Archive for February, 2010

Middle School Play, Huge Success

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Of Nothing and Noble had its opened on night on Tuesday February 23rd to rave reviews from the audience. Written, choreographed, produced and performed by the students (even the original music score and lyrics were written by the students) this was a truly unique performance of the Prince and the Pauper.

I know I am biased, but I was truly amazed at how good this production was, both well written and well performed. My sincere appreciation goes to all the actors, the behind the scenes people, the volunteer parents and teachers and especially the creators of this masterpiece: Davis Gilton, Paul Martin, Nat Steven , Sarah Chu and Trevor Wallace.

Kudos also goes to Alison Steven who believed in them, encouraged them and guided them in such a way that they believed in themselves.

Brilliant! A truly, “only at Riverstone” moment.

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Andrew Derry

Of nothing and noble.

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Photographs of rehearsals for the upcoming production: Of Nothing and Noble.

The play, to be shown at the Fulton Street Theater on Feb 23 and 24 is already almost sold out for both nights. If you don’t have tickets yet, you should contact Robyn as soon as possible.

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Inaugural Quiz Night – Huge Success

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Riverstone’s first ever Quiz Night was a huge success on Friday evening. Our enormous gratitude and platitudes go to the PA,, and especially Karla Haun and her team, for creating and event full of competitive spirit and liberally laced with fun and outright silliness.

I will never forget having to dance the tango with Bob Carignan as punishment for shouting out!

If you think you have what it takes to take the Riverstone quiz title…see you next time.

The Winning Team

The Winning Team

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Bob and Andrew do the Tango. Oh dear!

Bob and Andrew do the Tango. Oh dear!

The Organizers. Brilliant!

The Organizers. Brilliant!

The Quiz Master

The Quiz Master

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I wish I had paid attention in Passport Club!

I wish I had paid attention in Passport Club!

I've got to build a what? With what?

I've got to build a what? With what?

Who said that?

Who said that?

Trust me, I know who composed that!

Trust me, I know who composed that!

More punishment

More punishment

So, you think you know your wines.

So, you think you know your wines.

Oh, and yet more punishment for bad behavior.

Oh, and yet more punishment for bad behavior.

Wait, wait, don't tell me. I know this one.

Wait, wait, don't tell me. I know this one.

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Riverstone Students PSAT success

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Riverstone students in Grades 8 to 11 shone in their recent PSAT tests scoring well above national averages even compared to much older students. What is most remarkable is that 5 Grade 10 students would have earned National Merit Scholar status – unfortunately, they will have to wait until Grade 11.

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PSAT GR 10 2009

PSAT GR 11 2009Andrew