The Media Studies and Journalism classes travelled to Saskatoon on Friday, April 24th to learn about the local media industry. We went on tours of: Rawlco Radio, CTV News, the Star Phoenix and CFCR-Saskatoon's Community Radio Station. We learned a lot of different things, including what it takes to create a radio promo ad, what it's like to sit behind the anchor's desk, how the newspaper industry has evolved over the years and what it's like to be entirely responsible for hosting your own radio show. It was a great day of exploring the media and journalism around us.
The classes tour Rawlco Radio with "Rambing" Dave Scarf as our guide. Here in C95's On Air Studio.
Matt Wiens on TV at CTV.
Taylor Epp interviews Lexi Chalus and Suzanne Luitjens at CTV.Camera man Dan Gretton.
Aspiring anchors Robert Regan, Derek Yamchuk and Rachel Klaassen at CTV.
The RJC badminton team will be competing this upcoming weekend in the final round of division play. To date, the team has had a successful season, having 10 players qualify for the second round of playoffs and 9 qualify for the 3rd round. Birdies will start flying at 10:00am on Saturday at Warman High School. Come see some top notch badminton action and see if RJC will qualify players to the regional round.
Mathew Heppner and Jon Willie -Men's doubles
Colby Knight and Luke Derksen (substitute for Brayden Holman)-Men's doubles
Jill Olfert - Women's singles
Kim Koop and Laura Schmidt-Women's doubles
The following players will move on to the final round of division play in Warman this weekend.
Congratulations Lori Pauls! Lori was the 50th student to register for RJC's 2009-2010 school year and was rewarded with a 'coke break' with Dave and Ryan as well as a package of thrills gum. "What a thrill!" Lori was reported to say. Remember to get your registration forms in as soon as possible to be eligible for RJC's other registration incentives!
One longstanding tradition at RJC is Dirty February. For the guys, this means seeing how much facial hair you can grow by not shaving during February, with the entire process culminating in a party, dubbed ‘The Moustache Party,’ at the end of the month. The whole month is deemed to be a bonding experience for all of the guys at the school and in no way excludes the teachers, many of whom choose to participate. The highlight of the month for most is the party at the end, which can be described in many ways, but the best description for it would be greasy. Awards are given out for noteworthy achievements in the area of facial hair growth, ‘manly’ games are played, and lots and lots of food is consumed, including an eating contest. This year the theme for the food was deep-fried. Mars bars, Kit-Kat bars, Oreos and much more were deep-fried. As always, Dirty February will again be considered a success this year. Cecil Peters
Luke Derksen participates in an eating contest
Mel Siemens(staff) arm wrestling Robert Regan
Erik Epp, Brendan Bayda and Tim Dueck help prepare the snacks
The girls also participate in Dirty February by refraining from shaving for the entire month as well! They celebrated at the end of the month by holding a 'Spa Night'. Spa night was fun way to get all the girls together. They started off with a contest in which Dorm Council decided on winners of trophies for 'hairyness' such as 'Blonde Beaut' and Wooly Mammoth'. They followed the presentations with a well needed waxing and shaving. The girls continued their beautification by doing nails, facials and even some hair dos. Delicious food was also served. Dirty February ended with a new, clean and smooth start to March Miranda Young
Aleta Martens and Jenn Regier 'cleaning up' after a long month
March 7th was Sadie Hawkins, an event where the girls plan an elaborate night out for the boys. The week leading up to the event was full of excitement as the girls came up with interesting and innovative ways to ask out their 'dates'. The night itself was full of fun. The theme was 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. The girls decorated the dining hall with lots of balloons and candy featuring a large chocolate fountain in the centre. Unfortunately the original festivities of glow bowling had to be postponed due to inclement weather. Instead the original Charlie and the Chocolate movie was substituted for the evening. Good times were had by all.
Ian Epp, Levi Doerksen, Tim Dueck, and Dan Driediger enjoy the evening
The dining hall decorated in the Chocolate Factory theme
Coby Friesen and Russell Martens came as a twix bar. Cara Warkentin looks on.
Cara Warkentin and Heidi Dick pose for a picture
Angie Nickel and Allison Schmidt enjoy the chocolate fountain.
The staff was busy on Tuesday morning flipping pancakes and doing dishes for RJC's Shrove Tuesday breakfast. Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the beginning of Lent. After breakfast the Faith and Life committee challenged the student body to reflect on what type of sacrifice they might want to make during this year's Lent.
Ryan Wood and Lloyd Schmidt on dish duty
Gail Schellenberg flips the first batch of pancakes
Friday, February 6, RJC’s annual Open House, invited prospective students to picture themselves at RJC. Approximately 100 youth together with parents or youth pastors and sponsors took in the festivities.
Allison Schmidt and Suzanne Luitjens help prepare the school for the Open House
Leon Pomedli, Mathew Heppner and Jesse Wozniczka on snow removal duty
Gail Schellenberg and Lloyd Schmidt racing to finish the picture collage
Shauna Regier and Rachel Stock help prepare the girl's dorm for dorm tours
The evening began with registration during which time, every registrant received an RJC toque, and entered a draw for a door prize. Once they had their name tag and toque, they were off to the dining hall for a delicious meal of spaghetti, meat sauce, Caesar salad, garlic flat bread and ice cream sandwiches.
Robert Regan and Eric Lo perform impressive athletic moves during one of the school tours
After supper, students escorted our guests through the dorms, proudly displaying the beautifully decorated halls and rooms.
Jordan Wiens and Carmen Pauls conduct the Agriculture tour
At 6;45, everyone met in the gym for an official welcome by principal Gail Schellenberg, and introductions of all staff. After a short promotional video (now showing on our Website and YouTube), students were divided into groups and led on tours of the school with stops in a number of classrooms.
Allison Goerzen, Rachel Stock and Danielle Hunt led the Performing Arts part of the tour
A number of students led a non stop athletics display in the gym. CPT students showed some of the videos created in class in the computer lab. Science experiments were performed, and participants also learned about Christian Ethics classes and Chapels, International trips and ALSO, Agriculture classes, Performing Arts and SRC/DC.
Then came the part of the evening many current and prospective students look forward to – the coffee house.
Lexi Chalus and Erika Hooge perform a duet for the guests
A dance solo by Carissa Brockman
Concert choir began with a taste of Jazz singing, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” This was followed by quartets, duets, dance numbers, a singing contest, draws for door prizes and closed out with the heavy metal band, “Forgotten Prodigy” performing the Rise Against song, "Re-education."
Colton Regier, Robert Regan, Eric Lo, John Baker and Derek Yamchuk perform during the coffee house as the Grand Finale
Parents were then invited to a meeting in the chapel to ask questions and receive further information about the school, while grade 9 – 11 students were invited to seriously consider RJC for their high school experience and to picture themselves at RJC. Then a night lunch of Rice Krispie cake and puffed wheat cake prepared everyone for the journey home. It was a fun and informative evening and we are grateful to all the people who came as well as to students and staff for all their hard work in making the Open House a great success. Picture yourself at Rosthern J nior College. And remember, the only thing missing is U!
Matt Wiens on TV at CTV.
Camera man Dan Gretton.
Camera man Dan Gretton.
Aspiring anchors Robert Regan, Derek Yamchuk and Rachel Klaassen at CTV.
