The Southeast College’s Greek Feast on March 9 at Knox Hall in Weyburn was a “smashing” success, according to the college, raising more than $8,000 for post‐secondary students pursuing health care studies at the college.
Over 100 people in attendance were treated to a Greek meal and entertaining performances from Regina’s Daughters of Penelope dance group.
The traditional smashing of plates was a highlight of the night.
“There are a few explanations behind the breaking of plates, but my favourite is that breaking plates would happen after you invite friends over for a meal and then smash your plates to symbolize your friendship above everything else,” co-MC Georgia Siourounis told the crowd.
After a brief demonstration, plates were auctioned off and smashed with delight throughout the evening.
The Greek Feast kicked off Southeast College’s new health studies fund initiative, supporting students pursuing post‐secondary training in health care‐related programs at Southeast College. “The profits from tonight will go into the new health studies fund, which will be governed by folks from the community including Dave Harazny and Jody Holzmiller from Southeast College, as well as Weyburn’s George Siourounis,” said co‐MCJeff Richards.
Southeast College currently offers a continuing care assistant certificate program in multiple locations, as well as a practical nursing diploma program in Weyburn. In 2019‐20, the college plans to add a primary care paramedic certificate program in Redvers and a health information management diploma in Estevan.
“This event is about local post‐secondary education and supporting student success in health studies,” said Richards. “We are thrilled with the success of the Greek Feast and have received many positive comments about the event.”
