art takes over
Artishow allows artists to bloom indoors. Page a5
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Exceptional teens honoured by District of Oak Bay Young Exceptional Star Awards encourage kids to keep volunteering into adulthood Natalie North News staff
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Families celebrate graduates Proud parents and grandparents, such as Tahal, left, and Jagir Dosanjh, right, with their granddaughter Joslyn Dosanjh, celebrate with Oak Bay High’s grads Friday evening. The graduating class of 2013 gathered with family and school staff for the sixth annual block party, held this year on Lulie Street, before heading off to their formal dinner and dance at the Inn at Laurel Point. See more photos on page A10.
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During the summer after Graham Landells finished Grade 9 at Oak Bay High, a pivotal moment came for the teen. He had spent a week volunteering at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, where he was working with a disabled child who was learning to ride a bicycle. “He was struggling the whole week to get on two wheels, then finally on the last day he did and rode by himself,” Landells said. “My heart just melted while his mother sobbed.” That was the moment Landells, now 18 and a University of Victoria Graham student, knew that his volunteer Landells efforts were about more than building a resumé. That same year Landells, then a part of Youth Against Cancer Club, Oak Bay Youth Outreach, as well as the track and field and soccer clubs, was recognized with a Young Exceptional Star Award from the District of Oak Bay. For six years the awards have been given to Oak Bay students in Grades 6 through 10 who strive for excellence within their schools and broader communities, often overcoming adversities to achieve their goals. This year, Landells returned to the event as the keynote speaker and addressed a new group of high achieving youth nominated for the recognition. The awards, celebrated May 8 at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre Sports View Lounge, are based on volunteerism across an array of fields and commitment to a range of artistic, sporting and academic excellence. Please see: Star awards showcase teens, Page A13
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