College reflects on comp season

MEMBERS of Pentland Calisthenics College (PCC) traded in their leotards for formal wear over the weekend with the advent of the institution’s awards night.

Held at Melton’s Staughton College on Saturday, PCC president Gayle Stewart said it was a rewarding way to cap off a year of competing.

“It’s a chance for us to all get together as one Pentland family to celebrate the achievements of the teams over the year,” she said.

“We don’t get a lot of chances to get together so this is a nice way for everyone to come together and hear about what each section’s year was like and thank those who helped get the girls on stage.”

About 140 people including coaches, students and family witnessed more than 30 award recipients share the spotlight, with others called up to receive their medals won throughout the competition season.

Across PCC’s four perpetual categories, senior student Mackenzie Dart took home the Senior Heather Anton College Girl award, and the Ann Jeffrey College Person accolade went to Claire Rasmanis.

The Beverley Anton Most Improved award went to intermediate dancer Noma, while the Gayle Stewart Rising Star, which debuted last year, went to junior student Matilda.

Service awards were also handed out to Tahnee Currie, Sandra Kepsner, Jessica Mitchell, and Ms Stewart for 15, 25, 30, and 45 years of commitment to the institution.

In the Tinies Coaches category, the Achievement Award was shared between Emma and Aria, while the Improvement Award went to Harper and Winona, and the Sandra Kepsner Flex Award to Adalind.

For the Sub Junior Coaches Awards section, the Team Spirit accolade went to Kathryn, and Breanna received the Encouragement award while the Sandra Kepsner Flex Award went to Lillah.

Junior students Layla, Natalia and Indy were presented with the Junior Coaches category’s Achievement, Improvement, and Sandra Kepsner Flex awards respectively.

Two intermediate students both named Keira were handed the Intermediate Coaches awards for achievement and consistency, while the Senior Coaches Awards’ Achievement category was shared between Tahnee Currie and Sarah Dugdale-Porter.

In the Masters Coaches section, Patty Farnell, Jessica Atkinson, Taylah East and Cassandra Tucci received the Achievement, Improvement, Sandra Kepsner Flex award, and Encouragement awards respectively.

The Recreational Masters awards went to Chris Crowe and Carol Bradley.

Tinies student Nova and sub-juniors student Evelyn both received Old Collegian Scholarships.

The awards night was followed by the college’s annual display on Sunday.