Wrestler Returns to Blackville School

Wrestler Devin Chittick with Blackville High School students

The wrestler Devin Chittick, also known as Forest Cullen in the wrestling world, visited Blackville School on Friday, April 22.

Chittick was at the school to speak to the middle and high school students about bullying and the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Chittick's visit was a follow up from when he spoke to the middle school students last October.

For more photos from the event, click here.

Article by Abby Hennessy
Photos by Jules Keenan

High School Female Athlete of the Week

The High School Female Athlete of the Week is Olivia Sullivan. Olivia was chosen because of her dedication to her volleyball team.

Middle School Female Athlete of the Week

The Middle School Athlete of the Week is Hayley Underhill. Hayley was selected because she is dedicated and works hard.

High School Male Athlete of the Week

The Male Athlete of the Week for high school  is Alex Hallihan. Alex was chosen because of his solid work ethic on and off of the volleyball court. 

Middle School Male Athlete of the Week

The Male Athlete of the Week for middle school is Drake Donovan. Drake was chosen because of his show of leadership and hustle during regular play along with his efforts at the volleyball tournament in Bathurst. 

Josie Foundation Week at Blackville School

Jake Stewart and Andy Hawkes with members
of the High School Student Council

Local MLA Jake Stewart, who is also the founder of the Josie Foundation, and Andy Hawks, the Mayor of Blackville and a Foundation Board member, visited Blackville School on Thursday, April 14.

They were at Blackville School to speak to the high school students about the Josie Foundation and to thank the school community for its help in raising money for the Foundation.

This year, the school's goal is to raise a $1000 for the Josie Foundation. So far $400 has been raised by having various events like bake sales and a coin sabotage. The Student Council is also planning a dance next Thursday, April 21 and all proceeds will be for the Josie Foundation.

The Josie Foundation is a non-profit foundation that provides assistance to individuals and families in the Miramichi area who are experiencing financial difficulty due to a fatal illness.

To find out more about the Josie Foundation click here.

Article by Abby Hennessy
Photos by Jules Keenan

Soup's On at Blackville School

Local community members attended Soup's On
at Blackville School on Tuesday

The Blackville High School culinary class took part in a community outreach program called Soup's On this Tuesday, April 12.

Soup's On offers members of the community free home-cooked meals at various churches and community centres throughout Blackville. It was started by the Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC).

The culinary class served hamburger soup, freshly made biscuits and carrot cake for dessert. In all, the class served around 80 people.

To learn more about the Greater Blackville Resource Centre, click here. For more photos from the event, click here.

Article by Abby Hennessy
Photos by Jules Keenan