DI Provincials is where everything comes to an end for us grade 10s. After 2 years of participating in DI, this was the last time we would have the chance to present and perform for our teachers and peers in such a creative and imaginative way. It took a lot of collaboration and dedication to get where we were then, and the process between regionals and provincials made it all feel real.
My group and I, the Marine Team, took first place in the Fine Arts challenge at regionals. It took a lot of work to make that happen, and a lot of effort to overcome some challenges that happened day off. When it was over, we had less than a month to fix the issues with our backgrounds and dance for provincials on April 12th. With the clock ticking and nerves running high, our team rallied together to address every feedback point we received.
We got a lot of compliments from the appraisers, but our group had some improvements we wanted to make. We fixed the backgrounds, as they had partially fallen apart before, as well as our dance. We practiced over and over to ensure everything came together perfectly. On the day of the provincials, we felt a mix of excitement and anxiety, but our hard work paid off. In the end, we left the stage feeling proud of what we accomplished and grateful for the memories we created together.
In the end, the Marine Team ended in 2nd place. Although we fell one spot from before, I have never felt prouder of our team. We had come a long way from January, and our performances showed how we could place our differences aside and come together to create a performance that we not only could win with but were also extremely proud of. And as we took our final bow, I carried forward not just a trophy, but a lifetime of teamwork, resilience, and unforgettable memories.
