Students at Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School were recently honoured by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179, Capreol, for their efforts in the Legion’s Literary Contest. Mr. Gerry Sorel, President Branch 179, and Mr. Brian Way, Past President and Legion Life
Member, congratulated all students who participated in the contest. Finalists in the competition received a certificate of appreciation from the Legion. Abby Skirten placed first with her poem, “Untitled,” Shawn Marcoux took second place for his poem, “Remember the Soldier’s Cry,” and Phil Bolduc placed third with, “We Remember,” in the Poetry
competition. Bryan Bazinet was awarded an Honorable Mention for his poem, “9/11.” Pictured in the above photo (L-R) are; Jimmy Watters, Shawn Marcoux, Bryan Bazinet, Mrs Waszczylo, Phil Bolduc, and Abby
Skirten.

Marymount Academy Regals psyche themselves up for return of serve againstt Cardinal Newman from Stoney Creek in the opening game of the All Ontario Junior Catholic Girls’ Volley Tournament held in Sudbury this past weekend. Twenty-one teams from across various regions of Ontario participated in the two day event with games being played at both the Marymount Academy and St. Charles College gymnasiums. College Notre Dame were the eventual tournament winners defeating Cardinal Carter from Aurora in the championship round on Saturday. This is the third year the tournament has been played in Sudbury with the venue moving to Cathedral and Cardinal Newman in the Hamilton, Stoney Creek area next year. The senior version of the tournament has been around for nearly 30 years and it is the hope of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, who introduced the tournament, that they will experience similar success at the junior level.

Elementary students Stephanie Laplante (left), and Katrina Hickey representing the Rainbow District and Sudbury Catholic District School Boards celebrated National Heritage Day at the Greater Sudbury Public Library recently. The students accompanied by school staff and parents

from Ernie Checkeris Public School and Marymount Academy exchanged information on Canadian history and Canada’s cultural heritage. Shirley O’Neil, Chair of the Sudbury Regional Historica Heritage Fair stated that, “By gathering to celebrate National Heritage Day we hope to remind Sudburians to take pride in the city’s accomplishments with respect to its cultural mosaic, family heritage, and industrial history.” The National Heritage Day celebration also helped promote the Sudbury Regional Historica Heritage Fair which will take place this spring at Laurentian University, May 6 and 7, 2004. School boards participating in the fair are: Conseil scolaire du district du Grand Nord de l’Ontario; the Rainbow District School Board; and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board.

The Board of Directors of the Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury unveiled the Learning Disabilities Section for Resource Material during a “special partnership announcement” held at the Main Branch of the Greater Sudbury Public Library recently. Recognizing the importance of early identification of students with Learning Disabilities, trained and qualified educators provide strategies and programs to promote success and self esteem to students with Learning Disabilities in all Catholic and elementary and secondary schools.

The impetus for the creation of the new Learning Resource Section was spear-headed by the Lions Club of Sudbury who donated $1,029.00 towards this special initiative which will allow the library to house a variety of resource materials on learning disabilities, including books, videos, and audio cassettes. These materials will be catalogued, maintained and stored in the designated section for free accessibility to the community via the network of 13 library branches throughout the Greater Sudbury region. “This marks the first partnership of this type in Ontario,” stated Carole Paquette, President of the Learning Disabilities Association, (pictured at left) noting that in other parts of the province these resources are available to members only. Paquette also pointed out that one of the benefits of this partnership is that it provides parents with free access to resource materials in order that they can become informed knowledgeable advocates who can successfully partner with teachers and school boards.

In her address to the media, municipal officials, school board representatives and advocates of the Learning Disabilities Program, Paquette stated that, “It may be easy for some of us here today, to take the enjoyment of these many books and the process of reading for granted….For the 10% of the population with a learning disability, the highest percentage has a primary problem with reading and related language skills. It is said that when we develop partnerships we send the message that…We are all in this together…As a local Chapter, our mission is to support all individuals with learning disabilities in reaching their full potential, within a society that values their unique contributions and abilities. As partners here today…we are offering that support together.”

The Learning Disabilities Association would like to thank the members of the Lions Club of Sudbury and the Greater Sudbury Public Library, and recognize their efforts in the establishment of this “New Partnership.”

The Marymount Junior and Senior Volleyball teams went undefeated in Round Robin action finishing first overall at the Northern Ontario Secondary School Association (NOSSA) volleyball championships held in Sturgeon Falls this past weekend. The Junior girl’s team defeated team

Central Algoma Secondary School in the final, two games straight, to capture the NOSSA “A” championship while the Senior team established themselves as the team to beat, showing that the road to gold would go through them. In the finals, the Marymount Senior Regals defeated the Manitoulin Mustangs in straight sets to be crowned the 2004 NOSSA “A”champs.

Marymount Academy Junior Volley Ball Team:

(Front row, L-R); Colleen McHugh, Sam McLelland, Lyndsay Wandziak, Shawna Moore, Melaine Fenton, (Back row); Kristine Dost, Maelynn Deroy, Michelle Pelot, Teresa Parada, Rebecca Williams, Natasha Smith, Coach – Tammy Jutila, Assistant Coach – Kenzie Jermey, (absent).

Marymount Academy, Senior Volley Ball Team:

(Front row, L-R); Brittany Goldsborough, Tessa Skot, Marisa Talarico,(Back row, L-R); Alexandra Paventi, Krysten Scott, Meagan Jamieson, Mackenzie Golka, Christine Roy, Deidre Urso (absent), Head Coach: Michael Margarit, Assistant Coach: Nikki Cambridge, (absent)

Congratulations Regals!

St. Charles College will be exhibiting the religious artwork of Jason Flammini, a Grade 12 student at St. Charles College along with vestments and Church furnishings on Friday, April 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the St. Charles school Chapel, 1940 Hawthorne Drive.

Jason Flammini began his artistic career at St. Charles College in Grade 9. Over the past four years Jason has created many beautiful and awe-inspiring pieces of artwork which have to be seen to be appreciated. Some of his artistic masterpieces include; the Last Supper, (done in Italian Renaissance style), (Cavaggio), Deacon’s Dalmatic, Cope, and a seventeen foot alter screen depicting the Annunciation as the central focus and many saints and believers paying homage to the Christian Faith. These and many other items will be on display for this show.

Jason will graduate from St. Charles College this June and plans to study art at the University of Ottawa. The main purpose of this event is showcase the work of one of Sudbury’s own, a fine young talent and a rising star.

For additional information please contact Deacon Steve Callaghan at St. Charles College, ph. 566-9605.

Peter Williams, (back left) master of ceremonies for the Art For Heart Billboard Contest and Mayor David Courtemanche, Honorary Chair, cheer on the students of St. Bernadette during a “fitness for heart demonstration” held at the school to kick off the event recently. Cardiologist Dr. Ron Baigrie, and superintendents of Education Rossella Bagatto and Brian Slychuck of the Sudbury Catholic and Rainbow District School Boards were also in attendance to celebrate the 5th annual Art For Heart Billboard Contest.

The contest runs from March 23rd to April 29th, and invites students to design a unique billboard that helps demonstrate what you can do to stay physically fit. The grand prize winning poster will be prominently displayed on a City of Greater Sudbury Billboard for three months. The school represented by the grand prize winner will receive 5 tricycles for the kindergarten class.

St. Charles College made their second annual appearance at the Kiwanis Music Festival in Sudbury this year and quickly established themselves as a leader in the performing arts. Under the direction of music teachers; Mrs. Stephanie Van Druenen, Mr. Carlo Pastre and drama teacher Mr. Mike Dagastino, students performed in 19 categories, winning a total of 2 double gold awards, 25 gold awards, and 2 silver awards. Major group performances included the Senior Stage Band, Senior Concert Band, Saxophone Quartet, Percussion ensemble, A Capella Quartet, and Junior Band. Several soloists also received awards in a variety of categories including voice, percussion, guitar, and speech arts. Kiwanis judges were extremely impressed with the calibre of performances exhibited by all the St. Charles College students.

In addition, a number of St. Charles students received a range of scholarships and awards presented at the Highlights Concert. The drama department received the Annette Watkins Memorial Scholarship and both the percussion ensemble and bands were awarded the Beverley LaPierre School Music Scholarship. Also in drama, Julie Falconi and Erin O’Reilly received the Beverley Lapierre School Music Scholarship, Brennan Chislette received the Gwen Robbins Award, while Seth Mann took home the Gaye Schmidt Memorial Award and Jacob Greene won the Steven Leonard Memorial for International Guitar. A number of St. Charles College students were recommended by the adjudicators to take part in the Provincial Music Festival to be held at McMaster University in Hamilton in the spring.

The annual Sudbury Regional Science Fair will be held in the 2nd floor Science Cafeteria, Fraser Building at Laurentian University, April 2 to 4, 2004. The fair is open to the public on Saturday, April 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 and on Sunday, April 4 from 12:00 to 1:30. Presentations will follow from 1:30 until 4:00. The event is a fun and educational way for families to support the great work of our local junior scientists.

The full itinerary follows:

Friday, April 2

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

– Registration in Fraser Auditorium Entrance

– Project setup -2nd floor, Science Cafeteria

Saturday, April 3

9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Judging takes place

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Open to the Public

Sunday, April 4

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Open to the Public

1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Presentations in the Fraser Auditorium

For more information please contact, Pauline Therrien at the Catholic Education Centre by phone at 673-5620 Ext. 405 or by email at therrip@scdsb.edu.on.ca.