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Public school board honours excellent studentsContinued from page 7Natalia Fong, Abbey Park High School: Natalias grades throughout high school have been exceptional. She has earned many academic, community and music awards and demonstrates initiative and leadership in both school and community related activities. Her acceptance into the University of Toronto mentor-ship program last year indicates her ability to proactively seek opportunities to learn and get Natalia FongEvan FormosaHaniya KhanAlex Manninvolved.Abbey ParkOakville TrafalgarIroquois Ridge T. A. BlakelockHaniya Khan, Iroquois Ridge High School:Haniya Khan is cur-the IRHS school principles andAlex Mann, T.A. Blakelock tude that he demonstrates every rently one of two Student Trustees goals.High School:Alex Mann has been day in life.for the Halton District School Evan Formosa, Oakvillean honour student throughout Alexandra Mushka, White Board. Additionally, while main-Trafalgar High School: Evanhis time at Blakelock. He com-Oaks Secondary School:taining a current average of Formosa, a Grade 12 student, isbines his strong academics with a Alexandra Mushka was selected as 97.3%, she leads the IRHS Global the 2011 Student of Excellenceheavy involvement in sports, both the student of excellence to repre-Issues Council, is a member of for Oakville Trafalgar High School.in school and the community. He sent White Oaks Secondary School the Debate Team, and helped A strong student, Evan has dem-played volleyball, basketball and because of her excellent academic organize two board-wide Student onstrated balance, commitmentbaseball and always represented record, as well as her involvement Engagement conferences, one at and goodwill towards othersBlakelock well. His real passion is and leadership in co-curriculars IRHS and one for the HDSB. Her through his extensive involve-baseball where he still continues such as Drama Council, drama community service at the Credit ment in Athletic Council, basket-to play at a high level. Alex was off productions and Free Thinkers Valley Hospital, Wellspring hos-ball, Philanthropy Council andschool for an entire year last year Society to name a few. She is a pice, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Link Crew. Evan models excel-as he successfully faced a life dedicated student who puts forth Tutoring and the Oakville Public lence and is thus a role model forthreatening illness. He battled passion, effort and devotion to her Library illustrate the breadth of all members of the OTHS com-the illness with the same determi-studies, extracurricular and vol-Alexandra Mushkaher compassion. She epitomizes munity.nation, courage and positive atti-unteer activities.White OaksDiscover ourComfort Zone.Escape to paradiseDurablesteelframefollowsAthicklayerofspace-agefoamthenaturalcontourofyourismoldeddirectlyovertheframe,back,keepingyourspineintocushionyourbody.properalignment.tocMUSIC AND BLOOMS ALL SUMMER!Super-softerlayersofHeavy-gauge,sinuoussteelpolyesterfiberonacoreEnjoy our blooms sevendays a week.springsprovidelong-lastingofspace-agefoamgiveGotowww.rbg.catofindoutwhatssupportforyourback,neckyoumaximumcomfort.andjoints,torelievestress.bloomingthis week!sPaSummer Concert Series: tentedStresslessPlusportssystemcontinuouslysuppaorfotsr6to8:30p.m.;HendrieParkasyourheadandlumbarareaforRefreshmentsand light menu available.optimumbodyalignmentasHeldrain or shine.Tickets at www.rbg.ca.youchangeposition.Tranquil TuesdaysTuesdays, now to July26StresslessGlideSystemletsyouadjustthechairtoyourReflect andrejuvenate enjoy livebodyinoneeasymotion.Genuinetop-grainclassicalmusic andstrollthe gardens.leatheradaptstoyourbodytemperature,forRed-Hot Jazz & Cool Blues aluxuriousfeel.Unique,two-stembaseWednesdays, now to September 7addsreassuringstrengthAn RBGtradition continueswith anotherandstability.stunning lineup ofaward-winningBaseletsyouswivelafull360.jazz and blues musicians in BUYneOnliourlovely garden setting..cawww.rbgTell us your story RBGCentre,at www680 Plains Road West,.rbg.ca for 3245 Fairview Street Burlington, Ontario L7N 3L1**your chance to WIN!Hamilton/Burlington(905) 633-7226 1-866-556-7226 www.scandecor.ca905-527-1158Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10-6 Thur.-Fri. 10-8 Sat. 10-6 Sun. 12-5www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, July 8, 2011 8eAdmit On