By Jordan Bay

Two Red Deer Catholic Schools students named torch runners for 2019 Games.

Feb 12, 2019 | 2:11 PM

Two Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools students have been given the honor of being torchbearers for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

Kalian Odongo and Kentice Odongo will run alongside Mayor Tara Veer and other dignitaries during the MNP Torch Relay event before the Opening Ceremonies this Friday.

The pair applied to be torchbearers while still in Kenya on-route to coming in Canada.

“It’s pretty cool to be part of this event now that we’re in Canada,” said Kentice, a Grade 10 student at École Secondaire Notre Dame High School.

“I feel excited and inspired to be part of this event,” said Kalian, a Grade 7 student at St. Francis of Assisi Middle School.

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Gary Gylander, Principal of St. Francis of Assisi Middle School, says this is a very unique opportunity for Kalian.

“What an amazing experience for Kalian! We are so excited for him and for this opportunity to be torchbearers for the Canada Winter Games.” He continued. “This is another example of the willingness and drive he has shown in growing as a young man since coming to Canada. We are very proud of him and his ability to represent the communities of St. Francis of Assisi Middle School and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.”

Rose McQuay, principal at École Secondaire Notre Dame High School, shared similar sentiments in talking about Kentice.

“We are so excited that Kentice has been chosen to be a torchbearer for the Canada Winter Games. She is an exceptional choice and will make both Notre Dame and Red Deer proud as her brother and her carry the torch on the final leg of its journey to the Opening Ceremony.”