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STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION



YORK SECONDARY CATHOLIC PRESIDENTS' COUNCIL LEADERSHIP AWARDS - 2008 - 9

Athletic Leadership
Colleen Oag
Religious Leadership
Natalie Tsui
Breakout Award
Magdalena Tsilkas
Arts Leadership
Angelina Fomina
Outstanding School Spirit
Claire Sandrin
Junior Leadership
Vanessa Cipirani
Outstanding Staff Support
Mrs. Liliana Meschino
Inspiration Award
Adrian Falzon
Equity Award
Gabriella Silano
Character Award
Elizabeth Galati
Initiative Award
Zuzanna Kurzawa

O.E.C.T.A. Young Authors Awards / Prix jeunes écrivaines et écrivains:
School, Board & Provincial Level of Competition- 2008 - 9

Best Nonfiction, Grades 9 & 10:  Dieu m'a trouvee, moi
Elisa Kwon
Best Poem, Grades 11 & 12:  La Nostalgie
Olivia Cinelli
Best Nonfiction, Grades 11 & 12:  Quand Je Les Regarde en Face
Jaebum Chung
Best Short Story, Grades 11 & 12:  Chez Clarisse
Alessia Dolcetti
Best Play, Grades 11 & 12:  L'Homme et La Pomme
Gaby Silano

Young Authors Awards / Prix jeunes écrivaines et écrivains:
School Level of Competition- 2008 - 9


Best Poem, Grades 9 & 10:  Deux Mondes
Stella Park
Best Short Story, Grades 9 & 10:  Le Jardin Secret de Meline
Roxy Rusu
Best Play, Grades 9 & 10:  Ma Nouvelle Patrie
Kassia Adams


University of Waterloo Gr. 11 Avagardo Chemistry Examination
Sophie Yu scored in the top 80th percentile

Congratuations to Albert Chung for his following scores:

12th Canada wide in the Canadian Association of Physicists Competition
7th in the Waterloo University Sir Isaac Newton Physics exam
Top 80th percentile in the Waterloo University Chem 13 News exam



ST. THERESA OF LISIEUX 2008 - 2009 GRADUATION AWARDS


UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO BOOK AWARD
This award recognizes a student who has demonstrated superior academic performance, original and creative thought and exceptional achievement in a broad context.
Sponsored by:  University of Toronto
Amanda Huang
YORK CENTRAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AWARD
This award is presented to a graduating student who has shown academic success in his/her science courses and is pursuing a post-secondary education in Health Sciences or related field of study.
Sponsored by:  York Central Medical Association
Alessia Dolcetti
YORK CATHOLIC TEACHERS AWARD
This award is given to a graduating student who has a healthy respect and regard for the the learning process, is involved in activities which assist those who are less fortunate.  This student respects and celebrates the hard earned achievements of others.
Sponsored by:  York Catholic Teachers Association
Gabriella Silano
COSMO MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDThis award is presented annually to a student of St.Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School who displays outstanding dedication in Music.
Sponsored by:  Cosmo Music
Jacob Mannion and Anthony Moncata
NELLAS CANADA GRADUATION AWARD
This award is presented to a graduating student who demonstrates how young people can make a difference in the world through raising awareness of environmental and social concerns.
Sponsored by:  Nellas Canada
Amy Knaus and Zuza Kurzawa
ECOSCHOOLS CERTIFICATE AWARD
This certificate is in recognition for the school's greening and environmental education initiatives.  This silver certification makes STL the first secondary school in our board to receive this level of environmental achievement.
Amy Knaus and Zuza Kurzawa
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP
This award is presented to a graduating student who intends to pursue a post secondary education at an accredited university, college, technical college, community college or trade school for the 2009 semester.
Sponsored by:  Knights of Columbus
Julia Bolzon
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR AWARD
This award is presented to a graduating student who has consistently demonstrated effective communication skills and is interested in furthering his/her studies or interes in the area of communication.
Sponsored by:  Synrevoice Technologies Incorporated
Kerthy Sugunathevan
YCDSB CO-OP AWARD
This award is offered annually in each high school to a graduating student who exemplifies Gospel values, demonstrates an excellent work ethic and experiences success at the work placement.
Sponsored by:  York Catholic District School Board
Laura Copeland and Stephania Green
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD
This award recognizes a graduating student who has not only completed the number of volunteer hours required for graduation, but who has gone above and beyond.  This student has made an exemplary community contribution or has shown outstanding achievement through volunteer activity.
Sponsored by:  The Government of Ontario
Kerthy Sugunathevan
THE LITTLE WAY OF ST. THERESA AWARD
This award is presented to the students who have consistently shown faithfulness to the Little Ways espoused by St. Theresa of Lisieux who responded wholeheartedly to God's call to love and serve others.
Sponsored by:  St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School
Julia Bolzon
Marc Cuda
Alessia Dolcetti
Angelina Fomina
Lauren Galloway
Amy Knaus
Carolyn Mazzei
Claire Sandrin
Natalie Tsui
STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD
This award is presented to six students for the dedication to his/her achievement of academic success and his/her contribution to the life of the school community.
Sponsored by:  The Government of Canada
Amanda Acchione
Jaebum (Albert) Chung
Alessia Dolcetti
Zuza Kurzawa
Colleen Oag
Natalie Tsui
CANADIAN MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP
Winners are chosen based on their academic achievement, community service, leadership and interest in innovation.
Sponsored by:  Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation
Natalie Tsui
GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD
This award recognizes the graduating student who has achieved the highest overall average in his/her Grade 11/12 year.
Sponsored by:  The Government of Canada
Alessia Dolcetti
PRIDE AWARD
This award is given to the student who has shown growth in personal development through their high school years.  This student's hard work and determination has resulted in their completion of all the requirements for graduation.
Sponsored by:  St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School
Lesley Lochhead
MARY DEVEAUX AWARD
This award is presented to the student who has made a signifcant contribution to the St. Theresa of Lisieux Community through their leadership and ability to work in a team environment.  This student empowers their peers and builds spirit while modeling inclusiveness and humility in their everyday life.
Sponsored by:  St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic School Council
Zuza Kurzawa and Colleen Oag