Math Master!

Congratulations to Mike Skinner who placed first, here at Korah in the University of Waterloo Euclid math contest. Mike won a medal for his efforts and helped Korah to place 6th as a school in our zone. Mike also placed third overall in the Algoma University math contest. That is third out of all the contestants who wrote! Now that is a math master!

Apprenticeships

This is the list of potential Korah graduates who have been registered to apprenticeships during the 2007-08 school year.
1 - James Ambeault - Automotive Service Technician
2 - Sheldon Champagne - Automotve Service Technician
3 - Eric Fostey - Truck & Coach Technician
4 - Brad Lato - Metal Frabricator/ Welder
5 - Coleman Adcock - Metal Fabricator / Welder
6 - Daniel Bruce - Automotive service Technician
7 - Dustin Spun - Automotive Service Technician
8 - Dustin Sedegren - General Carpenter
9 - Mitchelle Quenelle - General Carpenter
10 - Nick Pozzebon - General Carpenter
11 - Michael Dodds - General Carpenter
12 - Justin Polutanovich - Welder
13 - Dylan Seabrook - Plumber
14 - Jacob Koski - General Machinist
15 - Cody Wright - Automotive Service Technician
16 - Adam Delayer - General Carpenter
17 - Conner Donelly - Industrial Mechanic Millwright (TO BE CO

Athletic Grads for 2008

Bridge Building

The Technology Department would like to congratulate Tomas Frecha on his third place finish in the annual Sault College Bridge Building Competition. Tom completed last week at Sault College in the high school division. Congratulations Tom on your Third Place Finish!

National Science Fair

Congratulations to Korah students Mackenzie Cook and Angelo Posteraro who attended the National Science Fair in Ottawa last week. Both students represented Korah with distinction. In addition to the competition, these graduating Korah students were able to attend university lectures as well as tour the nations capital. Mackenzie celebrated his birthday with 1000 new friends.
Angelo was successful in securing an internship to the Weizmann Institute in Israel this summer. Representatives of this university travel around the world and hand-pick some 60 students to attend this all expenses paid $8 000 program. Angelo was able to impress these talent scouts with his amazing knowledge of science, answering some very tough questions about his project.
Congratulations to both of our representatives, we are proud of your efforts in representing Korah to the country and the world.

Don't Drink and Drive!

OSAID (Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving) put together a display of a wrecked vehicle for students to ponder before the long weekend and graduation. Don't Drink and Drive or do not get into a vehicle if the driver has been drinking.
OSAID members are Amanda McBain, Mrs. Koskenoja, Aurora Maeers, Zac Carmody, Karissa Barbro, Anthony Florio, Jasmine Syrette, Krista Matte.

Contrary to popular opinion, drinking black coffee, taking a cold shower, or eating a big meal will NOT lower your Blood Alcohol Content. Only time can lower your B.A.C.

Be safe this weekend, Don't Drink & Drive.

Anna McCrae

Mustang Sally celebrated character education with students at Anna McCrae Public School on Thursday, May 8. While setting up the stage,Mustang Sally members observed some fine character attributes from grade eight students, who showed exemplary teamwork while setting up the seating in the gym as they prepared for the afternoon performance. Mustang Sally members met with students and discussed the importance of several character attributes such as integrity, courage, teamwork,cooperation, responsibility, fairness, and respect. They explained how these attributes were embedded in everything they do as members of Mustang Sally. They also shared their own high school experiences and tried to alleviate any fears some of the students had about attending high school next year. The afternoon performance saw a very energetic school community that rocked in unison to the music. The songs that received the most attention were "Respect," "Car Wash," and "Sweet Child of Mine". One highlight of the afternoon performance was the united school group WAVE to the beat of the music. Another highlight of the performance was when principal, Mr. Greco, got up to surprise students by playing keyboard when as band performed the song "Mustang Sally". What pizzazz he played with – woohoo! An AWESOME school.

April Students of the month

Kristen Cupido - Science
Tyler Peters - Math
Johnee Rae Whalen - History

Kyla Aubin - English

Shannon Dainula - French

Korah Theatre Company brings home awards.

The Korah Theatre Company, mentored by Ms. McLean, recently submitted two one-act plays for adjudication in the Soothfest Youth Drama Festival. The Festival took place April 21st -23rd at Korah Collegiate. The two plays presented were ROULETTE by Douglas Hill & GENUS DE MILO by Celia Crispin.
Both plays were directed by Liisa Steinwedel, who received an Adjudicator’s Award for having the courage to tackle direction of a difficult script - ROULETTE. Danial O’Brien received the award for Outstanding Male Actor in a Lead Role for ROULETTE while Donja Trivers was nominated for Outstanding Female Actor in a Lead Role, also for ROULETTE.
GENUS DE MILO received an Adjudicator’s Award for best use of Set, props, lighting and music to set Atmosphere. Brendan Christie and Jesse Evans received nominations for Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role. Emma Cain and Erin Sherwood did an outstanding job rounding out the cast for GENUS, which received a nomination for Best Production. In addition, both of the festival’s Spunk & Spirit Awards were awarded to Korah Students - Danial O’Brien (Stage One/Korah) and Janet (Jay) Nguyen.
Congratulations also go out to Michael Greco for receiving the Megan Doble Award for Most Promising Talent. Michael directed the play THE BABYSITTER by Laurie Woodward for STAGE ONE and also received an Adjudicator’s Award for his work with that production. Michael was also assistant director and lighting assistant for Korah’s entries.
Congratulations to all of Korah Theatre Company’s Cast and Crew on a job well done!

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Kayla Odorizzi and Scott Hopkin for being voted the HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK voted by the Sault Star this week. See the results of their OFSAA results posted below.

MATH CONTEST

Congratulations to the following Korah students for their top performance in the University of Waterloo math contests.
In grade nine, top score and a medal for first place goes to Michael Diberardino. Certificates of distinction go out to Michael Diberadino, Josh Fritz, Mackenzie Edwards, Nilah Bowles and Michaela Reguly. Well done grade nines!
In grade ten, top score and a medal for first place goes to Mathieu Tremblay. Certificates of distinction go to Mathieu Tremblay and Clint Monton. Good work great tens!
In grade eleven, top score and a medal for first went to Dominic Aquilina. Certificates of distinction goes to Dominic Aquilina. Way to go Dom!
As a school team Korah’s grade nine’s placed third in our zone out of twenty-one schools, the grade ten’s placed eighth out of eighteen schools and the grade eleven’s placed second out of seventeen schools in our zone. Congratulations Korah math students. Keep up the great work!
Interested contestants can see Ms. Hargis in room 328 for their individual results. Thanks to Ms. May and Ms. Hargis and the Math Department for all of their assistance with the contest.

ENVIROTHON

Congratulation goes out to all Envirothon members who braved the cold this weekend at Hiawatha. The team composed of Cody Wisniewski, Steven Groulx, Tyler Rennes, Ian Shaule, and Jessica Chisholm placed second. While Donja Trivers, Jesse Evans, Karissa Barbro, CJ Mortin, and Brittany Cleminson won the oral presentation competition and placed third overall. Congratulations to both our teams!

Adventure Racers

A big shout out to all Adventure Racers who competed this past weekend in Huntsville. They braved the cold, wet, muddy conditions and showed great perseverance and spirit. Congratulations go out to Andrew Barbeau, Jack Carlyle, Jarrett Cummings, Spencer Hogan, and Adam Hopfgartner. Great job guys!

Badminton

NOSSA: Colts seniors lead the way to a third straight NOSSA badminton crown.
Gold medal performances by Ian Roney (men’s singles), Suzy Yan (ladies singles) and Kayla Odorizzi and Scott Hopkin (mixed doubles), Korah placed first in the Senior Division.
Korah added a second-place showing in midget. Haley Allen and Rebecca Rowe topped the field in ladies doubles.

OFSSA Badminton
Congratulations goes out to Ian Roney, Suzy Yan, Scott Hopkins and Kayla Odorizzi on their preformance at OFSSA Badminton. Ian and Suzy placed in the top 16 while Kayla and Scott lost to the eventual winners, placing them in the top eight. Great work!

Trevor Stinson Fundraiser

On Thursday, May 1, Mustang Sally provided the entertainment for a fundraiser, hosted by OSSTF at Elk's Hall to celebrate Trevor Stinson's (OSSTF District 2 President) recovery. Trevor Stinson proved to be a magnanimous host, standing at the entrance to greet all those coming in to the celebration. Many teachers and school administrators to show their support. The house was rocking and Mrs.Williams was too as she took centre stage, along with Mustang Sally to wow the crowd with her keyboard talents. The evening was a success.Thanks to all who contributed and helped to celebrate the return of the Come Back Kid.

ADSB Professional Development Day 2008

Mustang Sally opened the day's events introducing the theme of Character Education to a rousing crowd of teachers. Theme songs such as Respect, Workin' At the Car Wash, Some Kinda Wonderful, and Hokie Pokie electrified the crowd who joined in to show their cooperative character attributes by standing, dancing, and waving their arms in unison. It was an energetic beginning to a very energetic day.