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HIGHLIGHTS<br />

THE MISSION OF ST. ELIZABETH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL<br />

is to value learning and excellence through collaboration and<br />

innovation as a <strong>Catholic</strong> community.<br />

A Publication for Parents of <strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Community Volume 4 Issue 4 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />

BE AT PEACE<br />

by <strong>St</strong>. Francis de Sales,<br />

Adapted by D. Bennett<br />

Fa<strong>the</strong>r,<br />

Help us to not look<br />

forward in fear to <strong>the</strong><br />

changes in life;<br />

Ra<strong>the</strong>r, may we look to <strong>the</strong><br />

future with full hope, because<br />

as changes arise, You will lead<br />

us safely through all things,<br />

because we are your very own,<br />

and when we cannot stand<br />

it, You will carry us in Your<br />

arms.<br />

With You, we shall not fear<br />

what may happen tomorrow;<br />

because you are <strong>the</strong><br />

understanding Fa<strong>the</strong>r who<br />

cares for us today, and who<br />

will care for us tomorrow and<br />

every day.<br />

We have faith, O Lord,<br />

That You will ei<strong>the</strong>r shield<br />

us from suffering, or give us<br />

unfailing strength to bear it.<br />

Put us at peace,and give us<br />

<strong>the</strong> grace to put aside all<br />

anxious thoughts and images.<br />

We pray in <strong>the</strong> name of Jesus<br />

Christ, Your Son, and Our<br />

Lord. Amen.<br />

Honouring <strong>the</strong> Past...<br />

Celebrating <strong>the</strong> Present...<br />

Anticipating <strong>the</strong> future<br />

Mr. James Cocchetto, Vice Principal<br />

This year, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> celebrated<br />

25 years of <strong>Catholic</strong> education, and we ga<strong>the</strong>red as<br />

a community to celebrate this milestone. In addition,<br />

we marked <strong>the</strong> 10th anniversary of <strong>the</strong> Regional Arts<br />

Program with a spectacular gala fundraiser. Some of our<br />

recent RAP alumni returned to entertain us with <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

talents. On May 31, several hundred alumni as well<br />

as current and former staff ga<strong>the</strong>red at <strong>the</strong> school for<br />

our 25th anniversary celebration. We were inspired by<br />

<strong>the</strong> words of Dan Di Rocco, our founding principal, that<br />

we should not take <strong>Catholic</strong> education for granted<br />

and to ensure that we remain committed to providing<br />

a strong spiritual and academic foundation for our<br />

students so that <strong>the</strong>y will gain <strong>the</strong> values and skills that<br />

will allow <strong>the</strong>m to flourish in <strong>the</strong> future. The evening<br />

provided <strong>the</strong> opportunity to reconnect with old friends,<br />

and enjoy slide show and digital yearbook displays<br />

which allowed us to view <strong>the</strong> academic, athletic, and<br />

extra-curricular accomplishments that will always be<br />

part of our collective memories. To cap this memorable<br />

year, we were honoured by <strong>the</strong> Most Reverend Bishop<br />

Kirkpatrick, who celebrated a beautiful outdoor mass<br />

with over 1700 students, staff, and special guests on<br />

<strong>June</strong> 3rd. At <strong>the</strong> close of <strong>the</strong> liturgy, we presented a<br />

cheque in <strong>the</strong> amount of $8,000.00 to ShareLife. The<br />

money was raised through our ShareLife Day and <strong>the</strong><br />

generous donations of students and parents. We invite<br />

you to take some time to read this newsletter and join<br />

us in recognizing <strong>the</strong> many academic, artistic, athletic,<br />

and extra-curricular accomplishments that make <strong>St</strong>.<br />

<strong>Elizabeth</strong> CHS an excellent school. We would like<br />

to acknowledge <strong>the</strong> contributions of several staff who<br />

retired after many years of dedication to <strong>the</strong> vocation<br />

of <strong>Catholic</strong> education: Anne Carey, Department Head<br />

of Guidance, teacher, and counselor at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong><br />

since 1989; Judy Iannucci, Ma<strong>the</strong>matics teacher and<br />

Department Head of Special Education since 2001;<br />

Jayne Scarborough, Education Assistant since 1991;<br />

‘PRINCIPAL’ EVENT: PICTURED ARE FIVE<br />

OF THE (SIX) PRINCIPALS, WHO CAME TOGETHER ON<br />

MAY 31 ST FOR THE 25 TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ELIZABETH<br />

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: MRS. ANGELA DI PRIMA,<br />

CURRENT PRINCIPAL; CATHERINE ROSENBERGER;<br />

MARY COSENTINO; ALLAN MACKEY; AND DAN DI ROCCO,<br />

FOUNDING PRINCIPAL. ABSENT: MR. CHRIS WEST.<br />

and Nunzio Romano, Vice Principal since 2007. We extend<br />

our sincere thanks for <strong>the</strong>ir contribution to student success<br />

in <strong>the</strong> classroom as well as for <strong>the</strong> time that <strong>the</strong>y dedicated<br />

to supporting a variety of extra-curricular activities that<br />

enriched <strong>the</strong> lives of countless students over <strong>the</strong> years. I<br />

would also like to welcome returning staff Amy Ferguson,<br />

Ma<strong>the</strong>matics, from her maternity leave. Thank you to <strong>the</strong><br />

following staff who have served our learning community<br />

during <strong>the</strong> past year: Cassandra Fazari, Terri Penney,<br />

Danielle Pirrello, <strong>St</strong>even Sedran, and Jamal Warda.<br />

We wish staff, students, and parents an opportunity for rest<br />

and relaxation and time to create special family memories.<br />

We remain committed to continuing our partnership<br />

with all parents and guardians to achieve our common<br />

goal of quality <strong>Catholic</strong> education for all students. To<br />

<strong>the</strong> Graduating Class of <strong>2013</strong>, we wish you all <strong>the</strong> best in<br />

your future endeavours and may <strong>the</strong> knowledge, skills, and<br />

values that you acquired during <strong>the</strong> past four years build<br />

<strong>the</strong> foundation for success. We look forward to welcoming<br />

back our current students and extend a special welcome to<br />

<strong>the</strong> incoming grade 9s. We encourage students to remain<br />

engaged in all aspects of school life at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> CHS.<br />

I WILL MAKE EVERYONE FEEL WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED. I WILL VALUE ALL PEOPLE AS CHILDREN OF GOD. I WILL USE MY WORDS TO HELP AND NOT HARM.<br />

Y O R K C A T H O L I C E D U C A T I O N C E N T R E


WIND ENSEMBLE EARNS<br />

SILVER AT NATIONAL<br />

FESTIVAL!<br />

Mr. P. Han, Music Department<br />

On May 14, <strong>the</strong> Wind Ensemble (Grade 9/10 RAP<br />

Band) performed at MusicFest Nationals which took<br />

place at <strong>the</strong> University of Toronto. It was wonderful<br />

to have accepted all <strong>the</strong> invitations that our various<br />

groups have received over <strong>the</strong> last few years. This is <strong>the</strong><br />

highest level music festival/competition in Canada and<br />

<strong>the</strong> students experienced <strong>the</strong> difference. They played<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir hearts out and received <strong>the</strong> Silver Award; most<br />

importantly, <strong>the</strong>y conducted <strong>the</strong>mselves very professionally like true <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> students. The one-hour educational workshop<br />

was extremely valuable and we took a lot of great notes to use in <strong>the</strong> future. Thanks to everyone for this. This couldn't have<br />

happened without your support. Thanks to Mrs. K.L. Caruso for being a great supervisor and supporter of music.<br />

CATHOLIC SCHOOL<br />

COUNCIL: A YEAR OF<br />

ACCOMPLISHMENTS<br />

Mrs. Hea<strong>the</strong>r Velocci, Mr. Gary Thompson,<br />

Chairs<br />

This academic year was filled with many exciting<br />

accomplishments. Congratulations to our<br />

graduates: we wish you <strong>the</strong> very best in your future<br />

endeavours! We are confident that <strong>the</strong> skills that<br />

you have acquired at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> will guide you<br />

through <strong>the</strong> next phase in your life. May God bless<br />

you and guide you on your new path. A special<br />

thank you to <strong>the</strong> families who kindly supported our<br />

fundraising campaign this year. Your generosity<br />

allowed <strong>the</strong> purchase of many items on <strong>the</strong> wish list.<br />

Our students’ education benefited by your donation<br />

and <strong>the</strong> items that were purchased enhanced <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

learning. To <strong>the</strong> teachers, support staff and<br />

adminstration, we thank you for your hard work,<br />

devotion and professionalism in maintaining <strong>the</strong><br />

high level of education for which <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> is<br />

well known. We express our sincere appreciation<br />

to all <strong>the</strong> parents who volunteerd <strong>the</strong>ir time on<br />

Council this year. Saying thank you doesn’t seem<br />

adequate for all your hard work. Your time, support<br />

and dedication to <strong>the</strong> students at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong><br />

should be commended. Hope to see you all again at<br />

our first meeting in <strong>the</strong> fall when parents welcome a<br />

new Council. We wish everyone at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong><br />

a wonderful and safe summer. Take this time to<br />

enjoy some relaxation, sun and fun with family and<br />

friends. Throughout <strong>the</strong> school year, we are all so<br />

busy with <strong>the</strong> hustle and bustle of our daily lives.<br />

We hope that <strong>the</strong> next two months will allow you to<br />

slow your pace, even for a bit! May God bless all of<br />

you and keep you safe.<br />

FROM LEFT: Ms. S. Abate, Vice Prinipal; Ms. N.<br />

Filice, Department Head of Health and Physical<br />

Education; Amanda Toniolo and Daniel Vasic,<br />

Exceptional Athletic Achievement Award recipients;<br />

and Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Palumbo of <strong>the</strong> Heart and <strong>St</strong>roke<br />

Foundation.<br />

ATHLETIC<br />

COUNCIL EVENTS<br />

SUPPORT HEART<br />

AND STROKE<br />

FOUNDATION Our<br />

Athletic Council organized three fundraising events during <strong>the</strong> school year:<br />

a <strong>St</strong>aff-<strong>St</strong>udent Soccer game in November; a <strong>St</strong>aff-<strong>St</strong>udent Volleyball game<br />

in February; and a <strong>St</strong>udent vs. <strong>St</strong>udent Ultimate game in May. These spiritbuilding<br />

events had students and teachers generating some fun and friendly<br />

competition for our students to watch. The Athletic Council raised $600.00<br />

in aid of <strong>the</strong> Heart and <strong>St</strong>roke Foundation. Every dollar raised helps<br />

Canadians with heart disease to live longer. Also, part of what <strong>the</strong> Heart and<br />

<strong>St</strong>roke Foundation promotes is healthy active living, which involves fitness<br />

as well as healthy eating. The cheque was presented to Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Palumbo,<br />

Area Coordinator, <strong>York</strong> South, of <strong>the</strong> Heart and <strong>St</strong>roke Foundation, at our<br />

Athletic Banquet on <strong>June</strong> 12th.<br />

WATERLOO MATHEMATICS CONTEST RESULTS <strong>2013</strong><br />

Ms. V. Yearwood, Ma<strong>the</strong>matics Department<br />

<strong>St</strong>udents ranking in <strong>the</strong> top 25% of all contestants in each Contest received<br />

Certificates of Distinction, while <strong>the</strong> top students in each Contest, at <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> Level, received Medals.<br />

CONTEST CONTESTANT AWARD<br />

Pascal, Grade 9 Daniel Colucci Medal<br />

Cayley, Grade 10<br />

Lindsey Yoo<br />

Adrian Galope<br />

Adrian Galope<br />

Medal and Certificate of<br />

Distinction<br />

Certificate of Distinction<br />

Euclid, Grade 12 Navid Korhani Medal and Certificate of<br />

Distinction<br />

Emily Corazza<br />

Certificate of Distinction<br />

2 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2013</strong>


Une année super en langues vivantes!<br />

MODERN LANGUAGES COUNCIL:<br />

UNE ANNÉE FORMIDABLE!<br />

Mlle Volpe, FSL and International Languages<br />

Department<br />

The Modern Languages Council had a very<br />

successful year! Our mission is to promote a love<br />

of International languages and cultures to instill<br />

inclusivity and acceptance among <strong>the</strong> staff and<br />

students. We began <strong>the</strong> year with a salsa dance lesson<br />

by Ms. Ebanks! The dance studio was packed with<br />

dancers of all experience levels! We look forward to<br />

continuing this event next year! Carnaval was a great success! The week was filled with au<strong>the</strong>ntic French crêpes, accordion music<br />

during lunch, prayers in different languages and carnival masks made by Nations United and <strong>the</strong> Special Education Department. By<br />

selling crêpes, we were able to make a donation of $50 to Scribbles for Success! The council would like to thank its members for all<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir hard work and dedication. A big thank you to Mlle Guinci and Mlle Volpe for supervising our events and working hard behind<br />

<strong>the</strong> scenes. We would like to congratulate our new administration for next year: Nikita Zhukovic, President; Amanda Wzietek and<br />

Olga Mudrachenko, Vice Presidents; Alessia Servidio and Rachel Courts, Secretaries. See you all in September! Have a wonderful<br />

summer break!<br />

LES<br />

AVENTURES<br />

DE TINTIN<br />

Mme Bernabei,<br />

Department Head of<br />

FSL and International<br />

Languages<br />

Quelle aventure! On<br />

May 24, <strong>the</strong> grade<br />

9 academic French students had <strong>the</strong><br />

opportunity to enjoy <strong>St</strong>even Spielberg’s<br />

award-winning animation Les Aventures<br />

de Tintin: Le secret de la Licorne. After<br />

<strong>the</strong> purchase of a model ship, <strong>the</strong><br />

Unicorn, Tintin and his sidekick Snowy<br />

are involved in an incredible adventure<br />

in Morocco. With <strong>the</strong> help of Dupond<br />

and Dupont, twin bumbling Interpol<br />

agents, and <strong>the</strong> drunken Captain<br />

Haddock, Tintin is able to prevent<br />

Sakharine from obtaining <strong>the</strong> three<br />

scrolls necessary to find <strong>the</strong> treasure<br />

that rightfully belongs to Captain<br />

Haddock. Tintin is always ready to<br />

confront any obstacle and nothing<br />

will hold him back. The film exposed<br />

students to <strong>the</strong> French language and<br />

to a variety of <strong>the</strong>mes. All enjoyed<br />

this amusing and adventure-packed<br />

presentation of <strong>the</strong> original comic strip<br />

created in 1929 by Hergé. The Tintin<br />

series has been translated into 51<br />

languages. Bravo!<br />

VIVA L’ITALIANO!<br />

The grade 10 Italian class was very busy<br />

this semester with many projects. They<br />

created some amazing family trees,<br />

and prepared a fabulous luncheon,<br />

starting with antipasto and finishing<br />

with delicious Italian desserts, as <strong>the</strong>y<br />

presented <strong>the</strong>ir Ricetta italiana. They<br />

also attended <strong>the</strong> Junior Italian Film<br />

Festival at <strong>the</strong> Toronto<br />

International Film Festival<br />

and viewed <strong>the</strong> movie<br />

Scialla, a story about a<br />

young adolescent and his<br />

relationship with his tutor<br />

whom he discovers is really<br />

his fa<strong>the</strong>r. The students<br />

enjoyed <strong>the</strong> experience and<br />

<strong>the</strong> storyline.<br />

For <strong>the</strong>ir culminating project, <strong>the</strong>y<br />

created children’s books based on an<br />

Italian proverb, presented <strong>the</strong>m to<br />

<strong>the</strong> class, and explained <strong>the</strong> moral of<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir proverb. The students were also<br />

entertained by Mr. Bosco Fernandes<br />

who brought in his guitar and sang<br />

many Italian songs with <strong>the</strong> students,<br />

such as Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare),<br />

O sole mio, Marina Marina, L’italiano<br />

(Lasciatemi cantare), and Santa Lucia.<br />

Che anno divertente!<br />

La Chef à l’école!<br />

Est-ce que vous aimez les langues de<br />

chat?<br />

Cat tongues are so delicious!<br />

On May 7th, M. D’Astoli and Mlle<br />

Guinci’s Grade 9 applied French<br />

classes participated in a truly<br />

unique French cooking experience<br />

with Chef Suzanne! They prepared<br />

langues de chat, a tasty French<br />

biscuit.<br />

Chef Suzanne cooked with <strong>the</strong><br />

students and immersed <strong>the</strong>m<br />

in <strong>the</strong> French language while<br />

<strong>the</strong>y listened to French music,<br />

learned about <strong>the</strong> culture and<br />

communicated with La chef and<br />

classmates en français! The fun<br />

atmosphere that Chef Suzanne<br />

created while cooking with <strong>the</strong><br />

students boosted <strong>the</strong>ir enthusiasm<br />

for learning <strong>the</strong> French language!<br />

This exciting<br />

event is one<br />

that <strong>the</strong><br />

students will<br />

never forget!<br />

DANIEL<br />

MACLENNAN,<br />

JESSE<br />

IANTOSCA,<br />

ANTHONY<br />

MACRI, FAGNER<br />

MOREIRA<br />

<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> 3


‘ALBERTINE EN CINQ<br />

TEMPS’ - Le Théâtre Français et<br />

Café Crêpe: Une Journée<br />

Amusante et Délicieuse!<br />

M. D’Astoli and Mlle Guinci, FSL<br />

and International Languages<br />

Quelle journée formidable! What an<br />

incredible way to spend <strong>the</strong> day:<br />

French <strong>the</strong>atre and a crêpe lunch. On<br />

April 24th, Grade 10 and 12 French<br />

students enjoyed <strong>the</strong> presentation<br />

of Albertine en cinq temps by <strong>the</strong><br />

remarkable French-Canadian playwright Michel Tremblay presented by<br />

Le Théâtre Français. The production of Tremblay’s masterpiece was flawless.<br />

Tremblay’s Albertine in Five Times is a powerful exploration of <strong>the</strong> life of<br />

one woman during five distinct periods in her life. In his title character,<br />

Tremblay created an individual of enormous independence, warmth and<br />

complexity who not only reveals to her audience <strong>the</strong> different stages of a<br />

single life, but also <strong>the</strong> intricate ways in which memory simultaneously<br />

enlightens and confuses our views of <strong>the</strong> past, <strong>the</strong> present and <strong>the</strong> future.<br />

The 90-minute tour de force production moved <strong>the</strong> audience through<br />

a frequently harrowing familial journey in <strong>the</strong> uplifting way in which<br />

Tremblay wrote his text and allowed six actresses to depict Albertine<br />

— and her sister Madeleine — with an acute interconnectedness that<br />

renders a believable individual persona for an audience to observe as she<br />

passes through 70 years of living. The outstanding acting coupled with an<br />

au<strong>the</strong>ntic set and costumes made for a very interesting experience. When<br />

<strong>the</strong> play was over, it was off to Café Crêpe for a special lunch consisting<br />

of savoury and sweet crêpes. Que c’était délicieux! This was a great way to<br />

experience French culture firsthand. Vive le français!<br />

On April 10th, Ms. Volpe's<br />

grade 10 Visual Arts class<br />

went to <strong>the</strong> Art Gallery of<br />

Ontario for an art making workshop.<br />

The Art Gallery ran a show called<br />

Revealing <strong>the</strong> Early Renaissance: <strong>St</strong>ories<br />

and Secrets in Florentine Art. <strong>St</strong>udents<br />

learned about manuscripts from <strong>the</strong><br />

Early Renaissance and about au<strong>the</strong>ntic<br />

materials used to make <strong>the</strong>se ancient<br />

manuscripts, such as vellum for <strong>the</strong><br />

pages and egg and different minerals<br />

for <strong>the</strong> pigment. <strong>St</strong>udents created <strong>the</strong>ir own manuscript page with our wonderful<br />

guest instructor <strong>St</strong>ephanie, who led <strong>the</strong>m through <strong>the</strong> various steps of manuscript<br />

creation. The workshop included calligraphy and historiated intials, and <strong>the</strong><br />

students used paint and gold leaf to give <strong>the</strong>ir page an illuminated au<strong>the</strong>ntic look.<br />

<strong>St</strong>udents also had <strong>the</strong> chance to explore <strong>the</strong> permanent collection of <strong>the</strong> AGO.<br />

To help celebrate our school’s 25th Anniversary,<br />

Ms. Volpe's class created <strong>the</strong>ir own manuscript<br />

illustrating <strong>the</strong> life of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong>. Each student<br />

was responsible for creating one page; all <strong>the</strong> pages<br />

were displayed at our Anniversary Celebration! Ms.<br />

Volpe would like to thank Ms. Ebanks for joining us<br />

and for helping <strong>the</strong> students with <strong>the</strong> workshop! A<br />

great day was had by all.<br />

HONOURABLE MENTION IN<br />

‘PRIX’ FOR RUBINOFF ENTRY<br />

It gives <strong>the</strong> FSL and International Languages<br />

Department great pleasure in announcing that<br />

Aria Rubinoff received Honourable Mention<br />

for her French poem Alice, in <strong>the</strong> <strong>2013</strong> OECTA<br />

Prix jeunes écrivains. We are very proud of<br />

Aria and have included her poem. Félicitations,<br />

Aria!<br />

ALICE<br />

Terrain où mes pensées courent librement,<br />

Où les mots gazouillent ma tristesse,<br />

Vantent ma joie,<br />

Et exposent ce qui me fâche,<br />

C’est là où je me cache.<br />

C’est là où je me cache,<br />

Quand mes peurs se manifestent,<br />

Et je me trouve dans ce bel état,<br />

Masquée dans une voile de tromperie pure laine,<br />

Chaînée par mon orgueil.<br />

Mais c’est là où je me cache,<br />

Dans ce monde surréel moqué par la vérité,<br />

Que mon âme peut vraiment souffler dans toute<br />

sa beauté,<br />

Où les aventures sont illimitées,<br />

Et mon coeur sera toujours guéri des<br />

inquiétudes,<br />

Là, dans le terrain du coeur<br />

de mon imagination.<br />

Congratulations to <strong>the</strong><br />

following students who wrote <strong>the</strong> Physics and<br />

Chemistry contests, organized by <strong>the</strong> University<br />

of Waterloo, in May. The names listed are <strong>the</strong> top<br />

students in our school.<br />

Sir Isaac Newton Physics Exam<br />

(Grade 12)<br />

Emily Corazza<br />

Bianca Dalessandro<br />

Navid Korhani<br />

Chem 13 News Exam (Grade 12)<br />

Emily Corazza<br />

Nick Makhalalik<br />

Amanda Toniolo<br />

Ontario Association of Physics Teachers<br />

Contest (Grade 11)<br />

Christian Drago<br />

Kristofer Sobon<br />

David Wu<br />

4 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2013</strong>


LAW AND ORDER 201<br />

On <strong>June</strong> 4th,<br />

Mrs. Young’s<br />

Civics class<br />

welcomed<br />

Constable<br />

A. Watkis<br />

as part of a<br />

Q&A visit<br />

designed<br />

to help<br />

students<br />

clarify<br />

issues on topics of law, policing and <strong>the</strong> courts. Constable<br />

Watkis’ visit was an excellent opportunity to aid students<br />

in <strong>the</strong>ir study of civic rights and responsibilities. It was<br />

an entertaining and informative period that <strong>the</strong> class will<br />

not soon forget. We are most grateful to Constable Watkis<br />

for his time and agreeing to visit us. We look forward to<br />

greeting him again.<br />

CIVICS STUDENTS GET<br />

ACTIVE FOR SHARE LIFE<br />

Mrs. M. Young, Canadian and World <strong>St</strong>udies Department<br />

As part of <strong>the</strong>ir study of Active Citizenship, students from<br />

Mrs. Young’s grade 10 Civics class set out to discover<br />

more about ShareLife and <strong>the</strong> difference that this <strong>Catholic</strong><br />

organization makes to thousands of people yearly through<br />

<strong>the</strong> various organizations and charities that benefit from<br />

its fundraising campaigns. By researching different groups<br />

like Office of Refugees, Natural Family Planning, Rose<br />

of Sharon, Mary Centre, Development and Peace, and<br />

Covenant House, students became informed and developed<br />

a deeper understanding of <strong>the</strong> mission and goal of each of<br />

<strong>the</strong>se organizations. With great enthusiasm, students came<br />

to understand and appreciate <strong>the</strong> value of ShareLife and took<br />

an ‘Active’ role in teaching each o<strong>the</strong>r. As part of <strong>the</strong> school’s<br />

ShareLife celebrations and awareness campaign, <strong>the</strong> display<br />

boards created by <strong>the</strong> students about each organization were<br />

left on display in <strong>the</strong> school foyer for all to enjoy. As a class,<br />

we learned new ways to become active and engaged and to<br />

support <strong>the</strong> meaningful ways in which people share <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

lives through ShareLife.<br />

History Museums<br />

Open at<br />

<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong>!<br />

In what seemed like a blast from<br />

<strong>the</strong> past, Mrs. Young’s grade 10<br />

History students hosted daily<br />

<strong>the</strong>med presentations highlighting<br />

important and transforming<br />

events from Canada’s rich<br />

heritage in Culture, Domestic<br />

Affairs, Aboriginal Development,<br />

French-English Relations, and<br />

International Affairs. <strong>St</strong>udents<br />

worked tirelessly researching and<br />

preparing interactive, visually<br />

stimulating, informative and<br />

hands-on presentations that<br />

would help educate <strong>the</strong>ir peers on<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir subjects of expertise. After<br />

almost two weeks of preparation,<br />

each day, students were able to<br />

visit a <strong>the</strong>med museum and travel<br />

through time at different decade<br />

stations that focused on <strong>the</strong><br />

significance of various Canadian<br />

innovations, people and events<br />

of that time. The discoveries<br />

were informative and fun for <strong>the</strong><br />

audience and a great experience<br />

for presenters. Through <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

creative costumes, decorations, informative displays and historical<br />

artefacts, students did a phenomenal job transforming <strong>the</strong><br />

classroom into history museums.<br />

ST. ELIZABETH ROCKED!<br />

On April 12, <strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong><br />

community ROCKED to <strong>the</strong> musical<br />

talents that <strong>the</strong> students had to offer.<br />

The talent came from everywhere:<br />

RAP, Comprehensive, non-music<br />

students, and even alumni! Everyone<br />

enjoyed a good mix of orginal music<br />

which covered rock bands and<br />

acoustic acts throughout <strong>the</strong> evening.<br />

Great effort and teamwork from<br />

bands such as Not The Bs, The Formals, and White Snow. Also<br />

great to see were female representatives in rock by bands Crave The<br />

Chaos, Question Mark,Band 13 and Falling Into Infinity. Beautiful<br />

acoustic sets by Jacob <strong>St</strong>ellato, Mat<strong>the</strong>w Giordano, Michelle<br />

Cavaleri, John Galzote, Susie Mancini and Olivia Ruscillo.<br />

Special thanks to: Mr. Barbieri, Mr. Han and Mr. Fernandes for<br />

organizing <strong>the</strong> event; Sydney Wong (grade 11) for promotion; and<br />

Michael Aretusi (grade 10) and his crew for <strong>the</strong> lights and sound.<br />

Attention all bands/singers: start rehearsing for next year’s gig! ST<br />

E. ROCKS!<br />

<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> 5


ST. ELIZABETH ATHLETIC FINALE Ms. N. Filice, Head of Health and Physical Education<br />

THE 26TH ANNUAL ATHLETIC BANQUET was held on <strong>June</strong> 12th at The Royalton Banquet Hall and it was a tremendous success.<br />

Amanda Toniolo and Daniel Vasic were <strong>the</strong> MCs for <strong>the</strong> event and <strong>the</strong>y did a great job. There was a special presentation to<br />

<strong>the</strong> Heart and <strong>St</strong>roke foundation of <strong>York</strong> Region for $600.00 on behalf of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> Athletics. This money was raised by <strong>the</strong><br />

Athletic Council when <strong>the</strong>y organized <strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong>aff-<strong>St</strong>udent Volleyball, Soccer, and <strong>St</strong>udent vs. <strong>St</strong>udent Ultimate games. The following is<br />

a list of <strong>the</strong> award winners.<br />

M V P<br />

M S P<br />

JUNIOR BOYS SOCCER Gabriel De Lorenzi Robert D’Amario<br />

SENIOR BOYS SOCCER Anthony Trujillo Nick Masci<br />

SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL David Colacci Nicholas Pisani<br />

CROSS COUNTRY Aaron McQuaid Olivia La Caprara<br />

TENNIS Tetyana Gradyuk Justin Meneses<br />

GIRLS GOLF Amanda Wzietck Daniela Rinaldi<br />

BOYS GOLF Lucas Colalillo Nicholas Giandomenico<br />

SENIOR BOYS HOCKEY Anthony Trujillo Justin Gullo<br />

EMMA WARECKI “WARRIOR”<br />

AWARD<br />

Lucas Colalillo<br />

BOYS WRESTLING Daniel Palomo Jonathan Molloy<br />

SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Melissa Simone Nicole Alessandrini<br />

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL Indiana Rotundo Melvin Legaspi<br />

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL Christian Lazaro L.J. Merced<br />

JUNIOR BADMINTON David Colacci Michael Chan<br />

SENIOR BADMINTON Alexander Lima Daniel Vasic<br />

SENIOR GIRLS SOCCER Nicole Alessandrini <strong>St</strong>ephanie Bortolin<br />

BOYS BASEBALL <strong>St</strong>ephen Ranalli Emmanuel Acquaviva<br />

SENIOR BOYS RUGBY Marco Garisto Gerry Caravetta<br />

GIRLS SLO PITCH Jenna Capasso Claire Pannolino<br />

ULTIMATE FRISBEE Amro Isaac Laurel Dykun<br />

TABLE TENNIS Kristin Lioktsis Marco Lo Giudice<br />

JUNIOR TRACK & FIELD Mia DeGasperis Monique Simon-Tucker<br />

SENIOR TRACK & FIELD Juliana Puopolo Rodon Gutierrez<br />

A T H L E T E S O F T H E Y E A R<br />

JUNIOR FEMALE<br />

JUNIOR MALE<br />

SENIOR FEMALE<br />

SENIOR MALE<br />

Michelle Goldasic<br />

David Colacci<br />

Nicole<br />

Alessandrini<br />

Gabriel Frano<br />

A T H L E T I C L E T T E R S<br />

JUNIOR LETTER (50 Points):<br />

(Female) Leane Capitano, Julia<br />

Cundari, Holly DiBartolomeo, Emily<br />

Coldasic, Adriana Kostevski, Jessica<br />

Panarese, Juliana Puopolo, Camilla<br />

Quach, Wendy Sanajko, Melissa<br />

Simone, Sarah Su<strong>the</strong>rland, Olessia<br />

Vachtchenko; (Male) Andrew Bada,<br />

Gerry Caravetta, Ryan Chong,<br />

Christopher Cicione, David Colacci,<br />

Randy Doton, Gabriel Frano, Sebastian<br />

Galzote, Nicholas Giandomenico,<br />

<strong>St</strong>efan Greto, Rodon Gutierrez, John<br />

Ryan Lau, Christian Lazaro, Herrick<br />

Luk, Nicholas Masci, Jonathan Molloy,<br />

Kevin Oppong, Daniel Palomo, Jacob<br />

Palomo, Davide Paolucci, Rom Perez,<br />

Nicholas Pisani, Vincent Sacco,<br />

Anthony Trujillo<br />

O U T S T A N D I N G A T H L E T I C A C H I E V E M E N T A W A R D (110 Points)<br />

Daniel Vasic<br />

E X C E P T I O N A L A T H L E T I C A C H I E V E M E N T A W A R D (150 Points)<br />

Amanda Toniolo<br />

Y O R K R E G I O N C H A M P I O N S<br />

Boys Wrestling Team:<br />

Gerry Caravetta, Narden Cocja, Prince Edoh, Sebastian Galzote, Mitchell Mercado,<br />

Jonathan Molloy, Daniel Palomo, Tony Yoo<br />

SENIOR LETTER (75 Points)<br />

(Female) Nicole Alessandrini, Kristin Lioktsis, Simona Petti, Nicole Simeoni, Sara<br />

Toniolo; (Male) Christian Fazari, Gabriel Frano, Alexander Lima, Marquise Swaby,<br />

Daniel Vasic<br />

HURDLER PUOPOLO PREPARES FOR IAAF<br />

CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

Juliana Puopolo is <strong>the</strong> fastest grade 11<br />

student who ran <strong>the</strong> Senior 100 Meter<br />

Hurdles in Ontario. She placed fourth at<br />

<strong>the</strong> OFSAA Championships in Ottawa<br />

this <strong>June</strong>. As a result of her wonderful<br />

accomplishments, she qualified for<br />

<strong>the</strong> World Youth Championships in<br />

Donetsk, Ukraine, from July 10 to 14.<br />

Bravo, Juliana!<br />

6 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2013</strong>


The highlight of <strong>the</strong> 26th Annual Athletic<br />

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YEAR’S TOP ATHLETES! Banquet was <strong>the</strong> presentation of <strong>the</strong><br />

Athlete of <strong>the</strong> Year Award to athletes who<br />

have exhibited outstanding athletic skill in <strong>the</strong>ir sport or sports. Whe<strong>the</strong>r during practice or competition, recipients demonstrated a<br />

positive attitude, sportsmanship, discipline and dedication to <strong>the</strong>ir team. The recipients’ determination and hard work contributed to<br />

<strong>the</strong> success of our athletic program. The following students were awarded Athlete of <strong>the</strong> Year Awards: Michelle Goldasic and David<br />

Colacci, Junior Athletes of <strong>the</strong> Year; Nicole Alessandrini and Gabriel Frano, Senior Athletes of <strong>the</strong> Year. Congratulations to <strong>the</strong>se<br />

outstanding athletes!<br />

Ms. N. Filice, Department Head of<br />

Health and Physical Education, with<br />

Junior Female Athlete of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />

Michelle Goldasic<br />

Ms. B. Wu with Junior Male<br />

Athlete of <strong>the</strong> Year, David<br />

Colacci<br />

Ms. L. Colburn with Senior<br />

Female Athlete of <strong>the</strong> Year, Nicole<br />

Alessandrini<br />

WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF<br />

NEXT...?<br />

ST. ELIZABETH COMES TOGETHER AGAIN IN SUPPORT<br />

OF SHARELIFE<br />

Mrs. I. Mancuso, Chaplain<br />

Thank you so much to all of <strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong> <strong>Elizabeth</strong> school community for<br />

coming toge<strong>the</strong>r this year to help make our first full day event a<br />

huge success. We were able to raise approximately $13,000.00 this<br />

year and, after food and o<strong>the</strong>r expenses, we were able to give <strong>the</strong><br />

ShareLife organization a total of $8,000.00.<br />

Mr. Schincariol's SPH4U students created some<br />

interesting Culminating Performance Projects this<br />

semester. They included a Ping Pong Ball Cannon<br />

(pictured), a <strong>St</strong>irling Engine, bottle rockets, projectile<br />

launchers, and various electrical generators.<br />

From L: Scott Harrison, Amanda Toniolo, Christian<br />

Marcello, Laurel Dykun, and Amro Isaac.<br />

Fun was experienced by all in attendance. The wea<strong>the</strong>r was amazing<br />

and we were able to enjoy <strong>the</strong> outdoor activities such as <strong>the</strong> walk in<br />

<strong>the</strong> neighbourhood, <strong>the</strong> BBQ lunch, <strong>the</strong> inflatable games, water balloon<br />

games, face painting, and musical entertainment.<br />

We had <strong>the</strong> best ShareLife Committee members this year. Their<br />

dedication to making this year’s event such a huge success was due<br />

to <strong>the</strong> many hours <strong>the</strong>y spent preparing for this day. A huge THANK<br />

YOU goes out to all those staff members who assisted us with this<br />

day. However, <strong>the</strong> biggest appreciation goes out to <strong>the</strong> students that<br />

proved once again that this school community has a huge heart and<br />

is very generous! Your commitment to <strong>the</strong> preferential option for<br />

<strong>the</strong> poor and needy is exemplary! May God bless you all!<br />

ST. ELIZABETH CATHOLIC HIGH<br />

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS is a newsletter that is<br />

published four times a year for parents of <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> community.<br />

ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISOR: Mrs. A. Di Prima<br />

EDITOR: Ms. A. Del Greco<br />

<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> 7


MARKETING<br />

FAIR<br />

CONTRIBUTES<br />

TO GREAT<br />

CAUSE<br />

Mr. K. Ho, Business<br />

Department<br />

From May 8 to 10,<br />

Mr. Ho’s Grade 11 Marketing class opened <strong>the</strong>ir booths to<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> community during all three lunches. They<br />

sold a variety of products in our cafeteria, including delicious<br />

home-baked goods, fruit smoothies, frozen yogurt, and fresh<br />

flowers, to name a few. Altoge<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong> class made a profit of<br />

$970.00. This semester, <strong>the</strong> class chose to donate to <strong>the</strong><br />

Terry Fox Foundation in memory of Frank Iannuzzi, a former<br />

grade 8 teacher at <strong>St</strong>. Joseph <strong>the</strong> Worker <strong>Catholic</strong> Elementary<br />

<strong>School</strong>. Many of our students remember Mr. Iannuzzi’s<br />

caring and giving way to our community. According to Mrs.<br />

Iannuzzi, this Foundation was chosen because her husband<br />

had expressed a wish to support <strong>the</strong>ir work.<br />

A gift of $970.00<br />

was given to<br />

<strong>the</strong> Markham/<br />

<strong>St</strong>ouffville Terry<br />

Fox Run in<br />

recognition of Dr.<br />

Mateya Trinkaus’<br />

fundraising efforts.<br />

Thank you, staff<br />

and students, for<br />

supporting <strong>the</strong><br />

Marketing Fair!<br />

SCRIBBLES FOR<br />

SUCCESS<br />

DONATIONS BENEFIT<br />

MANY<br />

Mr. K. Ho<br />

During <strong>the</strong> month of<br />

October, <strong>the</strong> Scribblers<br />

set up <strong>the</strong>ir very first<br />

Halloween-<strong>the</strong>med photo<br />

booth! We included props<br />

such as fea<strong>the</strong>red boas and<br />

groovy glasses that <strong>the</strong> students could wear as <strong>the</strong>y posed<br />

with <strong>the</strong>ir friends. Over 150 photos were printed and many<br />

students made picture collages in <strong>the</strong>ir lockers to have great<br />

memories.<br />

8 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />

BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS GO TO WORK...<br />

From L: Sister Regina Cordrum, Sister Immaculada, Mr.<br />

K. Ho, Francis Lao, Ms. D. Spector, Alissa Dinatolo, Julia<br />

Dragos, Magdalena Luszczynski, Ms. P. Smith<br />

March<br />

was a very<br />

important<br />

month for<br />

Scribblers.<br />

We held our<br />

annual Spirit<br />

Days, which<br />

included<br />

raffle<br />

draws with<br />

awesome<br />

prizes<br />

such as<br />

iTunes gift<br />

cards, movie passes and a pair of tickets to see a Blue Jays game.<br />

Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, we held a successful bake sale with nutritious and<br />

delicious goodies such as banana loaf cake, apple cake and cake<br />

pops. In addition to <strong>the</strong>se fun events, our school-wide civvies day<br />

and school supplies collection were also held during this month.<br />

Altoge<strong>the</strong>r, we collected four full bags for donation. We again<br />

donated to <strong>St</strong>. John Paul The Great Family Centre (JPTGFC) located<br />

in <strong>the</strong> heart of <strong>the</strong> Jane and <strong>St</strong>eeles corridor. To help students in<br />

literacy and numeracy, students at <strong>the</strong> Center received reading<br />

books, ma<strong>the</strong>matics manipulatives, and o<strong>the</strong>r school supplies. The<br />

Scribblers donated money from <strong>the</strong> successful Spirit Days to support<br />

four good causes. A total of $1500 was donated to <strong>the</strong> following<br />

charities:<br />

Covenant House ($250): A <strong>Catholic</strong> organization which<br />

cares for and shelters homeless and runaway youth.<br />

Kidzcare Tanzania ($250) toge<strong>the</strong>r with two boxes of<br />

school supplies: Kidzcare Tanzania’s mission is to care for <strong>the</strong><br />

needs of orphaned and disadvantaged children in Tanzania. Mrs.<br />

Judith Lyander, former Vice Principal at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong>, and Ms.<br />

Petra Smith, librarian at Our Lady of <strong>the</strong> Lake <strong>Catholic</strong> College<br />

<strong>School</strong>, volunteer <strong>the</strong>ir time with this organization.<br />

Centre for Abused Children ($500): Two boxes of school<br />

supplies were gratefully received by Ms. Denise Spector, Director<br />

of Women’s and Children’s Programs.<br />

Canadian Food for Children ($500): We became aware<br />

of this organization through Mrs. Ines Mancuso and <strong>the</strong> Peer<br />

Ministers.<br />

Mo<strong>the</strong>r Teresa said: I alone cannot change <strong>the</strong> world, but I can cast a<br />

stone across <strong>the</strong> waters to create many ripples. Scribbles for Success<br />

believes that we can all help to make a difference in <strong>the</strong> world.<br />

On behalf of all of <strong>the</strong> charity organizations, we want to say a big<br />

THANK YOU to <strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> community for <strong>the</strong>ir generous<br />

support throughout <strong>the</strong> school year. God bless!


LONDON TO PARIS<br />

EQUALS ‘MARCH BREAK MAGIC’<br />

Mr. D. Paolini, Arts Department<br />

Visual Arts News<br />

On March, 7, <strong>2013</strong>, twenty-six students along with Mr. Chetty, Ms. Presutto and Mr.<br />

Paolini departed for London England.<br />

The much anticipated London to Paris ‘Trip of <strong>the</strong> Year’ was underway. Arriving in<br />

London, <strong>the</strong> group was greeted by <strong>the</strong>ir private coach and taken to Kensington Close<br />

Hotel. They boarded buses to enjoy a three-hour ‘Rock and Roll Tour. With music blaring<br />

and students singing, we visited sites, homes and pubs frequented by many of <strong>the</strong><br />

legendary British bands of <strong>the</strong> 60s, 70s, and 80s: The Beatles, The Rolling <strong>St</strong>ones,<br />

Queen, Jimi Hendrix, to name a few. This was <strong>the</strong> start of <strong>the</strong> many adventures to be<br />

enjoyed over <strong>the</strong> next nine days, including visits to Picadilly Circus, Leicester Square,<br />

Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace (Changing of <strong>the</strong> Guard), Carnaby<br />

<strong>St</strong>reet, National Gallery, Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, <strong>St</strong>. Paul’s<br />

Ca<strong>the</strong>dral, Tate Modern, and National Portrait Gallery. Shopping, shopping, and more<br />

shopping.<br />

Then off to <strong>St</strong>. Pancras and <strong>the</strong> Eurostar to Paris. Home was now <strong>the</strong> newly-renovated,<br />

Citadines Apart’Hotel Les Halles. From here we got to know Paris well. We visited<br />

Pompidou Centre, Notre-Dame Ca<strong>the</strong>dral, Place <strong>St</strong>-Michel, Latin Quarter, Père Lachaise<br />

Cemetery to see <strong>the</strong> gravesites of Frédéric Chopin, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and<br />

Annette Giacometti.<br />

We visited Montmartre, Sacré-Coeur, Moulin Rouge and walked <strong>the</strong> Champs-Élysées,<br />

visited <strong>the</strong> Arc de Triomphe, <strong>the</strong> Louvre and Musée d’Orsay, and at night ascended to <strong>the</strong><br />

top of <strong>the</strong> Eiffel Tower with its glittering lights. Next day we were off to <strong>the</strong> Chateau<br />

de Versailles with all its history and gilded gold. Back to Paris and a visit to <strong>the</strong> Musée<br />

Rodin, a masterpiece in its own right, and <strong>the</strong> final evening was spent visiting <strong>the</strong> site of<br />

Princess Diana’s crash, <strong>the</strong>n onto a cruise on <strong>the</strong> Seine.<br />

On behalf of Mr. Chetty, Ms. Presutto and me, we wish to thank this group of fine<br />

young people for allowing us to share <strong>the</strong>se experiences with <strong>the</strong>m: experiences which<br />

have enriched our lives and will always be cherished with fondness. In particular, we<br />

want to wish <strong>the</strong> grade 12 students who were ‘on board’ this trip and who will soon<br />

be graduating, we wish you well and hope that one day you may return to London and<br />

Paris, empowered with your new insights. ‘Cheerio!’ and ‘Bon voyage!’ to you all.<br />

VISUAL ART STUDENTS DRAW INSPIRATION FROM MONTREAL’S SPRING<br />

SNOWSTORM<br />

On April 12th, grade 9 and 10 RAP visual arts students visited<br />

Montreal, Québec to study and discover <strong>the</strong> city. The excursion<br />

to Montreal was to afford our RAP students <strong>the</strong> opportunity to be<br />

immersed in this unique French–Canadian culture and respond<br />

to its environment, not as tourists, but as visual art students from<br />

Ontario. This year, <strong>the</strong> unexpected wea<strong>the</strong>r – SNOW! added<br />

ano<strong>the</strong>r dimension to this experience.<br />

Getting to Montreal was picturesque, with all <strong>the</strong> snow accumulation, but,<br />

slow upon arrival to <strong>the</strong> city, students were taken to Redpath Hall located on<br />

<strong>the</strong> campus of McGill University and set about, recording images preserved<br />

in this fascinating Classically Rendered building. Over <strong>the</strong> next two days,<br />

many drawings and recordings were completed by this marvelous group of<br />

talented students. <strong>St</strong>udies from sites like Notre-Dame Ca<strong>the</strong>dral, The Montreal<br />

Museum of Fine Art, and Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys <strong>Catholic</strong> Church in Old<br />

Montreal were some of <strong>the</strong> vehicles used by students to hone <strong>the</strong>ir skills.<br />

The <strong>St</strong>udies were of <strong>the</strong> highest caliber as always and <strong>the</strong> experience of being<br />

able to study from objects celebrating <strong>the</strong> French culture unique to Canada as<br />

serious and disciplined Visual Art students is something which allows for <strong>the</strong><br />

maturation of <strong>the</strong>se young people.<br />

<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> 9


ILLUMINATI<br />

In May, <strong>the</strong> visual art department held its annual Illuminati Art Show, exhibited in<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> District <strong>School</strong> Board Centre for <strong>the</strong> Arts Theatre. After 25 years of<br />

captivating artwork produced by <strong>the</strong> art students, this year’s R.A.P and comprehensive<br />

students were accompanied by curious family members to this year’s art show. The<br />

Exhibition was an overwhelming success. The paintings presented in <strong>the</strong> show were a<br />

reflection of <strong>the</strong> hard work put forth in <strong>the</strong> art classes throughout <strong>the</strong> year. Visitors<br />

were first greeted by an arrangement of light installations created by <strong>the</strong> talented<br />

grade 12 Rap class. Guests were impressed by <strong>the</strong> clay work which included vessels and portrait bust composed by <strong>the</strong> grade 11<br />

R.A.P class . Included in <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre were beautifully painted landscapes that represented<br />

<strong>the</strong> suburban community and environment. Alongside those works were acrylic paintings<br />

of vibrant flowers that created a bright focal point. Under <strong>the</strong> neon lights, <strong>the</strong> Haida<br />

sculptures added a tribal atmosphere to <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre. Within <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre, <strong>the</strong>re was a maze<br />

of drawings and illustrations of portraits and cameras, which added to <strong>the</strong> fun experience.<br />

Not to be forgotten, <strong>the</strong> ramp was filled with a wide array of student photography, ranging<br />

from beautiful portraiture to breathtaking landscapes to intricate still life arrangements.<br />

Overall, Illuminati was an achievement in both spectacle and artistic achievement.<br />

Vietnam Visit: A Priestley Presentation<br />

Mrs. M. Young, Canadian and World <strong>St</strong>udies Department<br />

On <strong>June</strong> 7th, students from Mrs. Young’s grade 10 history classes proudly<br />

welcomed Fr. Joseph Pham to <strong>the</strong>ir class. Fr. Joseph humbly shared his<br />

remarkable personal story of survival and escape from Vietnam and his<br />

courageous journey to Canada as a ‘Boat Person’. In <strong>the</strong> late 1970s <strong>the</strong> conflict<br />

in Vietnam not only escalated into neighbouring Cambodia and Laos, but<br />

changed <strong>the</strong> lifestyles of people of all three countries forever. The new regime<br />

resorted to tactics of intimidation, control, torture, imprisonment, and killing.<br />

As a result, hundreds of thousands of people risked <strong>the</strong>ir lives to flee, some<br />

surviving <strong>the</strong> arduous and dangerous journey making it to foreign shores. Fr. Joseph shared with students how, as a young boy, he<br />

experienced such a journey. He explained how <strong>the</strong> government killed his fa<strong>the</strong>r and persecuted his <strong>Catholic</strong> family. He described his lone<br />

escape from Vietnam at <strong>the</strong> age of 13, and his dangerous struggle through <strong>the</strong> jungle to shores where boats were able to, for those willing<br />

to risk <strong>the</strong>ir lives, transport <strong>the</strong>m to ‘safety’. Among o<strong>the</strong>r things, Fr. Joseph described his survival for two years in a Malaysian refugee<br />

camp and his amazing January arrival to a snow-covered Canada. Though <strong>the</strong> topic of <strong>the</strong> ‘Boat People’ was part of <strong>the</strong> students’ course<br />

work and research, it was an amazing privilege for students to hear this firsthand account of perseverance and hope. Fr. Joseph’s story<br />

became even more interesting to students when he explained how all alone, as a 15-year-old boy with no English whatsoever, attempted<br />

to integrate into a school system and general Canadian society in London, Ontario where <strong>the</strong> government had designated him to live.<br />

It was inspiring for students to meet someone whose faith in God and will to live helped him arrive to Canada, get a post-secondary<br />

education, become employed and answer his vocational call to <strong>the</strong> priesthood. Despite his struggle as a child and youth in Vietnam, Fr.<br />

Joseph continues to guide and inspire o<strong>the</strong>rs with this positivism and love for his fellow man. We thank Fr. Joseph Pham for sharing his<br />

amazing story with us. It was an honour and blessing to listen to his story and we thank him for inspiring us with his devotion, strength<br />

and humility.<br />

10 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2013</strong>


ST. E and FAÇADE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS<br />

Ms. M. A. Arista Vallario, FLS Teacher, Special Education Department<br />

May came this year with vibrance and creativity. Thanks to Mina Spremulli at Façade<br />

Academy of <strong>the</strong> Arts’ generosity, students in our Functional Skills classes were given a<br />

complimentary workshop where <strong>the</strong>y created an exceptional art piece fit for any wall in<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir parents’ homes. Our students had a great time and were enthralled in what <strong>the</strong>y<br />

were doing. This <strong>the</strong>rapeutic and hands-on experience, was anxiously anticipated in our<br />

Art Therapy Workshop held on <strong>June</strong> 21st where <strong>the</strong> act of drawing and creating art to help relieve<br />

stress, stimulate <strong>the</strong> brain and exercise fine motor skills along side eye and hand coordination was<br />

a great way to end <strong>the</strong> school year. Façade Academy is no stranger to <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong>, mentoring<br />

many of our very own RAP students, special needs students and mainstream current and past<br />

students, providing <strong>the</strong>m with incredible opportunities to enhance <strong>the</strong>ir experience as artists<br />

in <strong>the</strong> art and design industry. Many of <strong>the</strong>se students created set design for <strong>the</strong> Vaughan Film<br />

Festival, one-of-a-kind art pieces for gallery display, creating collectable art pieces for <strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong>arlight<br />

Children’s Foundation and NHL charity auction and were given recognition and exposure<br />

within <strong>the</strong> arts and design industries from <strong>the</strong> media. Mrs. Spremulli has provided<br />

scholarships, awards and helped in preparation of portfolio’s with 100% acceptance<br />

in University/ College in Canada, USA and International placements. In addition, Mrs.<br />

Spremulli provides current <strong>St</strong>. E. students with internship and volunteer experience,<br />

working and assisting with Façade Academy’s annual events both large and small as well as<br />

providing <strong>the</strong>m with teaching experience, instructing <strong>the</strong> kinder and beginner arts classes.<br />

We are excited to work with Façade Academy of <strong>the</strong> Arts next year as we know <strong>the</strong> benefits<br />

of art and fun that comes with it! If you require fur<strong>the</strong>r information, please contact<br />

Mina Spremulli at 416-895-3570 or www.facadeacademy.com.<br />

YEAR-END MESSAGE FROM OUR<br />

TRUSTEES<br />

Mrs. Teresa Ciaravella and Mrs. Cathy Ferlisi<br />

We extend our thanks to you for your ongoing<br />

support and commitment to <strong>the</strong> values and goals<br />

of <strong>Catholic</strong> education. This is also <strong>the</strong> time of<br />

year that we salute <strong>the</strong> graduating class of <strong>2013</strong><br />

and bid it farewell. Whe<strong>the</strong>r you will be entering<br />

<strong>the</strong> workforce, college or university, we wish you<br />

success. To our RAP graduates, congratulations<br />

and thank you for your continued support of<br />

this regional program. We extend our sincere<br />

thanks to each member of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

Council. Your hard work makes <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> best that it can be. Involved parents really<br />

do make a difference. Congratulations to <strong>St</strong>.<br />

<strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> on <strong>the</strong> occasion of<br />

its 25th Anniversary and on <strong>the</strong> occasion of <strong>the</strong><br />

10th Anniversary of <strong>the</strong> Regional Arts Program.<br />

Over <strong>the</strong> past 25 years, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> CHS has<br />

helped thousands of students achieve <strong>the</strong>ir dreams,<br />

and set <strong>the</strong>m on a path to success, guided by our<br />

Gospel values. Its contributions to <strong>the</strong> Thornhill<br />

and Maple community and <strong>the</strong> many staff and<br />

students who worked and studied at <strong>the</strong> school<br />

will always be cherished. Also, over <strong>the</strong> past<br />

decade, <strong>the</strong> Regional Arts Program at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong><br />

CHS has provided thousands of students across<br />

<strong>the</strong> Regional Municipality of <strong>York</strong> with a quality<br />

PLAQUE PRESENTATION FOR SCHOOL’S 25TH<br />

ANNIVERSARY: Ms. S. Abate, Vice Principal; Mrs. C.<br />

Ferlisi, Trustee; Mr. J. Cocchetto, Vice Principal; Ms. H.<br />

Velocci, Chair, CSC; Ms. M. Cosentino, Superintendent of<br />

Education, YCDSB; Mrs. T. Ciaravella, Trustee.<br />

<strong>Catholic</strong> education fully integrated<br />

with an exceptional arts education.<br />

Best wishes to teachers and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

staff who are retiring. We also thank<br />

<strong>the</strong> school administrators at <strong>St</strong>.<br />

<strong>Elizabeth</strong> CHS. Their leadership,<br />

dedication and passion for providing<br />

quality <strong>Catholic</strong> education are very<br />

much appreciated. We look forward<br />

to working with you next year.<br />

May you enjoy a stress-free and<br />

refreshing summer and may God<br />

hold you in <strong>the</strong> palm of His hand.<br />

Concord/Thornhill<br />

Residents:<br />

Cathy Ferlisi<br />

Telephone: 416-565-7087<br />

Email: cathy.ferlisi@ycdsb.ca<br />

Website:<br />

trustee.ycdsb.ca/ferlisi<br />

Maple Residents:<br />

Teresa Ciaravella<br />

Telephone: 905-832-4562<br />

Email:<br />

teresa.ciaravella@ycdsb.ca<br />

Website:<br />

trustee.ycdsb.ca/ciaravella<br />

CONTACT<br />

INFORMATION<br />

<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

525 New Westminster Drive<br />

Thornhill, Ontario L4J 7X3<br />

Phone: 905-882-1460<br />

Attendance: 905-882-0333<br />

Fax: 905-882-5074<br />

Guidance: 905-882-1741<br />

Guidance Fax: 905-882-9283<br />

Website: http://seh.ycdsb.ca<br />

<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> 11


ST. ELIZABETH chs 25TH YEAR<br />

ANNIVERSARY<br />

EVENTS<br />

CALENDAR<br />

A U G U S T<br />

Tuesday, August 27<br />

GETTING STUDENTS READY<br />

FOR HIGH SCHOOL<br />

S E P T E M B E R<br />

Monday, September 2<br />

LABOUR DAY<br />

Tuesday, September 3<br />

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL<br />

Thursday, September 12<br />

PHOTO DAY<br />

Wednesday, September 18<br />

GRADE 9 INFORMATION EVENING<br />

@ 7:00 pm<br />

Thursday, September 19<br />

OPENING LITURGY (OUTDOOR)<br />

Monday, September 23<br />

P.A. DAY (NO CLASSES)<br />

10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR RAP<br />

Wednesday, September 25<br />

ACADEMIC AWARDS ASSEMBLY<br />

(Period 1)<br />

O C T O B E R<br />

Thursday, October 10<br />

PHOTO RETAKE DAY<br />

Monday, October 14<br />

THANKSGIVING<br />

Wednesday, October 30<br />

REGIONAL ARTS PROGRAM<br />

OPEN HOUSE<br />

7:00 pm in <strong>the</strong> Theatre<br />

Snap Vaughan East <strong>York</strong> (gregorio riccio)<br />

N O V E M B E R<br />

Friday, November 1 to<br />

Friday, November 15<br />

GRADUATION PHOTOS<br />

Wednesday, November 13<br />

PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS<br />

(Beginning at 5:30pm)<br />

12 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2013</strong>

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