MAY 27, 2016 thGLENEAGLEe’S STUDENTE VOICE SdINCE 1997g e VOLUME 19, ISSUE 8 Grade 12s compete for valedictorian S H Sta reporter Starting last week, grade 12 students looking to become this year’s valedictorian began apply- ing for the position. 14 students have handed in the form by the deadline and are in- terested in becoming Gleneagle’s valedictorian. e student who becomes the valedictorian will delive r a speech to the grad class and parents at the graduation ceremony. “ e student should be an hon- our roll student and a good citizen of Gleneagle,” said Bindy Johal, counsellor. “ ey need to be con- dent in public speaking.” In order to choose a suitable rep- PRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF DAKOTA MAVERICK resentative, the candidates will be given a prompt, which they will Musical breaks box o ce records, top reviews speak about on June 2. e vale- dictorian will be chosen and an- PHENOMENAL END TO PHENOMENAL MUSICAL: A er two weeks of near sold out performances, Beauty and the Beast has closed o its nounced on June 3. performance run. Near sellouts and record breaking pro ts have li ed Beauty and the Beast over all other Gleneagle productions. School district “Other than delivering the - superintendents, school sta , the student population, and parents have all given the production positive reviews. “Your message in the program, nal goodbye message to the Class that of the administrative team, the fact that the choreographer was a recent Gleneagle grad, the draw at the start of the play for the ‘luxury of 2016, I wish to leave a mark at seats’, the packed house and more than anything the expression of each student involved in the production all made me feel proud to be involved Gleneagle,” said Cheslie Chan, with Gleneagle,” said Reno Ciol , assistant superintendent. Overall, cast, crew, and the director/production team are extremely pleased about grade 12. the musical’s success. e hard work and determination that was injected into Beauty and the Beast has truly paid o , as the musical was a “ e valedictorian is the voice huge success. Beauty and the Beast is a tale as old as time, and the tale will continue to live on as a part of this school’s pristine performing arts of the class to say our thank you record. See full story on page 8. and farewells.” said Claudia Lam, grade 12. “I just gured it would be a great experience and an hon- our for me to be the one represent- Spring carnival aims to bring all Talons together ing the class.” B K because it is the rst year that activities that are pretty exclusive Fair because we thought it would “I think it’s a real honour for Sta reporter Gleneagle has hosted a Spring to the Spring Carnival,” stated be an excellent way to raise funds them to run for valedictorian. It Carnival, but also it is the only Lahouaoula. which would really aid in devel- takes a lot of courage to run,” add- On June 2nd, Gleneagle’s sports event council planned outside Student Council hopes the fair oping our club,” said Jade Zhong, ed Johal. eld will play host to the stu- of dances, haunted houses, and will involve as many di erent as- grade 11 and small ensembles club Each and every candidate has dent council’s rst ever Spring Talontines during their ve years pects and parts of the school. executive. great qualities that make each of Carnival. of existence. ey have accomplished this “Me to We, through this carni- them an eligible applicant to rep- e event o ers a variety of dif- “ e event idea came from through inviting clubs to host val, is hoping to raise awareness of resent the graduating class. ferent activities ranging from hen- Anika Lee, grade 11 , as she had booths at the fair, entertaining di erent issues around the world,” “I believe every nominee is a na and face painting to carnival previously attended Port Moody performances from the music pro- said Diane Kim, grade 12 and Me great choice to represent our grad foods like cotton candy and snow secondary where she was able to gram, and also school chef Frank to We president. class.” said Yilin Zhang, grade 12. cones. witness their Spring Fling and Abbinante in the food preparing “We have set up an obstacle “Personally, I believe I am a suit- e main attraction of the event how much success the student process. course in our booth that has each able candidate because I have a is the dunk tank which gives stu- council over there was able to Some of the clubs that will be section representing di erent passionate heart with a relatable dents the chance to drop Ken achieve with the carnival,” said AJ present at the event are small en- pressing issues around us. e ob- story to tell.” Cober, principal, Mike Parkins, Lahouaoula, grade 12 and student sembles club, HYPE, Me to We, stacle course will be a fun way for “I see myself as a good valedic- vice-principal and Peter Poka, council president. Kindlers, Magic e Gathering, you to learn about the issues that torian since I’m not simply an ex- social studies teacher, as well “It’s the type of event that our science club and business club are present in our society.” cellent academic student or a lead- as grade 12 students Jordan executive team had always want- who will be in charge of running Regardless of this year’s results, er.” added Chan. “I’m a diligent, Flatman, Aaron Sinclaire, and ed to plan for Gleneagle, as it’s their booths to fundraise for their next year’s executive team hopes passionate, and proactive student Kio de Torres. the best way for Talons to come clubs. to bring back the carnival with who is willing to share my experi- e event is special not only enjoy themselves with food and “We decided to join the Spring new and improved additions. ences with others.” INSIDE ONtheCALENDAR ELBOWGATE: An incident REFLECTION ON 201516: Take JUNE 8 Awards Evening regarding Prime Minister Justin some time to recap a collection 5 JUNE 15 Year End Music Concert Trudeau’s actions in the House of this year’s school events and of Commons has major activities. JUNE 17 Grad Dinner and Dance drawn JUNE 20 21 Cross Grade Final Exams national interest. JUNE 22 28 Provincial Exam Week NEW CURRICULUM: Sta and JUNE 26 Commencement Ceremony students get ready for the JUNE 30 Final Report Cards implementation of an entirely 2 new curriculum, this fall. 8 2Opinion theEdge MAY 27, 2016 Media creates unnecessary uproar over Trudeau’s elbow-gate e term “elbow-gate” dominat- looks bleak for the Prime Minister. ed last week’s media headlines A committee is now decid- as several politicians, pundits, ing whether or not to condemn and Canadians were extremely Trudeau due to his actions. While outraged about Prime Minister that will probably not happen, it Justin Trudeau’s supposed burst speaks volumes to the amount of of violence during a vote on the scrutiny Trudeau is facing. government’s assisted dying bill. Some believe this reaction has In the words of some media been overblown solely as an at- outlets, Trudeau “manhandled” tempt by political opponents to Conservative whip Gord Brown tarnish Trudeau’s name. and “assaulted” NDP MP Ruth Obviously it is impossible to dis- Ellen Brosseau. cern what Trudeau’s intentions It’s impossible to describe the were, but judging from the clip, the details of the incident without an context of the situation, and the accompanying video. Luckily, the fact that the House of Commons video of the now infamous scene meeting was lled with hundreds will forever be preserved on the of eye witnesses; it seems unlike- internet and can be viewed by ly that Trudeau intentionally and anyone at any time. maliciously harmed Brosseau. e full view of the alleged as- Elizabeth May, the leader of the sault was blocked by other people, Green Party, saw the incident rst and the exact force Trudeau in- hand and determined the elbow- icted on Brosseau is unknown. ing as unintentional. What is known however, is her However, whether or not the el- reaction. She stumbled back- bowing was intentional, Trudeau wards, clutching her chest over did undeniably drag Brown in the “assault” and eventually le an attempt to pull him from the the chamber deeply upset. crowd, an incident just as import- equate his actions to sexual as- continues, it seems more and Brosseau on multiple occasions. e ensuing reaction was that of ant as the elbowing which is why sault. Not only is this ridicuously more apparent that the situa- Yet, for some inexplicable rea- an outraged uproar. the outrage displayed by some over the top, it also insults victims tion was purposely overblown by son, elbow-gate is still dominating Tom Mulcair, the leader of the people seems disingenuous. of sexual assault. Trudeau’s opponents because of Canadian headlines. Futhermore, NDP, called the Prime Minister If people are truly outraged Even with certain media out- vested self-interests. Mulcair continues to be outraged “pathetic” for elbowing a woman. about Trudeau’s violent outburst, lets and politicians calling for A erall, despite the extensive with Trudeau’s actions while the Niki Ashton, one of Brosseau’s why aren’t his actions against Trudeau’s head, a poll conducted media coverage and discussion by rest of Canada is already forgetting colleagues stated she was deep- Brown also being discussed? Why by Abacus Data has found that the politicians, this is simply not an about the whole petty debacle.