William D. Cuts Jr. High Newsletter
June 2022
A MESSAGE FROM OUR ADMIN:
We have made it to June and the end is in sight. Activities are winding down and students are gearing up for final exams. It has certainly been a memorable year, an encouraging one, as we came out of restrictions and got back to junior high life.
The year started with optimism and nervousness. The hope of normal activities was there but so was Covid. We got a mix of both, with clubs and teams and classes being closer to normal, and still some online learning for certain classes. As the year went on it got progressively better, to the point where we have been running all of our activities without restriction.
Being able to run clubs, sports teams and school wide events has brought an excitement back to the building. It was great to have everyone together at the Terry Fox Run, WD Cuts Olympics, and our track day. Leadership students were able to once again volunteer in the community at elementary schools and senior centers. Classes from the school also were out in the community raking leaves and shoveling walks. A gesture that was greatly appreciated in the neighborhood.
There was much to celebrate this year as well. The drama crew was able to put on 2 performances and took home 3 awards at a competition in Westlock. The second production was held in conjunction with a fine arts night, highlighting the work of our very talented art students. Athletically, our teams and individual athletes had a lot of success. HIghlighted by championships in volleyball, badminton, and rugby. There were also numerous athletes who won, or placed highly, in the zone track meet.
We hope that everyone has a great summer. All the best to those moving on to high school or to other schools, and we look forward to seeing everyone who is returning to WD Cuts in September.
Mr. Albrecht and Mr. Tripp
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Friday, June 10 - Grade 7 Drumheller Trip
Wednesday, June 15 - Math part A exam
Monday, June 20 - Language Arts part B exam
Tuesday, June 21 - Indigenous Day
Wednesday, June 22 - Math part B exam
Thursday, June 23 - Science exam
Friday, June 24 - Social exam
Monday, June 27 - Grade 9 day out - Wabamun
Tuesday, June 28 - Award's Night 6:00pm and Last Day of School
Wednesday, June 29 - No School - operational day
CRUSADER ATHLETICS
W.D. Cuts School Track 2022
W D Cuts School Track and Field meet was held on Monday, May 9th at Fowler Track. Top athletes in each grade level were awarded their gold medals following our school meet. Congratulations to all of the grade winners.
Grade 7
Alexa Beley
Ellie Pickering
Marsali Cunningham
Ruby Smith
Bryder Ibsen
Keegan Grannary
Graham Sedo
Kalton Mortson
Grade 8
Sarah Lenz
Rachel Arthurs
Emily Doan
Juliet Rankin
Nolan Margetson
Silas Kerbes
Austin Foss-Anhel
Theo Weirmeir
Jack McLeod
Grade 9
Makayla Beley
Kylie Stolk
Keyanna Grannary
Ethan Poeckens
Matthew Lenz
Carsen Wolff
W.D. Cuts District Track 2022
W D Cuts District Track and Field Team competed at the city championships which were held on Tues May 24th at Fowler Track in St Albert. Congratulations to all Cuts athletes for team placing second overall in St Albert. As well we had some outstanding individual performances. 24 Athletes will be advancing to Zones and representing St. Albert at the zone 5 Track Championships which will be held Thurs June 2nd at Strathcona Athletic Park in Sherwood Park.
Brock Bishop- 100m, Long Jump, Shot, High Jump, Relay Kylie Stolk-100m, 200m, High Jump, Relay Austin Foss-Anhel- 400m, Long Jump Rayden Tutt- 400m, Long Jump,Relay Morgan Li-400m Easton Herman-800m, 1200m, 2000m Ty Meunier-800m Silas Kerbes-800m Alexandra Watson-800m,1200m Carsen Wolff-800m Matt Lenz-800m Nolan Margetson-1200m Dayson Reschke-1200m, 2000m Tevi Naidu-1200m, 2000m Saharah McAdam-2000m Theo Weirmeir-Javelin Heath Garbe-Discus, High Jump Emily Doan-Discus Ethan Poekens-Discus Sarah Lenz-High Jump, Relay Talea Tagg-High Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put Makayla Beley-High Jump, Long Jump Kamryn Waples-Shot Put Leah Burch-High Jump.
Zone 5 Track Championships 2022
Zone 5 Track Championships 2022
Twenty-four W. D. Cuts Athletes represented our school at the Zone 5 Track Championships which were held on Thursday June 2nd at Strathcona Athletic Park in Sherwood Park. Congratulations to our Track Team for placing first overall at the Zone 5 championships.
There were lots of individual medalists, with Easton Herman winning all 3 of his races in 800m, 1200m and 2000m. Alexandra Watson broke our school record in her first place finish in 800m. Brock Bishop broke our school record in High Jump. Rayden Tutt, Sarah Lenz, Kylie Stolk and Brock Bishop were all part of the St Albert championship relay teams. Austin Foss-Anhel was first in 400m, Kylie Stolk medalled in 100m and 200m, Dayson Reschke first in 1200m and 2nd in 2000m. Carsen Wolff first in 800m and Taleah Tagg first in High Jump.
Congrats to all team members.
Rugby 2022
Tier 2 Finals Wednesday, June 1st wrapped up with both teams in 2nd place! There was some blood (not ours), sweat and tears left out on the field. Both teams ran hard all evening.
Tier 1 just wrapped up Thursday, June 2nd and the girls fought hard to 3rd place! Boys, however, walked off the field with the 1st place trophy in hand! (First time in 6 years!). That first place moment was great to see and even Mr. MacDonald was acknowledged on the field by the coordinators! (Awww)
Thanks to everyone who showed up to our games and supported us this season. We had great weather and are excited for next season. The victories were great but it was even better having kids outside playing good rugby.
W.D. Cuts Fine Arts
Leadership
Recreation Academy Jasper Trip 2022
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WILLIAM D. CUTS JUNIOR HIGH SHCOOL
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Location: 149 Larose Drive, St. Albert, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-458-8585