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MR. CARSON Graham 1996 Julian Marcadier, in sash and crown, is surrounded by his runners-up and fellow
classmates (ieft to right) Alykhan Jiwanl, David Green, Luke Terrett, Amir Ghahreaman and Craig McLaren.

Carson crowns a winner

Pageant ups its cultural content this year

BEAUTY PAGEANTS
may be dead but the Mr.
‘Carson Graham contest
is as hot as ever.

By Layne Christensen
Fashion Editor

For a third year in a row,
the annual flesh fest packed
the school's gymnasium
Wednesday evening with
throngs of screaming maost-
ly female students and
beaming. parents, who
seemed particularly
impressed by ‘this year’s
high tevel of cultural con-
tent.

Fourteen of Carson
Graham's gutsiest grads

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competed for the crown, and
in doing so helped raise a
bundle of cash for the Class
of '96’s grad celebrations.
Brain. triumphed over
brawn as contestants who
exhibited particular elo-
quence or skill were given
top marks by the panel of

judges.

Worthy of mention:
pianist Luke Terrett’s daz-
zling Chopin waltz, violin-
ist David Green’s spirited
rondo, guitarist’ Craig
McLaren’s sensitive ode to
geckdom (with backup
assistance from bassist and

non-competitor Ben
Wooten), black-belt Naim
Abou-Khazaal’s bone-
crunching karate demo and
mountain-biker Brent
Levangie'’s daring acrobat-
ics.

A gun-totin’ rip-rarin®
Amir Ghahreman —
resplendent in 10-gallon
hat, holster, Speedo and
cowboy boots — revealed
his particular talents in the
beach-wear segment.

The audience was also
treated to performances by
“chick magnet” Farzin
Amedi, fashion trendsetter

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Alykhan Jiwani, Barney fan
Brad Kerr, comedian Janusz
Nosal, lip synchers Casey
Siddoo and Owen Yates, and
ventriloquist Mark van der
Geest.

In the end is was Julien
Marcadier whom the judges
chose to wear the crown.
Runner-up David Green was
apprised of the importance
of his role (“If for any rea-
son Mr. Carson Graham is
unable to fulfill his
duties...."), McLaren,
Terrett, Ghahreman and
Kiwani were recognized as
finalists.

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CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH
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an information meeting for parents who are.
planning to enrol) their child in French immersion: * |
Kindergarten. A panel, consisting of teachers, *
administrators and students will provide ‘an’:
overview of the Immersion program and respond
to questions. :

The Meeting will be held at:

Rass Road Elementary School
2875 Bushnell Place -

Wednesday, Apri 1 17, 1996 at 7:30 pm.

Come and see how easy it is to make:
contemporary style valences on your:

Serger.

Factory representative Marilyn Kamel
will show you quick home decorating

ideas for window coverings, table top

fashions, accent cushions & more!

Saturday April 20 i0am-12pm
Monday April 22 7pm-9pm

Cost $12.00

Seating is limited!
Call now to to register 986-1341.

Sale starts Wednesday
April 17/1996

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