Rory Turner

Rory Turner was born on September 27, 1993. He has a passions for art, music, language and drama. Rory has played a wide range of theatrical roles including: Jafar in Aladdin, King Sextimus in Once Upon A mattress and Willy Wonka in the play of the same name. He has been part of one acts, theatrical performances that are cast and directed by students at MCHS, for three years running. Rory is a pianist and member to the MCHS Band program. He has participated in the Rotary Music Festival and received gold for both his performances as a member of the MCHS band and as a solo pianist. He also contributes to student council and holds a student representative position in parent council. His weekends are occupied working at the library and during the summer he works as a coordinator of the Morinville Public Library’s summer reading program.
Rory sold his first paining at an art show in 2010 where it was purchased through auction. He has also won various art awards. He enjoys working with graphite, acrylic and ink. Much of the subject matter of his art is focused on human-like figures as well as flight. His art is described as whimsical but also unobtrusively eerie. He is inspired by artists Alphonse Mucha, Salvador Dali and Gustave Doré . Rory hopes to remain drawing and painting or find work in theater, possibly in set design and production. He plans to always be surrounded by the arts, whether its music, dance, drama, and visual arts.