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THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2000 THE NEW TANNER 15 ae oo TERRIFIC TECHS: Fort school's y Acton High School students competed in the Technical Skills Olympics last Wednesday. Medallists advanced to the all-Halton competition that concludes May 10. - Submitted photo Kasia Sitarz wins St. Joseph's award Kudos to Kasia Sitarz. a Grade 8 student at Acton's St. Joseph's Catholic School who will receive a "Sharing the Spirit" student excellence award from the Halton Catho- lic District School Board on Wednesday (May 10) at a ceremony in Burlington. One student from each school is nominated by the principal for the annual award that recognizes outstanding ualities in Catholic leader- ship, family commitment, in- volvement in school and community activities and commitment toa difficult situ- ation. St. Joseph's principal Jim McGeragle said Kasia was a natural choice, describing her as a "sweetheart" who stands out as one who participates in all aspects of the school and community. Georgetown 'Remembrance Park Millennium Project Present Keeping The Memory Alive A Choral Concert The Choir donates its talents to local non-profit organizations by giving benefit concerts on their behalf Knox Presbyterian Church May 5, 6 & 7, 2000 7:30pm Tickets available from Bergsma Wallpaper, Freckled Lion or from a Choir Member Adult $12.00 * Senior / Student $10.00 For group rates, please call 877-5815 74 Presentation will be made to the people of Halton Hills on behalf of the Dutch Canadian Community "She's a tiny little thing. She made the basketball team on spunk alone and that de- sire to achieve shows up in her academics and activities," McGeragle said. Kasia Sitarz Choral Society and te THE Tanner Hometown news that people read! Tech Olym Some of the best and brightest tech students at Acton High school showed their stuff at the Technical Skills Olympics at the school last week. Forty students were entered in six categories in- cluding architectural design CADD, mechanical design CADD, cabinet making, team Carpenty. computer animation and automobile maintenance. The judges awarded prizes to the top three in each cat- egory and gold and silver medallists are eligible to ad- vance to Halton technical Skills Competitions until May 10th at various schools throughout Halton. In-school Skills Olympics medallists include: CADD Mechanical --Paul Withers - gold -- Robbie Vorne - silver CADD Architectural -- Spencer Navarra Chew - gold Ryan McGonigle - silver ~ Kristina Mitchell - bronze Cabinet Making -- Adam Bosch - gold -- Matt Cosulich - silver -- Paul Lemiski - bronze Team Carpentry --Kyle Artem & Mike Banfield - gold -- Steve Thompson & T.J. 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