Saturday, December 20, 2008

Robotics Kick-off

It's that time of year again! As we begin our two week Christmas break, our minds are filled with “visions of sugar plums” and of course thoughts of the FIRST Robotics build season to come. Students have been busy prototyping a potential six wheel drive train and working with this year's new control platform. The end result is a very controllable robot chassis using a wireless networking interface. It is very rewarding to see the excitement on their faces as they realize the success of their early efforts.
Attend the NASA web cast kickoff with us on Saturday January the 3rd beginning at 10am in the auditorium at Korah Collegiate. At this time, the new challenge will be unveiled and the team will have 6 weeks to design, build and test the new robot!

Life In A Northern Town

Videographer: Paul Bursche.

Crossword Puzzle

Photo by Lauren O'Brien, grade 11.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Grade 9 Technology "CO2 Cars

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Christmas Concert 2008

Concert band and Korah Korahsters perform at the Christmas concert for 2008.

MUSTANG SALLY AT ST. BERNADETTE'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL


Mustang Sally had the good fortune to be invited to promote character attributes, in their own style, to St. Bernadette students and staff, with many thanks to Mr. Cerra, the principal who made arrangements to host us. Their month's highlight was the beatitude that reads: "Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land. "To complement the beatitude, Mustang Sally focused on the importance of respect and responsibility to oneself, loved ones, friends, neighbours, the community, and our country. The character education day took the form of a musical performance in the morning, singing Christmas songs, discussing character attributes, and informing students about the instruments each band member plays. In the afternoon performance, Mustang Sally presented its own brand of music and students and staff shared in the celebration of music in life. Thanks to all of the students and staff at St. Bernadette's for their generosity. Thanks especially to Mr. Cerra for having such an inclusive spirit and for his speech at the end of our performance – it touched our hearts.


Monday, December 15, 2008

Character Education Day at East View Public School


December 4th was Character Education Day at East View Public School.Students at the school welcomed Mustang Sally warmly. Many stopped by the gym in the morning when Mustang Sally was setting up and helped with the sound check by singing some Christmas songs. Mustang Sally musicians visited grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 to discuss character attributes and high school life. Mustang Sally's afternoon musical performance was opened by East View's own rock band. East View staff and students put in a joint effort and were rocking down the house in the afternoon. Many stayed at the end of the day to get autographs from Mustang Sally musicians. Thanks to Mr. Bodnar, staff and students for such a warm welcome.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Students of the Month


Logan Cowley - Technology

Laura Feltham - History

Lilia Virta - Science

Monday, December 8, 2008

Ban the R word posters



The top poster was created by Kevin Rennison and won the donut party poster contest.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Animated Commercial

OSAID: Ontario Students against impaired driving. By Melanie Schmidt.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

TRIVIA



The second annual High School Trivia Contest was held at Korah last night and a good time was had by all. There were 10 teams participating. Korah's "The IBs" came first winning $500.00 and Korah's "Ravenous Rhinos" tied for second, placing third after the tie breaker round. They won $160.00.
The Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore put on this event (the second annual High School Trivia Contest) The profits will be put back into the schools' CPR programmes.

The IBs team consist of: Matt Kettles, Joel Diotte, CJ Morton, Mathieu Tremblay, Daniel Lethbridge, Mitchell Case, Brad Pawson, Adam Gaudette.

Ravenous Rhinos: Eric McAlister, Nilah Bowles, Brittany Clemminson, Curtis Roy, Madeleine Brodbeck, Erin Spadafora, Graeme Ellis, Josh Rogers.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Ontario Skills Cardboard Boat Races




The Cardboard Boat Races provide the opportunity for high school students to test their math and technology skills in a fun interactive environment. Teams of 4 students design and construct a boat and participate in both race and weight challenge. Students are provided with the materials to construct their boat and have 2 hours of building time.
Congratulations to Paige Turchet, Paul Bursche, Marissa Schliephacke, Ashley Hunter, Alena Atkinson, Allison Bovingdon, Stephanie Johnson, and Nicole Maione who put in a great effort for Korah.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Guitar Hero raises money


Congratulations to the Guitar Hero playoff winners: Sammi McKenzie, Thomas Groulx, Dillon Rivet, and J.J. Peters.

Thanks to all who participated in making our first OSAID Guitar Hero Tournament a great success. Special thanks to Angela Clemente for her guitar.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Grade 9 Technology


Mr. Vye braves the cold air of November to launch rockets his grade 9 Integrated Technology class built.
Photos by Lauren O'Brien.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Mustang Sally 2008-2009


Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Telling Bullies to "Think Pink"

The idea has spread to dozens of schools that have held “pink days,” and reaction has poured in from around the world. Two high school boys were able to send a message — loud and pink — that bullying hurts and won’t be tolerated.
Above: Korah students get involved in sending the message by wearing pink on Tuesday, Nov. 25th. For full story see http://dailynightly.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/05/399329.aspx

Monday, November 17, 2008

Co-op testimonial

A Career to Die for By Sagen Pearse
Putting the Fun Back in Funeral

My name is Sagen Pearse, I am currently a grade twelve student at Korah Collegiate and Vocational School, and I see dead people... In the literal sense, not in the Bruce Willis, 1999 psychological horror film sense. Every day I deal with deceased individuals, and their friends and family members. From the initial death, to the internment or burial, I am there to aid and assist the funeral directors at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre. This opportunity has presented itself through Korah's outstanding Co-Op program. I am very thankful to be part of the program, because it has, and is giving me the opportunity to actually gain experience in a career that I have been interested in for some time.

Every day I am doing something different. From the time I step into the building to the time I leave, I am on my feet getting whatever has to be done, done. Whether it is sweeping the parking lot, applying cosmetics, parking cars, painting nails, setting up visitation rooms, or picking up the deceased at the morgue, I am always able to find something to do. I have also made it my goal to exceed families expectations. This can be done in a variety of ways. Sometimes it can be as small as opening their car door, or offering them a coffee, or even a cookie. Other times it can be something bigger such as washing their car, or helping them down a flight of stairs. Helping people in such a difficult situation is one of the main reasons I am so interested in the death care industry.

This Co-Op experience has assured me that the death care industry is something I would like to pursue as my own career. In order for me to become a licensed funeral director in Ontario I must attend Humber College, and complete one year of in-class studies, and a one year internship at a funeral home. Already I have applied for the program, and I am waiting to take the admissions test. I hope to be accepted into the program and to be a licensed funeral director by 2011, which seems awfully far away.

This Co-Op placement has enabled me to learn hands on, the fundamentals of a funeral director's duties. It is giving me the opportunity to work with a wonderful team of funeral directors, support staff, secretaries, and a hard working, kind hearted individual named Yvonne (the cleaning lady). Every day we are able to work as a team and provide a valuable service to the community.

Today, the importance of a funeral is diminishing. In my own opinion funerals allow friends and family members to share memories, laugh and cry together, and support one another. It allows them to let go, and face the reality of the death. I believe strongly that this Co-Op placement will give me the experience needed to one day help families in such a difficult situation.

I have two suggestions for my fellow peers. Firstly every student should take a Co-Op class. It can be worth two, or even four credits, and you are able to learn hands-on about a career you may be interested in. Secondly, if you are accepted into the program, and you are hired on by an employer, work hard, be safe, and have fun. Even if you decide it is not the career you would like to pursue, than you are able to try something different.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Junior Colts are City Champs

Colts Win Junior Title."The Korah Colts came at the St. Basil Saints in a stampede." The girls junior basketball team won the City Championship game against the St. Basil Saints 37-36 in an exciting finish that went to the wire.
The junior team captured the silver medal at the NOSSA Championship.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Remembrance Day

Travelling Soldier performed at the Remembrance Ceremony by Johnee Rae Whalen held Nov. 11.
Bottom: 3 minute video of Remembrance Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2008.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Mustang Sally: Upcoming Gigs (Revised Nov. 6th):

November
13 – ADSB Variety Show Rehearsals @ White Pines (all day) – 2 shows 9:30 am and 1:00 pm
14 - ADSB Variety Show (White Pines - 7 pm start time)
28 - Skateboard Park Fundraiser (Great Northern Conf. Centre – 7 pm)

December
4 - Eastview PS Character Ed. Day (all day)
6 - OLG Holiday Concert (Marconi)
16 - Family & Friends Concert (Korah 7:00 pm)

January
15 - Queen Elizabeth Character Ed. Day (all day)

February
5 - Grandview Character Ed. Day (all day)
6 - Oliverio Hockey Fundraiser (Verdi Hall)

March
13 - Concert for Korah Students (Period 3 & 4)

April
3 - Great Big Gig (Great Northern Conf. Centre)
23 - Concert for Korah Feeder-schools (all day)
30 to May 2 - Elliot Lake Secondary School Fundraiser (Red & White Gala), WC Eackett

May
12 - Gala (Korah 7:00 pm)
19 to 23 - Possible Tour?

Band Members Include: Jenna Train, Johnee Rae Whalen, Kaylee Raynor, Dylan Newman, Cody Wisniewski, Josh Norling, Leo Moore, Mikko Humalamaki, Josh Donofrio, Jay Nguyen, Deven Creagh, Chris Biocchi, Paul Burshe. Teachers Include: G. Ryckman, J. Barbeau, M. Attard-Frost.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Culture/Book Club

Pictured above is part of our Culture/Book Club feasting on the deep-south dishes we cooked up Wednesday, October 29, 2008, after reading The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill. We made chicken and sausage gumbo, cornbread muffins, southern sweet tea and Georgia peach cake. Everything was great!
From l. to r. : Ian Rowlinson, Nate Harman, Taylor Emlaw, Larissa Watson, Vennetta Haas, Ms. Barbeau, Karissa Barbro, Alex Missewace and Penny Cobb.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Sault Star High School Athlete Of the Week

Jack Carlyle was awarded the distinction of High School Athlete Of The Week for his Cross-country running. Last week’s performance: At the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations cross-country championships Saturday in Sarnia, Carlyle ran the 6,200-metre junior boys course in 21 minutes, 40.5 seconds to finish 30th place in a field of 232 and help the Colts junior boys team reach 13th place out of 38 teams.
From www.saultstar.com
Congratulations also to the Colts junior boys team, Steven Erickson, Mackie Edwards, and Brad Pawson who finished in 13th place out of 38 teams.

Students of the Month



Sept/Oct Student of the Month:

Sean Roberts
- Math
Jesse Middaugh - Music
Levi Fleming - Geography

Friday, October 31, 2008

2009 Yearbook Cover

This years winning Yearbook Cover design by Terra Hill and Kellie Ralph


Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Perfect Attendance Certificates for 07/08



Aquilina, Dominic
Atkinson, Alena
Campbell, Caitlin
Christie, Aaron
Closs, Vanessa
Corbett, Miranda
Culina, Carlie
Diotte, Joel
Ford, Gregory
Greco, Anthony
Harriman, Ariel
Iacoe, Samantha
McConnell, Cassandra
Morton, Clinton
Nanni, Laura
Renner, Tyler
Rennison, Kevin
Roth, Garrett
Servant, Samantha
Sparrow, Eric
Wyatt, Trevor
Yun, Kassandra

Certificates Of Merit for 07/08

Avery, Rachel
Biocchi, Chris
Bovingdon, Allison
Bursche, Paul
Dinsmore, Melissa
Ferris, Miranda
Hornblower, Lindsey
Kainula, Shannon
Lambert, Julie
Lewis, Sarah
McQueen, Casey
Newman, Dylan
Valela, Chris
White, Kayla

PTA Awards (Positive Contribution To Korah 07/08)

Avery, Rachel
Biocchi, Chris
Steinwedel, Liisa

Three Year Pins (High Honours for 3 Years 07/08)

Blatz, Jaceil
Cobb, Penny
Devlin, Stacey
Garside, Meghan
Kendall, Michael
Lundrigan, Kaitlyn
McCaig, Chaney
Newton, Dwight
Pearse, Shanelle
Renner, Tyler
Roney, Ian
Roth, Garrett
Sarlo, Nicholas
Smith, Allister
Spadafora, Kylie

Honour Certificate 07/08 75-80%

Grade 9
Bakker, Corey
Boyer, Kiley
Christie, Aaron
Closs, Vanessa
Creagh, Deven
D’Agostino, Sophie
Doroodian, Keyanna
Douglas, Heather
Dunn, Carter
Greco, Michael
Groulx, Thomas
Guzzo, Jesse
Kennedy, Jasmine
Matte, Krista
McConnell, Cassandra
Middaugh, Lacey
Newman, Dylan
Preston, Matthew
Robertson, Jade
Schwarz, Nicole
Simon, Amanda
Spadafora, Erin
Thibeault, Justin

Grade 10
Barrett, Chelsea
Bringleson, Nicole
Cuglietta, Jake
Dicaire, Jaisma
Evans, Jesse
Gomes, Terrance
Greco, Kristen
Grzelek, Tyler
Kargl, Sophie
Kennis, Erica
MacInnis, Kyle
McCarthy, Elyse
Nott, Chelsea
O’Brien, Lauren
Olar, Kayla
Pettenuzzo, Joshua
Sawyer, Kimberly
Skyum, Meghan
Tassone, Joseph
Uchmanowicz, Alyssa
Wetzel, Gabriel
Whalen, Johnee Rae
Yukich, Samantha

Grade 11
Blatz, Jaceil
Cobb, Penny
Connors, Jesse
Dinsmore, Melissa
Frecha, Tomas
Hill, Terra
Hykel, Kaitlin
Koshowski, Samantha
Lambert, Julie
Lundrigan, Kaitlyn
MacInnis, Shannon
McCaig, Chaney
McLean, Kelsey
Morley, Luke
Pearse, Shanelle
Pickering, Aisha
Renner, Tyler
Ross, Cody
Roth, Garrett
Sarlo, Nicholas
Spadafora, Kylie
Strain, Brandin
Thompson, Joshua
Tornabuono, Tyler
Vachon, Laura
Wilkins, Brooklyn
Yan, Suzy

Outstanding Academic Achievement- 90% and above (07/08)

Grade 9
Adam, Kylee
Campbell, Caitlin
DiBerardino, Michael
Edwards, Mackenzie
Feltham, Laura
Ferris, Miranda
Fritz, Joshua
Harriman, Ariel
Hopfgartner, Adam
Ivey, Adriana
Kainula, Shannon
Lennox, Katherine
Lescoe, Melina
McAlister, Eric
Pawson, Bradley
Sherwood, Megan

Grade 10
Albidone, Julean
Christie, Laura
Christie, Olivia
Graham, Ian
Maione, Nicole
Millar, Michelle
Prouse, Cameron
Quan, Yi
Wright, Taylor

Grade 11
Devlin, Stacey
Garside, Meghan
Kendall, Michael
Newton, Dwight
Roney, Ian
Smith, Allister

High Honours Pin (07/08) Above 80%

Grade 9
Adam, Kylee
Allen, Haley
Basawa, Rayann
Behrens, Jami
Bowles, Nilah
Brodbeck, Madeleine
Brosseau, Jasmine
Campbell, Caitlin
Case, Sammi
Cleminson-Patrick, Brittany
Coventry, Mitchell
Culina, Carlie
DiBerardino, Michael
Edwards, Mackenzie
Erickson, Stephen
Feltham, Laura
Ferris, Miranda
Ford, Gregory
Fritz, Joshua
Harriman, Ariel
Hawdon, Branda
Hodgson, Demi
Hopfgartner, Adam
Hornblower, Lindsey
Iacoe, Rachel
Iacoe, Samantha
Ivey, Adriana
Kainula, Shannon
Langille-Rowe, Rebecca
Laplante, Joshua
Lennox, Katherine
Lescoe, Melina
Lewis, Sarah
MacKenzie, Samantha
Maidra, Mattheus
Marsh, Jenna
Martin, Katie
McAlister, Eric
McAllister, Christopher
McBain, Sarah
Merelaid, Jesse
Mountford, Emily
Nanni, Laura
Opper, Dalton
Pawson, Bradley
Piazza, Taylar
Pulkkinen, Esa
Reed, Sam
Rowswell, Rachel
Roy, Curtis
Ryan, Kelly
Servant, Samantha
Sherwood, Erin
Sherwood, Megan
Sigouin, Taylor
Sikorski, Katherine
Spadafora, Chelsie
Theodossiou, Sarah
Trembath, Amy
Valela, Christopher
Villeneuve, Taylor
White, Kayla

Grade 10
Albidone, Julean
Atkinson, Alena
Cain, Emily
Caldbick, Kristine
Christie, Laura
Christie, Olivia
Collins, Joshua
Conway, Nicholas
Cowley, Logan
Diotte, Joel
Elliott, Benjamin
Faddies, Jimmy
Gencarelli, Jessica
Graham, Ian
Hammond, Taylor
Hope, Taylor
Humes, Jessica
Hunter, Ashley
Irvine, Maija
Jobst, Rachel
Johnson, Stephanie
Kendall, Jenn
Kettles, Matthew
Maione, Nicole
Millar, Michelle
Morton, Clinton
Nearing, Peter
Prouse, Cameron
Puddister, Sadie
Quan, Yi
Schliephacke, Marissa
Tremblay, Mathieu
Trivers, Donja
Wilson, Jessica
Wright, Taylor
Yun, Kassandra

Grade 11
Allen, Erik
Aquilina, Dominic
Avery, Rachel
Biocchi, Christopher
Bursche, Paul
Caputo, Mike
Charette, Courtney
Cummings, Jarrett
Devoe, Brittany
Dufour, Julia
Fortais, Adam
Giommi, Kristin
Giunti, Amanda
Groulx, Steven
Harten, Stephanie
Hodgson, Danielle
Horsman, Jarrett
Iacoe, Mara
Langille-Rowe, Sasha
MacInnis, Derek
Maione, Brittany
Newton, Dwight
Nguyen, Jay
Oja, Justin
Ortiz, Hilary
Pilon, Marc
Roney, Ian
Smith, Allister
Sparrow, Eric
Steele, Vivienne
Steinwedel, Liisa
Teller, Kaitlyn
Theodossiou, Theo
Turchet, Paige

Monday, October 27, 2008

Update

This past weekend your Junior Boys x-country team won the division title at NOSSA. Top finisher was Jack Carlyle in 2nd place. Members of the NOSSA championship team include, Jack Carlyle, Stephen Erickson, Mackie Edwards, Kyle Penno, Brad Pawson, Mike DiBerardino and Devon Henson.
All junior runners finished in the top 20, Great job guys! The top 5 will be heading to Sarnia this weekend to compete at the OFSAA Championships.
Special thanks goes out to our graduating x-country runners who have competed hard for the past 4 years, Ian Roney, Theo Theodossius, Spencer Hogan, Adam Fortais, Allister
Smith, Vivienne Steele, Charity Hensen, and Hillary Ortiz.

This past weekend your junior girls basketball team won the CASS Husky Tournament by defeating Sir James Dunn in the championship game. Your girls go into the final week of league play in 2nd place.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Riverview Public School




MUSTANG SALLY STARTS ANOTHER CHARACTER EDUCATION YEAR - 2008 On Thursday, October 24, Mustang Sally played its first Character Education Day performance at a school with a lot of CHARACTER -Riverview Public School. What a treat. Thanks to Mrs. Forbes, the principal at Riverview, her staff and the awesome students who were so quick to assist us at every turn, in such a friendly manner. Songs that really got the crowd involved were "Knockin' On Heaven's Door,""Stuck in the Middle With You," Black Horse and a Cherry Tree," Sweet Home Alabama," and "Sweet Child of Mine."

A very special part of the day was a spontaneous submission to our band by a grade 6 student, Taylor Bond, who aspires to someday be a song writer (see picture of Taylor onstage with Mustang Sally). She gave us one of her song lyrics, "Remember Me Always," to consider someday singing. Unbeknown to Taylor, Mustang Sally quickly got the music together and arranged to sing the song as a ballad to Taylor for the last song of our performance. Taylor was called to the stage and was pleasantly surprised by the performance of her very first publicly performed song. Students really cheered her on and showed their pride for one of their own onstage. Keep on songwriting Taylor! Your aspirations are already coming true for you. We learned that RIVERVIEW ROCKS WITH CHARACTER!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Duke Of Edinburgh Update




Being honoured today with silver awards in Toronto for the Duke of Edinburgh program are Grade 12 students, Paul Bursche, Stephanie Graham, Chaney McCaig, Dwight Newton, Hilary Ortiz, Ian Roney, Allister Smith, Eric Sparrow, Vivienne Steele and Kaitlyn Teller.
The students’ already are working toward their gold awards, having completed a four-day hiking trip along the coastal trail in Lake Superior Provincial Park earlier this fall.

IB Update


International Baccalaureate Update
June 2008 IB Grads continued to excel completing 7 mandatory courses, an extended essay and 150 hours of creativity, action and service.
The 24 students who wrote IB exams last May earned an average grade of 4.84 out of 7. This exceeded the world average of 4.5. Based on an internationally designed, evaluated and recognized curriculum, each IB student can earn up to 45 points upon graduation. All 24 Korah IB grads received at least the minimum of 24 points with the average being 31 points. Leading the way was Karina Seto with 42 points!
Korah’s 24 IB grads earned a combined $229,500 in Entrance, Faculty and other university scholarships. In addition, 20 of the students earned “Advanced Credits” for first year university courses and several went directly into second year university programs.
Congrats to all June 2008 Graduates! For more information about the International Baccalaureate Programme at Korah, contact Coordinator Patti Merelaid at 945-7180.

Back At It!

Mustang Sally is back at it! New members and new music makes this year’s band one to see again! Members include: Jenna Train, Johnee Whalen and Kaylee Raynor on vocals, Cody Wisniewski and Dylan Newman on drums and auxillary percussion, Josh Norling and Leo Moore on sax, Mikko Humalamaki on trumpet, Josh Donofrio on bass, Donja Trivers on piano/organ, Jay Nguyen and Deven Creagh on guitar, and Mr. Ryckman on the acoustic guitar. Chris Biocchi will be this year’s lead sound and light technician with assistance from Heather Halverson. Mikayla Wing Is holding the new position of media and will be responsible for all photographs, video, power point presentations, and public relations. Special guest appearances from many Mustang Sally alumni throughout the year will only add more depth to these talented musicians!
Mustang Sally was invited into Riverview PS on Oct. 23rd to promote Character Education. Band members participated in the Character Fair and had an opportunity to speak with many students about the various attributes. Thank you to Ms. Laurie Forbes, Principal of Riverview PS, for a wonderful day!




Mustang Sally Upcoming GIGS Include:
Nov. 14—ADSB Variety Show @ W. P.
Nov. 28—Sk8park Fundraiser @ the Great Northern Conf. Centre
Dec. 4—Eastview PS Character Ed. Day
Dec. 6—Ontario Lottery Corp. Performance @ the Marconi
Dec. 11—Gr. 8 Orientation @ Korah
Jan. 15—Q.E. PS Character Ed Day
Feb. 5—Grandview PS Character Ed. Day
March 13—Korah Student Concert Period 3/4
April 3—Great Big Gig @ Great Northern Conf. Centre
April 23—Feeder School Concert @ Korah
May 12—Gala @ Korah

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Gift of Life!





Thank you to the following students who took time out of their school day to give at the Blood Drive.

Jaceil Blatz, Brittany Devoe, Bryan Laine, Melissa Dinsmore, Brandin Strain, Shanelle Pearse, Chelsey Krezek, Stacey Vincent, Jarrett Horsman, Meeshan Jacobs, Ben Schmidt, Terra Hill, Sasha Rowe, Kellie Ralph, Courtney Skyum, Laura Vachon, Johnathan Peters Julie Lambert, Stacey Devlin, Kristin Giommi, Shannon MacInnis, Brittany Maione, D.J. Wagner, Matt Buchan, Andrea Anich, Nick Sarlo, Ryan Olar, Michael Leppan, Scott Cudmore, Jasper Becking, Nathan Louttit.




























Wednesday, October 22, 2008

2008 2009 School Council


Holly Wickett (Principal), David Wrigley (Teacher Rep), Lena Mergaert (Non-Teaching Rep)Lena Mergaert (Non-Teaching Rep), Teresa Michel (Chair), Maddalena Ferris (Parent), Aldo Iacoe (Parent), Norma King (Parent), Margaret Barbeau (Parent), Kristin Giommi (Student’s Council Rep), Brittany Maione (Student’s Council Rep), Bev Teller (Parent), Monica Dale (Parent), Danielle Humeniuc (Parent), Julia A.Rivers (Grand-parent), Karen Pettenuzzo (Parent), Dianne Pallot (Parent), Laurey Roth (Parent), Rose Linklater (Parent), George Pinder(Parent), Shirley Pulkkinen (Parent), Christine Pagnucco (Parent).

Friday, October 17, 2008

Cross Country City Meet





Yesterday afternoon at Hiawatha in the rain your Korah Cross Country team had an Outstanding day at the City Championship
The following girls had top performances and have qualified for NOSSA
Mariah Krancevich
Sam Stewart
Leisa Kinach
Elyse McCarthy
Vivienne Steele
Allison Bovingdon

The boys team had a great showing winning all three team trophies while Jack Carlyle came away with the Junior Individual title. The following are the members of the City Championship teams
Midget boys
Steven Stunell
Blair St.John
Karl Zimmerman
Noah Corbett

Junior boys
Jack Carlyle
Steven Erickson
Brad Pawson
Mackie Edwards
Mike DiBerdino

Senior boys
Spencer Hogan
Allister Smith
Adam Fortais
Ian Roney
Theo Theodosious

Kyle Penno and Devon Henson both qualified as individual runners

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Student Vote 2008

Students at Korah cast their votes for the Federal Election.
More than 400,000 students took part in Student Vote this fall; learning about the democratic process, political parties and local candidates before casting a ballot on the official candidates running in their schools’ ridings.

Unofficial results as of 10pm, Tuesday, October 14th, 2008.

Conservative Party of Canada
100 seats – 26.8% of popular vote

New Democratic Party of Canada
66 seats – 23.7% of popular vote

Liberal Party of Canada
54 seats – 19.3%

Green Party of Canada
44 seats – 25% of popular vote

Bloc Quebecois
24 seats – 1.1% of popular vote

Approximately 4000 schools took part in the parallel election this fall, representing an increase of 1000 schools from 2006.

We would like to announce the winner of the student vote of Korah. First we would like to thank all those students who participated in the vote held on Friday, October 10th. We only had 19 spoiled ballots throughout the student vote. Thank you to the entire Korah staff for helping to facilitate this event. We would also like to thank the cafeteria staff for their assistance before and
after the vote.

The results of the student vote election at Korah are as follows:

There were 568 students who voted last Friday morning. You have elected Tony Martin of the New Democratic Party as your Sault Ste. Marie Member of Parliament with 204 votes. A very close second was Luke MacMichael of the Green Party with 180 votes. Third was Cameron
Ross of the Conservative Party with 81 votes. Fourth was Paul Bichier of the Liberal Party with 52 votes. Mike Taffarel of the Marxist Leninist Party finished fifth with 19 votes. And in sixth was Coty MeLeod of the First Peoples National Party with 13 votes.

Getting Physical with the Du


Mr. Caruso takes the tag from a teammate above.

DU would be for Duathlon, which was held recently as a fund-raiser for Korah Athletics by Mr. Krivan's Leadership class. Running and biking were the two activities.
First place was Spencer Hogan and Scott McRoom in the team category with a time of 1:01:20.
Second place was Jack Carlyle, Steven Erikson and Andrew Barbeau with a time of 1:03:20.
Third place was Connor Malone and Julean Albidone with a time of 1:03:30.

Adam Fortais was second in the individual category with a time of 1:06.4
Karl Zimerman was third with a time of 1:28:04
1st place for Individuals was Mr. Wilson with a time of 1:05:10

Sunday, October 12, 2008

RUN FOR THE CURE

Member of the Colts For the Cure team entry in the Run For The Cure in support of breast cancer awareness. Members Taylor Hope, Hannah Gareau and Brittany Morrar represented Korah in this event and were awarded the School Team Award for the high school which raised the most funds for this event. Way to go!
October 5th, 2008
Photo by Marc Pilon.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Digital Photographs

Above photo by Erica Kennis, Grade 11.
Above photo by Lauren O'Brien, Grade 11.