Need something done? Tired of carrying your books? You want MacDonald’s for lunch, but don’t want to make the trek to grab a Big Mac?
On Thursday, February 16, any Drumheller Valley Secondary School (DVSS) student with those concerns in mind could have rented a grad to do their bidding.
Grade 12 students were dressed up in some outlandish fashions, carried books, attended class, and delivered lunch for their temporary masters.
“It’s all for a good cause,” “It’s a little embarassing, but it’s good for the grad class,” said Grade 12 student Tyson Powell, who was sitting casually wearing a Dracula cape, bright blue wig, neon pink shirt, and kabuki face paint.
“It’s fun, but kind of embarrassing in some ways. It’s a fun thing to do and it’s raised money for our graduation,” said grad president Alanna Tchir, who was dressed inside out and wearing snorkling gear. “It’s an annual event and we’re keeping the traditional alive.”
The event raised $635 for the graduation dinner this year. The money will go towards renting the arena and purchasing decorations.
The exact number of years the event has been going on is uncertain, but it’s estimated between 25 and 30 years.
The highlight of the day was when all of the soon-to-be grads gathered at lunch to do a fashion show for their fellow students. Grade 10 and 11 students had a big laugh looking on and watching the Grade 12 students be humiliated.
Some of those laughs were a bit nervous as some realized in the next couple of year it would be them being rented for a day.
Others were delighted with the prospect.
“It helps graduation,” said Zaynah Chomas. “It’ll be funny to see what they dress us up as.”
