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LOCAL/AREA NEWS
CLASS OF 2025 CONGRATULATIONS!
JR ROBSON
The Vermilion Voice | June 10, 2025
Marwayne Dance Association Nationals
Kayleigh Wells
to represent Marwayne on the national strength of teamwork, the value of stage: the Intermediate Lyrical group hard work, and the belief that passion The Marwayne Dance Association had and the Advanced Contemporary group, can take you far no matter where you an incredible opportunity this year, begin- with seven committed dancers proudly come from. Guided and inspired by ning their 2025 competition season in making the journey. their devoted dance instructor, Miss Fort Saskatchewan, where they attended T h r o u g h o u t t h e s e a s o n , t h e s e Kayleigh Wells, these girls showed their first event with the Standing Ovation d a n c e r s p o u r e d t h e i r h e a r t s i n t o that even a small town studio can Dance Competition. It was there that their every performance, earning multiple achieve big things. Being selected for passion, talent, and dedication stood gold and high gold medals, as well the final Dance Off at Nationals was out, earning them an exciting invitation to as special awards including recog- more than just a competitive success, return for the Standing Ovation Nationals nition for outstanding choreography. it was a heartwarming reminder that in Kelowna. Two groups were selected Their journey is a testament to the dreams can thrive in the most unexpected places, and that with enough heart, anything is possible. Submitted
Jada Sanford
We apologize that the photo was missed in last week’s issue. Photos submitted
Vermilion Dance Association Attends Nationals
Submitted of their time in Kelowna. The energy more impressively, they have formed “Miss Chloe’s Classroom.” VDA shone brightly as they took among the dancers, parents, family a tight-knit team, one that commuBringing home the runner-up trophy the stage at the prestigious Standing members, and their instructor, Chloe nicates, collaborates, and lif ts one was a proud moment for the team. But Ovation Nationals, held at the Rotary Maxwell, affectionately known as Miss another up both on and off the stage. beyond the accolades, this experience Centre for the Arts in Kelwona from Chloe, was electric and truly contaThis year mar ke d a major mile - proved something even greater, they May 25 to 27. gious. stone: not only did the team qualify are no longer the underdog recre T h r o u g h o u t t h e w e e ke n d , V DA Under Miss Chloe’s guidance over for Nationals for the first time, but they ational studio. They’ve shown that d a n c e r s i m m e r s e d t h e m s e l ve s i n the past three years, the dancers have also came away with an incredible with hard work, heart, and unity, they rehearsals, performances, and team grown tremendously in skill, strength, achievement, Runner-Up Overall in can stand tall and compete with the bonding activities, making the most and confidence. But perhaps even Division 1 with their dynamic routine, best on a national stage.
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Dennis and Marjorie Swanson
JUNE 12, 1965
Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary!
Your children and grandchildren send all their love on this very special day. Sixty years together is an amazing accomplishment! We wish you many more years of love and good health together.
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