana Canada-BC Marlene Germany Shinon Japan Asia England Haisu China Matthew Canada-ON Sierra Canada-AB Astrid Hong Kong Hana Czech Republic Max Singapore Sikhulile Swaziland Aude Canada-QC Hanako Taiwan Meelad Syria Siku Canada-NU Ayana Kenya Hannah Italy Megija Latvia Skye China Bella Australia Hannah Australia Melody Canada-SK Sofia Colombia Bibi Greenland Håvard Norway Mii Japan Sophie Canada-QC Bingbin China Hawaou Niger Mikella Canada-AB Sophie USA Bishakha USA Hera Jamaica Miklos Canada-BC Susie Liberia Carlos Costa Rica Icey China Miles USA Suyang China Carrsyn Canada-PEI Idunn Norway Mohamad Syria Tareeq Canada-BC Catherine Canada-QC Irvin Canada-AB Mohammed Palestine Tarek Tunisia Chaïm Netherlands Iuliana Russia Myril Norway Tenele Eswatini Christopher Hong Kong Ivana Croatia Nadia Canada-QC Thomas Finland Colombe Congo Izzie New Zealand Naomi Hong Kong Tiffany Indonesia Cosme Paraguay Jacob South Sudan Natalie Canada-NU Tom Israel Dalila Burkina Faso Jacques Malta Neil France Venislav Bulgaria Daniel Colombia Jamie Canada-YT Nhat Vietnam Victoria Spain Danik Canada-NB Jennifer Taiwan Nicolas Denmark Vlera Kosovo Dansowaa Ghana Jerry China Nicolás Bolivia William Canada-NF Dassel Mexico Jessica Canada-NB Nikkie Greenland Wura Nigeria Deandre USA Jéssica Guatemala Noah Netherlands Yusef Bermuda Declan Canada-ON Jillian Canada-PEI Noor Yemen Yvette Rwanda Derek Marshall Islands José Argentina Nuria Mexico Zach Canada-YT Dinhom Thailand Joshua Trinidad and Olivera Macedonia Zanne Belgium Donát Hungary Tobago Omaya Canada-BC Zara USA Donovan Canada-QC Josipa Bosina and Pedro Portugal Zehro’h Canada-NWT Herzegovina Douglas Canada-YT Pietro Italy Zhibek Kazakhstan Joyce Canada-ON Eden Canada-BC Pyry Finland Zofia Poland Kashaf Pakistan Eldra Wales Racim Canada-QC Zuyyin Izza Singapore Kateryna Ukraine Eleanor Canada-ON A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY THROUGH MUSIC, STORIES AND DANCE BEYOND ONE WORLD For decades, Pearson College UWC students have shared the music, dance and stories of their home countries at One World. Bearing witness to the students’ stories as they explore and present them to the world is a powerful experience. – Paul Faber, Faculty Member and One World Musical Director Each year, the entire student body comes together to share in this challenging – yet ultimately rewarding – creative labour of love. One World is one more way that Pearson students learn to live and work together, and celebrate diversity, collaboration, creativity and courage. Students at Pearson College UWC are motivated, knowledgeable, capable and articulate. The IB Curriculum is complemented by a strong emphasis on experiential education. Students are offered the opportunity to embrace a broad learning experience that pays equal respect to academics, community service, leadership, physical pursuits, creative expression, hands-on activities and the lessons of simply learning and living in a global environment. To honour our commitment to deliberate diversity, many students come from regions of conflict, refugee backgrounds or challenging socioeconomic backgrounds. More than 4,200 students have graduated from Pearson, and today work in a variety of professions in every corner of the world. We are grateful for the opportunity to share this multicultural, thought-provoking yet uplifting experience every year with you in downtown Victoria. – Kateryna (Year 45/2020, Ukraine) While our students come from more than 80 countries, we are proud to be part of the Greater Victoria community. We live here, our local volunteer Host Families invite students into their homes,