SASKATCHEWAN CENTENNIAL 2005 YOUTH AMBASSADOR VISITS STRASBOURG STUDENTS

The Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 Youth Ambassador will put a song into the hearts of about 580 students as the Theresa Sokyrka Great Centennial Road Trip makes a stop Strasbourg.

"It is important for young people, who will lead the province into the second century, to hear from role models about the many opportunities Saskatchewan holds for them," Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 Chair and Moose Jaw North MLA Glenn Hagel said.

Students at the Strasbourg School will be joined by those from Bulyea, Govan, Nokomis and Young on Monday, June 13th at 10:30 a.m. to hear Theresa speak and perform.

"The students are absolutely thrilled to welcome Theresa to our school," Teacher and Student Representative Advisor Verna Lynn Gorrill said. "She has been an inspiration to many young people and they are looking forward to sharing their centennial message with the youth ambassador."

"I am very honoured to have the opportunity during our centennial year to meet with the young people of Saskatchewan," Sokyrka said. "It's important for me to let them know that whatever they dream of becoming, they can accomplish right here at home."

About 175 classrooms and schools have registered to receive one of the 20 opportunities available to have Sokyrka visit their school and perform. The Strasbourg performance is one of six appearances that the youth ambassador will make during the week of June 13th, 2005. The other stops include Mortlach, Vibank, Estevan, Kamsack and Melfort. The remainder of her appearances will occur in the fall of 2005.

Schools are selected based upon their geographic location and Sokyrka's availability. Schools may work together on an event, or submit requests individually at www.sask2005.ca/youth.

Classrooms are encouraged to submit their centennial stories, photographs and celebrations to www.sask2005.ca/youth. Each online submission qualifies for an opportunity to win a centennial party with Theresa Sokyrka that includes a performance for the entire school. Students may also send a special message to Theresa through e-mail.

Classrooms may request a centennial youth package that includes autographed cards, posters and a special postcard that can be sent to students in other provinces, letting them know why the world could use a little more Saskatchewan.

Additional information on Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 is available online at www.sask2005.ca.

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For More Information, Contact:

Chris Shauf Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 Regina Phone: (306) 787-1254 Cell: (306) 530-5775