College Royal
The 82nd edition of Kemptville College Royal featured an open house showcasing many facets of the the campus March 11 - 12.
Students played a large part in organizing events as varied as livestock and horse shows, polo exhibition, power and equipment demonstrations, greenhouse tour and plant sale, food and nutrition exhibits and a petting zoo.
The Alumni Association organized the Kemptville Alumni Hockey Tournament held on the Friday at the Municipal Centre, while the Kemptville College Foundation held its annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the Agroforestry Centre.
The generous contributions of local busineses helped make possible the week of activities and events that culminated with a banquet Saturday night at the W. B. George Centre.
Isabel Kinnear (left), Royal King Glenn McCaig, Royal Queen Erin Calhoun, Don Kinnear, Alumni Board Member and Judge Stephanie Hill-Nicholls, Alumni President and Judge Tony Desnoo. The queen's tiara was donated by Juliannah's Dress and Bridal in the Moose Creek Mall. The king's leather portfolio was donated by Tony Desnoo of Edward Jones, Kemptville.
Donna Koeniger poses in the greenhouse with staff.
Team McGahey, Craig Templeton (left), John Droogh, Corey Arcand, Joe McGahey, Rick Hill, Jeff Hay, Pierre Robitaille and Kris Patterson.
Student made pond.
Maddie McCandless from Woodstock 2nd year BBRM student tries her hand at the power games using a mini excavator.
Zach Clapin from Winchester a 1st year diesel student is demonstrating welding.
Spencer Nelson Ag Senior from Elmvale clipping sale calf.
Dakota Doyle Ag junior from Port Perry grooms a Kemptville Classic sale heifer.
KC Campus staffer Cheryl DeVries enjoys her pancakes.
Kay Hudson pours pancake batter for the Foundation pancake breakfast.
Cathy and Claude Naud, our Director enjoy their pancakes.
Showing sheep at the Royal.
Nichole Jowett of Brockville second year BBRM competes in Sheep showmanship.
Campus Director Claude Naud tries his hand in the celebrity milking contest.
OAC Dean Rob Gordon gives it the old college try.
John Koch of St.-Pascal, an Ag senior won the celebrity milking contest. He is with the Royal King and Queen.
Alumni display in the A.M. Barr Arena.
From left Alumni President Tony Desnoo, Royal Queen Erin Calhoun, Royal King Glenn McCaig, Isabel Kinnear, and Don Kinnear. Tony is holding the Alumni Trophy given to the King and Queen in memory of Rhona Kinnear 2002 Ag grad.
Matt Alexander (right) presents Claude Naud, Director of Kemptville Campus with a cheque for $1000.00 from the St. Lawrence Valley Jersey Club, to be used for the Dairy Barn project.
Photos courtesy Mac Johnston and Isabel Kinnear.
