Earth Day

On April 22 Korah students pitched in, pulled up, pushed over and tossed everything including a toilet into the recycle bins and garbage containers for an Earth Day activity.

ROCKIN' DOWN THE HOUSE

On Friday, April 18, Korah's very own characters of distinction in Character Education, took to the stage to perform for elementary students from William Merrifield, H.M. Robbins, Greenwood, R.M. Moore,Isabelle Fletcher and Bay View, along with clients and the carestaff from Community Living Algoma. Mustang Sally sang songs related to a number of character attributes, some of which were: respect for self and others, teamwork, cooperation, courage and compassion. As well,musicians pulled out symbolic objects from a "Character Education"grab bag and explained the meaning of each object drawn as it related to Mustang Sally. The musical performance, along with the complementary power-point presentation, inspired the audience to participate by singing along. Following the musical performance,Mustang Sally musicians sat onstage to answer many questions from the audience. Questions from the audience had to do with character attributes as well. Mustang Sally musicians stressed the importance of specific character attributes that made them successful in MustangSally. They spoke with the audience about the importance of diligence and never giving up, and the importance of confronting one's own fearsand not their fears stop them from achieving. They also shared their experiences that required courage and explained why teamwork and cooperation were important attributes to possess in order to contribute to the success of Mustang Sally.

Badminton

The Korah badminton team had an excellent showing these past 2 days at the city badminton championships.
In midget:
Josh Fritz - 1st in singles
Jack Carlyle - 4th in singles
Adri Ivey - 3rd in singles
Adam Hopfgartner & Esa Pulkinnen - 1st in doubles
Mitchell Nisbet & Matt Maidra - 2nd in doubles
Haley Allen & Rebecca Rowe - 1st in doubles
Ariel Herriman & Lindsey Hornblower - 3rd in doubles
Chris McAllister & Sam Iacoe - 2nd in mixed
Chris Valela & Shannon Kainula - 4th in mixed
As a team, our midgets combined to capture the overall midget division trophy.

In junior:
Derek Pook - 4th in singles
Nicole Ma~one - 1st in singles
Ashley Hunter - 4th in singles
Greg Gagnon & Cam Prouse - 4th in doubles
Elisha Lefleur & Megan Harmor - 1st in doubles
Jessica Genceralli & Alena Atkinson - 4th in doubles
Mitchell Dionisi & Steph Harten - 3rd in mixed
Yi Quan & Austin Reed - 4th in mixed
As a team, our juniors placed 2nd overall.

In senior:
Ian Roney - 1st in singles
Suzi Yan - 1st in singles
Vivienne Steele - 2nd in singles
Erik Allen & Ryan Petrozikowski - 1st in doubles
Spencer Hogan & Jarrett Cummings - 2nd in doubles
Jessica Bauer & Alexa Smith - 1st in doubles
Shannon Mclnnis & Kylie Spadafora - 3rd in doubles
Kayla Odorizzi & Scott Hopkin - 1st in mixed
Chaney McCaig & Dustin Grondin - 2nd in mixed

As a team, our seniors combined to capture the senior division title.
Our Colts as an entire team, including midget, junior and senior combined for the “umpteeth” year in a row to win the overall aggregate championship trophy. Way to go Colts!!! Our top two finishers in each event will be continuing on to NOSSA next week in Elliot Lake. Congratulations again on ajob well done.

Colts Rule Science!

Korah had over 30 students who participated in the Science Fair competition at Algoma University, with our best showing ever. Most students received 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place ribbons for their senior division category, which won Korah the Alfred Askin Shield for the best senior school team for the 4th consecutive year.
Special awards went to the following students:
Top Laboratory Sciences Project…Tierney Deluzio ($100 award)
Best in Earth and Environmental Sciences..Aron Coccimiglio ($75)
Best in Physical and Mathematical Sciences…Angelo Posteraro ($75)
Best in Creativity and Innovation…Angelo Posteraro ($50)
Best Natural History Project…Sam Elliott and Ryan Pietrzkowski ($50)
Best in Engineering and Computer Science…Mackenzie Cook ($75)
Best Senior Project…Angelo Posteraro ($1000 scholarship to University of Ottawa)
Best Human Health Project…Jimmy Killoran ($70)
Best Engineering Project…Mackenzie Cook ($100)
Best Use of Mathematics Project…Bill Huang ($50)
For the first time ever, the top two projects of the science fair went to Korah students. Both of these students are eligible to attend the national science fair in May. The second place winner was Mackenzie Cook and first place was Angelo Posteraro. Congratulations to all who showed that Colts rule Science.

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS

GOLD – Britta Allen, Christine Sheppard (grad 2007)-Gold

SILVER - Erik Allen, Dwight Newton, Hilary Ortiz, Allister Smith, Kaitlyn Teller, Eric Sparrow, Vivienne Steele, Paul Bursche, Ian Roney-Silver

BRONZE – Laura Christie, Megan Hamar, Elyse McCarthy, Marissa Schliephacke, Joseph Tassone, Kaitlyn Teller, Gabe Wetzel, Yi Quan, Olivia Christie, Sadie PuddisterSPECIAL

CERTIFICATE FROM DAVID ORAZIETTI ( Recognition for receiving their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards- to Stephanie Graham, Jessica O’Connor, and Karina Seto

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Duke of Edinburgh Awards
On March 19th 2008 Korah Collegiate held the annual Duke of Edinburgh’s Award ceremony, where students receiving their bronze award received their certificates and pins from Principal Holly Wickett and Group leader Patti Merelaid . The silver award winners received their pins from Superintendent Bob Cole and Jannick Harvey; they will receive their certificates at a ceremony in Toronto with presentations by the Lieutenant Governor. Erik and Haley Allen accepted their sister Britta’s gold award pin from ADSB Board Chair Wanda McQueen on her behalf. Britta will receive her certificate from a member of the Royal family during the next visit to Canada.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program began in 1956; it offers students the opportunity to challenge themselves in four key areas, Service, Skills, Physical fitness and an Expedition. There are three levels to the award, Bronze, Silver and Gold, and at each level the minimum requirements becomes more challenging. At the Gold level the student must complete a minimum of 60 hours of service over one year, develop and work on a skill regularly over a year, complete at least 50 hours of fitness over 25 weeks, take part in a 4 day expedition which they have planned, trained for and then completed in the out doors and complete a Residential Project.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS

GOLD – Britta Allen

SILVER - Erik Allen, Dwight Newton, Hilary Ortiz, Allister Smith, Kaitlyn Teller, Eric Sparrow, Vivienne Steele, Paul BurscheBRONZE – Laura Christie, Megan Hamar, Elyse McCarthy, Marissa Schliephacke, Joseph Tassone, Kaitlyn Teller, Gabe Wetzel, Yi Quan, Olivia Christie, Sadie Puddister

SPECIAL CERTIFICATE FROM DAVID ORAZIETTI ( Recognition for receiving their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards- to Stephanie Graham, Jessica O’Connor, and Karina Seto

Showdown in Motown

For the second time in three years, players from Korah and Sir James Dunn found out what it's like to play on an NBA floor and got to see the Detroit Pistons play.

For one and a half hours the Colts played two twenty minute halves against the Dunn team. They had access to the Palace sound system, public address system and score clock.

The Midget and Junior Division players had a chance to hit the floor for a shoot around. Sault players along with family and local fans attended the Pistons game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.