Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Graduation 2008


2008 ENTRANCE & COMMUNITY AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

ADSB ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Presented for demonstrated leadership within the school and community.
Mitchell Case

ALGOMA DISTRICT PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence, co-curricular activities and community involvement.
Nicholas Dodds, Christina Gold, Travis Zorzit

ALGOMA UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Ashley Meeks

BENSON’S AUTO PARTS EXTRA AWARD
Presented for excellence in transportation
Eric Fostey

BMO FINANCIAL GROUP SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Victoria Prouse

CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY OF ALGOMA SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Helen Martel

COMMUNITY LIVING ALGOMA AWARD
Presented for a caring attitude towards a student with a
developmental disability.
Greg McAllister

ENCANA CORPORATION AWARD
Presented for academic excellence.
Angelo Posteraro

GROUP HEALTH CENTRE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
FUND: THOMPSON A. FERRIER MD SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence, leadership
qualities and community volunteerism.
Karina Seto

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPPresented for academic excellence.
Allyson Aubin Dan Elliott Lisa Francella
Xaver Kargl Jessica O’Connor

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Cassie Soltys


ROTARY CLUB OF SAULT STE. MARIE AWARD
Presented to a student pursuing a post-secondary
education, who demonstrates commitment, perseverance,
dedication, and community involvement.
Stephanie Graham

SARAH POSITANO SPIRIT AWARDPresented to a deserving student who embodies
Sarah’s spirit: zest for family, friends, laughter,
and excellence in all she strived and stood for.
Victoria Prouse


SHIBLEY RIGHTON SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to the graduate who has displayed a
positive attitude towards his or her studies.
Brandon Diotte

SOO MILL & LUMBER COMPANY LIMITED AWARD
Presented to a graduate whose contributions to the quality
of school life is exemplary.
Rebecca Thayer

THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LAKESHORE AWARD
Presented to a deserving graduate who has made
significant contributions to Korah and/or community
and achieved academic excellence.
Melissa Kargiannakis

THE SAULT STAR AWARDPresented to a deserving student, selected by the
English Department, who demonstrates excellence
in written communication.
Kaitlin Callaghan

TOM TIPTON MEMORIAL AWARD
Presented to the male and female students who best
combine scholastic achievement and athletics.
Mike Casagrande , Kayla Odorizzi

VIC HARRISON MEMORIAL AWARD
Presented to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary
education, who has made a significant contribution to
Korah’s Wrestling Programme.
Travis Zorzit

VICE PRINCIPAL’S AWARD
Presented to the graduate who has shown exceptional
ability in more than one technical area.
Jordan Clargo


ONTARIO SCHOLARS
(Graduates with an average of 80% in six Gr. 12 Credits)
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR IN MANUFACTORING
Adcock, Coleman
Marshall, Glen
Polutanovich, Justin


GRADE 12 SUBJECT CERTIFICATES
Accounting: Dustin Grondin
Biology (IB): Karina Seto
Biology (University) Erin Maloney
Chemistry (IB 1) Victoria Prouse
Chemistry (IB 2) Karina Seto
Chemistry (University) Erin Maloney & Cherrol Xu
Chemistry (College) Megan Rowlinson
Communication Technology
Rebecca Thayer
Computer Science (IB) Bill Huang
Computer Science (University/College) Ricky Chaplin
Construction Technology (College) Samantha Stewart
Construction Technology (Workplace) Dustin Sedegren
Cooperative Education Ashley Wagner
English (IB) Karina Seto
English (University) Melissa Kargiannakis
English (College) Alyshia McQueen & Corey Murphy
English Writer’s Craft Ashley Meeks
Exercise Science Cody Devoe

Family Studies (Individuals and Families) Ashley Meeks
Family Studies (Food and Nutritional Science) Cassie Soltys
French (IB) Brittany Maione
French (University) Jessica O’Connor
Geography Ashley Meeks
History (IB) Victoria Prouse
History (University) Cody Devoe
Law Cody Devoe
Leadership – Physical Education Shannon MacInnis
Manufacturing Technology (College) Justin Polutanovich
Manufacturing Technology (Workplace) Brad Lato
Math – College & Apprenticeship Jacob Koski
Math – Data Management Dan Elliott
Math – Advanced Functions (IB) Tierney Deluzio
Math – Advanced Functions (University) Ian Roney
Math – Calculus and Vectors (IB) Meghan Garside
Math – Calculus and Vectors (University) Cherrol Xu
Math – Workplace Kaela Aiken
Music – Band Brandon Diotte & Ian Shaule
Music – Computers Jesse Frigault
Music - Electronic Jesse Frigault
Music – Guitar Xaver Kargl
Music – Instrumental Chrissy McLeod
Music – Vocals Brandon Diotte
Musical Theatre Brendan Christie & Liisa Steinwedel
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Alynn Hill
Organizational Studies Erin Maloney & Emily Pereira
Philosophy Cody Devoe
Physical Education Jessica Bauer
Physics (University) Mackenzie Cook
Physics (College) Malcolm O’Brien
Technological Design Joshua Thompson
Theory of Knowledge (IB) Lindsay Millar
Transportation Technology (College) David Scheibel
Transportation Technology (Workplace) Jesse Middaugh
Visual Art Xaver Kargl


KORAH C. & V. S. ANNUAL SCHOLAR AWARDS
These awards are made possible by the Korah Scholarship Fund
and other generous clubs, corporations, and individuals.
KORAH AWARDS
The Korah Awards have been a part of Korah’s graduation ceremonies
for over 28 years. They are made possible by the generosity
of Mrs. Evelyn Clark. Mrs. Clark passed away July 16, 2007. The Korah Awards are "To recognize achievement and to encourage students
to reach out with honour into the broad community."

BAYVIEW ATHLETIC CLUB AWARD
Presented to students who have successfully combined athletics
and academic studies.
Jessica Bauer
Matthew Glibota

BILL BRODIE MEMORIAL AWARD
Presented to the graduate who displays outstanding
achievement in Building Construction.
Samantha Stewart

BOB WRIGHT AWARD
Presented to the graduating student who best combines scholastic achievement
and contributions to school life. The recipient of this award is a student who has demonstrated the same enthusiasm and school spirit as the late Bob Wright.
Bob unselfishly gave of his time and energy as mentor of our Students’ Council, Yearbook, Winter Carnival, and many other activities in helping to make Korah a better place.
Erin Maloney

BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE POWER INC. AWARD
Presented to a deserving graduate enrolling in a
post-secondary programme at a University or College.
Karina Seto

BRUCE RICHMOND SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to the Gr. 12 student who has the highest combined average
in Gr. 12 University Advanced Functions, Data Management,
and Calculus & Vectors.
Matthew Glibota

COLIN AND DR. JOANNE KIRKWOOD AWARD
Presented to a graduate entering a University programme in Engineering
or Computer Science who has demonstrated leadership in extra-curricular
and/or community activities.
Greg McAllister

CONGREGATION BETH JACOB AWARD
Presented to a graduate who demonstrates academic excellence
and has been a positive influence in the classroom.
Richard Leigh


DAN & TUULA JODOIN SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to a graduating member of the Boys’ or Girls’
Varsity Basketball Team who has successfully combined
academics and athletics.
Jessica Bauer

ERIC NAMESPETRA SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to a graduate of R. M. Moore who has made a
significant contribution to the extracurricular life at Korah.
Jessica Bauer

FRIENDS OF THE FIREFIGHTERS OF
SAULT STE. MARIE AWARD
Presented for academic achievement and contributions
to school life.
Lindsay Millar

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S AWARD
Presented to the student who achieves the highest average
upon graduation based on academic performance in senior
level courses.
Karina Seto

H.M. ROBBINS AWARD
Presented to the student with the best combined
average in Gr. 12 University History and Law.
Cody Devoe

HAROLD CROWDER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Presented for outstanding achievement in the areas of Mathematics and Science.
Greg McAllister

IVOR JOHN AUBIN AWARD
Presented to a deserving student entering Technical
or Engineering Studies at a College of Applied Arts &
Technology or Lake Superior State University.
Amanda Holmberg

JAMES D. MORRISON AWARD
Presented to a deserving student who has successfully combined
academics and extracurricular participation and who has been a positive influence within the school and/or community life.
Cody Devoe

JOEY MANCUSO MEMORIAL AWARD
Presented to a deserving student who, through his/her spirit and involvement
in extracurricular activities, has made a positive contribution to Korah.
Jordan Lang

JOHN N. KING SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to the student with the highest academic average entering the University of Guelph.
Erin Maloney

KATHRYN ROSE HARVEY SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to the graduate who demonstrates adventurous spirit,
commitment to school life, creativity, energy, friendship
and camaraderie.
Jessica O’Connor

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUPERIOR COUNCIL
NO. 932 AWARD
Presented to a deserving student who has made
significant contributions to Korah.
Kristen Cupido

KORAH AWARD - ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
Presented to the student with the highest academic
average entering Algoma University.
Ashley Meeks

KORAH AWARD - BIOLOGY
Presented to the student with the highest standing
in Gr. 12 University or IB Biology.
Karina Seto

KORAH AWARD - CHEMISTRY
Presented to the student with the highest standing in
Gr. 12 University or IB Chemistry.
Victoria Prouse, Karina Seto

KORAH AWARD - MUSIC
Presented to the graduate who best combines musical
ability and scholastic achievement and is proceeding to
post-secondary education.
Melissa Kargiannakis

KORAH AWARD - SAULT COLLEGE
Presented to the student with the highest academic
average entering Sault College.
Brandon Diotte

KORAH CONCERT BAND DIRECTOR’S AWARD
Presented to the graduating student who has made an
outstanding contribution to the Korah Concert Band
Programme.
Brandon Diotte
Chrissy McLeod

KORAH MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS
Presented to graduating students who have made significant
contributions to Korah’s Musical Theatre Productions.
Kaila Caswell, Brandon Diotte, Christina Gold, Melissa Kargiannakis, Stewart McGowan, Karina Seto