Mr. David M. Jones: Principal's Address
Good evening! Welcome to staff, parents, guardians, family members and our honoured student award recipients.
Tonight is a special evening where we pause for a moment in our busy lives to recognize the amazing accomplishments of our graduating students. As a community of teaching and parenting we are here to support and celebrate your accomplishments. We want to acknowledge that all your hard work and dedication to your studies has resulted in not only an excellent academic standing but also an award from your high school. You all have the true commitment to lifelong learning, the commitment to do your best.
I am very proud of the teaching staff who have given you your knowledge and skills, your parents or guardians for guidance, values and love and your friends for their support and comfort. It takes a community to raise a child. Please celebrate with them all.
Here are a few quotes from some unknown authors I would like to leave you with.
"Success is not the position where you stand, but the direction in which you look."
"Don't wait for things to happen in your future...make them happen."
We are all very confident the future looks great with the direction you are going. Thank you for attending and congratulations to you all.
Good evening! Welcome to staff, parents, guardians, family members and our honoured student award recipients.
Tonight is a special evening where we pause for a moment in our busy lives to recognize the amazing accomplishments of our graduating students. As a community of teaching and parenting we are here to support and celebrate your accomplishments. We want to acknowledge that all your hard work and dedication to your studies has resulted in not only an excellent academic standing but also an award from your high school. You all have the true commitment to lifelong learning, the commitment to do your best.
I am very proud of the teaching staff who have given you your knowledge and skills, your parents or guardians for guidance, values and love and your friends for their support and comfort. It takes a community to raise a child. Please celebrate with them all.
Here are a few quotes from some unknown authors I would like to leave you with.
"Success is not the position where you stand, but the direction in which you look."
"Don't wait for things to happen in your future...make them happen."
We are all very confident the future looks great with the direction you are going. Thank you for attending and congratulations to you all.
Ms. Jane Diner: Dr. E.A. Mitchner
The Dr. E.A. Mitchner Award is presented annually to the IB Diploma Student who has attained the highest combined score in the IB Diploma Programme. This year’s recipient is Jessica Cheng.
Jessica scored an impressive 42 out of 45 possible marks on her IB courses. This is an amazing accomplishment. Jessica has been a focused academic student throughout her high school career.
Jessica is a very resourceful, hard-working, conscientious, and responsible student. She is a person who exhibits a dedication to intellectual pursuits, but she never loses her cheerful disposition and her willingness to get involved in the school.
As her teacher, Daniel Ito says,
“Jessica worked with me as the Anime Festival Co-Chair. She was absolutely amazing. She was super reliable and super hard worker.
Everything she did was done on time and done right. She was always polite and easy to work with and despite her academic commitments always had time to do what was necessary to lead and implement the anime festival.
She worked well with her co-chair and the other executives. Although she was not the loud in front of everyone type of leader, she was able to get people organized and working on what they needed to get done.
Awesome, awesome young lady to work with.”
Jessica epitomizes the best features of citizenship and good character—which is a key component of the IB Diploma Programme. With her goal of academic excellence, her enthusiastic approach to life, and her ready smile, Jessica is a deserving recipient of the 2014 Mitchner Award.
The Dr. E.A. Mitchner Award is presented annually to the IB Diploma Student who has attained the highest combined score in the IB Diploma Programme. This year’s recipient is Jessica Cheng.
Jessica scored an impressive 42 out of 45 possible marks on her IB courses. This is an amazing accomplishment. Jessica has been a focused academic student throughout her high school career.
Jessica is a very resourceful, hard-working, conscientious, and responsible student. She is a person who exhibits a dedication to intellectual pursuits, but she never loses her cheerful disposition and her willingness to get involved in the school.
As her teacher, Daniel Ito says,
“Jessica worked with me as the Anime Festival Co-Chair. She was absolutely amazing. She was super reliable and super hard worker.
Everything she did was done on time and done right. She was always polite and easy to work with and despite her academic commitments always had time to do what was necessary to lead and implement the anime festival.
She worked well with her co-chair and the other executives. Although she was not the loud in front of everyone type of leader, she was able to get people organized and working on what they needed to get done.
Awesome, awesome young lady to work with.”
Jessica epitomizes the best features of citizenship and good character—which is a key component of the IB Diploma Programme. With her goal of academic excellence, her enthusiastic approach to life, and her ready smile, Jessica is a deserving recipient of the 2014 Mitchner Award.
Ms. Heather Taschuk: Drama 30 Award
It is with great pleasure that I name this talented and wonderful student for the Drama award. When there were things that needed to be done they just went and did them. Their skills on the stage nominated them for a Cappies award and they were always ready to work with a smile and an amazing attitude. It is with great honour that I name Parker Ali for the drama 30 award. |
Ms. Tania Unguran: Maia Reinking Art Award
Every time Kaiyu entered the art studio, she was bursting at the seams with energy, wanting to share an idea or piece that she thought of the night before. She challenged herself on every level, whether it was on a painting or in her workbook. She strived for perfection in everything! Kaiyu’s passion in her art focused on her play with color and brushwork…..or should I say, her cutlery work. In grade 11, I had the privilege of starting to work with Kaiyu and noticed that she was heavily dependent on her paintbrush when she worked. My ultimate goal for Kaiyu has always been to push her out of her comfort zone, help her to feel at ease with constructive criticism and build on the gifted talents she had creatively. I know that she went home every evening that first year cursing my existence and wondering why I was trying to drive her crazy. That year, I took her paintbrush away, gave her a handful of plastic cutlery and asked her to paint a picture from a photo that she had taken. She chose a photo of her mom and at that point, her journey began. When she walked into the art studio in her grade 12 year, the first thing she said to me was “okay, what are you going to make me try this year?” I laughed and said “nothing!” She was taken aback at first, sat down at her easel, sketched up a plan and then said “I think I am going to do another cutlery painting”. My jaw dropped, I smiled and walked away with a huge grin of success on my face. The one technique she cursed me for making her attempt, was the one technique that she really excelled in! Art truly runs through Kaiyu’s veins and I am so honored to have had the opportunity to teach her last year and to be giving her the Maia Reinking art award. |
Ms. Tania Unguran: Michael Woollett Art Award:
When I first met Elysse, she had her guard up, constantly saying that she wasn’t an artist. In my eyes, she was always so tough on herself. As I watched her mature that year in her grade 10, I saw her talent as an artist also mature. She became more comfortable with media, techniques and exploring her creativity. Her confidence sky rocketed and she was determined to take on the world of art. For Elysse, Art was a way of self expression, dealing with changes in life and reaching out to people who needed that shoulder to cry on. She excelled making links between her art and the people she came across in her day to day life. She challenged herself on many levels to perfect a technique, understand a style and experiment with mixed media. I am so proud of the goals she set for herself at the start of her grade 12 year, and even more proud of how she accomplished everything she wanted. I know that art will always be a part of Elysse’s life, and I hope that this little book will help her continue on this journey. |
Ms. Heather Taschuk: The Dance Award
The Dance Award is given to a Gr. 12 student who exemplifies the goals of the Dance 35 program. Through her 3 years at Harry Ainlay, Amelia Hanks has accomplished just that. With a passion for dance, Amelia has shared her love of the art form with classmates and audience, alike. Within the classroom, Amelia has been a positive force, assisting other students, when needed, and sharing her ideas and knowledge generously. She is creative, dedicated and talented as a dancer and choreographer. It has been very exciting to watch her grow and develop her skills in these areas. In her last year of the dance program, Amelia committed a great deal of time to developing her final composition project for Dance 35. She faced many challenges, including dancers who were not able to continue with rehearsals. This required her to modify her choreography on several occasions. Amelia went above and beyond the expectations of Dance 35 by participating in Dancefest @ Nextfest, the festival of arts for new and emerging artists in the Edmonton community. As part of this process, Amelia was mentored by a local dancer and choreographer who is a member of the Good Women Dance Collective. Amelia's piece was performed as a "work-in-progress" at our Dance Showcase in May of 2014, and then again at the Azimuth Theatre during Dancefest in June 2014. I feel very fortunate to have worked with Amelia over the last three years, and I wish her all the best in her future endeavours. Congratulations, Amelia! |
Ms. Tania Wolfe: Technical Theatre Award
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It is my honour to present the Technical Theatre 30 award this year. The recipient of this award must have demonstrated, over a significant period of time, dedication to the promotion of technical theatre in our school and in the community, an exceptional commitment to the mentorship program, the maintenance of a high average while actively pursuing other interests and helping fellow students. Harry Ainlay focus’ on six virtues; Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Forgiveness, Fairness and Integrity. The recipient this year demonstrated all of these virtues in abundance. He joined the Technical Theatre department early in his high school career and quickly became invaluable to the department. He trained in several aspects of Technical Theatre and decided to focus on Stage Management; taking over the position of Head of Backstage and Co-Head of the Stage Management department in his grade 12 year. His commitment, creativity and knowledge are impressive. Last year, he demonstrated his exceptional leadership skills and led 80+ students in 11 One Act plays through the rehearsal process, the dress rehearsals and production week of the 2013 Harry Ainlay One Act Festival. His outstanding commitment and gentle way of guiding ensured a very successful run. Over the last 3 years, he has logged countless hours as a technician, a student leader and a mentor, working on a variety of extracurricular projects. His leadership, knowledge and skills ensured that these often intricate events always ran smoothly. He has also volunteered many hours to teachers applying his technical expertise to major events such as TVT 2013. Outside of the school, he applied his photography skills doing a photo shoot for a kindergarten class at Keheewin Elementary School, and then designed a large poster of the images that was given to the class as a gift. He demonstrated an extremely professional attitude and was a wonderful role model for the new technical students that he mentored. As a senior student, he was required to train apprentices to create a teaching and learning environment. He took on this teaching role in grade 11 and excelled with this responsibility. He mentored a number of new students for the 2012 and 2013 One Act festivals as well as the Main stage Productions. He has now moved on and his life has taken a new path but he will always have a place in the Harry Ainlay theatre and the crew misses him very much. He is an exceptional individual with a bright future ahead. Ladies and gentlemen, please acknowledge this year’s Technical Theatre 30 award winner, Mohamed Elbialy. |
Ms. Delcy Rolheiser: W.O. McLean Scholarship and Trophy
The W.O. McLean Scholarship and Trophy Award is presented to the student with the highest combined mark in Math 30 and Math 31. This year’s winner, Scott Wilson, had achieved the outstanding marks of 98% in Math 30-1 and 100% in Math 31. Scott’s teachers describe him as being a hard-working and focused student who is respected by his peers. He is known as being a very studious individual who is incredibly humble about his amazing academic achievements. There is no doubt that Scott’s strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail are indicators of his future success in his post-secondary endeavors. |
Mr. Dean Zuberbuhler: Zuberbuhler Physics Award
This year, I am proud to present the Zuberbuhler Physics award to Ben Reid. The Zuberbuhler Physics award is given out to the student with the highest overall physics mark after blending the in class and diploma results. This is an impressive accomplishment, especially since Ben was able to score 100% on his Physics Diploma. I was very happy to have had the opportunity to teach Ben Physics 30 last year. He has excelled in a challenging and demanding program of studies. He was a very diligent and hard working student. He was also always willing to help out fellow classmates during the year. Congratulations Ben! |
Mr. Rob Martens: Herzberg Chemistry Award
The Robert Herzberg award is awarded to the student with the highest mark in Chemistry 30 The recipient of this award has been described as one who does the simple things right. He attends regularly, listens in class and does his homework. He works hard to try and figure out what he does not understand and uses other sources such as his textbooks and the internet to go beyond what he has learned from his teacher. By the time he writes an exam, he has mastered the material to the point where he makes no mistakes!! His score was 100% in class and 100% on the diploma exam! His teacher, Mr. Delciopo says that after a while he would use this student’s exams to check his own keys- (we’ve all done that) . This year’s recipient of the Robert Hertzberg award for the highest mark in Chemistry is Scott Wilson. |
Mr. Rob Martens: Harry Ainlay Biology Award
The Harry Ainlay Biology Award is for the student with the highest mark in Biology 30 This award winner is as dedicated to his community as he is to his studies. He is responsible, flexible, highly motivated and fully commits himself to all of his endeavours. He has always been extremely active in and outside of the school: He is an athlete with metals in Karate, swimming, and water polo. He organized and managed many fundraising events for the underprivileged as well as organized conferences. His accomplishments are too many to list, but all the while he maintained an academic standing of Honours with Distinction. The recipient of the Harry Ainlay Biology award for achieving the highest mark is Salmaan Rashiq. |
Mr. Rob Martens: Oliver Lantz Award
The Oliver Lantz Award is for the student attaining the highest mark in Science 30. This award recipient has been described by her teachers as very polite and highly intelligent! She did not speak up often in class, but when she had something to say it was thoughtful and insightful. She was hard working and highly regarded and respected by her peers. She was patient, good natured and a model student. This year’s recipient of the Oliver Lantz award for the student obtaining the highest mark in Science 30 is Clare Clovechok!! |
Ms. Marnie White: Spanish Second Language Award
This year's recipient is Emily Okken. It’s always great to have a student who is motivated to strive for high marks in tests and assignments in a second language class. Something special happens when that person is also trying to use the language at every opportunity; in conversations, in oral practices, and in Emily’s case, during her trips to Mexico. Emily has travelled to Mexico a number of times, not to tourist destinations, but to areas of the country where the people can use some help to better their lives. These missions have given Emily the opportunity to use Spanish in a very real way, communicating with both children and adults in their native language. Congratulations, Emily, for providing a great example of what we hope for when we teach a student another language. |
Ms. Marnie White: German Second Language Award
It is our pleasure to award Rakel Arnold the German 30 language award. Rakel was always at the top of her German classes receiving honours with distinction each year. Rakel began German in grade 10 with no prior experience and her hard work and dedication earned her absolute stellar marks. In grades 10 & 11, Rakel received book prizes from the German Consulate as a recognition of her excellent standing. In grade twelve, Rakel scored an amazing 7 on her German IB exams and finished the year with 100%. Congratulations, Rakel! |
Ms. Marnie White: Japanese Second Language Award
This year's recipient is Steven Chen. Steven Chen is the recipient of the Japanese Award. Steven was always motivated and dedicated to his study of Japanese and often helped the whole class with his attention to detail and enthusiasm for learning. His final mark was 99% in Japanese Language and Culture 30-3yIB and he achieved a perfect mark of 7 on the IB exam. Congratulations, Steven! |
M. Yanick Jean-Proulx: French Language Arts Award.
This year's recipient is Jessica Wickware. Jessica Wickware est une jeune femme qui est non seulement douée académiquement mais a aussi un caractère remarquable. Elle démontre de façon consistente de l'initiative, la responsabilité, l'intégrité, une bonne éthique de travail, tout ce qui lui a permis de se donner du succès en FLA et dans ses autres cours. De plus, son attitude de coopération et collaboration et ses efforts continuels font qu'elle mérite ce prix. |
M. Yanick Jean-Proulx: French Immersion Award
This year's recipient is Wesley Brothwell. Que ce soit en tant que M. Farley ou encore lui-même, Wesley a toujours fait l'effort de parler français. He has an ear for French accents which he can duplicate so easily in French. He has been a great ambassador not only for our program but also for the district. His willingness to share his experience as a French Immersion student as well as his great personality have been greatly appreciated by everyone in the school. Félicitations Wes! |
Mr. Brent Cox: Design Studies
This year's design studies award goes to Nicholas Wawryk. Nicholas won gold in Architectural Technology and Design at the Alberta Skills Competition. He also completed Design 30 with outstanding projects that were finished at a professional level. Nicholas also represented Harry Ainlay at the Canadian National Skills competition in Toronto. Congratulations Nicholas. |
Mr. Brent Cox: Communication Technology
This year’s Communication Technology outstanding student award goes to Connor Mah. Connor’s skills in graphic design and image manipulation were instrumental in assisting with program designs for Triprov and Cheerleading Provincials, the logo design for Grad wear, and cover designs for Grad Commencement and Banquet. Connor did the work of two people as the sole media technician for Grad. His quiet, unassuming leadership made him such an excellent team player. Thanks for your tireless dedication Connor, and for upholding standards of excellence that model the ideal Communication Technology student! |
Mr. Brent Cox: Cosmetology AwardThis year's recipient is Emma Sheloff. Emma modeled exemplary skills in Cosmetology throughout all three years at
Harry Ainlay. Emma's desire to grow and learn has surpassed expectations of the
course ; she has an outstanding eye for design and persists until she masters a
skill. Emma has taken the initiative to return to Harry Ainlay to finish off
the full Cosmetology program, demonstrating her dedication to personal growth
within the industry. Emma is a well rounded student, she maintains a positive
attitude towards everyone around her and is always looking fashionable and
ready to learn. I have no doubt Emma will be very successful wherever her
journey takes her.
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Mr. Brent Cox: Construction Award
This year's recipient is Tristan Graham. Tristan spent three years in the Construction program and in true Titan fashion was a leader for all three years. Tristan worked well independently as well as part of a team. He was dependable and constantly challenging himself to do better. Tristan was able to accomplish all of his goals while maintaining a high quality of work. |
Mr. Brent Cox: Fashion Award
The Fashion Studies award winner for this year is Madeline Schwartz. Madeline has a positive work ethic, an incredible eye for detail and continuously produced many exceptional garments. Madeline participated in the Ready to Shine project at Kingsway mall and was the director of the Harry Ainlay Grad Fashion Show. Madeline plans to pursue a career in the Fashion Industry. |
Ms. Shawna Bourke: Skills Canada Banner
This year's recipient is Nicholas Wawryk.
This year's recipient is Nicholas Wawryk.
Mr. Yannick Tchania: Kinsmen Award
This year's recipient is Stephen Langor
This year's recipient is Stephen Langor
Ms. Jamie Johansen: The Helping Hand Award
This Year's recipient is Tobias Wong. The Helping Hand Award recognizes high school students who show strengths in citizenship, sportsmanship and leadership at school and in the community. Tobias Wong is a student who not only was an active leader at our school, but also contributed to his community in many ways. As a member of Harry Ainlay's Student council, Toby planned organized and ran events in the school. Toby is a strong quiet leader who used his skills on the Titan Life board, as well as in our leadership class, at Breaking Down the Walls and McKee Celebration. A skilled artist, Toby designed many logos for school tournaments and events. Along with excelling in his academic endeavours, Toby was a strong design studies student and an avid photographer. Toby is an active member of his church community, helping out with his youth group and assisting with service. He also volunteers for Geomeer and planned the hugely successful Charitable Chase run last spring. In his spare time, Toby took time to mentor elementary school students in our catchment. Toby is a student who embodies Harry Ainlay's belief that "Character Counts" and we are pleased to recognize him as this year's recipient of the Helping Hands award. Congratulations, Toby! |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipients
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Mr. David M. Jones: Premier’s Citizenship Award
This year's recipient is Madeline Schwartz. The Premier’s Citizenship Award is to recognize one student from each high school in Alberta for outstanding citizenship, leadership, community service and volunteer work. This year it is my pleasure to announce that Madeline Schwartz is the 2014 recipient! Madeline is an exceptional leader. In her grade 12 year she was the director of the Grad fashion Show. She not only created innovative ideas for the show but also negotiated with Southgate mall’s business leaders to obtain donations of garments, food, and silent auction items. She was an instrumental force in making the event a great success. She was also the Food and Sponsorship director for Harry Ainlay’s Link Crew Executive. She put in over 50 hours to help the transition for new grade 10 students into the community of Harry Ainlay High School. She also managed to raise $500 in donations for the event in the form of food and prizes by working with community leaders. Madeline has been an inspiration to her fellow classmates. As captain of her cheer team, Madeline has motivated her teammates to push themselves both academically and in the sport of cheerleading. Good leadership involves good modeling and Madeline showed others the way to being their best by attaining high marks and by her many involvements in the community. Madeline is committed and hard working. Her teachers would say that Madeline is reliable, enthusiastic and one who takes pride in her work. She strives to be the best that she can. She participated in the Leadership course at Harry Ainlay and attended many conferences, seminars and projects, on her own time, to increase her leadership skills. At the 2014 commencement ceremony the staff at Harry Ainlay awarded Madeline as the first ever recipient of the prestigious Pat Baker in omnibus excelsior Award. This award is reserved for a strong, hard working leader with outstanding character. Madeline has the qualities of a Harry Ainlay Titan and I am proud to be able to offer her this award on behalf of the premier of Alberta. |
The following Award winners were not able to attend:
Marie Konrad- Governor General's Medal, Menzies English, Raymond Webb Social Studies, Harry Ainlay Trust
Josyln Peters- Physical Education
Arliz Jiminez- Foods
Kyle Corry- Curricular Drama
Marie Konrad- Governor General's Medal, Menzies English, Raymond Webb Social Studies, Harry Ainlay Trust
Josyln Peters- Physical Education
Arliz Jiminez- Foods
Kyle Corry- Curricular Drama