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AEP Learning Garden & Empire Circle Of Courage
 
AEP Car Show 2013
 
Planting of the AEP Learning Garden 2013
 
Young Athletes are Golden

Arndt and Waldner win provincial titles

Provincial-level competition can be very educational.

When faced with the best track and field athletes in the province, new competitors sometimes learn that there is a higher level left to attain.

On the other hand, others learn that they are maybe better than they previously thought.

Central’s Sarah Waldner and Peacock’s Kyle Arndt went into the SHSAA provincial track and field championships with modest expectations. Saturday each won their first provincial gold medal.

“We tell the kids to set really lofty goals and to try to get to provincials,” said Renee Verge, a coach from Peacock. “What they learn from competing against kids at this level is very significant.

“Track and field is unique in the way that Grade 9s get to compete at the provincial level. There aren’t many Grade 9s that get to a provincial football final and really hit field much. It’s the same in volleyball and basketball. We’ve always stressed for our young kids to try to get there, learn from it and then set goals for the next year. I think that’s kind of a pivotal building block for a strong program.”

Arndt won a silver medal Friday in the 1,500-metre run and won gold Saturday in the 800m. The Grade 9 athlete dominated the district meet as he won four events, but he had no idea what to expect at his provincial debut.

“At districts there wasn’t as much competition and here it’s a whole new level,” said Arndt who plays hockey, football and basketball as well.

“I like to do everything. Track might be my best sport. I maybe didn’t realize that (until this weekend),” he added. “I’m going to have to make a decision soon, eventually, but for right now I’m going to stick with everything I do and keep having fun.”

 Courtesy the Moose Jaw Times Herald, June 10, 2013
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Arndt's Late Dash Leads to Medal

In a day full of great moments at the SHSAA provincial track and field meet, Peacock’s Kyle Arndt had one of the better ones.

The Grade 9 runner flew past six runners on the last lap to finish second in the midget boys 1,500-metre run.

“Going into it I really didn’t know what was going to happen,” said Arndt. “I’ve never raced against guy this competitive before. I just hoped I could stay in it. I hit the last lap and my dad told me to kick it, so I did. I didn’t know if I would be able to finish, but I did.”

Arndt was one of seven medal winners from the South Central district. South Central is sitting in fifth place in the team standings after the first day of the two-day event. Central is seventh and Peacock eighth in team points by school. Vanier is in 14th place.

Vanier’s Hannah Heisler won South Central’s only gold in senior girls discus. Arndt was joined by Austin Avery from Vanier as the other silver medalist. Vanier’s Carter Hansen right behind Avery in third in the senior boys 400m.

Central’s Akuma Okak got the day started with a bronze medal throw in the senior boys javelin. Karissa Spence from Peacock was third in the midget girls 80m hurdles and Jennifer Packet from Assiniboia was third in the junior girls 400m.

Beyond the medal around his neck, Arndt’s great kick and the will he showed down the home stretch was part of what the event is all about.

“I surprised myself. I think it was pretty much all adrenaline,” said Arndt who said his thoughts during the final lap was “don’t pass out.”

Courtesy the Moose Jaw Times Herald, June 9, 2013
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Cap & Gown Ceremony 2013

graduation imageThe Cap & Gown ceremony for 2013 will take place on Friday, June 28th at 9:30am at the Hillcrest Apostolic Church. 

All graduates were provided a letter last week outlining the ceremony and procedures. A copy of it can be downloaded from here.

Information about the aftergrad component of graduation can be found on the Grad 2013 section of our web site.
 
Ehman, Maelde and Chow Set Records in Events

Despite the windy conditions, three new records were set at the Moose Jaw Section track and field Meet.

Peacock’s Emma Maelde broke the junior girls high jump record from 1975 on Wednesday. She jumped 1.55m to break the former record of 1.54m. Prior to the event, she was focused on setting a new record.

“It was really good. At the mini meet, my competitor, Sarah Waldner had jump 1.56m to break the mini meet one, so I wanted it be my goal to beat the Moose Jaw record,” she said. “I’m feeling good and I think it would be really good to jump a little higher to know what I can do and try and push myself.”

Senior McKenna Ehman from Peacock has been trying to push herself all track season to get over 11 metres in shot put and she did very well, throwing 11.39m. She broke a 2010 record of 11.30m.

“I was pretty excited, but I knew I could do better. I threw an 11.87m in Weyburn,” she said. “I’m excited, but now my goal is to get to 12m by the end of the season. I am pretty confident in myself and I know I can do it.”

 

Courtesy Moose Jaw Times Herald
 
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