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.

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.

Mustang Sally 2008-2009

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

2009 Yearbook Cover

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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).

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

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

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.

Digital Photographs

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

Got Talent Posters

Poster Design above by Danielle Hodgson Poster with most recent changes.

Most recent Number 2 poster with changes above. Poster Design above by Kevin Rennison

ALGOMA'S GOT TALENT

The Algoma District School Board is presently searching for artists and performers of music (singing &instrumental), dance, visual (drawing & painting), drama & comedy, media (video and audio) and other art variety in order to produce the Ultimate Student Talent Show on November 14, 2008 at the Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre.
If you feel that you have the right stuff and would like to showcase your talent make sure to register for an audition. Performances should range 3 to 5 minutes in length.
The deadline for registration is October 23, 2008. You will be contacted with an audition time, which will take place at the White Pines Auditorium on October 28, 2008.

Special performances by the musical group “Mustang Sally” and the musical play “Sweeney Todd” will be featured.


Contact Info:
Frank Comery
comeryf@email.adsb.on.ca
945-7140

This event is in support of THE UNITED WAY

Ban the R word!

To recognize that all members of the human race are entitled to dignity and respect.
To acknowledge that the word retard(ed), even (especially) when used casually, strips those with developmental disabilities of their dignity.
I accept that they are friends, siblings, athletes, sons, daughter, sisters, brothers, mentors, workers, and classmates.
I understand that there are many ways to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities, and will promise to find one more respectful than the R word.
Text taken from petition notes given to fellow students to sign by students pictured above.

BAN THE “R” WORD CAMPAIGN is now underway. This initiative encourages students to commit to more respectful language. This group is spearheaded by 20 students inspired to make a difference! What a great way to show our Colt Character! For more info… please see Donja Trivers.

POW WOW

The beginning of the school year was a great time to start a new tradition with the Korah Family. Our 1st ANNUAL KORAH POWWOW and CULTURAL DAY was a great success! Thanks to Ms. Thompson, Ms. Barbeau, Mr. Lane, Mitchell Case, and Carol Trudeau-McEwen from ADSB for organizing the event! A special round of applause to Mr. Lane’s gr. 11 history class for demonstrating excellent leadership skills during the festivities. These students were great ambassadors, runners, greeters, and workshop assistants.
For our Powwow all students in grade 12 had the opportunity to participate in various workshops including: Traditional Cooking where they made bannock and wild rice casseroles with the Roach sisters and Ms. Trudeau-McEwen, Dance & Regalia where they learned about all the types of dance and costumes with Andrew and Bernadette, Traditional Teachings where Willard Pine spoke to the 7 Grandfather Teachings to a captive audience, Traditional Games such as Buffalo Balls were played in the gym with Phil Jones. The day finished with a feast and a powwow in the afternoon!

2009 - POW WOW

Ms. Barbeau and Ms. Thompson would like to thank all the teachers, care staff and the students in Mr. Lane's grade 11 history class for all the help with yesterday's pow-wow! A special thank you to Mr. Ryckman for stepping in as our M-C! A great day was had!

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

Staff Congratulates 2008 Graduates

Staff congratulates all of Korah's 2008 Graduates and wishes you a safe and enjoyable summer and a wonderful future.

Youth Spirit Award winners

The International Baccalaureate Class of 2008 that is made up of 24 students has been selected as the United Way Youth Spirit Award winners for 2008. This group of students completed in excess of 2861 hours of community service.
Summary from application of why this group should receive this award.
This group of students went above and beyond in their service to the school, and the community. In addition to raising $10,000.00 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation they planned, organized and ran a successful AIDS Gala. They continued their involvement by volunteering their time at the YMCA and in organized sports like figure skating, football, hockey, karate and soccer and continue to be highly involved in their own sports and physical activities (this group completed 4848 hours of physical activity in the last two years. This group of students is an example of tremendous future leaders and ambassadors for Sault Ste Marie.

Award were presented Thursday June 19th at the Media Resource center at Sault College at the United Way's Annual meeting.

Student of the month for May

Mitchel Nisbet - Phys. Ed
Sabrina Zimbaro - Family Studies
Chris Valela - Art
Amanda Holmberg - Technology
Jesse Frigault - Music

Fashion Show 2008

Fashion show was held by grads on June 6, 2008 and the theme was "Back To The Future". An epic struggle of two individuals on a perilous journey to get their grad party .... I mean exams. Doc and Marty voyage across the time-space continuum in a desperate attempt to make it ... Back to the Future!
Will they make it in time? You'll have to wait and see ... Only time will tell ....
Master of Ceremonies for this event was Jessica Merrifield.