PREVIEW WEEKEND 2014
RED - What is it to you?
BY ASHLEY ARRIOLA, ‘09
I CAN STILL REMEMBER my first “College Days” experience. It was
in April of 2007 when I was in grade 10, when I deliberated with my
decision to come to Kingsway College or not. To me, Kingsway College held three main qualities: it was a small school, too expensive,
and had such a busy schedule! My connection to Kingsway College
began when I was invited by a parent, whose children were all attending KC. Even though I hesitated to call to register for the “Preview Weekend”, that weekend was an event I will always remember.
Preview Weekend 2014 was held from April 11-13. This year’s
theme was, “Red - What is it to You?”
Registration began at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, where students and
their parents made their way to the A. E. King Fitness Complex to
check-in, receive their welcome packages, and “Redeemed Every
Day” t-shirts.
This year, the campus tour was self-guided and more interactive. Each registered prospective student was given a campus tour
passport and our current students served as tour guides at various
locations. The objective was to visit as many hotspots as possible,
and be one of the first three to accumulate 12 or more stamps to
qualify for a special gift from the Enrolment Office. Once campus
tours were over, supper was served, where our faculty and staff were
introduced. After dinner, our guests attended Teacher Information
Sessions where they were able to inquire about classes, work load,
and class structure. The KC Symphonic Choir directed by Sharon
Foreman, presented the vespers concert at College Park Church.
After Vespers, our guests and students went to the cafeteria to hang
out and just socialize at “Chill Time”.
Saturdays during Preview Weekend are the most action-packed
days. The day began with breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Sabbath School
was led by Campus Ministries in the KC chapel. The Praise Team led
out the song service with great energy. The main service was held
at College Park, where the KC Philharmonic Ensemble directed by
Thamar Juan Tyson, presented lovely renditions and current students Kim Tosi (grade 9) and Darnel Bazil (grade 12) each presented
a sermonette, speaking to the theme, “Redeemed Every Day.” Kim
shared a testimony when she was a child and the deliverance of
God from having their home almost catch on fire. Whereas Darnel presented an engaging breakdown of the weekend’s bible
text, Ephesians 1:7, “In him we have redemption through his
blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of
God’s grace.” Lunch was served at the cafeteria, where our guests
and current students and faculty fellowshipped. It was such a
beautiful day that many guests took a walk around campus. The
Drama Club performed, “A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing” directed
by Margaret Russnell and Sophia Parkes at the KC chap