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The Times Advocate, 2004-03-31, Page 1616 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, March 31, 2004 Exeter Synchronized Skating wraps season EXETER — The Exeter Synchronized Skating had a successful year with good results at several competitions. At the 2004 Bert Winfield Synchronized Skating competition at the Brantford Civic Centre March 20 and 21. Against 80 teams from Ontario, Quebec and the United States, the Novice team skated to a first place after the opening program with judges ordinals of 1, 2 ,1, 2,2. Having had a few mis- takes and knowing they had to skate a flawless second skate, the team pulled together and won the gold. It was a wonder- ful way to end the year. The team deserved it, having worked extremely hard all year and I'm proud of all them. The Novice team had a wonderful experience at the Ontario Winter Games, taking in the opening ceremonies and all the events. With a lot of nerves and a few slipups, the Novice ended in sixth place. At the Bernie Deveau Memorial Adult Competition in Port Stanley in Febuary, 26 Adult and Masters syn- chronized skating teams from Western, Central and Northern Ontario and Quebec competed. The Adult Classics ended in eighth place after a not to strong first skate, taking them to the silver final, returning with a cleaner performance and taking home the bronze medal. Judges ordinals: first skate 7,3,3,3,4, second skate 3,3,4,4,1. The Masters skated two strong programs, placing fourth after their first skate, taking them to the silver category, which is a higher category for them. The Master Classiques, after not winning a medal all season, were headed into this last competition with force. They have a well skated program and have clean skated all year, but they were just short of the medals. Second after their final they did it with the first skate sending them to the gold final. Out of 11 teams, they brought home the silver. Judges ordinals: first skate 3,1,2,2,1. second skate 3,5,2,2,1 The Adult Classics won their second bronze medal this year. The Classics were fifth after their first skate and stood up with a better skate the second time and took the bronze. First skate 3,4,2,7,7, second skate 3,4,3,1,5. (article submitted) The Exeter Novice Classics Synchronized Skating team back L -R: Megan Hodgson, Brenna Anstett, Justine Clarke, Kami Fevery, Laura Delchiara, Toni Darling, Shannon Clarke. Front: Cassie Horley, Melissa Hendrick (assistant coach), Carter McLlwain (Mascot), Kathy McLlwain (coach), Alyssa Becker, Sara Hoytema, Kelsey Holtzman, Heidi Klopp, Olivia Huls, Sarah Vandornick. Missing: Lauren Graf. (Below) The Masters team skaters are back L -R: Leigh -Anne Fevery, Joanne Rivard, Lenny Vandenburg, Patti Down, Beth Wambolt, Bill Brush, Jeanine Connolly, Karen Tuckey, Jayann Heywood,Wendi Steinmann, Carrie Parsons, Paula Damen, Missy Pfaff, Kathy McLlwain (coach) Front row:Ashley Daniels, Jordanna Dale, Kerri Clifford, Diane Deline, Deanna Kainz, Susan Vogels, Melissa Hendrick (absent Anita Wein)(photo/submitted) "The Farm Show" coming together at South Huron DHS By Maegan Kipfer SPECIAL TO THE T -A EXETER — Students and staff at South Huron District High School are busy preparing for their annual drama production, "The Farm Show." As is the case with any play, a great deal of hard work is required to ensure the success of the show. The director of the play is Ms. Jantzi, an English and drama teacher at SHDHS. Ms. Jantzi claims "The Farm Show" is a funny play with believable characters complex enough to give students a challenge. The play is entertaining and thought provoking. In addition, the play allows for a large cast. Ms. Jantzi says it takes a great deal of commitment to put on a play ht terms of time and effort. With the various other demands students have such as part-time jobs, extracur- ricular activities, and the difficult academic work- load, she says it is amaz- ing so many students are willing to work on the play. The students are def- initely working hard, and Ms. Jantzi hopes they are having some fun at the same time. Stage managers are an essential element in any play, and they are definite- ly an asset to "The Farm Show." The stage man- agers for the show are: Cory King, Artemysia Fragiskatos and Ms. Burrell, a drama teacher at SHDHS. Artemysia's responsibility in the play is the script, as she ensures all actors are where they need to be during the per- formance, and that every- one gets his/her lines cor- rect. She sees this as a great opportunity to devel- op her drama skills. Another area integral to the play is the gathering of props, looked after by a committee headed by Mr. Mallette and Ms. Heatherington, both teachers at SHDHS. The types of props being used for this year's production include some farm equip- ment that has been gener- ously donated by Larry Elder. Mr. Mallette chose to become involved in the the play because he feels it is great to work with stu- dents outside the class- room. Costuming is an area that can really add to what a play has to offer. Ms. Richards, a former teacher at SHDHS, is look- ing after the costumes for this year's show. She has been working on costumes since the "Grease" production a couple of years ago. She loves to sew, and like Mr. Mallette, enjoys working with students outside of the classroom. Costumes this year are rather sim- ple, as an actor may put on a hat to indicate a change in character. Ms. Richards has chosen to continue working on cos- tumes even now that she is retired because she now has more time to do things she enjoys doing. She also sees it as an opportunity to maintain contact with the people she worked with for many years. The painting of the set in the play is being done by Ms. Hone, an art teacher, along with Kristina Miller and a whole committee of students working with them. The set will create a rural farm atmosphere into which some naive city people are dropped. This involves some scene paint- ing, set decoration and making certain props. Mr. Dougall's design class is creating the set for the show. Adding to all the excite- ment of "The Farm Show," Jesiqua Rapley, a Grade 10 student at SHDHS, is creating a doc- umentary about the play. Her reason for tackling such an activity is that she loves to videotape, and she thought it would be inter- esting to see the process of South Huron's production, as Michael Ondaatje filmed a documentary when the show was origi- nally performed in 1972. These individuals are only a few of many con- tributing to this produc- tion. There has been a great response from the community as many oth- ers are involved with the show in a variety of ways. The show will open to the public Wed., May 5, running until Fri., May 7, with shows starting at 7:30 each evening. Tickets will be sold for $5, at the high school, beginning in April. — Maegan Kipfer is a student at SHDHS. Exeter public school students faced off against Our Lady of Mt. Carmel students in the Optimist Spelling Bee March 26. In the back row from the left are judge Jo- Anne Fields, Kristy Pavkeje, Danita Pfaff, Kay Weber, Jody Spring,Taryn Anstett, judge Jan Collings and co-ordinator Brenda Feeney. In the centre row from the left are Mareike Juhnke, Breanne Darling, Halee McCann and Brittany Holmes. In the front row from the left are Lynn Weber and Josie McCann. Missing from the photo are Tyler Bryson, Jordan Laramie, Jennifer Ounsamone, Sam Christie, Charlotte McEwen and judge Rob Morley. The winners go on to the zone competitions in Ilderton April 13. (photo/Mary Simmons)