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6 www.emsb.qc.ca EMSB EXPRESS | vol. 11 | N o 2 | Spring 2009 EMSB hands out 38 cash sch by STUART NULMAN The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) distributed 38 cash scholarships of $500 each last fall to students from the graduating class of 2008 at a ceremony held at the St. Pius X Facility in Ahuntsic. These scholarships were funded from the proceeds of the fourth EMSB Scholarship Golf Tournament held in June, 2007. Beneficiaries from the tournament, which took place on June 27, 2008 will be chosen at the end of the current academic year. Scholarships were awarded to high school students who are continuing their studies in a post-secondary educational program. The scholarships were divided into two categories. Category I scholarships were presented to students who have demonstrated a high academic achieve - ment as well as involvement in school life activities such as leadership, volunteerism, student council, school sports, representing the school in different events. Category II scholarships were awarded to students who have persevered in the face of overwhelming odds and personal difficulties. Here is a look at the winners: CATEGORY I Monica De Luca, Vincent Massey Collegiate, Rosemount: During her years as a student at Vincent Massey Collegiate in Rosemount, Monica was regarded as a good role model and an outstanding leader. She served as a senior house leader and was involved in the school’s variety/fashion show, as well as its basketball, volleyball and soccer teams. Monica also distinguished herself as a volunteer at Our Lady of Pompei School’s Day Care service during the 2006-2007 school year, for which she earned the Community Service Award. Riccardo Caimano, Laurier Macdonald High School, St. Léonard: Riccardo served with distinction on two high profile student activity positions: Student Leadership president and editor of the school yearbook. He has also participated in the annual Brain Waves Gala fundraiser and several community-related services that are part of the obligations that go with being part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Teresa Prioriello, Laurier Macdonald High School, St. Léonard: Teresa was a member of Laurier Macdonald’s Yearbook Club. She also was involved in community service work, which was part of the IB program. Veronica Simeone, Lester B. Pearson High School, Montreal North: Veronica has had a fulfilling student life at Lester B. Pearson High School. She was involved with the school’s annual Science Fair, the big brother/big sister program, the coffee house and the public speaking group. She also volunteered her time as a peer tutor, and contributed towards the spiritual graduation retreat by leading a program dealing with readings of reflection and prayer. Sabrina Taraborelli, Lester B. Pearson High School, Montreal North: Known for her reliability, trustworthiness and sense of responsibility, Sabrina Taraborelli kept herself quite busy as a student at Lester B. Pearson High School in Montreal North. She served on the student council, was a member of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters group and participated in the school’s public speaking contest and the annual Terry Fox Run. She also volunteered as a peer tutor and participated in the Secondary V spiritual retreat. Alice Wood, FACE High School, downtown: Alice was a student who always showed a positive attitude towards her fellow students at FACE. She tutored them in science and math and was honoured for academic excellence in Secondary V. She was also section leader in Senior Band, and was involved in the Secondary V theatrical production. She also received prizes for her proficiency in physics, chemistry and French. Shaadman Mohammad, FACE High School, downtown: Shaadman spent his high school years at FACE as an all-round student. He was involved in – and successfully completed – the HOPS work study program. He participated in the Waterloo Math Competition and received the Math 536 prize. His high proficiency in math enabled him to tutor his fellow students in the subject. Shaadman also took part in the school’s Senior Band, as well as the Secondary V theatrical production. Anitha Selvarajah, Rosemount High School: Anitha has been an all-round student at Rosemount High School. She was an active member of the Student Council and served as its treasurer. During her term in that position, Anitha helped raise funds that paid for many of the school’s activities. She was also involved with putting together the school yearbook. Anitha dedicated a great deal of time to community and volunteer work. She participated in a number of field trips to various soup kitchens, took part in the YMCA’s Community Participation project (in which she received her certificate of completion) and was a dedicated peer tutor. For her efforts, Anitha received the Rosemount High School Alumni Bursary, the Yearbook Award and the Peer Tutoring Award. She is currently enrolled in the Social Science program at Dawson College. Pictured left to right: Rosemount High Principal Ginette Clarke, Anitha Selvarajah, EMSB Chairman Angela Mancini and Regional Director Angie Roumeliotis. Nigar-Sultana Hossai, Rosemount High School: Nigar-Sultana led a very busy, yet fulfilling, student life at Rosemount High School. She was a member of the school band and was involved in many of the school’s sports teams. She also served on the Student Council and participated in the HOPS work study program. As well, Sultana was an extremely dedicated school volunteer. Her activities included peer tutoring, soup kitchen field trips, and the YMCA Community Participation project. She also received an impressive array of academic awards, including the Academic and Athletic Achievement Awards, the Birks Silver Medal, the Richard Huirt Award for excellence in science and music, and the Spiritual and Community Award. Sultana currently studies at Champlain College in the IB-Science program. Ayesha Vording, LaurenHill Academy, St. Laurent: Ayesha was an excellent student at LaurenHill Academy and also was very active in all school activities. She served as vicepresident of the LaurenHill Student Council and through this entity organized several charity drives throughout the year. Ayesha also ran the Environmental Club, was a member of the Senior Jazz Band, participated in the HOPS work study program and was a student representative to the school’s Governing Board for two years. Ayesha’s remarkable achievements as a LaurenHill student earned her the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Medal. Nicholas Destounis, LaurenHill Academy, St. Laurent: Nicholas was one of those rare students who achieved academic excellence and still found time to be involved in many school groups and activities. He was a member of the Jazz Band, participated in several math competitions, and competed as a member of the school’s softball team. Megan Smith , M.I.N.D. High School, the Plateau: Besides getting herself involved with M.I.N.D.’s fundraising and prom committees, Megan also became a role model for elementary students, as she volunteered her time to be a tutor and mentor to several students from Bancroft School, which is housed in the same facilities as M.I.N.D. Tieu Linh Hoang, John F. Kennedy High School, St. Michel: Tieu Linh is one of those students who gave of herself to other students on a voluntary basis, yet maintained a strong academic record. She was a peer tutor at J.F.K., and helped students with courses in which they were having difficulty with or failing at. She also volunteered to be a mentor to the school’s Secondary I and II students and was involved with the Science Pathway program. Flavia Papini, Royal Vale High School, N.D.G: Flavia has had an active, well-rounded student life at Royal Vale as a leader and a volunteer. She served as the student representative to the governing board for two years, was a finalist in the Science Fair and competed as a member of several of the school’s sports teams. Flavia was also involved as a peer tutor for five years, participated in the school’s outreach program dealing with breast cancer and the Free the Children campaign, visited the elderly and collected goods for different charitable organizations. Jonathan Compagnon, Westmount High School: Although Jonathan spent two years as a student at Westmount High School, he made a solid contribution to the school community during his short time there. He was involved with the Yearbook Committee and was a member of the school’s curling and soccer teams. He also volunteered his time to be a scorekeeper at GMAA and intramural games that took place at the school. The teachers will always remember Jonathan as a person who was ready to lend a hand at all events and as someone whom they could always call upon anytime. Kathleen Perry-Theriault, Royal West Academy, Montreal West: Kathleen’s student life involvement at Royal West centred around two things: student council and the environment. She was an executive of the student council, where she helped organize a number of school events, including the winter carnival, BBQs and dances. She also headed the
EMSB EXPRESS | vol. 11 | N o 2 | Spring 2009 www.emsb.qc.ca 7 olarships from Golf Tournament school’s Environment Committee and was responsible for organizing Earth Week and putting together a recycling program. Kathleen also participated in the HOPS work study program. Natasha Salter, Royal West Academy, Montreal West: Natasha is an intelligent, able student who was involved in a wide assortment of school activities. She served as an executive member of the student council, where she organized a number of school activities; she competed as a member of the school’s soccer, basketball and rugby teams; she organized the dance show, and participated in the Hospital Opportunity Program. Marilyn Hoang, James Lyng High School, St. Henri: Marilyn, while devoting many hours to her school work and family responsibilities, also looked for opportunities that would allow her to contribute to society. She was an active member of the school’s leadership group, and animated the group’s school life activities for a number of years. Marilyn also volunteered on a regular basis for the school’s breakfast program, and served as a student guide for several school events, such as the open house, parent night, etc. Also, Marilyn possesses strong cooking skills, and used them to provide refreshments for CLC events. Sharna Dey, Marymount Academy, N.D.G: Sharna exhibited a great deal of dedication and leadership as a student at Marymount Academy. She served as president of the Student Council and organized a fashion show that showcased the multicultural nature of the Marymount student body. She was also a tireless volunteer around the school, whether it be providing support for new students, giving tours of the school to families or helping out in any way possible. Ka Ho Wan, James Lyng Adult Centre, St. Henri: Ka Ho arrived in Montreal from his birthplace about three years ago and in the short time he has lived here, he graduated from James Lyng Adult Centre as an honour student. He has volunteered his time to help students in Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics, as well as tutored people within his community in the arts and the Mandarin language. Ka Ho is also an accomplished pianist and a talented artist who received the Governor General’s Bronze Medal when he graduated. He now attends Vanier College, where he is a student in the Health Science program. Nan Du, St. Laurent Adult Centre: Nan Du believed that getting an education was an important personal goal for her. She enrolled at St. Laurent Adult Centre when she was a young mother, while pregnant with her second child. She managed to balance home and school life while she completed her studies, and graduated with several academic awards to her name. Veronica Verardo, High School of Montreal Adult Centre, the Plateau: Veronica was regarded as a student who was polite and a positive influence on her fellow students. She tutored them in math during her free time. As well, Veronica organized the school’s annual Christmas party, and participated in CTV’s Spirit of Giving Campaign during the Christmas holiday season. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT PHOTOS: HOWARD KAY CATEGORY II John McCluskey, Vincent Massey Collegiate, Rosemount: John has autism and was non-verbal when he was five years old. However, as a result of his participation in the school’s athletic and cultural activities, John has improved his social skills tremendously. In fact, he won the gold medal at a public speaking competition that was held last year by the EMSB. He is a serious and dedicated student who takes his commitments quite seriously. He volunteered at St. Brendan School’s special education class during the 2006-2007 school year, competed on the wrestling team and managed several basketball teams. During his years at Vincent Massey Collegiate, John spent many of his lunch hours at the Spiritual Community Room. He is now attending Marianopolis College. John McCluskey (second from the right) receives his scholarship from (L to R) EMSB Chairman Angela Mancini, Regional Director Marzia Michielli and Vincent Massey Principal John Pevec. Sabastiano Maratta, Vincent Massey Collegiate, Rosemount: Sabastiano led a very active life as a student at Vincent Massey Collegiate. He was a member of the volleyball, tennis and wrestling teams, as well as the intramural floor hockey league. He also served as a dedicated volunteer at Edward Murphy School’s Daycare Centre. However, Sabastiano is also an individual of remarkable determination and perseverance in the face of a very difficult personal circumstance. In February of 2008, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour; although he missed almost two months of school as a result, Sabastiano managed to keep up with his studies and never stopped smiling – or let up his positive attitude – throughout this trying time for him. Samantha Goffredo, Lester B. Pearson High School, Montreal North: Samantha has overcome a difficult and tragic circumstance – her father was killed in a hit and run accident last year – and through the support of her teachers and friends, she was successfully able to complete her Secondary IV and V studies. She is now continuing her studies in CEGEP. Luigi Ausilio, Lester B. Pearson High School, Montreal North: Luigi Ausilio is a hard working, resilient and well-liked individual. Although he has Pervasive Development Disorder (which refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the develop - ment of socialization and communication skills), Luigi has managed to overcome this obstacle and graduate from high school, and is now attending CEGEP. Nalou Chalifoux-Reis, M.I.N.D. High School, the Plateau: Nalou had an active student life at M.I.N.D. She was a member of the fundraising and prom committees and was on the school’s honour roll throughout Grade 11. She managed to accomplish this despite a difficult personal life. She was very persistent in accomplishing her goals, which was to graduate from high school and enrol in college. The staff is very proud of her achievements. Despina Doukas, LaurenHill Academy, St. Laurent: Despina Doukas maintained a middle 80s average throughout her high school years, despite the fact that she suffers from a severe form of Spina Bifida. She was transported to and from school every day and always had a child care worker available to her on a regular basis. Yet throughout all those difficulties, Despina’s high spirits and optimism never diminished. Nadera Nawabi, Rosemount High School: While in elementary school, Nadera was assessed as having a language-based learning disability. Throughout her high school years she received resource support as a student in Rosemount’s English program. However, this did not stop Nadera from enjoying a normal student life at Rosemount. She was on the school’s volleyball team and got involved in many community-related activities, including the YMCA’s Community Participation project, soup kitchen field trips and spiritual community retreats. Nadera has also received many awards for academic achievement, particularly for excellence in History 44, Physical Science 416 and French 544. She also received the EMSB Certificate of Excellence in French 544, Math 514 and Physical Science 416. She is currently continuing her studies at Dawson College, in the Exploration Science program. Gift Samuel Tshuna, Westmount High School: Gift was an inspiration and a highly respected role model to his fellow students at Westmount High School. Gift has Muscular Dystrophy and is wheelchair-bound. He has limited mobility of his upper body. However, he utilizes this disability not for sympathy, but as a way of showing how perseverance through adversity helps people accomplish their goals in life. A talented public speaker, Gift would usually lead a lunch time club for students who had difficulty socializing. He often spoke to students at the Mackay Centre’s satellite class about the importance of perseverance, and volunteered to speak to the school’s Grade 7 students about his disability, and became a role model to the younger students. He was also involved in the school’s leadership program, music program, and sang at many school events. Gift Samuel Tshuna receives his scholarship from Principal Michael Cristofaro, Reginal Director Paola Miniaci and Chairman Angela Mancini. Jillian Hill, Options II High School, Ville Émard: Jillian is a determined individual who was forced to leave school due to difficult personal circumstances, yet decided to give her education a second chance, and has succeeded tremendously as a result. She dropped out of high school when she was halfway through Grade 10 and went to work. Due to family difficulties, she moved out and lived on her own. However, Jillian was determined to get her high school diploma and came to Options II in the fall of 2007. Although she didn’t have any credits, she was given the chance to take Secondary V courses. She applied herself and quickly became a model student, who also helped her fellow students by becoming a peer tutor. Jillian still lives independently and works part time, but always managed to handle her school responsibilities with a lot of focus and hard work. She is currently enrolled in Vanier College’s Early Childhood Education program. cont’d, see ‘scholarships’ on page 8
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