Middle and High School Plays Recognized at Provincial Drama Festival

Middle School Drama Club members performing in
Drama Geeks Vs. Zombie Cheerleaders at the
NB Provincial Drama Festival

Blackville School plays from both the middle and high school levels were recognized at this year's New Brunswick Provincial Drama Festival held from May 11-18 in Fredericton.

The Middle School Drama Club's play Drama Geeks Vs. Zombie Cheerleaders received six awards and recognitions. Middle School students Reese Urquhart, Anna Sturgeon, Abby Keenan and Patrick Donovan all received Outstanding Actor Awards.

The play also received an Outstanding Use of Choreography Award and a Special Adjudicator’s Mention for Innovative Lighting.

High School Drama Club members performing in
 Game of Tiaras at Blackville School

The High School Drama Club's play Game of Tiaras also received six awards and recognition. Laura Jardine and Jasmine Jardine received awards for Outstanding Student Directors. Robyn Stewart received and Outstanding Actor Award and Gina Keenan received an Outstanding Supporting Actor Award.

The play also received an Outstanding Use of Costume Award and a Special Adjudicator's Mention for Ensemble Work and Comedic Achievement.

Students from the Theatre Arts 120 class performing in
The Nine Worst Breakups of all Time at Blackville School. 

The Theatre Arts 120's play The Nine Worst Breakups of All Time received four awards and recognitions. Calvin Furlong received a Special Adjudicator's Mention for Playing the Villain.

The play received Special Adjudicator's Mention for Ensemble and Special Adjudicator's Mention for Taking Risks. The play also received an Outstanding Use of Choreography Award.

Last week the high school plays were performed at the school. To see photos from the performances, click here. 

To view photos from the Middle School Drama Club's performance at the Drama Festival, click here.

School Spelling Bee Winners; Hosting District Spelling Bee on May 26

Grade Three Winners: Ethan McEvoy, Bryce Underhill and
Brandon Hernandez

Blackville School held its first Annual School Spelling Bee last week. For more photos from the spelling bee, click here.

Grade Four Winners: Braden Burke, Blake Curtis
and Winston Dottin

The school will be hosting the District Spelling Bee this Thursday, May 26. The following students will be representing the school:

• Kindergarten – Allie Hallihan
• Grade 1 – Keenan Underhill
• Grade 2 – Jace Jardine
• Grade 3 – Brandon Hernandez
• Grade 4 – Blake Curtis
• Grade 5 – Abigail McEvoy

Below is a list of winners from the school's spelling bee held last week:

Kindergarten 

1st – Allie Hallihan
2nd – Chase Storey
3rd – Jayda Jardine

Grade 1 

1st – Keenan Underhill

Grade Five Winners: Gabryella Munn, Tyra Martin
and Abigail McEvoy

2nd – Thomas Hallihan
3rd – Chloe Furlong

Grade 2 

1st – Jace Jardine
2nd – Sophie Munn
3rd – Randi Jo Sturgeon

Grade 3

1st – Brandon Hernandez
2nd – Bryce Underhill
3rd – Ethan McEvoy

Grade 4

1st – Blake Curtis
2nd – Winston Dottin

3rd – Braden Burke

Grade 5 

1st – Abigail McEvoy
2nd – Tyra Martin
3rd – Gabryella Munn

Photos by Jules Keenan

Elementary Students Celebrate Spell-A-Thon Results

Principal Rodney Buggie and
Vice-Principal Pam Underhill
with First Prize Winner Brody Underhill 

Blackville School elementary students celebrated the results of the 2016 Spell-A-Thon on Monday, May 09.

The students participated in the event this spring. Students collected pledges until May 02 and earned their pledges for each word spelled correctly during the Spell-A-Thon. A total of $4435.40 was raised.

Proceeds from the event will be used for the elementary banquets, celebrations and field trips.

Grade four student Brody Underhill won the first prize of an iPad mini as the top pledge earner. Grade 3 student Kyle LeBlanc came in second, winning a Nintendo Wii U. Grade 3 student Nathan Stewart won a mountain bike and helmet for third place. Mrs. Hallihan's kindergarten class won the pizza party.

All students who collected pledges also received treats. For more photos, click here.

School Choirs Achieve Gold Standard at Music Festival

The Blackville School Girls Choir performing
at the 2015 Christmas Concert.

The Blackville School Elementary Choir and the Blackville School Girls’ Choir achieved a Gold Standard at last week’s Miramichi Regional Music Festival 2016.

The Elementary Choir sang, “If You Sing An Allelu” and “En Roulant Ma Boule,” and the Blackville School Girls’ Choir sang, “Laudate Dominum” and “The Swallow."

Awards will be given out at the final concert on Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Carrefour Beausoleil School Auditorium.

Ms. Frenette and all of the choir students would like to thank the piano accompanist, Mrs. Margaret Craig for "doing such a fabulous job as our accompanist at the festival."

They also send thanks to the parent volunteers: Tracey Hallihan, Sarah Mullin, Cindy Hallihan, and Elana Hallihan. "They traveled on the bus with us for assistance; it was greatly appreciated," said Ms. Frenette.

Choir and Band Spring Concert May 25

The Blackville School Elementary Choir performing
at the 2015 Christmas Concert.

Blackville School will be presenting its annual Choir and Band Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 25 in the school cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.

This concert will feature performances by the Blackville School Elementary Choir, the Blackville School Girls’ Choir, the Blackville School Jazz Band along with the Grade 9U Instrumental Class, and vocal/instrumental soloists.

Admission is at the door: Adults $5.00 Students $2.00. Fudge, beverages, and tickets on a 50/50 Draw will be sold during the concert.

Come and “swing into spring” and enjoy some of the fabulous musical talent from Blackville School.

JV Girls Volleyball Team Recognized for Support and Dedication

Coach Marylin Underhill had a difficult time nominating just one of the JV Varsity Girls Volleyball players as Athlete of the Week. Below is what she shared with The Talon:

I would like to nominate my JV Varsity Girls Volleyball team as Athlete of the Week for the following reasons. 

This group of young women represent the truest form of the word "athlete." They are strong and confident when winning; they are supportive and focused when losing. This group never gives up on a ball, nor on each other. They have been a joy to work with this year. They are truly athletes.

Middle School Male Athlete of the Week

The Middle school Male Athlete of the Week is Macaully Gillespie. Macaully was chosen Athlete of the Week because he fought hard to win during a game earlier last week and he plays hard, game in and game out. Macaully plays for the middle school boys volleyball team. 

High School Male Athlete of the Week

The High School Male Athlete of the Week is Jonah Peterson. Jonah was chosen because of his hard work and dedication to his team. Jonah plays for the Varsity Boys volleyball team.

Middle School Female Athlete of the Week

The Middle School Female Athlete of the Week is Cassidy Hallihan. Cassidy was chosen because she is a great server and scores a lot of points for her team. Cassidy plays for the middle school JV volleyball team.