Bellerose Composite High School

Achievement Awards

October 5, 2017 7.00pm

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Philosophy

Bellerose Composite High School provides opportunities for students to prepare for future endeavours and life-long learning. We strive for excellence. Our environment is caring, cooperative, innovative, and sensitive to the needs and interests of students, staff, and parents. Bellerose Composite High School offers both school and community-based educational opportunities in order to keep pace with an ever-changing world. We encourage our students to be individuals who:

Have pride in their school

Have a high level of self-esteem and are capable of influencing their

own destinies

Have effective communication skills

Are creative critical thinkers and problem-solvers

Are responsible citizens with tolerance and respect for others

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Masters of Ceremony ..................... Celine Caruso, Garrett Gerrard, Holly Gerrard & Kalina Hanson O Canada ................................................. Keanu Burr, Jadyn Gieselman, Victor Kuhn, Erin Newnham, .................................................................... Tori Marling, Prince Pasol, Kendra Stamper, Shauna Stamper Welcome and Introductions ................................................................................... Jyoti Mangat, Principal Message from School District Administration ...................................... Barry Wowk, Superintendent Message from the Board of Trustees .............................................................. Kim Armstrong, Trustee 1. Career & Technology Studies Awards Candidates for the CTS Awards are students who have completed the highest level course in each subject. Recipients not only received high marks, but also demonstrated an aptitude for the skills learned and a work ethic necessary to be successful in industry. Building Construction – Merit Contractors Award This award is presented to the graduating student who will use his or her outstanding talents in the construction industry. Sponsored by: ............................................................................................ Merit Contractors Association Presented by: ............................................................................................................................. Dennis Wright Recipient: ..................................................................................................................................... Jacob Morgan Design Studies – Award of Excellence Sponsored by: ...................................................................................................... BCOM Computer Centre Presented by: ................................................................................................................................. Brian Noble Recipient: .............................................................................................................................. Kristin Leachman Digital Media & Design – Award of Excellence This award is presented to the student who exemplifies top skills through the use of digital art, photography, video, web design and animation. Sponsored by: ....................................................................................................................... McBain Camera Presented by: .......................................................................................................................... Michael Larocque Recipient: .................................................................................................................................. Morgan Goodall Fashion Studies – Award of Excellence This award is presented to the student who best exemplifies passion, creativity and skill in their project work and demonstrates commitment to the development and growth of the Fashion program. Sponsored by: ............................................................................................................................. Hems ‘R’ Us Presented by: ...................................................................................................................... LuEllen Anderson Recipient: .................................................................................................................................... Ashlee Brough

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Food Studies – Award of Excellence Sponsored by: ..................................................................... Hotel Equipment & Supply Co. (HESCO) Presented by: ..................................................................................................................................... Lina Filice Recipient: ............................................................................................................................. Candace Valentine Mechanics – Award of Excellence Sponsored by: .................................................................................................................... NAPA Auto Parts Presented by: ................................................................................................................................. Ben Siemers Recipient: ................................................................................................................................. Connor Paulson Medical Studies – Award of Excellence Sponsored by: ..................................................................................................................................... MedWest Presented by: .................................................................................................................................. Sue Leighton Recipient: .......................................................................................................................... Kennedy Thompson Outdoor Education – Award of Excellence This award is presented to the student who has exemplary skills and leadership qualities, while showing a love for adventure and our world. Sponsored by: ............................................................................................................................ Track & Trail Presented by: .................................................................................................................................. Sue Leighton Recipient: .................................................................................................................................... Jacob Nystrom Sports Medicine – Award of Excellence Sponsored by: ..................................................................................................................................... MedWest Presented by: .......................................................................................................................... Maria Thompson Recipient: ................................................................................................................................. Kurtis Neumann 2. Stewart Podovilnikoff Award This award is presented to the Physical Education students who, by example and leadership, exemplify the spirit of the Bellerose Physical Education Program. Sponsored by: .............................. Tug Knowlton & Kent Clark, The Next Generation Re/Max Real Estate Presented by: ...................................................................................................... Tug Knowlton & Kent Clark Recipient: ................................................................................................................................... Miranda Risling 3. Gaye Miller Memorial Award This award is presented to students from the Knowledge & Employability (K & E) Program or the GOALS Program. The recipients have demonstrated valuable personal qualities such as enthusiasm, energy, and determination in the learning environment. Sponsored by: ................................................................................ BCHS on Behalf of the Miller Family Presented by: .................................................................................................................... Mandi Papadopoulos Recipients: .................................................................................. Mikwan McGilvery & Deanne Sarafinchan

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4. Mary May Scholarship Ms. May was a teacher in Namibia with a passion for students with alternative needs, and dedicated her life to ensure that they thrived. This award is presented to a BELL student that has shown growth. Sponsored by: ................................................................................................................ The Nutting Family Presented by: ............................................................................................................................. Audrey Nutting Recipients: ................................................................................................ Brittany Sinclair & Ryan Usselman 5. Darren Jade Kotylak Humanitarian Award Each year, in memory of Darren, the Kotylak family generously funds an award to the student who best exhibits enthusiasm, determination, compassion, and consideration for the welfare of others. In addition to this individual award, the Kotylak family also provides funds to the Bellerose Student Council in support of the continuing education of students regarding the consequences of impaired driving. Sponsored by: ................................................................................................................. The Kotylak Family Presented by: ................................................................................................................................ Yvonne Jones Recipient: ............................................................................................ Morgan Goodall & Teresa McKernan 6. Cultural Enrichment Award This award is presented to a student who has embraced, participated in, and promoted the Arts in the school and/or the community. Sponsored by: .................................................................................................................. Carol Watamaniuk Presented by: ............................................................................................................................ Judy Smallwood Recipient: ..................................................................................................................................... Kiara Roberts 7. The Workun Garrick Partnership Award This award is presented to a Grade 12 student who has helped create a positive spirit and environment at BCHS through dedication and leadership in a variety of school activities. The award was first established by Paul Garrick and Raye Sivertson, the two architects who designed Bellerose Composite High School. Sponsored by: ........................................................................................ The Workun Garrick Partnership Presented by: .................................................................................................................................. Sue Leighton Recipient: ..................................................................................................................................Morgan Palagain 8. Delta Art Award This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated an artistic ability and commitment to the Art Program. Sponsored by: ............................................................................................ Delta Art and Drafting Supply Presented by: .......................................................................................................................... Judy Smallwood Recipient: .................................................................................................................................. Sydney Rusnack 9. Bellerose Composite High School Fine Arts Collection Presentation Presented by: .......................................................................................................................... Judy Smallwood Presented to: .................................................................................................................................. Jyoti Mangat

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10. St. Albert Community Band – Bill Coates “Music is for Life” Memorial Award Presented to a student who has achieved high academic standing and shown considerable commitment and dedication in the school’s Music Program. Sponsored by: ................................................................................................. St. Albert Community Band Presented by: ......................................................................................................................... Tomas Lindbeck Recipient: ..........................................................................................................................................Elias Bagan 11. The Wind Shoppe Music Award This award is presented to a Music 30 student on the basis of outstanding musicianship, contribution to the school’s performing groups, and leadership within the Music Program. Sponsored by: ................................................................................................................... The Wind Shoppe Presented by: ......................................................................................................................... Tomas Lindbeck Recipient: ................................................................................................................................. Morgan Palagain 12. St. Albert Teachers’ Association Education Award St. Albert Local 73 of the Alberta Teachers’ Association presents this award to an outstanding student who is planning to enroll in a University Program in a Faculty of Education in Alberta. Sponsored by: ........................................................................... Alberta Teachers’ Association Local 73 Presented by: .................................................................................................................................. Ellen Snaith Recipient: ..................................................................................................................................... Emily Sinding 13. Icon Student Activities Recognition Award This award is presented to a student-leader who has contributed to the extra-curricular life of the school with his or her enthusiasm, dedication, and leadership. Sponsored by: ............................................................................................ Icon Experience Photography Presented by: ................................................................................................................................ Sue Leighton Recipient: ...................................................................................................... Morgan Goodall & Mia Soetaert 14. Cpl. Jordan Anderson Memorial Award This bursary is presented to a graduating student, enrolled in a post-secondary program, who has demonstrated excellence in scholastic effort. Sponsored by: ..................................................................................................... Balmoral Masonic Lodge Presented by: .......................................................................................................................... Bro. Josh Morin Recipient: ...................................................................................................................................... Sarah Gavacs 15. St. Albert Lions Breakfast Club “We Serve” Award This award is presented to the student who is caring and helpful in both the school and community and exemplifies the Lions’ Motto, “We Serve.” Sponsored by: .......................................................................................... St. Albert Lions Breakfast Club Presented by: ................................................................................................................................. Leo Buseker Recipient: .............................................................................................................................. Teresa McKernan

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16. Rotary Club of St. Albert Award – Service Above Self This award is presented to Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12 students whose talents have been used over a period of time to positively serve other students of the school and who demonstrate the ideal of “Service Above Self.” Sponsored by: ....................................................................................................... Rotary Club of St. Albert Presented by: ...................................................................................................................... Charlene Zoltenko Recipients: .............................................................................................................. Grade 10: Jackson Cadger .......................................................................................................................... Grade 11: Mackenzie Malainey 17. Rotary Club of St. Albert Roy Swanson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing post-secondary education. The student must also demonstrate above-average community service, either in school or in the community. Sponsored by: ....................................................................................................... Rotary Club of St. Albert Presented by: ...................................................................................................................... Charlene Zoltenko Recipient: ..................................................................................................................................... Natalie Tamm 18. Doug Parkinson Student Activities Award Presented in honour of Doug Parkinson, Assistant Principal, the first “Student Union Advisor” (1988-1994), to a student who displays leadership, commitment, excellence, and participation in student activities, particularly Student Council. Sponsored by: .........................................................................................................BCHS Student Council Presented by: .............................................................................................. Sue Leighton & Kelly Parkinson Recipient: ................................................................................................................................... Cole Zmurchik 19. Kaye Steward Award This award is presented to the Bellerose student who approaches life and learning from a global perspective. This individual has demonstrated an intuitive ability to process information and to share this knowledge with others through an interdisciplinary approach. This sharing is enhanced by strength of character, both personally and professionally. Sponsored by: ............................................................................................................................ Kaye Steward Presented by: .............................................................................................................................. Yvonne Jones Recipient: ............................................................................................................................................... Sean Lis

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20. International Baccalaureate Program Students will be recognized for completion of International Baccalaureate requirements and will be presented with IB Diplomas and Certificates. Diploma Candidates International Baccalaureate Diplomas are awarded to the candidates who have successfully completed the requirements in six disciplines and have met the IB requirements of Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS. Presented by: ............................................................................................................................. Clayton Beebe

Sarah Gavacs Natalie Iwaniuk

Dusan Radonic Paige Squires

Anna Thivierge

Certificate Candidates Presented by: ..............................................................................................................................Clayton Beebe

Nicolas Adkisson Delton Anthieren

Katherine Claypool Samantha Gardner

Chloe Kellie

Tianna Leung Daniel Lund-

Rachinski Jessica MacDonald

Meghan MacDougall

Jacob MacKay Aurianna McPhail Esnobi Pajanconi

Caroline Part Aleksandra Prica

Emily Sinding Megan Sorenson Natalie Tamm

Jonathan Taylor Liam Townshend

International Baccalaureate Extended Essay Top Mark Presented by: ............................................................................................................................. Clayton Beebe Recipient: ................................................................................................................................... Natalie Iwaniuk International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge Top Mark Presented by: ............................................................................................................................. Clayton Beebe Recipient: ....................................................................................................................................... Sarah Gavacs International Baccalaureate Learner Profile Award Excellence in learning within and beyond the classroom; this award is given to students who demonstrate the qualities of the IB Learner Profile: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. Presented by: ..............................................................................................................................Clayton Beebe Recipients: .................................................................................................. Grade 10: Pablo Rizzi-Benavides ................................................................................................................................. Grade 11: Garrett Gerrard .................................................................................................................................. Grade 12: Natalie Iwaniuk 21. Hans van Kessel International Baccalaureate Medal 2017 The International Baccalaureate Medal is awarded to the top IB Diploma candidate. Presented by: ...................................................................................................................... Nicholas Sorensen Recipient: .................................................................................................................................. Natalie Iwaniuk

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22. Highest Academic Achievement Awards Among the students in Grade 10 and 11, one student ranks at the top in terms of academic achievement. Highest Academic Achievement – Grade 10 Sponsored by: .............................................................................................. St. Albert Cosmopolitan Club Presented by: .......................................................................................................................... Gavin Comiskey Recipient: .......................................................................................................................................... Erika Kruk Highest Academic Achievement – Grade 11 Sponsored by: ..................................................................................... Bellerose Composite High School Presented by: ................................................................................................................................. Jyoti Mangat Recipient: .................................................................................................................................. Garrett Gerrard 23. BCHS Grade 12 Honour Roll Students on the BCHS Honour Roll have achieved an average of 80% or higher based on Alexander Rutherford Scholarship requirements. Presented by: ........................................................................................................ Jyoti Mangat

Nick Adkisson Mariah Amyotte Cole Anstruther Fedor Arkhipov

Elias Bagan Rahul Bhatnagar

Jett Bland Cameron Bolen

Braden Bourgeois Michelle Brett Ashlee Brough

Bryce Charbonneau Nicole Clark

Katherine Claypool Noah Dewitt

Sydney du Cloux Noah Durand Liam Elliott

Rylie Ferguson Sean Ford

Daniel Gallant Emmit Gallant Kyle Gamache

Kenzie Gannon Samantha Gardner

Sarah Gavacs Adam Girard

Samantha Godziuk Morgan Goodall Heather Gordon

Jackson Hall Jenna Handfield

Kyra Hart Brookelyn Herman

Amber Hewitt Liam Hines

Hannah Hoffman Natalie Iwaniuk Raymond Kieser Kristin Kolthof Ethan Kreiser

Kristin Leachman Sean Lis

Jeremy Lumbab Avery Lund

Jessica MacDonald

Jacob MacKay Aiden Mastervick Chase McColman Madison McCoy

Teresa McKernan Lauren McMullen Aurianna McPhail Alicia Moscardelli

Shalina Naidu Kiara Nehring Evan Nelson

Kalyna Nykolyshyn Esnobi Pajanconi Stathis Pananos Caroline Part

Connor Paulson Nicholas Peters Derica Pilgrim

Aleksandra Prica Dusan Radonic

Emily Ray Jami Rouault

Sydney Rusnak

Sarah Salloum Michelle Sinclair Emily Sinding

Megan Sorenson Paige Squires Natalie Tamm

Jonathan Taylor Anna Thivierge

Brooklyn Thompson Kennedy Thompson

Daniel Tkaczyk Liam Townshend

Jarod Tracy Jacob Uchman

Candace Valentine Jessica Walklin Drake Ward Britney Watt Ben Watts

Noah Zimmerman

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24. Grade 12 Subjects – Highest Mark Awards Each recipient has received the highest mark of all students enrolled in the specified Grade 12 course. Career & Technology Studies Computer Science 30 ................................................................................................................... Erel Villegas Construction 30 ....................................................................................................................... Connor Paulson Cosmetology 30 ............................................................................................ Jennessa Carter & Vanessa Gill Design Studies 30 .................................................................................................................. Aiden Mastervick Digital Media & Design 30 .................................................................................................... Morgan Goodall Digital Photography 30 .......................................................................................................... Morgan Goodall Fashion Studies 30 .................................................................................................................... Ashlee Brough Food Studies 30 .................................................................................................................. Candace Valentine Mechanics 30 ........................................................................................................................... Connor Paulson Medical Studies 30 .................................................................................................................... Rylie Ferguson Outdoor Education 30 .................................................................................................................. Jaden Kopp Sports Medicine & Recreation 30 ............................................................................................ Noah Durand Work Experience 35 ......................................................................... Logan Moreau & Dominique Rheault English, Languages and Fine Arts English Language Arts 30-1 .................................................................................. Sarah Gavacs & Sean Lis English Language Arts 30-2 ................................................................................................... Trent Hubbard Film Studies 35 ...................................................................................... Nick Adkisson & Hunter Pickford French 30 ............................................................................................................................... Morgan Goodall German 30 ............................................................................................................................................. Sean Lis Spanish 30 ................................................................................................. Matthew Dueck & Sarah Gavacs Advanced Acting & Performing Arts 35 ......................................................................... Aurianna McPhail Art 30 ....................................................................................................................................... Miranda Hruska Art 31 ..................................................................................................................................... Aiden Mastervick Choral Music 30 .................................................................................................................. Tanner Tarkowski Drama 30 .................................................................................................................................. Dajana Therqaj Guitar 35 ..................................................................................................................................... Ethan Kreiser Instrumental Jazz 35 .................................................................................................. Daniel Lund-Rachinski Instrumental Music 30 ......................................................... Daniel Lund-Rachinski & Lauren McMullen Technical Theatre 35 ............................................................................................................. Morgan Palagain Vocal Jazz 35 .............................................................................................................. Daniel Lund-Rachinski

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Grade 12 Subjects – Highest Mark Awards (Continued) Each recipient has received the highest mark of all students enrolled in the specified Grade 12 course. Mathematics Math 30-1 ......................................................................................................................................... Brett Miller Math 30-2 ............................................................................................ Mackenna Babiuk & Jonathan Taylor Math 31 ......................................................................................................................................... Caroline Part Physical Education Physical Education 30 G ...................................................................................................... Jordan Knoppers Physical Education 30 B ................................................Peter Corrigan & Drake Ward & Cole Zmurchik Science Biology 30 ...................................................................................................... Caroline Part & Natalie Tamm Chemistry 30 .................................................................................................. Caroline Part & Natalie Tamm Physics 30 ....................................................................................................... Caroline Part & Natalie Tamm Science 30 .................................................................................................................................. Cameron Bolen Social Studies Social Studies 30-1 .................................................................................................................. Natalie Iwaniuk Social Studies 30-2 .................................................................................................................... Cale McKinley 25. Governor General’s Academic Medal This medal is our most prestigious award of the evening. Sponsored by the Government of Canada, it is awarded to the Grade 12 student whose marks, based on the Rutherford Scholarship criteria, were the highest of the graduating class. Sponsored by: ................................................................................ The Government of Canada Presented by: .............................................................................................................................. Ben Brodhead Recipient: ....................................................................................................................................... Caroline Part

To Our Sponsors We acknowledge and thank all our community partners for their generosity in donating awards and prizes for this year’s ceremony:

Alberta Teachers’ Association Local 73 Balmoral Masonic Lodge BCOM Computer Centre

Carol Watamaniuk Delta Art and Drafting Supply

The Enjoy Centre Government of Canada

Hems ‘R Us Hotel Equipment & Supply Co. (HESCO)

ICON Experience Photography Kaye Steward

The Kotylak Family MedWest Inc.

McBain Camera Merit Contractors Association

The Miller Family NAPA Auto Parts

Tug Knowlton & Kent Clark, Re/Max The Next Generation

Rotary Club of St. Albert St. Albert Community Band

St. Albert Cosmopolitan Club St. Albert Lions Breakfast Club

Track & Trail The Wind Shoppe

Workun Garrick Partnership

Awards Night Photography Courtesy of ICON Experience Photography All Floral Arrangements generously provided by The Enjoy Centre

We Also Thank Behind the Scenes

Lighting & Sound by BCHS Tech Crew The BCHS Awards Night Committee

Bellerose Administration

Mrs. Jyoti Mangat, Principal Mr. Max Chorney, Assistant Principal Ms. Dawn Rothwell, Assistant Principal Mr. Brad Smilanich, Assistant Principal

Student Services

Mr. Jeff Beaton, Counsellor Mrs. Kelly Lajoie, Counsellor

Bellerose Composite High School 49 Giroux Road, St. Albert, AB T8N 6N4

phone ~ 780.460.8490 fax ~ 780.459.0798

bchs.spschools.org