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Acton High School honors top students The natural talent of top Acton District High School students was recognized and honoured recently at the school's annual Academic Achievement Awards. With the awarding of 80-some subject awards for the top students in each course, and 152 Honour Society members ­ students who achieved an average of 80 per cent or higher in each semester last school year ­ it was night to be proud of the teens, and to thank their parents, family and teachers for their necessary support and guidance. In her welcome, Principal Darlene White said along with the students' natural talent and passions, their achievements were a result of a variety of factors including, "initiative, curiosity, work ethic, time management, independence, team work and self-reflection." White praised the students for being good citizens and for showing what it means to be part of a community. She said while some question the commitment of today's youth, she knows at first hand that youth today are more involved in world issues and social issues than ever. "They care deeply about the environment, social justice, and world conflict and are better equipped than any other generation to not only voice their opinions, but transform these opinions into action," White said, adding the students demonstrate leadership, generosity and good judgement. The consistent effort and positive attitude displayed by student Sarah Scott, in Grade nine last school year, earned her the Jody Larson Achievement Award, named for a former Instructional Assistant at Acton High. The overall top male and female students last school year ­ those who achieved the highest average for both semesters ­ were Alex Armstrong and Michael Jones in Grade nine, Jordan Lenz and Robert Bohlken in Grade 10, and Julia Field and Nicholas Hansen in Grade 11. The award winners received a certificate and cheque ­ 38 local businesses donated approximately $4,000 for the cash awards. Graduates hold Commencement The following night, October 5, last year's graduating class returned to Acton High School for its Commencement ­ a night of joyful reunions, proud parents and an atmosphere of promising futures. The valedictorian was Lu- 10 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012 Academic Awards evening recipient THE ARTS Dramatic Arts Gr. 9 Dramatic Arts Celine Pickles Lindsay Christopher Gr.10 Dramatic Arts Julie Holms Zachary Kroezen Gr. 11 Dramatic Arts Melissa Benham Music Gr. 9 Music Oriana deWolff Tahira Kraemer Gr. 10 Music Victoria Kim Gr. 10 - Guitar Casey Stark Erin Hamilton Gr. 11 Music Alanna Kitching Visual Arts Gr. 9 Visual Arts Mackenzie Carroll Blair Moore Gr. 10 Visual Arts Ellen Dobbs Gr. 11 Visual Arts Melissa Benham Gr. 11 Visual Arts/Yearbook Keethi Kulenthiran BUSINESS STUDIES Gr. 10 Intro to Business Jordan Lenz Gr. 11 Acc. Fundamentals Marisa Goddard Gr. 11 Marketing Evan Oulton CANADIAN & WORLD STUDIES Geography Gr. 9 Academic Geo. Breanna Pratley Salina Jackson Gr. 9 Applied Geo. Adrien Dafoe Gr. 11 Travel & Tourism Alanna Kitching History Gr. 10 Academic History Brett McIntyre Brieanne Thoman Gr. 10 Applied History Aria Gaeta Gr. 11 Aboriginal Issues Dakota Lepard Gr. 11 Aboriginal Beliefs Paige Mathieson Gr. 11 World History Julia Field Law Gr. 11 College/Uni. Law Meghan Davidson Cassandra Ross ENGLISH Gr. 9 Academic Alexandra Armstrong Breanna Pratley Gr. 9 Applied English Blair Moore Gr. 10 Academic English Tawnie Snow Gr. 10 Applied English Andrew Croke Gr. 11 College English Terry D'ambrosio Gr. 11 University English Julia Field Gr. 11 Workplace English Nigel Buttivant French (Core) Gr. 9 Academic French Gr. 9 Applied French Gr. 10 Academic French Gr. 11 University French FRENCH LANGUAGE Tahira Kraemer Julianna Kobow Vanessa Rheault Julia Field Gr.11 Personal & Fitness Gr. 11 Large Group Activities Savannah Muir Abbie Jolly MATHEMATICS Gr. 9 Academic Math Breanna Pratley Gr. 9 Applied Math Julianna Kobow Gr.10 Academic Math Tawnie Snow Zachary Kroezen Gr. 10 Applied Math Carrie-Anne Thompson Gr. 11 Founations of College Math Jacob Lawrence Gr.1 1 Functions & Applications Joshua Treadaway Gr. 11 Functions - University Julia Field Gr. 11 Math - Workplace Dylan Haja SCIENCE Gr. 9 Academic Science Alexandra Armstrong Gr. 9 Applied Science Bryce Alarie Gr. 10 Academic Science Zachary Kroezen Matisse Pickles Taylor Kroezen Robert Bohlken Gr. 10 Applied Science Allison Foot Gr. 11 College Biology Terry D'ambrosio Gr. 11 University Biology Julia Field Robert Bohlken Gr. 11 College Chemistry Julia Field Gr. 12 University Chemistry Morgan Christmann Gr. 11 University Physics Graham Davison Gr. 11 Environmental Science Samantha Tennant SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES Gr. 10 Food & Nutrition Brodie MacFarlane Gr. 11 Fashion & Creative Exp. Melissa Benham Gr. 11 Living & Working with Children Meghan Davidson Gr. 11 Managing Personal Res. Austin Dupuis-Andrady Gr. 11 World Religions Julia Field Melissa Benham Gr. 12 Challenge & Change in Soc. Julia Field cinda Kollenhoven, 18, who has worked at a Milton golf course since graduation. In January, she leaves on a twoyear missionary teaching internship in Zambia, with an organization known as Every Orphan's Hope. Ashley Kenny earned the Governor General's Academic medal, awarded to the graduating student with the highest grade point average. Details of the Acton High School Commencement will appear in next week's issue. FRENCH (IMMERSION) Gr. 9 Immersion French Oriana deWolff Gr. 9 L'éducation physique Oriana deWolff Gr. 9 La Géographie Oriana deWolff Gr. 10 Immersion French Jordan Lenz Gr. 10 L'exploration des choix de carrier Jordan Lenz Gr. 10 L'éducation à la citoyenneté Zehra Rajabali Gr. 9 Les sciences - Immersion Oriana deWolff Paul Spill Gr. 11 Immersion French Michaela deWolff GUIDANCE & CAREER EDUCATION Gr. 10 Career Studies Vanessa Rheault Robert Bohlken Annalisa Scigliano Gr. 10 Civics Brett McIntyre HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Gr. 9 Girls' Physical Ed. Alexandra Armstrong Gr. 9 Boys' Physical Ed. A. J. Burnett Gr. 10 Girls' Physical Ed. Taylor Kroezen Gr. 10 Boys' Physical Ed. Hayden Weston Gr. 11 Physical Ed. Josh Corbett TECHNICAL STUDIES Gr. 9 Exploring Tech. Oriana deWolff Breanna Pratley Gr. 10 Communications Tech. Logan Stamp Gr. 10 Construction Tech. Robert Bohlken Vanessa Rheault Gr. 10 Manufacturing Tech. Gr. 10 Technological Design Gr. 10 Transportation Tech. Gr. 11 Communications Tech. Gr. 11 Construction Tech. Gr. 11 Custom Woodworking Gr. 11 Technological Design Gr 11 Transportation Tech. Gr. 12 Construction Tech. Nicholas Seadon Jeremy Chasse Amit Mehta Valarie Wood Cody Adema Greg Shepard Graham Davison Josh Corbett Cody Adema with dentures from the BPS experts. · Full & Partial Dentures · Precision BPS® & Implant Retained Dentures · Same Day Service for Repairs & Relines Choose the denture that fits your lifestyle, present, past & future! Let us create a Beautiful Smile for You! www.actonhead2toe.com SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Jody Larsen Achievement Award Jody Larsen was an Instructional Assistant at Acton High School for many years. At her request, this award is presented to a student who shows consistent effort and positive attitude during the school year. For 2011-2012 the award is presented to Sarah Scott. Overall Top Students Presented to the students in each grade who have achieved the highest average for both semesters during the 2011-2012 school year. Top Grade 9 Students - Alexandra Armstrong & Michael Jones Top Grade 10 Students - Jordan Lenz & Robert Bohlken Top Grade 11 Students - Julia Field & Nicholas Hansen