Class of 2021 - Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute/Kingston Secondary School
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2020‐2021 STAFF
Principals: Darlene Scarle & Talya McKenna
Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Ahmad, Hudabia
Vice‐Principals: Margaret Connelly, Lonny Gibson & Bryan Lambert
Farahani, Beverly Lienhard, Max Switzer, Rob
Institute/Kingston Secondary School Alexander, Gareth
Allum, Andrew
Anderson, Lauren
Farquharson, Leslie
Ferguson, Tamiko
Fitzgerald, Kyle
Llew‐Williams, Laurie
Loken, David
Loughlin, Laurie
Thompson, Cory
Thorne, Kim
Timmins, Kris e
Andre a, Ann Marie Ford, Elizabeth Lynn, Adam Vanhooser, Shaun
Ash, Mackenzie Foreman, Lexa MacDonald, Amanda Warren, Gary
Babcock, Jack Fraser, Kevin Mason, Lynne Watson, Adam
Bartolo, Chris Funkenhauser, Kurt McKay, John Wa , Brandon
Beals, Bonnie Garrod, Wes McConkey, Sheri Whi ield, Joanne
Bearse, Rachel Ga o, Jason McLachlin, Michelle Willsteed, Becky
Beye e, Susan Gauthier‐Jolliffe, Emilie McLaughlin, Glenn Witherspoon, Eric
Blackstock, John Gillespie, Tania McLeod, Ma Wood, Kevin
Borenko, Laura Gollogly, Kris na McNamara, Mark Woods, Dominique
Bradlynn, Bety Graham Burra, Katherine Millar, Larry Wyncoll, Erica
Brash, Logan Grew, Adrian Moore, Ruth
Brennan, Brad Haberer, Stephan Morris‐Pocock, Bonney
Brouillard, Katherine Hale, Julia Munro, Kyla
Bushell, Charles Hamilton, Emma‐Jane Munroe, Caroline
Cameron, David Hannah, David Nielson, Leif
Campbell, Ma hew Harrison‐Priddle, Cole Party, Chris
Caravan, Kelli Hargrove, Tracy Penny, Liane
Carrière, Marc Howie, Stephanie Poling, Ryan
Carquez, Rick Huskilson, Helena Prac cante, Nelia
Chambers, Deirdre Irvine, Karen Prendergast, Deanne
Chambers, Jordan James, Kim Purbhoo‐Hayter– Adrienne
Clement, Ryan Kellar, Amy Randle, Melissa
Compeau, Kyle Kiley, Rob Reid, Tina
Corkey, Tonya Kinach, Brodie Rose, Fraser
Crook, Jo‐Anne Kirby, Meaghan Rymal, Morgann
Class of 2021
Cross, Tim Koob, Megan Saunders, Ma
Davis, Helen Kreick, Sarah Schacter‐Tribe, Dylan
Delva, Luke Lambert, Tammy Siltanen, Kirs
De Rooy, Jordan Laird, Robert Steele, Callum
Evans, Angela Laughlin, Jennifer Stewart, Heather
G R A D U A T IO N Congratulations, Retiring Staff!
JU N E 23R D A N D 24TH 2021
Jack Babcock, John Blackstock, Helen Davis, Laurie Llew‐Williams and Ma Saunders
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Greetings from Area Trustee, Tom Gingrich Graduation Remarks from KSS Principal, Darlene Scarlett
I am honoured to bring gree ngs and congratula ons from the Limestone District School Board of Trustees to the Congratula ons to the first gradua ng class of Kingston Secondary School.
gradua ng class of 2021.
The last 15 months of the pandemic have been challenging for students around the world. You
Today marks the culmina on of four years of hard work and dedica on to your studies. It is a me to acknowledge
and celebrate your achievements, your experiences, your friendships, and your wishes and hopes for the future. You have persevered and successfully completed your Ontario Secondary School Diploma and I am
have made sacrifices over the past pandemic year, and while challenging, you have successfully navigated the final honoured to celebrate this incredible accomplishment with you. In addi on, you moved mid‐
year of your high school career. You will forever remember your mes in this school, and your important role as part year from Kingston Collegiate and Voca onal Ins tute, your school since grade nine, to the new
of a caring and resilient community.
Kingston Secondary School. I have been inspired by the way students have adapted and made
I hope you take some me to celebrate your wonderful accomplishment during this extraordinary me in history. You the best of the pandemic restric ons by enthusias cally engaging in on‐line classes and provid‐
have shown us that anything is possible if you believe in yourself. As you move on to your next chapter, stay posi ve ing leadership and ge ng involved in various clubs and ac vi es. The “Together we Can” a ‐
and con nue to learn and lean upon the solid founda on you have received.
tude of senior students is evident in your leadership through these challenging days. You have
I would also like to extend our gra tude to school staff and administra on, and to families and the larger school com‐ made a posi ve difference to peers, younger students, teachers, and community members. I am
munity for their con nued support of all students. By working together, we have helped prepare these graduates for
extremely proud of how you have managed these challenges and I am confident that you will
future milestones.
make a posi ve impact on the lives of others as you move on from Kingston Secondary School.
I offer you our most sincere best wishes as you enter the next chapter of your journey. Congratula ons!
As you con nue to follow your chosen pathways from Kingston Secondary School, remember to
Tom Gingrich, Trustee of Kingscourt‐Rideau & King’s Town and Joy Morning, Trustee of Williamsville & Sydenham
live your lives and build rela onships with others with a focus on love, kindness, and compassion
for others. The pandemic has made us all appreciate the in‐person connec ons we make and
how important it is to foster and build long‐las ng rela onships with others.
Greetings from LDSB Associate Superintendent, Steve Hedderson We are presen ng each graduate with a special package to celebrate this momentous occasion
The Graduates of 2021 are an inspiring cohort of students who have shown perseverance, resiliency, and strength
which includes the following: your academic accomplishments, a Class of 2021 Kingston
during unprecedented mes. Graduates, as your secondary school journey comes to a close, remember that Secondary School pin, and your me capsule wri ng that you completed in grade nine. We hope
throughout your school experiences you have gained incredible knowledge and skills, which will serve as a strong you cherish the fact that you are making history today as the first gradua ng class of Kingston
founda on moving forward. Secondary School.
You have spent years forging friendships and building community, and this doesn’t change simply because you have
Graduates, please make me to show gra tude to those people who have helped support you
graduated. Stay connected, and con nue to surround yourself with people who support you, who are a posi ve influ‐
ence, and who make you happy. along your educa onal journey: parents/guardians, family members, educa onal assistants,
support staff, teachers, and friends.
As you begin your next adventure, set goals for yourself and consider what brings you joy. Work towards achieving
those goals, and remember that you travel your own path. Count on your friends and family to support you, appreci‐ To the Kingston Secondary School staff: Your commitment to the success of students is greatly
ate and offer kindness to others, and remember to live your best life. Congratula ons to the Graduates of 2021!
appreciated as you have played an instrumental role in helping our graduates achieve their
goals.
Steve Hedderson, Associate Superintendent of Programs and ITS On behalf of the en re staff and Kingston Secondary School community, it has been my privilege
to work with the first gradua ng class of Kingston Secondary School. Congratula ons to the
Class of 2021!
School Council Chairs:
Ruhi Snyder Darlene Scarle
Dee Whitmarsh
Principal Kingston Secondary School
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Graduation Remarks from Former Principal of KSS, Talya McKenna Kingston Secondary School Virtual Gradua on Remarks & Slideshow
June 23 & 24 posted on the KSS Website
This gradua ng class has overcome many challenges this school year, including moving from
KCVI to Kingston Secondary School and con nuing to deal with this ongoing pandemic. We L A ...................................................................................................................... Gradua ng Student Kibo Mulima
are so proud of you as you have shown true grit and resilience. PRINCIPAL’S REMARKS ..................................................................... KSS Principal Darlene Scarle , Former KSS Principal Talya McKenna
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE ............................................................................................................... LDSB Director of Educa on Krishna Burra
You are the proof that each of you carry the special quality of flexibility that you will use to
LDSB TRUSTEE MESSAGE ......................................................................................................................................... Trustee Tom Gingrich
create a new and be er future for the world. I have never been more proud of you, our cur‐ VALEDICTORIAN’S REMARKS ........................................................................................................................................... Namirah Quadir
rent grads, in what you will accomplish as you move on from Kingston Secondary School. CLASS POET ........................................................................................................................................................................... Callum Diak
I have two wishes for you. As you con nue to grow and learn that you will accept others, Slideshow: First Class Graduates; KSS
embrace people’s differences, and always choose to be kind.
CLASS of 2021– ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES
My second wish for you is to con nue to cul vate the habit of being grateful for every good * Honour Roll: Students who have achieved a minimum 80% average in six courses taken this school year.
thing that comes to you, give thanks con nuously, but understand that all of your rela on‐
+ Ontario Scholars: Students who have achieved a minimum 80% average in six grade 12 courses over their
ships, experiences and support have contributed to your advancement! The people who
last two years.
have touched your life, the experiences you have shared here, both posi ve and challenging
have made you who you are, and you are richer and stronger for it! Abbink, Sydney*+ Burke‐Burfoot, Gabe+
Abdalla‐Alryani, Dounia+ Campbell, Ania*+
Graduates, please take the me to thank those people who have helped support you along Abraha, Daniel*+ Campbell, Connor K*+
the way: your parents/guardians and family members, your teachers, and your friends. Abu Hijleh, Abdel Rahman (Abed)*+ Campbell, Connor T
On behalf of the en re staff and our Kingston Secondary School community, it has been a Addison, Karlee Cantaru , Alexandra*+
Ahmad, Rida*+ Cao, Kevin*+
privilege to work with you and your families. Congratula ons to the Class of 2021!
Aird‐Tousignant, Camille*+ Champagne, Ashley Marie*+
Alexander, Spens*+ Chiddle, Lucas*+
Anagnostopoulos, Athan*+ Chi enden‐McChesney, Alexandra*+
Talya McKenna Assels ne, Rayna+ Chris e, Laura+
Azroy, Arman*+ Christmas, Aiden*+
Baird, Jackson* Clarke, Owen*
Ball, Madison*+ Collom, Max*+
Baron, Caelan*+ Comber, Zachary*+
Baron, Devyn*+ Coolican, Dan*+
Barr, Keiran*+ Crowe, Jordyn*
Barsoum, Angelina+ Dalton, James*+
Bechard, Claire*+ Da a, Tridib*+
Bird, Cur s Davies‐Phinney, Huw*+
Birks, Sterling* Dean, Seth
Blair, Daina Denique, Ryan
Bolton‐Wilbee, Holly Devnani, Arjun*+
Bowers, Skyler+ DeVries, Mike*+
Bridger, Clancy Diak, Callum*+
Brown, Nicholas Dringenberg, Jakob*+
Brown, Ma e Duff, Maya*+
Burke, Shantel Durocher, Sophie*+
Burke, Billy*+ Durst‐Jenkins, Avery*+
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Class of 2021 – ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES CLASS of 2021‐ ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES
Ellio , Dawson Kelly, Aidan*+ O'Kane, Miah*+ Snyder, Jade
Erb, Muirgen Kerkeni, Hedy*+ Pain, Emily*+ Song, Grace*+
Eves, Jonathan Klug, Mara*+ Pakenham, Alyssa‐Lynne* Spencer, Charlo e*+
Fernandez, Felipe*+ Kofinis, Nicholas*+ Parker, Lydia*+ Springer, Juliana*+
Ferrall, Finn*+ Korba‐Babcock, Jaclyn*+ Pepper, Markus*+ Stagg, Kailey*+
Findlay, Rebecca Kuzma‐Hunt, Liam*+ Perrin, Jade Storring, Sophie*+
Frymire, Clare*+ La Rue, Lexis* Phillips, Sami Jo+ Sweet‐Montgomery, LillyAnn
Fu, Jolee*+ Lahaye, Adriana*+ Phillips, Zoe*+ Take, Ollie*+
Furey, David Langevin, Aaliyah Pick, Avery*+ Taylor, Jacob*
Gavin, Miguel*+ Larkin, Illa‐Mae* Pilkey, Ma hew*+ Thoman, Emma
Gearin, Casey* Lavigne, Emma*+ Pinkerton, Lewis*+ Thornhill, Danny*+
Ghayur, Fizza+ Lees, Max*+ Piomelli, Luca*+ Turco e, Jus n
Gilbert, Eve*+ Leveque‐Fraser, Mack*+ Polansky‐Shapiro, Reuben+ Van, Steven*+
Gill, Aus n Lewis, Angela*+ Por eous, Tristan*+ van der Merwe, Fabian+
Grimshaw, Errol Lowe, Madison Po e, Dominic van Wylick, Ma hew
Grogan, Louis Lyon, Hannah* Pyke, Chloe* Vandenburg, William*+
Grypma, Jack Mack‐Keyte, Anna*+ Quadir, Namirah*+ Varma, Quinn*+
Gurnsey, Leo* Mackey, Raigilie*+ Quesnel, Jessi*+ Wade‐Salay, Griffin*+
Hale, Morgan Macleod, Robert*+ Rabe‐Jantunen, Anyk* Wang, Karisa*+
Hammede, Ammar MacPherson, Emma Ramachandran, Priya*+ Warren, Jada*+
Hammede, Esma Maher, Sommer Raymo, Kieran*+ Waugh, Tessy+
Hanley, Chase Mahood, Brighid*+ Robbins, Jeremy Wells, Livia*+
Hannah, Logan*+ Marin, Adela*+ Rombough, Blake Wheeler‐Dee, Jude*+
He, Kevin*+ Ma hew, Jada*+ Rouleau, Julia Wheeler‐Dee, Stella*+
Hefnawi, Sabrina*+ Maycock, Caroline Row, Adelaide*+ Whitmarsh, Alexander*+
Hillen, Sam*+ McConaghy, Teagan*+ Rudie, Ethan Wieber, Ashton
Hilliard, Cody McGaw, Mason*+ Sabbagh, Pablo*+ Williams, Ronny
Hoover, Wally*+ McNamara, Sara*+ Safeer, Rida*+ Williams, Samantha*+
Hope, Ava*+ McNasby, Ty Sams, Morgan Wilson, Connor*+
Horton, Sarah McNeill, Emily+ Saunders‐Lambert, Isaac Winch, Noah
Hossenbaccus, Zahraa*+ McTaggart, Moira Schomberg, Jay‐Lyn Wirsig, Grace*+
Houston, William*+ Millo e, Jazmin*+ Sco , Leilani*+ Wright, Samuel*
Hussain, Leen*+ Morais, Manuel* Scrimshaw, Dorian* Wu, David*+
Iacurci, Wya * Morelli, Aziz*+ Sedgwick, Tom*+ Youngs, Kyla*
Ingham, Paige*+ Moyer, Jacob Serson, Tay Zborovsky, Anna*+
Irving, Abby*+ Mulima, Kibo*+ Seymour, Henry*+ Zimmerman, Raj *+
Joly, Lauren*+ Mussells, Lucian*+ Shenfield, Holden*+
Jones, Jus n Neill, Kiara Sheridan, Tristan*+
Joyce, Kennedy*+ Newell, Jillian+ Sherrow, J.J.*
Joyce, Cole*+ Nobles, Ridley Smeltzer, Ana*
Juul Lintner, Nils O'Brien, Jocelyn+ Smith‐Holmstead, Hannah*+
Kanellos, Benjamin*+ O'Coin, Logan*+ Smith‐Holmstead, Emma*+
Kearney, George Snyder, Lia*+
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ONTARIO SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)
A Specialist High Skills Major is awarded to students who complete a bundle of six to twelve courses in a The IB Diploma Programme is an academically challenging and balanced programme of educa on with final
selected field, such as arts and culture, hospitality and tourism, or construction. In addition to traditional examina ons that prepares students, aged 16‐19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been
classes, they have learned on the job with employers and at skills training centres, and earned valuable designed to address the intellectual, social, emo onal and physical well‐being of students. The programme
industry certifications such as first aid, safety and computer technology qualifications. has gained recogni on and respect from the world’s leading universi es. The Diploma Programme prepares
students for effec ve par cipa on in a rapidly evolving and increasingly global society.
Art &Culture Construc on
Rayna Assels ne Cur s Bird
IB DIPLOMAS
Jackson Baird Ashton Wieber
Muirgen Erb To earn the IB Diploma, a student must successfully complete one course of study from each of six subject
Jonathan Eves Hospitality & Tourism groups and complete three core requirements: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Crea vity,
Finn Ferrall Ridley Nobles Ac vity and Service.
Miguel Gavin Logan O'Coin
Casey Gearin Dominic Po e
Lauren Joly Max Collom Raigilie Mackey
Mara Klug Informa on & Communica on Technology Callum Diak Robert MacLeod
Emma Lavigne Keiran Barr Zahraa Hossenbaccus Zoe Elizabeth Phillips
Jada Mathew Chase Hanley William David Houston Luca Piomelli
Moira McTaggart Dorian Scrimshaw Paige Vivan Ingham Namirah Quadir
Tay Sersen Quinn Varma Imogen Lawford‐Wickham Rida Safeer
Lia Snider Max Lees Karisa Wang
Noah Winch
IB COURSES
A student may elect to complete cer ficates in specific IB subject areas only. Courses are taken at either the
Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL).
Rida Ahmad: ......................................................................................Biology HL, Chemistry SL, French B HL
Arman Azroy‐Ariff: .................................................... Biology HL, Business Management HL, Chemistry SL
...................... English A: Literature HL, Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches HL, Theory of Knowledge TK
Keiran Barr: .................................................................................. Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches HL
Angelina Barsoum: ...................................................... Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches SL, Physics SL
Claire Bechard: ...................................................................................................... Biology HL, Chemistry SL
Skyler Bowers: ........................................................................................................................ Psychology SL
Kevin Cao: ............................................ Chemistry SL, Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches HL, Physics SL
Eve Gilbert: ..................................................................................... English A: Literature HL, Spanish AB SL
Kevin He: ............................................ Chemistry HL, Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches HL, Physics HL
Emma Lavigne: ............................................................ Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches SL, Physics SL
Angela Lewis: ....................Chemistry SL, French B SL, Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches SL, Physics SL
Anna Mack‐Keyte: ............................................................................................................................. Film SL
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Caroline Maycock: ................................. Biology SL, Chemistry SL, English A: Literature HL, Psychology SL LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES
........................................................................................................ Spanish AB SL, Theory of Knowledge TK
Teagan McConaghy: .....................................................................................................................Biology HL Core
Jazmin Millo e: ..................................................... Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches HL, Psychology SL A Core French Cer ficate is awarded to students who have successfully completed the sequence of four
courses in Core French.
Jocelyn O’Brien: .......................................................... Biology HL, Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches SL
Samantha Jo Phillips: ...................................................................... English A: Literature HL, Psychology SL Fizza Ghayur
Priya Ramachandran: ....................................................... Biology SL, English A: Literature HL, French B HL Aaliyah Langevin
Mack Leveque‐Fraser
...................................................................................... History SL, Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches SL
Alexandra McChesney
Grace Song: .......................................... Chemistry HL, Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches SL, Physics SL Lucian Mussells
Juliana Springer: ........................................................... History SL, Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches SL Jocelyn O'Brien
................................................................................................................................................. Psychology SL Lydia Parker
Fabian van der Merwe: ........................................................................................ Business Management SL Chloe Pyke
Kieran Raymo
Steven Van: .................................................................................... Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches SL
Fabian van der Merwe
Livia Wells: .................................................................................... Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches SL
David Wu: ................................................................ Chemistry SL, Mathema cs Analysis & Approaches SL Extended
An Extended French Cer ficate is awarded to students who have successfully completed the sequence of
....................................................................................................................................................... Physics SL
four courses in Extended French, plus a minimum of three courses in other subjects taught in French.
The Interna onal Baccalaureate CAS Award .................................................................... Namirah Quadir Daniel Abraha Ava Hope
This award is presented to the gradua ng IB Diploma student who has excelled in a variety experien al Camille Aird‐Tousignant Paige Ingham
learning ac vi es in the areas of athle c, ar s c and community service while comple ng the IB Diploma Spens Alexander George Kearney
Programme. The recipient has demonstrated leadership within the school and the community while
Caelan Baron Aidan Kelly
encouraging interna onal understanding and reflec ng on their own development.
Clancy Bridger Adriana Lahaye
The Interna onal Baccalaureate Diploma Award.................................................................... Callum Diak Lucas Chiddle Angela Lewis
This award is presented to the gradua ng IB Diploma student who has the highest total IB Diploma point Tridib Da a Alyssa‐Lynne Pakenham
score. The recipient has shown high academic achievement while encouraging interna onal understanding. Felipe Fernandez Ana Smeltzer
David Furey Griffin Wade‐Salay
Logan Hannah David Wu
Sabrina Hefnawi
Interna onal Languages
An Interna onal Language Cer ficate is awarded to students who have earned six or more credits in a
combina on of French, La n or Spanish courses. Students must have studied at least two different
languages, in which a minimum of two Grade 12 credits has been earned.
Maya Duff
Brighid Mahood
Kibo Mulima
Adriana Lahaye
Griffin Wade‐Salay
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Immersion SPECIAL AWARDS
An Immersion French Cer ficate is awarded to students who have successfully completed the sequence of
four courses in French Immersion, plus a minimum of six courses in other subjects taught in French. Alec Murray Award .................................................................................................................. Max Lees
This award is presented in recogni on of outstanding contribu on and commitment by a student to their
Sydney Abbink Illa‐Mae Larkin Sophie Storring school community.
Dounia Abdalla‐Alryani Max Lees Ollie Take
Anna Sadouski Award ......................................................................................................... Kibo Mulima
Devyn Baron Robert Macleod Quinn Varma
This award is presented to a gradua ng student at KSS/LCVI who is going on to study English or Music at
Claire Bechard Brighid Mahood Jude Wheeler‐Dee
University.
Ania Campbell Emily McNeill Stella Wheeler‐Dee
Connor K. Campbell Aziz Morelli Grace Wirsig Barry C. O'Connor Bursary .............................................................................................. Kennedy Joyce
Dan Coolican Jacob Moyer Raj Zimmerman This award is presented to a grade 12 student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership quali es in
Callum Diak Kibo Mulima the classroom and in athle c and other school ac vi es.
Maya Duff Reuben Polonsky‐Shapiro
Sophie Durocher Jessi Quesnel Class of 2021 Trophy ..................................................................................................... Namirah Quadir
Avery Durst‐Jenkins Priya Ramachandran This award recognizes a gradua ng student who is well‐rounded and resilient, excels in academics, and is
Aus n Gill Adelaide Row involved in clubs or teams within the school community.
Sam Hillen Pablo Sabbagh
Leen Hussain Tom Sedgwick Debbie Chambers Memorial Award ..................................................................................... Jade Perrin
Abby Irving Henry Seymour This award is presented to a student who has shown tremendous resilience, resourcefulness and character
Lauren Joly Hannah Smith‐Holmstead to overcome life’s obstacles in order to create personal success. The recipient of this award has persevered
by making good use of many supports to work toward a bright future.
Kennedy Joyce Emma Smith‐Holmstead
Hedy Kerkeni Charlo e Spencer
Fred Payne Memorial Award ........................................................................................ Namirah Quadir
Victor Kudriavtsev Kailey Stagg This award is presented annually to a gradua ng KSS student who has demonstrated a caring and
concerned a tude for her fellow students and the Kingston community.
HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING CERTIFICATES
Governor‐General's Academic Medal ...................................................................................... David Wu
A Healthy Active Living Certificate is awarded to students who achieve three credits in physical education, This medal is awarded to the gradua ng student who achieves the highest average upon gradua on from
one credit in an alternative course with a healthy active living component, and who actively participate in secondary school, based on the final two years of the secondary program.
three or more school or community sports/activity clubs.
Indigenous Leadership ................................................................................................... Raigilie Mackey
This award is presented to a student who is Indigenous and has been a student‐leader while a ending
Caelan Baron Jazmin Millo e
secondary school and who is pursuing post‐secondary studies.
Devyn Baron Aziz Morelli
Alexandra Cantaru Jacob Moyer Joy Morning Trustee Award ................................................................................................ Jacob Moyer
Tridib Da a Lewis Pinkerton This award is presented to a gradua ng student pursuing environmental studies, climate ac on, and/or
Callum Diak Jessi Quesnel ecological/environmental development and research at a post‐secondary college or university.
Avery Durst‐Jenkins Ethan Rudie
Clare Frymire Tessy Waugh Kate MacKay Memorial Award ...................................................................... Ma
e Brown, JJ Sherrow
Paige Ingham Livia Wells This award is presented to a graduate who has: embodied Kate’s spirit of a dedica on to helping others and/
Liam Kuzma‐Hunt Stella Wheeler‐Dee or demonstrated persistence and dignity in the face of a challenge and/or demonstrated a posi ve
Angela Lewis Anna Zborovsky turn‐around in their life.
Alexandra McChesney
KSS Teachers' Bursary .................................................................................... Tridib Da a, Jada Warren
This award was established by the KCVI teaching staff and is presented annually to a deserving gradua ng
student.
13 14 Lieutenant Governor's Community Volunteer Award ................................................... Juliana Springer SUBJECT‐BASED SPECIAL AWARDS
This award is presented to a gradua ng student who demonstrates exemplary student involvement in the
community. Abi Sutherland Memorial Award ....................................................................................... Devyn Baron
This award recognizes a keen, observant and compassionate student who excels at crea ve wri ng. The
Lifetouch Award ..................................................................................................... Priya Ramachandran student should be a gradua ng student who intends to pursue post‐secondary educa on.
This award is presented to the “Everyday Hero”. A student who makes a consistent, posi ve contribu on to
the school, yet isn’t o en recognized for their efforts. A.C.E. Ri er Award ............................................................................................................ Adelaide Row
This award is granted to a gradua ng student going on to post‐secondary who has demonstrated academic
Lion’s Club Bursary .......................................................................................................... Jazmin Millo e excellence across all subjects, and is earning a French Language Cer ficate.
This award is presented to a deserving student residing in Kingston who is pursuing a University degree and
has demonstrated academic grit and involvement in the school community. The recipient is selected by the Adrien Langlois Award ....................................................................................................... Caelan Baron
staff at Kingston Secondary School. This award is presented to a gradua ng student who has completed a minimum of three physical educa on
credits including PSE4U. The student is considered the best overall physical educa on student.
Lloyd Trull Memorial Award ................................................................................................ Callum Diak
This award is presented to a student or graduate of KSS who has made a significant contribu on in service to Domino Theatre Award ..................................................................................................... Paige Ingham
the community in the field of educa on, the arts, athle cs, charitable work or any other ac vity that This award is given to the student who has made the most significant contribu on to drama in the school
enhances the cultural life of the community. and in the community.
OSSTF District 27 Scholarship ................................................................................... Jude Wheeler‐Dee Ethel Kidd Memorial Award .......................................................................................... Tristan Sheridan
This award is presented to a gradua ng student who has demonstrated academic achievement, co‐curricular This scholarship, in memory of Ethel Kidd, former teacher of English and mathema cs, is presented to a
involvement, and sensi vity towards peers. This student has shown strength of character and perseverance gradua ng student who shows the greatest improvement in English and mathema cs.
in striving for and achieving realis c goals.
Jamie Saunders Memorial Award .................................................................................. Lauren Joly
Established by his family and friends, this award, in memory of Jamie Saunders, a former student of KCVI is
OYAP Award .......................................................................................................................Wally Hoover
presented to the student who has shown the highest degree of leadership and enthusiasm in curricular and
Established by the Limestone District School Board to recognize a student con nuing in an appren ceship
co‐curricular instrumental Music.
and/or who has par cipated in OYAP during high school.
Kingston Engineering Bursary ........................................................................................Raj Zimmerman
KSS Principal’s Award for Student Leadership ................................................................... Angela Lewis
This award, sponsored by Camp #3 of the Corpora on of the Seven Wardens, is presented to a gradua ng
This award is presented to the graduate who has demonstrated leadership, contribu on and commitment
student planning to study engineering at the post‐secondary level.
to the KSS community of learners.
Mark Gerretsen, MP, Environmental Protec on Award ............................................. Robert MacLeod
Sandy Pren ce Memorial Scholarship ................................................................................. Leilani Sco
This award is presented to a gradua ng student who has shown sustained commitment and hard work in
This scholarship recognizes the accomplishments of a gradua ng student who has demonstrated persistent
the area of environmental protec on.
effort in overcoming a learning challenge. The student demonstrates a high degree of academic competence,
the ability to self advocate and self regulate, and contributes to the school community in the area of sports,
Orville L. Drummond Bicentennial Award ......................................................................... Tessy Waugh
clubs, or leadership.
This award is given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in art.
SLC Board of Governors' Entrance Scholarship ................................................................... Lexis La Rue
Orville L. Drummond Bicentennial Award ...................................................................... Pablo Sabbagh
Awarded to a gradua ng student going on to St. Lawrence College, based upon academic achievement and
This award is given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in French.
community ci zenship.
Orville L. Drummond Bicentennial Award .............................................................................. Kevin Cao
Thanasi Koutroumbas Memorial Bursary ............................................................................. Rida Safeer This award is given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in Spanish.
Awarded to an enthusias c and well‐rounded gradua ng student pursuing post‐secondary educa on who
demonstrates a desire to learn and puts forth a consistent effort to achieve their poten al. The student
shows par cipa on in school life, leadership, and volunteer contribu ons in the community.
15 16 Ri er Award for English .................................................................................................. Lucian Mussels SUBJECT EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Established by the Ri er family in memory of our excellent teachers in all subject areas in the 1950s and
1960s, this award is given annually to a gradua ng student for excellence and crea vity in 4U English. This award is presented to all graduates who have achieved subject excellence (a final grade of 90%+) in a
course during the 2020‐2021 School Year.
Ri er Award for Mathema cs ................................................. Connor Campbell, William Vandenburg
Established by the Ri er family in memory of our excellent teachers in all subject areas in the 1950s and Sydney Abbink Human Growth & Development
1960s, this award is given annually to a gradua ng student for excellence and crea vity in 4U Mathema cs. Dounia Abdalla‐Alryani Canadian & World Issues, Canadian & Interna onal Law, French Immersion, Challenge &
Change in Society, English , Data Management
Russel and Ethel Kidd Award .......................................................................................... Mason McGaw
Daniel Abraha English, Extended French, Calculus & Vectors, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context,
This award is presented to the student who has shown the most improvement in English and athle cs. Healthy Ac ve Living Educa on
Abdel (Abed) Rahman English, Calculus & Vectors, Biology, Chemistry
Thomas J. Monk Excellence in Biology Award ......................................................... Samantha Williams
Abu Hijleh
This award is to be presented annually to a gradua ng student of KSS, who over the course of their high
Karlee Addison Co‐opera ve Educa on
school years has shown an outstanding passion for biology, mentorship toward their peers and a strong
Rida Ahmad English, Biology ‐ IB, Chemistry ‐ IB, Philosophy, Co‐op
family commitment.
Camille Aird‐Tousignant Canadian & Interna onal Law, English, Extended French, Human Growth & Develop‐
T. Andre Senior Technology Award ..................... Sophie Durocher, Danny Thornhill, Ma
Van Wylick ment, Challenge & Change in Society, Photography
This award is presented to an outstanding senior tech student who has shown leadership and posi ve Spens Alexander English, Extended French
a tude. Athan Anagnostopoulos Nutri on & Health, Leadership, Healthy Ac ve Living Educa on
Arman Azroy‐Ariff Business Leadership ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Data Management ‐ IB, Chemistry ‐ IB
Wilkinson & Company LLP Scholarship ................................................................Zahraa Hossenbaccus
This award is presented to a gradua ng student who is pursuing a university educa on in business or Jackson Baird Music for Crea ng, Music and Computers, English, Guitar, Co‐op
accoun ng. Madison Ball Visual Arts, Learning Strategies, Human Growth & Development, Communica on
Technology, English
Caelan Baron Extended French, Advanced Func ons, Introductory Kinesiology, Biology, English,
Physics, Powerfit
Devyn Baron World History, English, Writer's Cra , French Immersion, Human Growth &
Development, Introduc on to Computer Studies, Data Management, Phys Ed.
Kieran Barr Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, English, Introduc on to Computer Studies, Calculus & Vectors ‐
IB, Chemistry, Physics, Philosophy, Writer’s Cra
Angelina Barsoum English, Nutri on & Health, Co‐op
Claire Bechard English, French Immersion
Daina Blair Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, World History, English, Philosophy, Visual Arts
Holly Bolton‐Wilbee Co‐opera ve Educa on
Skyler Bowers Canadian & Interna onal Law, English, Human Growth & Development ‐ IB, Indigenous
Issues in a Global Context
Ma e Brown Canadian & Interna onal Law
Billy Burke English, Photography , Co‐op
Gabe Burke‐Burfoot Personal & Fitness Ac vi es
Ania Campbell Canadian & Interna onal Law, French Immersion, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context
Connor K, Campbell English, French Immersion, Advanced Func ons, Chemistry, Calculus & Vectors
Connor T Campbell Co‐opera ve Educa on
Alex Cantaru Canadian & World Issues, English, Human Growth & Development, Challenge & Change
in Society, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context
Kevin Cao World History, English, Spanish, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Chemistry ‐ IB, Phys. Ed.
17 18SUBJECT EXCELLENCE AWARDS SUBJECT EXCELLENCE AWARDS
This award is presented to all graduates who have achieved subject excellence (a final grade of 90%+) in a This award is presented to all graduates who have achieved subject excellence (a final grade of 90%+) in a
course during the 2020‐2021 School Year. course during the 2020‐2021 School Year.
Ashley Champagne Music for Crea ng, Guitar Music, Music and Computers, English, Founda ons for College Ammar Hammede Mathema cs for Work and Everyday Life
Mathema cs Logan Hannah Drama c arts, English, Co‐op
Lucas Chiddle Transporta on Technology, Healthy Ac ve Living Kevin He World History, English, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Data Management, Chemistry ‐ IB,
Laura Chris e English, Calculus & Vectors, Advanced Func ons, Physics, Biology Physics ‐ IB, Extended French, Technological Design
Aiden Christmas Personal & Fitness Ac vi es Sabrina Hefnawi English, Extended French, Nutri on & Health
Owen Clarke Photography, Co‐opera ve Educa on Sam Hillen French Immersion, Calculus & Vectors, Advanced Func ons, Introductory Kinesiology,
Max Collom English, Extended French ‐ IB, Human Growth & Development ‐ IB Chemistry, English
Zachary Comber World History ‐ IB, English, Advanced Func ons, Physics Wally Hoover Guitar Music
Dan Coolican French Immersion, Advanced Func ons, Introductory Kinesiology, English Ava Hope Extended French, Healthy Ac ve Living
Jordyn Crowe Drama c arts, Naviga ng the Workplace Zahraa Hossenbaccus Business Leadership ‐ IB, English, French Immersion ‐ IB
James Dalton Indigenous Issues in a Global Context
William Houston French Immersion ‐ IB, Human Growth & Development ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Data
Tridib Da a English, Human Growth & Development, Leadership, Phys Ed. Management ‐ IB, Chemistry ‐ IB
Huw Davies‐Phinney Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, World History, English, Writer's Cra , Nutri on & Health, Leen Hussain English, Nutri on & Health, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context, French Immersion
Challenge & Change in Society
Seth Dean Powerfit Paige Ingham World History ‐ IB, English, French Immersion ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Chemistry ‐ IB,
Arjun Devnani English, Introduc on to Computer Studies, Calculus & Vectors, Advanced Func ons, Physics ‐ IB
Chemistry, Physics, Phys Ed. Abby Irving French Immersion
Callum Diak French Immersion ‐ IB, Human Growth & Development ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Lauren Joly Drama c arts, Canadian & Interna onal Law, French Immersion, Human Growth & Develop‐
Chemistry ‐ IB, Physics ‐ IB, English– IB ment, English
Wya Downing‐Iacurci Drama c arts, English, Human Growth & Development, Co‐op Jus n Jones Naviga ng the Workplace
Jakob Dringenberg World History, English, Human Growth & Development, Challenge & Change in Society, Cole Joyce English, Extended French, Leadership, Data Management, Indigenous Issues in a Global
Data Management, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context Context, Phys Ed– French
Maya Duff Canadian & Interna onal Law, French Immersion, Spanish, Data Management, English, Kennedy Joyce English, French Immersion, Human Growth & Development, Challenge & Change in Society,
Indigenous Issues in a Global Context Data Management, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context
Sophie Durocher Visual Arts, French Immersion, Construc on Technology, Custom Woodworking Ben Kanellos World History, English, Human Growth & Development, Calculus & Vectors, Personal &
Avery Durst‐Jenkins English, French Immersion, Nutri on & Health, Data Management, Indigenous Issues in a Fitness Ac vi es
Global Context Aidan Kelly World History, English, Extended French, Technological Design
Felipe Fernandez Extended French, Photography Hedy Kerkeni French Immersion, English
Finn Ferrall English, Writer's Cra Mara Klug Music for Crea ng, Visual Arts‐ Drawing and Pain ng, Visual Arts ‐ Non‐Tradi onal,
Clare Frymire English, Nutri on & Health, Advanced Func ons, Personal & Fitness Ac vi es, Visual Art Informa on & Communica on Technology, Music and Computers
Jolee Fu Canadian & Interna onal Law, English, Data Management, Personal & Fitness Ac vi es, Jaclyn Korba‐Babcock Canadian & Interna onal Law, Personal & Fitness Ac vi es
Equity and Social Jus ce
Victor Kudriavtsev French Immersion
Miguel Gavin Canadian & Interna onal Law, Nutri on & Health, Business Leadership
Casey Gearin Drama ‐ Film/Video, Visual Arts Liam Kuzma‐Hunt Visual Arts, Visual Arts ‐ Visual Design, Visual Arts‐ Drawing and Pain ng, Visual Arts ‐ Non‐
Tradi onal
Fizza Ghayur English, Core French, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Chemistry, Photography, Co‐op
Eve Gilbert Human Growth & Development ‐ IB, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context, Personal & Lexis La Rue English, Founda ons for College Mathema cs, Co‐op
Fitness Ac vi es Adriana Lahaye Extended French, Human Growth & Development, Spanish, English
Errol Grimshaw Introduc on to Computer Studies Emma Lavigne Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, English, Extended French, Technological Design
Louis Grogan Co‐opera ve Educa on Illa‐Mae Larkin SLC: Fundamentals of Carpentry
Jack Grypma Naviga ng the Workplace
19 20SUBJECT EXCELLENCE AWARDS SUBJECT EXCELLENCE AWARDS
This award is presented to all graduates who have achieved subject excellence (a final grade of 90%+) in a This award is presented to all graduates who have achieved subject excellence (a final grade of 90%+) in a
course during the 2020‐2021 School Year. course during the 2020‐2021 School Year.
Max Lees English, French Immersion ‐ IB, Human Growth & Development ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐ Lydia Parker Leadership
IB, Biology ‐ IB, Chemistry ‐ IB Markus Pepper World History, Canadian & Interna onal Law, English, Core French, Data
Mack Leveque‐Fraser Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, English, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context Management, Challenge & Change in Society
Angela Lewis English, Writer's Cra , French Immersion ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Chemistry ‐ IB, Sami Jo Phillips Drama c arts, Visual Arts, Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, English, Human Growth &
Physics ‐ IB Development ‐ IB
Nils Lintner Drama c arts Zoe Phillips English, Human Growth & Development ‐ IB
Madison Lowe Co‐opera ve Educa on Avery Pick English, Extended French, Human Growth & Development, Data Management,
Hannah Lyon Drama ‐ Film/Video, Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, World History, English, Human Growth & Photography
Development, Philosophy Ma hew Pilkey English, Leadership, Data Management, Physics
Anna Mack Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, Canadian & World Issues, Canadian & Interna onal Law, Lewis Pinkerton Leadership, Data Management
Extended French Luca Piomelli World History ‐ IB, English, Extended French ‐ IB
Raigilie Mackey English Reuben Polansky‐Shapiro Advanced Func ons, Photography
Robert Macleod English, French Immersion ‐ IB, Human Growth & Development ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐ Tristan Por eous Drama c arts
IB, Chemistry ‐ IB, Physics ‐ IB Chloe Pyke Core French, Leadership, Mathema cs for College Technology, Technological Design,
Sommer Maher Crea ng Opportuni es through Co‐op Custom Woodworking, Photography
Brighid Mahood English, French Immersion, Equity & Social Jus ce, Spanish Namirah Quadir Business Leadership ‐ IB, English, Extended French ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Biology
Adela Marin Canadian & World Issues, English, Indigenous Issues ‐ IB, Co‐opera ve Educa on
Jada Ma hew English, Nutri on & Health, Communica on Technology, Philosophy, Co‐op Jessi Quesnel World History, English, French Immersion, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context,
Co‐op
Alexandra McChesney English, Writer's Cra , Core French, Human Growth & Development, Data Management,
Dance Anyk Rabe‐Jantunen Music and Computers, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context, English
Teagan McConaghy English, Writer's Cra , Indigenous Issues in a Global Context, Co‐op Priya Ramachandran Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, World History ‐ IB, English, French Immersion ‐ IB,
Biology ‐ IB
Mason McGaw English, Photography
Kieran Raymo Core French, Leadership
Billy McIlroy Biology
Adelaide Row French Immersion, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Physics, English, Advanced
Sara McNamara Equity & Social Jus ce, Challenge & Change in Society
Func ons, Biology
Ty McNasby Co‐opera ve Educa on Pablo Sabbagh English, French Immersion, Calculus & Vectors, Advanced Func ons, Biology,
Emily McNeill Canadian & Interna onal Law, French Immersion Chemistry
Moira McTaggart Drama ‐ Film/Video, Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video Rida Safeer Business Leadership ‐ IB, English, Extended French ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB,
Jazmin Millo e English, Human Growth & Development ‐ IB, Introductory Kinesiology Chemistry ‐ IB, Physics ‐ IB
Aziz Morelli English, French Immersion, Introduc on to Computer Studies, Calculus & Vectors, Morgan Sams Photography
Advanced Func ons, Introductory Kinesiology, Physics Leilani Sco World History
Kibo Mulima Informa on & Communica on Technology, French Immersion, Data Management, Jay‐Lyn Schomberg Personal Life Management
Personal & Fitness Ac vi es
Tom Sedgwick Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, Canadian & World Issues, World History, English, Writer's
Lucien Mussells Writer's Cra , Nutri on & Health, Photography
Cra , French Immersion, Challenge & Change in Society
Kiara Neill Healthy Ac ve Living
Tay John Serson English, Co‐op
Jillian Newell Human Growth & Development
Henry Seymour World History, English, French Immersion, Personal & Fitness Ac vi es, Philosophy
Ridley Nobles Music and Computers
Holden Shenfield English, Calculus & Vectors, Advanced Func ons, Chemistry, Physics, Co‐op
Jocelyn O'Brien Core French, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Introductory Kinesiology, Biology ‐ IB
Tristan Sheridan Guitar Music, Communica on Technology, SLC: Fundamentals of Carpentry
Emily Pain English, Human Growth & Development ‐ IB, Advanced Func ons, Chemistry J.J. Sherrow Indigenous Issues in a Global Context, English, Co‐op
Alyssa Pakenham Extended French, Challenge & Change in Society, Data Management Ana Smeltzer Extended French, Co‐op
21 22SUBJECT EXCELLENCE AWARDS VALEDICTORIAN’S REMARKS by Namirah Quadir
This award is presented to all graduates who have achieved subject excellence (a final grade of 90%+) in a
course during the 2020‐2021 School Year. I have recently begun to learn from my Indigenous friends and mentors about the power of storytelling, so here I am
Emma Smith‐Holmstead Dynamics of Human Rela onships, Hospitality and Tourism today commencing my speech with a story. I’ll start with one that isn’t really mine, but rather one accredited to David
Foster Wallace: a writer, professor, and brilliant thinker. He called his speech, This is Water. David Foster Wallace, in his
Hannah Smith‐Holmstead French Immersion, Co‐op
own valedictory address, didn’t talk to his classmates about following their dreams or staying true to themselves or
Lia Snyder Drama c Arts being kind. Instead, he spoke to the capital T truth of life. The capital T truth of life is about carrying your consciousness
Grace Song English, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Chemistry ‐ IB, Physics ‐ IB, Extended French in your le breast pocket even if you let your heart travel on your sleeve. It is about being aware and being inten onal
Charlo e Spencer English, French Immersion, Leadership and being alive in the real world – even if it feels like a deep, dark gorge from which we, graduates, dangerously stand
only metres away.
Juliana Springer World History ‐ IB, English, Human Growth & Development ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐
IB, Biology, Chemistry I feel like I spent a lot of high school in this unconscious state that David Foster Wallace describes in his speech. So
Kailey Stagg Working with School‐Age Children much of these past four years was spent trudging along the halls of KC, dreading deadline a er deadline, craving the
Nicholas Stanley Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, Canadian & Interna onal Law, English, Writer's Cra , barely legible notes of affirma on Mr. Watson would write on my English papers, sighing in relief upon catching sight of
Extended French, Challenge & Change in Society, Data Management the li le s ckers Ms. Farahani would place at the top of my “good” but rarely “excellent” math tests. And then came
Friday, March 13th, 2020. With so much newfound me to think, my awareness began. It was not long un l I became
Sophie Storring Visual Arts, Video, English, Writer's Cra , Human Growth & Development completely absorbed in all the bad news – violent climate change in the form of Australian bushfires, protests and riots
Ollie Take English, French Immersion, Human Growth & Development, Calculus & Vectors, at a global moment of racial reckoning, the fatal chemical explosion in Beirut, the deaths of rock legends, of incredible
Physics athletes, of outstanding actors, and not longer a er, of our neighbours, our grandparents, our mentors, our friends.
Jacob Taylor English, Personal Life Management, Co‐op
What separates my address today from that of David Foster Wallace is that I will talk about being kind. In fact, my
Danny Thornhill English, Transporta on Technology, Custom Woodworking, Co‐op favourite quota on of all me, by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, is all about kindness: when given the choice between being right
Ma hew van Wylick Founda ons for College Mathema cs, Custom Woodworking, Co‐op and being kind, choose kind. For a long me, I thought that to solve all the wars raging in the world, we only needed to
Steven Van Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, English, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Chemistry, Physics be kind. But it was only recently and due to my growing consciousness that I encountered the limita ons of kindness.
Being kind won’t feed the poor and it certainly won’t heal the sick. Being kind won’t prevent the grisliness, or the guilt
William Vandenburg English, Calculus & Vectors, Data Management, Advanced Func ons, Chemistry, or the grief that follows, and although kindness is good, when it’s paired with a lack of consciousness – and in its place,
Physics, Technological Design an abundance of ignorance, of privilege – we are kept in a state of oblivion from the so‐called real world. As we
Quinn Varma French Immersion, Introduc on to Computer Studies, Calculus & Vectors, Advanced contemplate the horrors of our history and the ba les of the future, we must realize that it simply isn’t enough to just
Func ons, Healthy Living and Personal and Fit, Chemistry, English be kind.
Griffin Wade‐Salay Visual Arts ‐ Film/Video, Extended French, Spanish, Advanced Func ons, Chemistry,
We must not limit ourselves to being allies, but rather, we must endeavour to become reless advocates for equality
Physics, English
and jus ce. We must be not passive, but ac ve disruptors of oppression, and as we venture out into the world, we must
Karisa Wang Business Leadership ‐ IB, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Chemistry ‐ IB, Physics ‐ IB never lose sight of our shared humanity. As we brave new unknowns ‐‐ perhaps through our entrance into the work‐
Jada Warren Personal Life Management, Co‐op force, or the postsecondary scene, or the simple discovery of parts of ourselves that we haven’t yet explored – we must
use our individual and ins tu onal power to create and sustain a more conscious future – one that we shape to be
Tessy Waugh Personal & Fitness Ac vi es, Visual Art, Canadian and World Issues
compassionate and loving of all creatures and plants and people on our shared lands.
Livia Wells English, Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Data Management, Powerfit, Kinesiology
Jude Wheeler‐Dee English, French Immersion, Calculus & Vectors, Advanced Func ons, Chemistry Un l then, it’s okay to be lost.
Stella Wheeler‐Dee English, French Immersion, Human Growth & Development, Challenge & Change in The more we grow and become aware of the world, the bigger and scarier it gets, and the smaller we feel in the
Society, Data Management, Indigenous Issues in a Global Context vastness of the universe. But I think that if there is one gradua ng class to find their way, it’s ours. We navigated bomb
Alexander Whitmarsh Co‐opera ve Educa on threats in grade 10. We missed a quarter of grade 11 to Triboard Tuesdays. We moved schools in grade 12 during a
Samantha Williams French Immersion, Challenge & Change in Society, Calculus & Vectors, Advanced global pandemic. Not to men on online learning, Mr. Loken’s mul ple choice physics tests, no AC in the math hall, the
Func ons, Introductory Kinesiology, Chemistry, Philosophy purple and orange walls of this brand new school…. We’ve really been through it all, and I have full faith in our ability to
take on this next chapter of our story. Together.
Connor Wilson Co‐opera ve Educa on
Grace Wirsig English, French Immersion, Nutri on & Health, Advanced Func ons
Samuel Wright Founda ons for College Mathema cs, Communica on Technology
David Wu Calculus & Vectors ‐ IB, Chemistry ‐ IB, Physics ‐ IB, English, Extended French, Phys ed.
Anna Zborovsky Nutri on & Health, Leadership, Personal & Fitness Ac vi es
Raj Zimmerman English, French Immersion, Biology
23 24Just as I began, I will end with a story ‐‐ a past chapter of my own story. This is Water was gi ed to me in Grade 9 by a
CLASS POET REMARKS by Callum Diak
teacher who recognized how lost I felt at the beginning of high school, how I wasn’t on the path to finding my place in Hello. Hello! Can you hear me? Am I on mute?
the world. When I wandered out of her English class that year for the very last me, I felt like David Foster Wallace’s Zut alors, online school isn’t really that cute.
words were the only shield I had to protect me as I ventured into the unknowns. Oh, KCVI. What was first an escape Our senior year was less than ideal,
for me soon became my home as I ambled through the hallways of our beloved school, and I saw the photos of our So chao c, I ask myself “is this real?”
predecessors ‐‐ all spor ng worn and torn athle cs gear, or performing Put on a Happy Face from Bye Bye Birdie, or But regardless of our condi ons,
bel ng out a Repeat A er Me song at leadership camp. But at the same me, they were also connected as they lined For four years we strived to succeed,
And upon gradua on, that’s the memory we need:
the walls with their warm and smiling faces. As I smiled back at them then, my grasp loosened on the piece of paper
which I once held so desperately in my hands. I am smiling again today, knowing that we can and we will overcome it
Highschool: a poem in four parts.
all. Together!
Part one: Normal
There are many people to whom we owe our thanks in helping us brave everything we have endured these four years.
Thank you to the administrators who from Day 1 made me feel like I had a place at KC. Thank you to the caretakers Day one.
who stayed late into the evening at school to ensure my ride home. Thank you to the teachers who cried with me over This should be fun.
a Google Meet, who sent me a warm email on a rainy day, or who extended a deadline before I even got to asking. Grade 9 day, let’s meet everyone.
Thank you to my hilarious, intelligent, peculiar, and downright incredible classmates who taught me love, passion, So many new faces,
and laughter. And most of all, thank you to my greatest and earliest role model, my elder sister, as well as my two, so many new places.
endlessly caring immigrant parents, who abandoned all that they knew and loved back home to make my life brighter
than their own. An en re new realm to explore.
We’re in the big leagues now...wowie!
Scissors flash and a dollar bill drops like snowflakes to the floor.
Long live KCVI – in the venerable building on Frontenac Street brimming with love and asbestos, in the beau ful
Use your me wisely, says Ms. Howie.
legacy of Kingston Secondary School, and just below our le breast pockets, in the hearts of the unapologe cally kind
and conscious Class of 2021. Don’t spend 10 bucks on Starbucks.
And certainly don’t walk into class late with your coffee.
But wait...where is my class??
KC is a maze.
One minute before class, the main stairwell’s in a craze!!
Out of curiosity I wander.
“Check out these fresh vegetables I grew in my garden!”
That could only be Mr. Saunders.
Then whizzzz I see something fly right by my le eye.
Out comes Mr. Loken yelling: “projec le mo on!!”
Now I smell something pungent in the science wing.
Mr. Haberer must’ve set something on fire again…
Maybe I should call Mr. Watson in...
A er school is out, KCVI is s ll bustling with life.
Because high school is about more than studying all day and all night.
We yell, we yell,
We yell, we yell, we fight.
Always represen ng in our blue and our white.
Basketball shots in the main gym,
Volleyball comeback from 11‐1 to win.
DECA, MUN, and musicals too,
We are always cheering on our KCVI crew,
As we take on the world and show who we are,
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