Judgement Day! By the time everyone everyone showed up at Cathy's room at 6:45 am, all that was kept cool overnight in their bath tub (thank you Sheraton for the ice!), was nicely spread out on their beds on a bright red table sheet. Yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal, muffins, croissants and juice are all available and plentiful.
By 7:30 am, all of our students were all in their professional best and ready for the block walk to the Convention Center. Judging began sharply at 8 am.
The long judging day was broken up by a planned lunch back at the Sheraton. Our goal was to make a stress free environment to recharge our students and give them a break during their 11:30-1:15 break. Poor Eisha ... she was rushed to noon pre-interviews for CFTR and CBC and as a result had to virtually swallow her lunch whole. Listen for her ... she's scheduled for a Friday 7:30 am interview with Matt Galloway on CBC Metro Morning. Not sure about the CFTR interview but I believe it's for 7 am ... will update. We all can get a feel of her work from this
press release.
Postscript ... Eisha's interview with Matt Galloway on Friday CBC Metro Morning ...
http://www.cbc.ca/video/news/audioplayer.html?clipid=2385770927
Over the same judging period, our Calvin was involved in the Student Observer activities; on all accounts, he had a very enjoyable day.
While the students were being judged, the chaperones (minus Cathy ... again more IISEF meeting duties), entertained themselves at the movies (Ironman 3 and a Disney Work flick).
After the judging, the group redressed as casual, got rested and prepared for the INTEF arranged Mixer events, one for the students and one for the chaperones. The adult Mixer had a Blues theme while the students enjoyed a ............
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