Faculty hoop game will benefit tsunami victims
The faculties from Mt. Spokane and Mead high schools, and Mead and Northwood middle schools will be playing a benefit basketball game at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Spokane High School to raise money for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for tsunami victims. Admission to the game is a $3 donation.
The faculties from Mead and Northwood middle schools will play against each other during the first and third quarters of the game. The faculties from Mt. Spokane and Mead will play during the second and fourth quarters to determine whether the east or west side of the district rules.
To get involved, contact Mt. Spokane High School ASB at 465-7200 or Mead High School ASB at 465-7000.
A puckish version of Shakespeare
The middle school drama and music students of St. George’s School will perform Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” in a 1950s version.
The play is directed by Jeanne Hardie, with performances at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday in the Founders Theater, 2929 W. Waikiki Road. Both performances are free.
An added attraction is the opening of two art exhibits by St. George’s eighth-grade students, also with 1950s theme. A display of Cubist-style and string art works will be on display in the school’s Gilbert Art Gallery. An exhibit of “Midsummer Night’s Dream” artwork in the style of 1950s movie posters will be on display in the Katy Reeves Gallery at the school.
An opening reception for both exhibits is set for 6 p.m. Friday, just outside Founders Theater, before the first performance of the play.
St. George’s celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The school will host a series of events and activities during the year to honor the people and achievements of its first 50 years. The 1950s theme for both drama and art helps kick off the celebration.
G-Prep names Ignatian winners
Senior Chris Zapotocky, and junior Sarah Arpin have been selected as recipients of the Ignatian Service Award. The award honors students who best represent the Ignatian spirit of community service.
Zapotocky is the son of John and Cindy Zapotocky. He is involved with the Boy Scouts and has earned the Eagle Scout award. He is a Spokane Youth Sport Association soccer referee, a National Honor Society commended tutor, and was selected to go to Boys State. He has received many athletic awards in soccer, hockey and varsity baseball.
Arpin is the daughter of Greg and Lori Arpin. She is involved in service groups including Youth Leadership Spokane and Red Cross board and Union Gospel Mission. She also has spent two summers as a volunteer in the pediatrics oncology at Sacred Heart Medical Center. She is a member of the National Honor Society, French Club, Math League, junior class council and junior varsity tennis.
Home-school conference
Valley Home Scholars, a nonprofit group that supports home-school families in the Inland Northwest, is holding a conference to help those who are interested in home-schooling.
The 11th annual Winter Conference will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Berean Bible church, 10910 E. Boone Ave. Admission is $5. For more information, visit www.choicenet1.com/vhs or call 924-8451.