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Thursday, December 29, 2011 • Chronicle ! SdtMt 20 II ON'I,iliUO St~DOIJlllS ShayeAbel Dutton Parents: Craig & Leslie Abel Attending Fanshawe Coli. Program: Police Foun. J essica Alcock Wallacetown Parents: Tanya & Michael Alcock Returned to WESS Taylor Cundy KarlyDanis Nicole Collard West Lome Dutton Dutton Parents: Jon & Heather Parents: Starr & Stephen Parents: Greg & laurie Cundy . Danis Collard Attending Wilfred Laurier At1ending St Jerome's Univ. Program: Honour Arts University Returned to WESS Program: Bach. of Music Elorab Fangrad Dutton Parents: John & Coleeo Plans to attend Georgian College 2012 Program: Grarphic Design Kade Feere Dutton Parents: Tim & Denise Attending Lambton College Program: Massage Therapy Rae Hale West Lome Parents: Ronna Hogland & Ralph Hale Attending Univ. of Guelph Program: Applied Human Nutrition Mitch Kuska West Lome Pareuls: Linda & Robelt Ryan Leys West Lome Parents: Sandra & Chris Shawna MacDonald DuttOn Parents; Paul & Kim Macl>onald Attending UWO Kings College Program: French PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Hilary Heyboer Ryan Ireland Alejandro Hennings· Dutton Fernandez Rodney Parents: Ron & Luanne Dutton Parents: Wayne & Kelly Parenis: Dennis & Loaaine Heyboer Jrelllfld ' Attending Post Secondary Attending Univ. of Guelph Zylstra Attending Univ of Guelph· for2012 Program: Computer Ridgetown Science Program: Horticulture Robert Johnston Wardsville Parents: John & Ouistine Attending Ryerson University Program: Civil Engineering J asmine Prince Dutton Parents: Charlotte Prince & Paige Reno West Lome Parents: Diane Reno Attending Univ. of Ottawa Program: International Development and Globilization Andrea Roodzant Rodney Parents: Ed & Patti Roodzant and Karen April Stallon Rodney Ch loe Steele Wallacetown Parents: Joe & Lisa Steele Attending UWO, King's College Program: Criminology - Alex Nolan Wallacetown Parents: Patrick & Catherine Nolan Attending Fanshawe College Program: Business Micelle Simoes West Lome Parents: Maria & Alelino Simoes Attending Fanshawe CoiL uwo Program: Nursing Jason Curtis Plans to attend Ryerson Univ. 2012 Program: Fashion Design Caitlin Simpson Dutton Parents: Brian & Nancy Simpson Attending University of Waterloo Program: Mathematics Paren~:BonnieStallon Attending Brock University Program: Concurrent Ed., Child & Youth Studies Kasey Kosikar Rodney Parents: Roman & Kim t:ewinsk}i Attending Queens University Program: B.A. Law Tyler Ross Dutton Parents: Ron & Barl> Ross Attending Georgian Veraart & Bob Miller College Attending f1eming College Program: Civil Program: Massage Engineering Technology Therapy Laura Szusz Rod.ney Parents: Marlc & Brenda Attending Georgian College Program: Int Design/ Decorating ~ Leys Attending Univ of Guelph Program: Mechanical Eng. Co-op Program Returned lo WBSS Thomas Rowe lona Station Parens: David & linda Rowe Attending Sir Wilfred Laurier Program: Honours Biology Kelsey Shaw Rodney Pa1ns: Kyle & BelirdlRoyer Parents: Geoff Shaw; Anita Attending UWQ.King's & Gord Deeley Plans to attend St. Clair College Program: Social Sciences College 2012 Program: Child & Youth Worker ZoeyVanDyk Rodney Parents: Jeny & Lise Attending Fan.shawe College Program: Pre Health Sciences Mau.r ltz VanZyl Dutton Parents: Darlene & Ferdinand VanZyl Attending UWO Program: Science, Physics Kassandra Royer Iona Station Emily Varga Rodney Parents: Dana Varga; Dan Varga Attending Ryerson Univ. Program: Bachelor Science Nursing Jesse Cllocllaert The Chronicle WESS Hockey season starts Wildcats lose to Central Elgin Wildcat #45 Aaron Kuska, right, tries to run the football past the opposing team during the game Nov. 3 between West BQin Secondary School and Central Elgin. Central Elgin won 29-0. The West Elgin Secondary School Boys hockey team had their first game of the season Nov. 24 at home against Parkside C.l. The WESS team's only goal of the game was scored by Alex Kirschner, on an assist from Ryan Frizzell and David Vergeer. Parkside won 4-1 . The WESS Boys next home game will be Dec. 6 against Glencoe District High School. WESS students sharpen their skills with dedicated hockey class Jesse Cnockaert The Chronicle :November 24 1.0111 Those who love hockey, love it a lot This is the first year West Elgin Secondary School has offered a dedicated hockey class, which started in September. While an ordinary Phys Ed class covers many different sports, this specialty class for Gr. 12 students is just hockey, hockey, and more hockey. WESS students are out on the ice at the West Elgin Arena three times a week, where they practice skating, puck handling and other hockey skills. In school the students learn about the history of hockey, great players and great teams. There's also a health and nutrition component, so students learn about proper diets and workout programs. "The kids all love it; said Rob Tait, WESS coach and instructor. "You have to make school attractive to kids for them to be interested. It's a great learning tool for them." Tait said he'd been encouraging the school to adopt this specialty hockey course for about the last two years. Finally, WESS decided to give it a try. "Skating is the biggest thing that improves," said Tait. "When they're on the ice all the time, obviously they're going to improve a lot" · Grade 12 student Nolan Collard plays hockey as a goalie for b'o th the high ) school hockey team and West Lorne minor hockey. None the less, he joined the hockey class to keep his hockey skills sharp. "It's a great thing in a small community. We all play hockey," said Collard. "It's a great chance to do better:• The WESS hockey class welcomes students of all skill levels, from players just learning how to skate, to the future OHL draftees. Grade 12 student Madison Redman says that her puck shooting and left footed stops have both improved since she took this class. "The beauty of this course is you have so many skill levels," said Redman. l WESSGr.12 student Jess Small does some puck handling during hockey class at the West Elgin Arena. This is the first year WESS has offered a specialty hockey class for Gr. 12 students. ..... ~ The Ctronicle West Bgln Senior Boys Volleyball team swept Par1<side with decisive wins Nov. 3. West Elgin's strong striking and solid defense shut down Par1<slde 25-1 0, 25-5 and 2518. These wins advance the West Elgin Senior Boys volleyball team further Into the playoffs. Jr. Girls win against Glencoe WESS Jr. Gir1s basketball team player M SloetJes (1.) runs around an Arthur~ Viking during a home game Oct 25 The WESS Jr. Gil1s won 32-12 with Courtney Simpson leading the scorers with 8 points. The Final league game was Oct 31 at ~ and the WESS girts won over Glencoe DtstJ:ict H.S. 32-16 with Jocius and Simpson lead1ng with seven points each. . ...... c.c..rt The Olralicle Sr. Girls beat Vikings The WESS senior girls basketball team finished the regular season games with a win over Arthur Voaden on Oct 25 with a final SCOO: of 30-~. leadinq scorer was MJ Miller (L) ~ 10 points. Botl1 the senior and junior ' girls Will be heading to WOSSAA. -West Elgin Secondary School Wildcat sports Cheryl Pllkey The Chronicle This is the first year in inany that the Wildcat basketball teams have represented the South Division at WOSSAA! WESS Senior boys vOlleyball team beat Junior girls baske tball saw a loss to the East·Elgin Eagles in the quarter final Parkside Nov. 4 in playoff play. Parkside match Nov. 8 after blanking Parkside Nov. C.l. won 36-9. The Junior girls are now 3 3-0 in the preliminary round. They were preparing for WOSSAA today. off to WoodstockCJ. Nov.lOforthesemiThe senior Wildcats finished playoffs finals, where they lost three games to two. Nov. 4 with a loss to Central Elgin. They will also be traveling to North Middlesex today for WOSSAA. Go WllDCATS Go!! Wildcat football season came to a close with a loss to Central Elgin Novem- ber3. Coming Soon!!! Girls HOCKEY, Girls VOLLEYBALLandBoysBASKETBALL season s all begin soon! League games start as early as November 29th. 1 Chronicle • Thursday, December 1, 2011 WESS Jr. girls win WOSSAA Bronze I The juniors lost their first game at WOSSAA in a very tight battle 28 - 21 to North Middlesex. The juniors then won their second game to earn WOSSAA bronze by beati!lg Mitchell 30 -20. This is the first medal at WOSSAA for The WESS girts basketball teams in over 10 years. Front row (l-R): Mallori Sloetjes, Emily Miller, Courtney Simpson, Mikayta Pelcz, Lydia Jocius (manager). Top row (l-R): Shelby Sloetjes, Kassi Mems, Emily Jocius, Jessica Feere, Alex Ojankovlc, Peter Jocius (coach), Danny Kajan (assistant coach). WOSSAAGold · The WESS Senior Boys volleyball team competed .against the London Christian Pioneers Nov. 17. The boys won the first game 25-20 and the second game 25-20. Game three was close, but they won 26-24. West Bgin got the first point In all three games. The WESS senior boys have returned home with WOSSAA Goktl Top Row (l-R): Mr. Welch, Dylan Clar1<, Julian Kovacs, Michael Lewinsky, Aldan Roos, Matt Hooghiem and Tyler Hull. Bottom row (l-R): Jason Ambrose, Rob Roos, and Ryan leys. The Senior boys went on to OFSAA. Anishing second after round robin play, the Wildcats lost a close match with Quinte Christian in the quarter finals. Qulnte Christian went on to capture the gold medal. I On Nov. 16, WESS students wore black "upstander" t-shirts to show their support for Anti-Bullying Week, Nov. 14-18. Students also wore pink, in support of The Sea of Pink, another anti-bullying campaign. Students are encouraged to not be "bystanders", but to instead be "upstanders", and take a proactive approach to stop bullying. ., Froio the Principal's Pen Richard Plncombe WESS Principal , December 1, 2011 We have friends who leave for Florida everywinter.Theydon't like the snow and the ice or temperature so they leave. I like the change of seasons as we move into more home time with our families, tobogganing, skating, hot chocolate, crisp walks in the cold watching your breath as you move. I can't say I look forward to shoveling the driveway for the 8th time but I look forward to winter nonetheless. Learning at West Elgin Secondary School happens inside the classroom as well as in the hallways and everywhere else. I have had the pleasure of talking with a number ofstudents who want. to make a difference to other kids and who have taken a pledge to end bullying in and around our school. We now have the ~pstander program, which asks kids to stand up and actively mtervene when they see bullying in our classrooms, hallways and in downtown West Lome. I am proud of these students who genuinely want to make the world that is West Elgin a better place for everyone. At West FJgin, every student will improve their ability to read, write, speak. and listen. Every Wednesday, all of our Grade 10 students write a practice piece for the literacy test On Thursdays, our staffgives their own time to mark the pieces, add specific feedback for improvement, and hand the pieces back to the classroom teacher. The students are then expected to correct their work. This is all part of a plan from last year that the staff created and·implemented which led to an 11% rise in the success rate for our students on the Ontario Secondary SchoolliteracyTest 'Ihisyem; Ms. CampbeU, Ms. Thibert, andMs.McLagan are spearheading the campaign and have added 15 minutes I of free reading time at the beginning of every day in NovembeJ: Bravo. Learning also requires that we look after the basic needs of our s tudents. We have a breakfast program that runs every morning, every school day, for every student 1f any conununity .members are interested in donating foodstuffs or money to our program, please feel free. As weU, if anyon e has library books from West Elgin that you would like to send back to their home, feel free to drop them off at our main office. There are so many events happening that it is hard to pick. Our art class will be painting windows downtown in West Lome on Nov. 17. The music program just finished hosting a ~up from Iitherland High School in liverpool, England Our girls~ teams are h~ding to WOSSA. Congratulations to all the girls and to Mr. KaJan and MJ: Jocius. Great job. The football team bad a great year and thanks to all the coaches as well: MJ: Hessel, Mr. Bums, MJ: Burke, and MI: Wilkinson. The Boys VoUeyball teams have had great seasons and we thank MI: VanDyk and Mr. Welch. We wish the boys our best wishes as they head to Manitoulin Island for OFSAA. The Christinas Canned Food drive is being planned, so look for students at your door on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Thank-you for your donations. As I have said so many times, West Elgin is a great school and we have a ~at co~unity. It is the year of the 60th anniversary and look for informaoon coming out regarding the event taking place May 18, 2012. Tell your friends and join the celebration. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to assist with orga· nizing the 60th Reunion of WESS to be held May 1~-19. 2012. For more 1nfor· matlon contact: Joan Miller 519-785·0917 e m a I I : jam1219470yahoo.com or Laurie Sura, lauriesura 0 yahoo.ca Next meeting Dec. 3, 1pm at Tasty Sweets Cafe. West Lome West Elgin Senior Elementary targeted with closure Six schools are targeted for closing by administrators at the Thames Valley District school board - including West Elgin Senior Elementary School in West Lome. In the annual Pupil Acconunodation Report, Administration proposed the cl~sure of West Elgin Senior Elementary School (WESES), as well as two Tillsonburg schools, Maple Lane and Rolph Street Public Schools, and three London schools, Sir George Ross Secondary School, Thames Secondary School, and Lome Avenue PublicSchool. Trustees received a report Nov. 29 which outlined a process to seek public input, but there was no information about specific closures. Any decision to shut down a school will come after much more work. And the final decision iests with trustees. "We're getting calls from parents saying, 'When is our school closing?' They think the decision has been made," said Bill 'fucker, director of education. If West Elgin Senior Elementary closes, its 178 Grade 7s and Ss would be sent to Aldborough and Dunwicb-Dutton schools. The report says that potential additions and enhancements may be necessary at Aldborough and Dunwich-Dutton Public Schools. Jesse Cnockaert The Chronicle 1 Bobcat Care Day The annual Bobcat Care Day was held at Aldborough Public School, Rodney, on Dec. 21. Aldborough students provided items for a rummage sale, bake and craft sale. Half of the money raised by the sale is donated to the Garing Cupboard, and the other half goes to Sleeping Children Around the World. Members of the West Elgin Secondary School Key Club managed the sales and money. Grade 3 student McKayla Simpson-Vangeel (left) and grade 1 student Samantha Post, are..shown here making a purchase from WESS students Alex Kirschner and Jesse Sheather. · Kelsie Kiss WESS Junior Girls beat St. Joseph's C.H. The West Elgin Secondary School Junior Girl's Volleyball team played Dec. 15, at home against St Joseph's Catholic High School. The girls played five sets, winning the first 25-11, the second 25-20, the third 2511, the fourth 25-12, and losing to St. Joe's in the last set 16-14. Pictured is Number 1, Ashley Monden, and Number 6, Emily Miller, both going in for the ball. Jesse Cnocbert The Chronicle Wildcats hunt down Rams On Dec. 20, the WESS Wildcats played at home against the St. Joseph's C.H.S. Rams in South East Boys Hockey action. WESS number 22 Malcolm McWilliam is shown here taking a shot against the Rams goalie. The Wildcats were up two points at the end of the first period, with a goal scored by Justin Delgado, on an assist by Bryan Johnston and McKenzie Dick, and another goal scored by Ryan Frizzel. The Wildcats strengthened their lead with another goal in the third period, also scorect by Frtzzel. The game ended with a Wildcat victory of 3-0. The next game for the boys will be Jan. 11 away against East Elgin. SUbmlttlld 111 Carrie Ostrom • -Gold and Stiver for WESES Boys! After winning the sw Elgin Regional Gold medal in late November, the West Elgin Senior Bementary SChool Boys volleyball team capped off their season by finishing 2nd at the Thames Valley District School Board AAA Championships on Dec. 6. AIOHT ROW {lying down) l-R: Kellar Uvingstone and Dawson Parker. MllOlE ROW (l-R): Robert Mcleod, Patrick Acres, Bailee Moroney, and Drake Redmond. BACK ROW (l-R): Cody Parker (Assistant Coach), Jordan McEachren, John Dunn, Brandon Sadecky, Marcus Bujanic, Robert Carter, and Ms. Ostrom·(Coach). Wildcats lose to Stamp·eders West Elgin's Rob Roos dives for a ball Dec. 15 as the Wildcats took on the Parkside Stampeders in St. Thomas. Parkside won 33-14. S~ni9r Girls win three sets to two · . KllliiiCiss Seruor Girt's Volleyball team played . . The West 8~ Secondary School Dec. 15. The girts played five sets, at.~~ agaenst St. ~'s-cathotic Hi!jl School on 18, as well as the and w_inning the I~ .set With a score ot 15-13. Pictured is Courtney lamb, and N ' St Joe~ came back In the tal<ing a dive for the ball Avery 1'1\m~~ atch umber 4 Kristen Kovacs both . ~•..,..uuno m and a Well deserved victory! ' second~ third~. the~~~~ng ~-and Fitness professional from Rodney visits WESS Jesse Cnockaert The Chronicle On Jan. 18, Aric Sudicky, a fitness professional, magazine model and fitness champion, returned to his former high school to give students tips on proper diet and training methods. Sudickyis aformerWestElginSecondacy School (WFSS) student, originally from Rodney. During his career, Sudicky has appeared in many Canadian and International fitness magazines, co-produced and hosted the fitness DVD uOptimum Fitness & Nutrition" released in 2008, and last year was named Canadian Fitness Professional of the Year in Toronto. Sudicky currently works as Director of Fitness and Nutrition at Medpoint Health Care Centre in London. On Jan. 18, Sudicky visited WESS instructor Rob Tait and a class ofstudents to explain that it's not enough to justwork out; his knowledge ofhealthy lifestyles and nutrition will keep him valuable as a trainer after he's past his prime. away from drugs, and to eat a hearty breakfast. He explained that growing mus.cles need protein, and glucose helps to fuel and repair muscle tissue as well Sudicky recommended compound exercises that work out multiple joints, such as deadlifts, squats and lunges, as opposed to exercises like biceps curls that only exercise one part of your Healthy Living body. Aric Sudicky, originally from Rodney, visited West Elgin Secondary School on Jan. 18 to share his thoughts as a fitness champion and trainer. "Whateveryou need to keep active, do it," said Sudicky. "It comes down to Just eating healthy and keeping moving; "I'm always reading, training, making myself better. It's not just the muscle;' said Sudicky. "A lot of guys are just a six-pack. I've worked really hard to brand myself as more than that" Sudicky encouraged the students to stay letters to the editor West Elgin Secondary School turns 60! Dear WESS Alumni, 2012 marks the 60th. Anniversary of West Elgin Secondary School. WESS has been, and remains the heart of the West Elgin community. Students, teachers, coaches and staff have developed memories in the classrooms and hallways, experienced glory on the playing fields, and made friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime. WESS has experienced many positive changes over the years and now stands as a beacon of modem learning to our current and future students. Classrooms with SMARTBOARDS, Data projectors, a Vrrtual Classroom, "Clickers'; all contribute to WESS being on the cutting edge of providing technology to our students, to aid in positive learning. WESS continues to have many championship sports teams, bands, and individual student successes. International field trips to Europe to see history and culture first hand are some of the great opportunities that students get to experience at WESS. WESS spends over $50,000 in annual travel costs for our extracurricular activities. The Thames Valley District School Board is reluctant to release money for the expenses as a majority of the schools in the Board are located in urban areas. WESS needs help in cont;inuing to offer the extensive sports teams and extracurricular clubs to our current and future students. On the weekend of May 18- 19, 2012 WESS will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary. We invite you all to this celebrationlTh.is 2 day event will consist of a Reception/ Coffee Bar and Open House at WESSon Friday evening, along with a Silent Auction which will be underway both days. There will be a Dinner/Dance on Saturday from 5pm -lam at the West Elgin Arena. Other fun activities are in the works! We are asking for your help with our event. A monetary sponsorship (cheques payable to: West Elgin Re-union Fund) or a donation of items for our Silent Auction would go a long way with helping these programs to con"tinue for our students of today and for the future. We are also looking for more volunteers to assist with the event. For m ore information on the re-union and how you can help, contact Laurie Sura, 519-785-0091 or go to the web-site we are developing at www.wessGOth.com You will find registration information there, as well. Thank you for considering our request, and we look forward to seeing you .there! -West Bgin Secondary School 60th Anniversary Committee Fri ay & Satur ay May 18 & 19, 2012 Friday, May 18th 7PM - 10PM - Open House at WESS Saturday, May 19th 5PM-1AM Dinner/Donee at West Lorne Arena 'lent A dian Fund-raiser with proceeds to Sports & Arts/Music at WESS Only $30 per person for the weekend! Space is limited for the dinner/donee so register early Silent Auction donations gratefully accepted. Please contact: Ruleen Lilley at 519-762-3423 or modilleyforms@xplornet.com l Go to !he web-site www. wess60th.com for more information on how to register or contod Laurie Sura 519·785-0091 or louriesuro@yohoo.co Applications are being accepted for French Immersion for the 2012-2013 school year for students entering Senior Kindergarten or Grade 1. Eligibility Requirements for September 2012: • Students entering French Immersion Senior Kindergarten must be five years old by December 31,2012. • Students entering Grade 1 French Immersion must be six years old by December 31, 2012. • When registering your child, you must produce proof of age and address. (birth or baptismal certificate, r(!9istration of birth or passport. copy of lease agreement or utility bill). Registrations are now being accepted for Senior Kindergarten and Grade 1. Contact Centennial Central P.S., Arva at S19-66Q-8193 or Colborne St. P.S., Strathroy at 519-245-2044. The registration deadline is February 10, 2012 Please visit www.tvdsb.ca for a list of French Immersion Parent Night Information sessions by school. Joyce Bennett Chair Bill Tucker Director of Education Monday, Jan. 23- Friday, Feb. 10,2012 ffer~We ~ ... @if f(J ~clt(J(Jl Thames Valley'sEarly Years Learning Program is designed to help your child acquire the skills necessary to begin a lifetime of successful learning. Now is the time to find out the facts and to register your child for September 2012. Thames Valley elementary schools have set aside January 23 to February 10 to familiarize you with our kindergarten program and discuss your child's learning needs. Please call your home school to make an appointment. Registration for admission to SK/Grade 1 French Immersion programs will also take place at this time. Eligibility Requirements for September 2012: • Your child must be four years old by December 31,2012 for Junior Kindergarten enrolment. • Your child must be five years old by December 31, 2012 for Senior Kindergarten enrolment. • When registering your child, you must produce proof of age and address. (birth or baptismal certificate, registration of birth or passport, copy of lease agreement or utility bill). Be sure to ask for a copy of ffeteWe f" ~ Thames Valley's parent information guide that outlines the exciting teaming experiences that your child will have at school. ([;o... @Iff Joyce Bennett Chair Bill Tucker Director of Education . WESS VS East Elgin West Elgin Secondary School (WESS) played against East Elgin at home Jan. 17 in South East Boys Hockey. Julian Kovacs made the only goal for the WESS team, but by the end of the game East Elgin won6-1. Atom Game lhe West Lome Comets, Atom Division started things off with the first game of the OMHA playoffs Jan. 22 at the West Elgin Arena. Comet Ryan Long (right) is shown tlylng to steal the puck from one· ·of the East Lambton Eagles. East Lambton scored in the second and third period, ending the game with a score of 2-o. Midget Division Tyler Hull Oeft) of the West Lome Comets, Midget Division tries to keep the puck away during the game against East lambton in the OMHA Playoffs held in West Lome Jan. 22. East Lambton won o-4. lhe Comets, Bantam Division also lost to East Lambton 5-{), but West Lome's Peewee team managed a win with a final score of 7-5 over East Lambton. Wildcats outscore Arthur Voaden West Elgin's Stephen Carter (14) bats away a shot by Arttlur Voaden's Matt Sprague during the Wildcats' 51-30 victory Jan. 17 In 1VRA South senior boys basektball play In St. Thomas.