Lara Soukoreff

Hey MBSS BEARS,

The Reunion is now ONE week away! I personally can’t wait to come to K-Town for this once in a lifetime experience!

We’ve got a couple last interviews for you before the big day. This one is with Lara Soukoreff. There’s an updated photo of Lara poster on the event wall. Thanks Lara for sharing!

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The 10 Year Reunion Organizing Committee has been putting a lot of work into ‘organizing’ this thing, and we’re so happy that there’s a bunch of you already rsvp’d.

If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, but want to attend…we’ll still let you. But RSVP TODAY as time is running out…don’t miss out on the fun!

If for some reason you’re in the Kelowna area but can’t make the Saturday events, then consider joining a group of us for the Friday ( July 2) optional event. We’ll be meeting in the MBSS parking lot at 10:00 am to caravan down to the Penticton canal to float the day away, everyone is invited. We are hoping people will be able to bring their own rafts, we’ll tie together, and float in the sun.

Cheers,

Paxton & The Organizing Committee

P.S. Stay tuned for a few more messages with final event details, etc.

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INTERVIEW WITH LARA:

WILL YOU BE ATTENDING THE REUNION? IF NOT, WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?
That’s a really good question… I’m trying to make it happen, but the whole “running a summer camp” complicates the matter!

WHERE ARE YOU LIVING AND WHAT ARE YOU UP TO THESE DAYS?
I’m currently working on the Sunshine Coast… For the rest of the year, I’m living in Calgs where I just finished my teaching degree. So, come fall, here’s hoping that I’m subbing some Jr High somewhere!

MARRIED? KIDS?
Some day… By 40. Maybe.

HAVE YOU CHANGED MUCH SINCE HIGH SCHOOL?
Most definitely! I was pretty shy back in the day! I’ve definitely “come out of my shell” and worry less about how others see me. I’m pretty confident voicing my opinions, leading large group activities and taking charge!

ARE YOU STILL IN TOUCH WITH ANYONE FROM HIGH SCHOOL?
Yup! Kirsten (Rosberg) and I are still pretty tight… But that’s been in the works since grade 2! I also keep in touch with Kraft, Mayeda, Manda Kovatch (Carter), Jen Bonar (Sanger) and a handful of others.

WHAT’S SOMETHING THAT YOU MISS ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?
To be honest, I don’t miss high school. Those 5 years hold a special place in my heart… And I’ve moved on!

WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY IN HIGH SCHOOL IF YOU COULD DO IT AGAIN?
A couple of things… Like most of us, I stayed within my core group of friends. I wish that I took the time to get to know others outside of that group, and more importantly, felt comfortable doing so! I took a lot of science classes… Loved them to pieces! Heck, I even went to the Physics Olympics and Cardboard Boat Building Contest! In hindsight, I would have taken more art classes… Like photography or art.

IN HIGH SCHOOL, COULD YOU HAVE IMAGINED YOURSELF WHERE YOU ARE NOW?
To be honest no. I thought I was going to be a Kines with my own clinic, treating figure skating injuries. Turns out, I’m much better suited to running summer camps, teaching tweens and being outdoors!

WHAT’S A SIGNIFICANT LIFE LESSON THAT YOU’VE LEARNED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS SINCE HIGH SCHOOL?
That it’s okay to say “no”. I spent a lot of time doing what was expected or asked of me… Turns out that doesn’t always make me happy! At risk of sounding flaky, it’s about finding balance and not necessarily trying to be Super Girl in terms of getting things done!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR TOP PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE HIGH SCHOOL?
Questions like this drive me bonkers! I’ve accumulated a lot of random “accomplishments” like being able to drive a small bus, working to get children and youth with diabetes active and outdoors, completing my teaching degree. More importantly, I’ve kept my independence, taken chances, made a few interesting decisions and figured out who I am and what I want to do.

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN READING / WATCHING / LISTENING TO LATELY?
Being at summer camp, my book choices are rather embarrassing… Vampire Diaries anyone?! And currently we’re watching a movie called Grizzly, which is a forest version of Jaws set in the ‘70s! Current faves on my iPod include: Matt Barber, Bon Iver, Dan Mangan, Make Your Exit, Metric and the Arkells.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN THE FUTURE?
I’m excited to see what where I end up next and what adventures I may find along the way!