Our Adventure Continues…
Wednesday September 28th
(Submitted by: Sun West Delegates)
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Our first full day of CSLC 2011 was military day. And what an inspirational day it was. The day began in our spirit groups. After getting energized and meeting some new people, the entire delegation headed outside to the flagpole. There we were introduced to a former Corner Brook Regional High graduate and current member of the Canadian armed forces, who paid tribute to his comrade and fellow Corner Brook graduate who was killed in Kandahar last August. Oh Canada was sung by the entire delegation as the Canadian flag was raised. We made our way to the Pepsi Centre for a cultural moment, where we learned some Newfie terminology. First keynote speaker to the stage was General Rick Hillier. General Hillier served our country for more than three decades, and has been an inspiration and support for our troops. General Hillier talked about leadership by example, staying true to yourself, and remaining positive in a country where we are granted with so many blessings every day. General Hillier was one of the finest keynote speakers ever to take the CSLC stage, and we were privileged to hear his message.
After General Hillier, we made our way to our first breakout session. Students and advisors experienced a wide variety of informative sessions, one of the most unique and exciting being touring and sailing on a working Navy ship. Lunch was next, which was an experience in itself. Real Army rations were donated and served by members of the Canadian Armed Forces out of real army vehicles. Delegates ate out of randomly chosen freeze dried bags with everything from Thai chicken to fettuccine alfredo.
The afternoon consisted of keynote speaker Chantal Kreviatzuk. Chantal touched on issues that she supports and that are prevalent to today’s society, but unfortunately she did not share any of her music with us!
Another breakout session, followed by supper and a parade through the streets of Corner Brook in our spirit groups. The streets echoed with the sounds of ”CSLC is hot to go”, and “We’ve got spirit yes we do!!!!” The evening consisted of a rowdy kitchen party with St. Johns band A Crowd of Bold Sharemen. Another wonderful CSLC day in the books!
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