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35| O akville B eaver | T hursday,June 28,2018 insidehalton.com Students from across the Halton District School Board, including these Oakville high school stu- dents, are being honoured with Student Excellence Awards for demonstrat- ing outstanding qualities in a number of areas, in- cluding academics, com- munity work and student leadership. Abbey Park High School Yihang Qin • Grade 12: Yihang is an exceptional student who contributes greatly to the Abbey Park High School community through his participation as a Link Crew leader, mentoring Grade 9 stu- dents. Yihang's accom- plishments also extend to the athletic field. For the past three years he has competed at OFSAA for his track and field achievements. There is no doubt Yihang will contin- ue to make Abbey Park High School proud as he pursues further academic and personal success. Garth Webb Secondary School Vishwak Turaga • Grade 12: Vishwak consis- tently demonstrates out- standing achievements in academics, self-improve- ment and citizenship. He takes every opportunity to lead, immersing him- self in the school culture while demonstrating school spirit and pride. He strives to model a positive and healthy attitude ev- ery day. He is reflective and focuses on being a proactive problem solver in the school community. Vishwak is an excellent collaborator, team player and always provides valu- able insight. Gary Allan High School Katarina Kacera • Grade 12: Throughout Ka- tarina's high school jour- ney, she has overcome many obstacles and chal- lenges. This year, Katari- na worked diligently to achieve her credits and secure a co-op placement with future career oppor- tunities. Katarina is Gary Allan's Student of Excel- lence because of her hard work, perseverance, posi- tive behaviour and resil- iency. Iroquois Ridge High School Hanna Jandrew • Grade 12: Hanna is an out- standing student and a model of leadership and citizenship. She has been co-prime minister of In- teract, a Link Crew lead- er, and member of the planning teams for OSLC and the Student Leader- ship Banquet. She balanc- es academics and extra- curriculars with mean- ingful community service and a part-time job. Han- na exemplifies the philos- ophy of the Ridge: to Learn, Lead and Succeed. Oakville Trafalgar High School Andrew de Souza • Grade 12: Andrew contin- ually achieves high aca- demic standards by show- ing dedication, initiative, creativity and a genuine love of learning. He strives to influence fellow students with his energy, leadership and incredible drive. Andrew is a strong role model as co-executive of RDC student council, DECA executive, Eco-club founder, Link Crew lead-founder, Link Crew lead-f er, co-captain of the foot- ball team and member of the OFSAA-champion se- nior boys' rugby team. He is an advocate in the Oak- ville community, organiz- ing waste removal from city green spaces and vol- unteering to provide mu- sical entertainment in re- tirement homes. Andrew remains incredibly hum- ble, focused and deter- mined to contribute more of himself to the school and local community. T.A. Blakelock High School Ayurika Tsyrenova • Grade 12: Ayurika is an exceptional student who excels in all of her classes because she puts forth her strongest effort in all tasks and subjects. She is an extremely hard work- er; she is bright and she is full of humility. This stu-full of humility. This stu-f dent is a humble and brave young woman who puts in genuine effort, has determination, tenacity and grit. White Oaks Secondary School Jason Huang • Grade 12: Jason is an intelligent, hard-working, reliable, responsible and conscien- tious person, who main- tains a high standard of excellence in academics as an International Bac- calaureate student. An excellent leader and men- tor, Jason has re- presented WOSS as the student council's Jr. and Sr. Fundraising Rep, pres- ident of the Debate Club, student chair of the Inside Ride Committee and as student leader of the Cat Crew. He is a global citi- zen, volunteering in his community and beyond to build a girls' dormitory in Cusco, Peru for female students to attend high school. Oakville high school students receive excellence awards Andrew de Souza Ayurika Tsyrenova Hanna Jandrew Jason Huang Katerina Kacera Vishwak Turaga Yihang Qin EDUCATION excellence in all her sub- ject areas. Bianca always has a responsible, caring attitude toward her teachers and fellow classmates, treating ev- eryone with respect and as a unique individual created by God. For these reasons, Bianca is an ex- cellent candidate for the Student Award of Excel- lence. Claire Gamble • St. Marguerite d'Youville Claire Gamble is the youngest of six children, being raised in a faith- filled home in which val-filled home in which val-f ues of Catholicity and concern for the common good were both valued and shared. Claire is a hard-working student who lives the values that she has been taught through active participa- tion in the school, church, and community, Katelyn Aldridge • St. Joseph Katelyn Aldridge has a determination to excel in all facets of life; volun- teering her time endless- ly in a wide range of ex- tracurricular activities and athletics. She em- braces the concept of ser- vant leadership and em- ulates Catholic values through her attitude and inclusivity of others. Bianca Bansa • St. Luke Bianca exemplifies the qualities of Catholic leadership within the classroom and school community through her active involvement in a variety of extracurricu- lar activities and initia- tives, while maintaining a strong commitment to her learning, resulting in a high level of academic including a leadership role in Me to We and the choir. Julia Meze • St. Mary Julia is a leader and role model within the St. Mary school community, as she consistently lives the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations. Modest, kind-hearted and caring, Julia creates a positive and inclusive school environment by sharing her God-given talents in a variety of ac- tivities and encouraging others to do the same. Michael Ivancic • St. Matthew Michael is a Catholic leader who lives the Gos- pel values each day. He is selfless, giving and com- mitted to living a life that embodies the values and teachings of Jesus Christ. Kierstyn O'Sullivan • St. Michael Kierstyn is a hard- working and responsible young lady. She is always contributing her time and talents within the classroom and school. She always includes oth- ers and encourages them to be all the best they can be. Deanna Ciaccia • St. Teresa of Calcutta Deanna has been in- volved in many student volunteer activities with- in the school community. Her conduct is always mature. Deanna exempli- fies a true Christian be-fies a true Christian be-f haviour in her everyday life and is supportive of her peers and staff at school. Claire Maloney • St. Vincent Claire is a positive, kind, caring, passionate and determined student who always has a smile on her face. She is a young woman who dis- plays her Catholic values on a daily basis in the way she treats and respects those in her school com- munity. The secondary Stu- dent Award of Excellence recipients are: Henry Mann • St. Thomas Aquinas Henry personifies the definition of excellence. Henry excels academical- ly, spiritually and in the life of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Sec- ondary School. It is our privilege to have Henry Mann as a student at STA. Lucia Di Censo • St. Ignatius of Loyola Lucia is an exceptional Catholic leader and posi- tive role model who is committed to cultivating an inclusive school com- munity. She sets a formi- dable standard of integri- ty by leading through ex- ample and maintaining high moral personal stan- dards and compassion to- ward others. Inis Muhametaj • Holy Trinity Inis was selected based on her Catholic leader- ship qualities, her rap- port with teachers and students and her exten- sive involvement with school affairs. Nathan Hayhurst • Thomas Merton Centre for Continuing Education Nathan is a young man who has a strong work ethic and he has continu- ously shown his commit- ment to academic excel- lence. He is always atten- tive, engaged and applies himself diligently to his daily course work achiev- ing excellent results. 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