A tradition has returned to Drumheller as students at DVSS prepare to host the area’s seniors to an afternoon gala of dining and entertainment.
The annual Seniors Dinner is set for this Thursday at DVSS. This is a tradition that stretches back 18 years. While it took a hiatus for a couple years, when there was a concern with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and when the school was in the process of moving from Central School, it is back. Principal Curtis LaPierre says the whole school plays a part in staging the event.
“It’s the entire school, you’ll see volunteers all the way from junior high to senior high,” said LaPierre.
The day features a meal prepared by students. The arts programs will take part in decorating the school for the event, and the fine arts programs will be showcasing their talents.
“We’ll have the choir and the band entertaining and some skits from the drama department,” said LaPierre.
He said the event helps bridge the gap between seniors and youth.
“It makes seniors more comfortable with youth and interacting in a very positive way,” said LaPierre, “and it goes both ways.”
The Alberta Teachers Association as well as the Alberta Ministry of Seniors has recognized the dinner.
The door to the event opens at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, with entertainment at noon, followed by lunch.