KORAH C.&V.S.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Photography links

Top 10 Tips for Great Pictures

http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=317&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=15734

Flash animations and html info and sample pictures of tips.

The Camera; Shutter and Aperature

http://www.photonhead.com/
Link to information on the camera, shutter and aperture etc.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Monday, September 21, 2009

On Thursday, September 17th, the Korah Concert Band and grade 9 and 10 music classes visited White Pines C&VS to see the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The TSO was in Sault Ste. Marie as a part of the Algoma Fall Festival. As they did three years ago, the orchestra invited music classes from the Algoma District School Board to a day-time concert where they played several famous pieces, such as Grieg's “Peer Gynt,” and Rossini's “William Tell Overture.” The conductor invited a student from the audience to conduct the Orchestra. She led them in a rousing rendition of Offenbach's famous Can-Can. In the concert, a former Algoma District School Grad, James Gardner who is now with the TSO, played the final movement from Hummel's Trumpet Concerto.

Concert Bands from the district were also invited to stay for a lecture from an accomplished composer, followed by lunch. Master's classes led by members of the TSO were held for each individual instrument - or musical section. There was a workshop for flutes, for clarinets and saxophones, for percussion, and one for brass instruments such as the tuba, trumpet, and trombone. Students say, “The experience with each amazing musician was very beneficial. They helped us learn proper technique and form which is very important in music.” The Korah Concert Band and teachers would like to thank the TSO for a fun, entertaining, and educational experience.
Reported by Liisa Steinwedel

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Pep Rally and East-West

Photograph above taken by Vanessa Closs.

The pep rally was a spirit filled event. The weather was warm and East-West should bring us many more photographs of Korah Spirit. Stay tuned!
Photograph by Lauren O'Brien.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Whats New

As well as a new school year at Korah we have a new class of grade 9 students, a new Principal, Mr. S. Iacoe, a new Vice Principal, Mr. R. Dal Cin and a new entrance stairway and landscaping at the front of the school.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Graduation 2009

Congratulations to all Korah Graduates.
Valedictorians were Brittany Maione and Ian Roney.

GRADE 12 SUBJECT CERTIFICATES
Accounting Kevin Melville
Biology (IB) Meghan Garside, Allister Smith
Biology (University) Ian Roney
Chemistry (IB 1) Meghan Garside, Michael Kendall
Chemistry (IB 2) Michael Kendall
Chemistry (University) Hilary Ortiz
Chemistry (College) Brooklyn Wilkins
Communication Technology Clinton Morton
Computer Science (IB) Michael Kendall
Computer Science (University/College) Kelsey McLean
Construction Technology (College) Malcolm O’Brien
Cooperative Education Terra Hill, Ian Roney
English (IB) Michael Kendall
English (University) Hilary Ortiz
English (College) Bryan Laine
English Writer’s Craft Vivienne Steele
Exercise Science Michelle Millar
Family Studies (Individuals and Families) Jarrett Cummings
Family Studies (Food and Nutritional Science) Joshua Cerasuolo
French (IB) Michelle Millar
French (University) Jordan Williams
Geography Paul Bursche, Samantha Koshowski, Justin Oja, Kylie Spadafora
History (IB) Allister Smith History (University) Cameron Prouse
Law Paul Bursche
Leadership – Physical Education Rachel Jobst
Manufacturing Technology (College) James Collins
Math – College & Apprenticeship Jasper Becking, Mariah Michaud
Math – Data Management Kylie Spadafora
Math – Advanced Functions (IB) Julean Albidone
Math – Advanced Functions (University) Ian Graham, Cameron Prouse
Math – Calculus and Vectors (IB) Michael Kendall
Math – Calculus and Vectors (University) Paige Turchet
Math – Workplace Joe Sauve
Music – Band Danielle Hodgson, Hilary Ortiz
Music – Computers Eric Moss
Music - Electronic Erik Maidra
Music – Guitar Erik Maidra
Music – Instrumental Hilary Ortiz
Music – Instrumental (IB) Stacey Devlin
Music – Vocals Sadie Puddister
Musical Theatre Nicholas Sarlo
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Suzy Yan
Organizational Studies Nicholas Sarlo
Philosophy Adam Fortais, Cody Wisniewski
Physical Education Joshua Thompson
Physics (College) Tim Wilson
Physics (University) Michael Kendall
Sports and Entertainment Marketing Nathan Degregorio
Theory of Knowledge (IB) Michael Kendall
Transportation Technology (College) Zachary St. John
Visual Art Danielle Hodgson, Marc Pilon

KORAH C. & V. S. ANNUAL SCHOLAR AWARDS

BAYVIEW ATHLETIC CLUB AWARD
Presented to students who have successfully combined athletics and academic studies.
Jarrett Cummings, Melissa Dinsmore, Heather King

BILL BRODIE MEMORIAL AWARD
Presented to the graduate who displays outstanding achievement in Building Construction.
Malcolm O’Brien

BOB WRIGHT AWARD
Presented to the graduating student who best combines scholastic achievement and contributions to school life.
Liisa Steinwedel

BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE POWER AND GREAT LAKES POWER AWARD
Presented to a deserving graduate enrolling in a post-secondary programme at a University or College.
Michael Kendall

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.
Derek MacInnis

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.
Paige Turchet

COLT AWARDS
Presented by the 2009 Graduation Class to students who have been successful academically and who have contributed actively towards the quality of life at Korah.
Amanda Giunti, Sasha Langille-Rowe, Mara Iacoe, Kylie Spadafora

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

CONSTABLE DON DOUCET MEMORIAL AWARD
Presented to a graduating student entering the Police Foundations or Law and Security Administration Program at Sault College who embodies Constable Don Doucet’s spirit of community and school leadership, initiative, commitment and integrity.
Shawn Landry

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

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

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

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S AWARDPresented to the student who achieves the highest average upon graduation based on academic performance in senior level courses.
Michael Kendall

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

HOLLY WICKETT AWARD
Presented to the graduates who exhibit good character, are helpful, kind, sincere, hardworking and honest.
Chris Biocchi, Paige Turchet

IVOR JOHN AUBIN AWARD
Presented to a deserving student entering Technical or Engineering Studies at a College of Applied Arts & Technology.
Ty Miller

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. Nicholas Sarlo

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.
Jarrett Cummings

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

KATHRYN ROSE HARVEY SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to the graduate who demonstrates adventurous spirit, commitment to school life, creativity, energy, friendship
and camaraderie.
Vivienne Steele

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

KORAH AWARD - ALGOMA UNIVERSITYPresented to the student with the highest academic average entering Algoma University.
Michael Kendall

KORAH AWARD - BIOLOGY
Presented to the student with the highest standing in Gr. 12 University or IB Biology. Meghan Garside, Allister Smith

KORAH AWARD - CHEMISTRY
Presented to the student with the highest standing in Gr. 12 University, IB, or College Chemistry.
Michael Kendall

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

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

KORAH CONCERT BAND DIRECTOR’S AWARD
Presented to the graduating students who have made an outstanding contribution to the Korah Concert Band Programme.
Hilary Ortiz, Ian Shaule

KORAH ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AWARD
Presented to a college or apprenticeship-bound graduate who has successfully completed the Grade 12 College English
credit and has demonstrated diligence, integrity, and regular attendance while doing so.
Terra Hill, Bryan Laine

KORAH MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDPresented to graduating students who have made significant contributions to Korah’s Musical Theatre Productions.
Chris Biocchi, Kaitlin Hykel, Hilary Ortiz, Paul Bursche, Joseph Kargiannakis, Amanda Petrocco, Megan Chamberlin, Brianne Madonna, Nicholas Sarlo, Nathalie Deschamps, Leo Moore, Liisa Steinwedel, Sarah Gallagher, Jay Nguyen, Sabrina Zimbaro

KORAH PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION COLLEGE, TRADE OR
APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to graduating students with high academic standing proceeding to a College of Applied Arts & Technology, or entering a Trade School or Apprenticeship Program.
Spencer Hogan, Sagen Pearse

KORAH PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION MERIT AWARD
Awarded to the graduating male and female students who best combine scholastic achievement and contribution to school life.
Paul Bursche, Brittany Maione

KORAH ROBOTICS SCHOLARSHIP
Presented to a University, College, or Apprenticeship-bound graduate who has demonstrated significant team leadership and commitment to the Robotics Team and also to FIRST Robotics principles.
Kelsey McLean

KORAH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY
AND INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE AWARD
Presented to the graduates with high academic standing in College, University, and International Baccalaureate level Science credits proceeding to College and University programmes.
Bryan Laine, Ian Roney, Dwight Newton

KORAH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PHYSICS AWARD
Presented to the graduate with high academic standing in Physics
Michael Kendall

KORAH STAFF MERIT AWARDS
Presented for scholastic achievement and contributions to the classroom.
Dominic Aquilina, Danielle Hodgson, Hilary Ortiz, Stacey Devlin, Dwight Newton, Ian Roney

LAKER DIRECT AWARD
Presented to the graduate who has consistently demonstrated kindness, respect, and a caring attitude towards others throughout his/her high school career.
Joshua Cerasuolo

LIONS CLUB OF SAULT STE. MARIE AWARD
Presented to a graduate who demonstrates academic excellence and has been a positive influence at Korah.
Kaitlyn Lundrigan

LUCIDIA LTD. AWARD
Presented to a graduate who demonstrates success in Business and has a positive influence on the classroom.
Nicholas Sarlo

MUSTANG SALLY CHARACTER EDUCATION AWARD
Presented to a graduating member of Mustang Sally who has consistently demonstrated and developed the character education attributes at Korah and in the Community.
Chris Biocchi

NORTHERN CREDIT UNION LIMITED 2ND LINE BRANCH AWARD
Presented to a deserving student who has demonstrated “perseverance,”a commitment to extracurricular activities, or volunteerism, or a special initiative…doing so with NCU values: integrity, respect, knowledge, teamwork, and social responsibility.
Chad Turner

ONTARIO PRINCIPALS’ COUNCIL AWARD
Presented for outstanding student leadership.
Kristin Giommi, Brittany Maione

OSSTF LEADERSHIP AWARD
Presented to a graduating student who has made outstanding contributions to school life.
Rachel Avery

ROBERT E. MORGAN MEMORIAL AWARD
Presented to the graduating student who has excelled in Mathematics or Science, has made a positive contribution to the school or community, and is proceeding to a Mathematics or Science based program at University.
Allister Smith

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

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.
Kristin Giommi

SOO MILL & LUMBER COMPANY LIMITED AWARD
Presented to a graduate whose contributions to the quality of school life are exemplary.
Derek MacInnis

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.
Ian Roney

VIC HARRISON MEMORIAL AWARDPresented to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education, who has made a significant contribution to Korah’s Wrestling Programme. Wylie Middleton

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

ONTARIO SCHOLARS
(Graduates with an average of 80% in six Gr. 12 Credits)
Allen, Erik
Aquilina, Dominic
Avery, Rachel
Barrett, Kelly
Biocchi, Christopher
Bursche, Paul
Caputo, Michael
Cerasuolo, Joshua
Chamberlin, Megan
Charette, Courtney
Chisholm, Jessica
Cobb, Pennina-Lynn
Connors, Jesse
Cummings, Jarrett
Degregorio, Nathan
Devlin, Stacey
Devoe, Brittany
Dinsmore, Melissa
Diodati, Geraldine
Dufour, Julia
Fortais, Adam
Gallagher, Sarah
Garside, Meghan
Giommi, Kristin
Giunti, Amanda
Groulx, Steven
Harten, Stephanie
Hodgson, Danielle
Hogan, Spencer
Horsman, Jarrett
Hykel, Kaitlin
Iacoe, Mara
Kendall, Michael
King, Heather
Koshowski, Samantha
Laine, Bryan
Langille-Rowe, Sasha
Lundrigan, Kaitlyn
MacInnis, Derek
MacInnis, Shannon
Maidra, Erik
Maione, Brittany
Mantzel, Lindsay
McCaig, Chaney
McLean, Kelsey
Melville, Kevin
Michaud, Mariah
Newton, Dwight
Nguyen, Jay
O’Brien, Malcolm
Oja, Justin
Ortiz, Hilary
Pearse, Shanelle
Pilon, Marc
Renner, Tyler
Roney, Ian
Ross, Cody
Sarlo, Nicholas
Shaule, Ian
Smith, Allister
Spadafora, Kylie
Sparrow, Eric
Steele, Vivienne
Steinwedel, Liisa
Teller, Kaitlyn
Theodossiou, Theo
Thompson, Joshua
Turchet Paige
Vincent, Stacey
Wilkins, Brooklyn
Wilson, Tim
Wisniewski, Cody
Zimbaro, Sabrino

POST-SECONDARY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
AND COMMUNITY AWARDS

ALGOMA UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Stacey Devlin Michael Kendall
Julia Dufour Kaitlyn Teller
Sabrina Zimbaro

BROCK UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Shannon MacInnis

BRUCE BARBEAU AWARD
Presented for academic and hockey excellence.
Kelly Barrett

DON KURYLO SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic and hockey excellence.
Joshua Cerasuolo

EDWARD AND FRANK MCGRATH AWARD
Presented for academic excellence.
Michael Kendall

GROUP HEALTH CENTRE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND: JOHN BARKER SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence, leadership qualities and community volunteerism.
Allister Smith

HARVEY MORRISON MEMORIAL BURSARY
Presented for athletic excellence.
Leo Moore

HOCKEY CANADA MOST DEDICATED ATHLETE AWARD
Presented for academic and hockey excellence.
Joshua Cerasuolo

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence. Joshua Cerasuolo Kaitlin Hykel
Sarah Gallagher Shanelle Pearse

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC AWARD
Presented for athletic excellence.
Sarah Gallagher

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD
Presented to a graduating student who has displayed a strong commitment to volunteerism.
Julia Dufour

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Kelsey McLean

M.R. WRIGHT AND FAMILY AWARD
Presented to a graduate proceeding to post-secondary education who has combined academic success with demonstrated leadership, good character, extra curricular and community involvement and has been a positive role model.
Sasha Langille-Rowe

P. H. SPARLING AWARD
Presented to the graduate with high academic standing upon graduation, who will be entering post-secondary education to pursue a career in teaching.
Courtney Charette

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS OF ONTARIO SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic and community service or extracurricular activities.
Allister Smith

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Dwight Newton Allister Smtih

SAULT COLLEGE ENTRANCE AWARD
Presented for academic excellence.
Tiffany Bagnall Jennifer Laporte
Paul Bursche Dylan O’Hara
Pennina-Lynn Cobb Courtney Skyum
Chad Turner

SAULT STE. MARIE ZONTA
FOUNDATION AWARD
Presented to a female student proceeding to a Science or Technology field who has contributed to school and community life.
Pennina-Lynn Cobb

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Meghan Garside, Ian Shaule

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Kristin Giommi, Stephanie Harten, Kaitlyn Lundrigan, Amanda Giunti, Samantha Koshowski, Brittany Maione, Steven Groulx, Sasha Langille-Rowe, Ian Roney, Cody Wisniewski

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Dominic Aquilina, Paige Turchet

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Rachel Avery Adam Fortais Jarrett Horsman

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence. Hilary Ortiz

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARS AWARD
Presented for academic excellence in music.
Hilary Ortiz

USWA LOCAL 2724 SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Erik Allen Adam Fortais Stacey Vincent

WILFRED LAURIER UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented for academic excellence.
Nicholas Sarlo

YOUNG NATURALIST AWARD: MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Presented for academic excellence.
Allister Smith

Retirement

Congratulations to Ms. McKinnon and Mr. Brescacin on their retirement from Korah.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Safe Grads

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Dragon Boat Festival

We had 3 boats-IB Back (Korah staff and alumni), IB Money in the Bank (grade 12s), and IB Reppin' (Grade 11s). We didn't place this year due to a technicality.

"WHAT NOT TO WEAR" cont.

Fashion Show 2009

Badminton

Suzy Yan was nominated by ACT as the Female Badminton Player of the Year.
Ian Roney was nominated by Rotary as the male top player for the year. Ian came in 4th at OFSAA.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Soccer City Champions

The Junior Boys team are City Champions. Congratulations to all the teams on a great season.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

City Track Meet

Korah Track Results From City Meet 2009

1^st place finishers:

Corey Confrozi - midget mens 100m dash & 200m dash

Cydney Mihell - midget womens 300m hurdles

Jack Carlyle - junior mens 1500m run & 3000m run

2^nd place finishers:

Sam Stewart - midget womens 100m dash

Blair St. John - midget mens 800m run

Cydney Mihell - midget womens 80m hurdles

Cierra Luxton - midget womens 300m hurdles

Jaimee Carter - midget womens triple jump

Rachel Ivey - midget womens shot put and discus throw

Jack Carlyle - junior mens 800m run

Sophie Kargl - senior womens 1500m run

Brenden Carson - senior mens 1500m run

Heather King - senior womens long jump

Adam Fortais - mens 2000m steeple chase

3^rd place finishers:

Sam Stewart - midget womens 200m dash & long jump

Mariah Krancevich - midget womens 800m run

Dave Radke - midget mens 1500m run

Jaimee Carter - midget womens 80m hurdle

Blair St. John - midget mens 100m hurdles

Abigail Fogg - midget womens high jump & triple jump

Cierra Luxton - midget womens discus throw

Lesia Kinach - junior womens 400m dash & 800 m run

Micheal DiBerardino - junior mens 800m run

Kyle Penno - junior mens 1500m run

Paul Dinter - junior mens triple jump

Sarah Gallagher - senior womens 100m hurdles, 100m dash and long jump

Allison Bovingdon - senior womens 800m run and 1500m run

Greg Gagnon - senior mens 1500m run

Elyse McCarthy - senior womens 3000m run

Ian Roney - senior mens 3000m run and 2000m steeple chase

Kevin Melville - senior mens triple jump

Luke Morley - senior mens shot put

Shannon MacInnis - senior womens javelin throw

Relays:

2^nd place:

open mens 4x400m relay: Jarrett Cummings, Greg Gagnon, Esa Pulkkinen, Theo Theodossiou

midget womens 4x100m relay: Cierra Luxton, Sam Stewart, Ashlie Culina, Amanda Secord

3^rd place:

senior womens 4x100m relay: Ashley Hunter, Heather King, Alena Atkinson, Sarah Gallagher

junior womens 4x100m relay: Serina Nicholson, Amanda Simon, Adri Ivey, Samantha Iacoe

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Badminton

Ian Roney finished his high school badminton career by bringing home the antique bronze OFSSA medal which places Ian as one of the top badminton singles players in the province.

Congratulations also goes out Suzy Yan who lost out in the B flight to an eventual medalist.

Envirothon Competition

Our team consisting of Cody Wisniewski, Jessica Chisholm, Steven Groulx, Tyler Renner and Brittany Cleminson earned the top prize at the 2009 Algoma Regional Envirothon Competition held on April 25 at Kinsmen Park. The students worked as a team to answer questions and perform hands on activities in the areas of Forestry, Wildlife, Soils, Aquatics and Biodiversity. As well there was an oral presentation component where the students were asked to prepare an oral presentation on a topic that encompassed all five of the areas. Korah students earned top marks in 5 of the 6 components of the competition in order to win the Algoma Regional Envirothon Competition and earn a birth into the Provincial Competition held in St. George, Ontario from May 5 to May 9.

Steven Groulx and Tyler Renner were unable to attend the provincials and were replaced by Karl Zimmerman and Dan O'Brien. The team took home the award for top rookie team and placed 10th overall out of 20 teams from all over Ontario.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Adventure Racers

Congratulations to all Adventure Racers for a spectacular showing at the High School Adventure Challenge in Huntsville. Jack Carlyle's team "Algoma Bicycle Co." placed 2nd overall, while "Team Invincible" made up of Andrew Barbeau, Jarrett Cummings and Spencer Hogan placed 3rd overall in a field of 64 teams. Sophie Dargle and Garrett Roth's "Men with Baggage" placed 1st in the Co-ed division. Way to go to all students for their intrepid spirit!

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Regional Champions

Congratulations to the members of the envirothon team who won the regional competition this past weekend. The team will be participating in the Provincial competition next week.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Atlanta World Competition

The team finished 34th out of 87 teams in their division. They did not move into the finals, however all are proud of their accomplishments and excited to have competed with 350 of the best teams from around the world.
"Holly - The Wickett Robot" performed very well!

The Algoma District School Board robotics team won a silver medal at the Waterloo FIRST Regional Robotics Competition.
See link to the teams web site for more information.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Art Circuit

Mrs. Schliephacke and some of her art students were in attendance at the opening reception of Art Circuit art show of local high school students art work at the Art Gallery of Algoma.Top picture: Paula D'Agostino and her art work entitled Darren. Two above: Shinea Hansen, Grade 12 and her art work Miyavi Adoration.Above: Ms. Schliephacke and Sadie Puddister with Sadie's art work entitled No One's Baby.

Badminton

The Korah Badminton team had an excellent showing these past 2 days at the City championships that were held here at our school. Our grade nines combined to capture the midget division overall, as did our grade tens in order to win the overall junior title and our grade 11 and 12's combined to win the overall senior division. Our Colts as a team for the 18th year in a row, yes that’s right, 18 years straight won the overall badminton aggregate championship which is a combination of boys and girls, midget, junior and senior divisions. Way to go Colts!!!
Our top individual placings went as follows:

Midget:
Joey Lucio - 2nd in singles
Rachel Ivey - 1st in singles
Kala Studens - 2nd in singles
Taylor Hammond and Hao dong Zhou - 1st in doubles
Tony Ziccarelli and Brad Vandordunk - 2nd in doubles
Abigail Fogg and Evelyn Steele - 1st in doubles

Junior:
Josh Fritz - 1st in singles
Adam Hopfgardner - 2nd in singles
Adri Ivey - 1st in singles
Willie Poll - 2nd in singles
Matt Maidra and Mitchell Nisbett - 1st in doubles
Ariel Harriman and Rebecca Rowe - 2nd in doubles
Chris McAllister and Sam Iacoe - 1st in mixed

Senior:
Ian Roney - 1st in singles
Suzy Yan - 1st in singles
Nicole Maione - 2nd in singles
Jarrett Cummings and Dustin Grondin - 1st in doubles
Riley Hogan and Haley Allen - 1st in doubles
Erik Allen and Vivienne Steele - 2nd in mixed

The 28 individuals just mentioned will be continuing on to North Bay for the NOSSA Championships next week in North Bay. Congratulations goes out to the whole entire team on a great job. Without the effort of each athlete, our 18th consecutive aggregate championship would not have been possible.

Student of the month

Hao Dong Zhou - Health/Phys. Ed
Gabrielle Fogg - Art
Josh Cerasuolo - Business
Chelsie Spadafora - Family Studies

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Composition

Photo compositon sites.
http://www.photographytips.com/page.cfm/6
http://photoinf.com/General/Gary_Stanley/An_Eye_for_Composition.html
http://photoinf.com/General/Robert_Berdan/Composition_and_the_Elements_of_Visual_Design.htm

Food for Thought:
here are a few good review points to remember each time you compose an image.

1. Make sure your horizon line is level.

2. Look for distracting elements in your viewfinder that might take away for an otherwise excellent composition.

3. If you want sharp front-to-back detail, make sure you have enough depth of field.

4. Look for things in the composition that will allow you to use the basic design elements of line, shape, texture and form.

5. Look for good foreground subjects to add that three-dimensional look to the composition.

Give these few suggestions a try as you develop you own eye for composition.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Character Ed. Posters

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Student Of The Month

Hao Dong Zhou - Health/Phys. Ed

Gabrielle Fogg - Art

Josh Cerasuolo - Business

Chelsie Spadafora - Family Studies

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Outdoor Activities

New this year at Korah is the course Outdoor Activities. This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy active living through participation in a variety of outdoor activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will develop and implement personal physical fitness plans. In addition, they will be given opportunities to refine their decision-making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others.

Pictured above students build Quinzhees to escape the elements. Students also went ice fishing at Marks Bay on the St. Mary's River.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Best Senior School

Congratulations to all Korah students who participated in the Regional Science Fair on March 27th-29th. All Korah students received ribbons for prizes in their senior categories. In addition, our school once again brought home the Alfred Askin Shield for the Best Senior School in the competition. The following students received additional awards:

Allister Smith: $75 Ontario Power Generation Award for Best in Earth and Environmental Sciences,
$50 Gary Rahn Memorial Award for the Best Natural History Project, and a $1000 scholarship to the University of Ottawa for the Best Senior Project.

Megan Garside: $100 Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories Award for the Top Laboratory Project,
$75 Don Wallace Memorial Award for the Best in Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

Amanda Giunti: $75 Great Lakes Forestry Centre Award.

Brianne Madonna: $100 University of Ontario Institute of Technology for the Most Innovative Use of Technology.

Way to go again, Colts!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Exciting news!

check out the teams website and videos of recent competition matches at www.knightsofalloy.ca!

The high school robotics team “The Knights of Alloy” just returned from the FIRST Robotics - Greater Toronto Regional, where they won the "Engineering Inspiration Award" (described below). This is the second highest award available at a regional competition.

Winning this award, qualifies the team to attend the FIRST Championship held in Atlanta Georgia on April 16 – 18^th! Over 300 teams from around the world will be there!

The Toronto event had 59 teams competing for this and other awards as well as on the playing field, where our team and robot finished 9th overall after regular play with a 6 win and 2 loss record. We advanced to the quarter finals, however did not move beyond.

To win the Engineering award, the students created a 3 minute video and made a presentation to a panel of judges who were truly amazed by the vast array of activities our team participates in, learning about and promoting Math, Science and Technology (Engineering) each year. Of significant note, was the students' involvement mentoring our elementary school Lego teams and running the Sault College competition. Our community partnerships with Tenaris, Sault College and local engineering firms were also applauded.

Funding for the trip is going to be a significant challenge, which the team will focus on over the next two weeks. Students will also be tweaking some of the robots mechanical parts to optimize performance in Atlanta.

ENGINEERING INSPIRATION AWARD - This award celebrates a team’s outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school as well as their community. Criteria include: the extent and inventiveness of the team’s efforts to recruit students to engineering, the extent and effectiveness of the team’s community outreach efforts, and the measurable success of those efforts.

FIRST – For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

MUSTANG SALLY AT MOUNTAIN VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL

Mustang Sally was invited to conduct a Character Education Day at Mountain View Public School on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 and oh, what a day it was. The morning classroom visits involved Mustang Sally musicians, in their leadership role, discussing character attributes
as they pertain to band members, their personal lives, and their school lives. Mustang Sally fielded many questions about auditions and Korah high school life. As well, the primary grades were treated to their very own concert in the gym and they were introduced to each
instrument and to a number of character attributes the band members use to work together (i.e., personal responsibility, perseverance, co-operation, teamwork, caring and fairness). Students of Mountain View showed their own good character, by being very keen listeners during the morning presentations, and by being so very friendly, helpful, and polite throughout the day.

The afternoon performance to the school included several features. Kaylee Raynor, one of our vocalists, spoke about the importance of following your dreams using character attributes such as perseverance, courage, and self-respect. Katie Stafford, a student at Mountain View showed her courageous side by willingly coming up to the stage to help our Mustang Sally vocalist, Kaylee, sing “Walkin’ on Sunshine.” Way to go Katie! Another highlight was the premiere performance of our new song called “Character Ed.” The song sheet (lyrics and music) was
presented to Mr. Bell and the school. A power-point presentation with slides related to several character attributes, accompanied each song in the set and a video, Angel, produced by Sir George Ross students and staff, permission of Thames Valley District School Board, was
viewed. The video is about bullying, the importance of standing up for the victim, and the importance of speaking out against bullying. Mustang Sally’s own vocalist, Jenna Train, sang the song “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan to accompany the video. Many thanks go to Mr. Bell and
teachers and students for such a warm, enthusiastic welcome, and for being such gracious hosts for the day. We had so much fun together.