Performing for dollars

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Orion Betts' 2014 display

Vernon students will be dancing, demonstrating, playing, singing, cooking and more for a chance at some of the $64,000 in scholarship funds up for grabs in School District 22.

The event is free and open to the public on April 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. and April 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Centre.

Students of art, drama, music, dance, trades, media, culinary arts, photography and technology will have an opportunity to showcase their talents and hard work as they compete for one of the 64 scholarship awards worth $1,000 apiece.

“The students have been working on their projects for a good portion of the year, with some of the projects spanning multiple years. They have been working with dedicated sponsor teachers who offer them ongoing support, advice and guidance," said Linda Spiller director of instruction with School District No. 22.

"Aside from the performances described above, all participants assemble a display that shows their work and completed projects to others.”

The Ministry of Education provides each winning recipient with an award of $500.00 upon wining the scholarship competition and another $500.00 when the student enrolls at a post-secondary institution.

Each of the participants will be judged by a primary judge from the community with expertise in the specific project area.