July 18, 2008

What an exciting day to write about the happenings at the Shad Valley Carleton Program!

The day started out with the daily announcements, Shad News hosted by the Red House, and empowering Shad Speaks. The Shad News was extra special as it marked the last time the Red House would be performing the news. The Shad Speaks empowered the audience as the fellow Shads and staff discussed the Holocaust and Rwanda. The Shads shared some of their stories about family members who had suffered the tragedies of the Holocaust. Everyone was touched by the personal stories and paused to reflect on the honoured soldiers and victims of this tragedy. The speeches were described as, “courageous” by the Program Director, Adrian Chan, at Carleton.

Afterwards, the Shads gathered for a brief yoga class to relax before the final allotted time for the business plan. Shads gathered into their house teams and put the finishing details for their plans and then met in the lecture hall for movies and relaxing activities. All Shads enjoyed the movies and met up in the MPR room for a Late Night hosted by the Blue House. The theme of the evening was, “The House of Blues”. Everyone gathered to eat cookies, hot-chocolate, and tea and discuss the eventful day. The Blue House set up three stations: talking corner, board games, and massage area. This marked the end of week three for the Shad Valley Program at Carleton. Remember Shads, be legendary!

Suzie De Luca
Shad Valley Carleton
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba