Grad Issue June 2015
- 1. www.tdchristian.ca Time to take NOTICE Book launch: notice 2015 in this issue Your notiCe 1 our 2015 Grads 2-3 TD news 4 Connecting TDChristian with our Supporting Communities Graduation Issue, June 2015 “in our 52nd year of Christian Education” What does learning look like at TDChristian? For the fourth consecutive year we’ve published a book called notice: the People of tdChristian high school making and doing. in the 2015 book we celebrate the creativity, insights, and curiosity of over ninety students from all grade levels. On May 7, for the first time, we held a Notice book launch party. Over a hundred guests enjoyed hot hors d’oeuvres, browsed student projects, listened to live music, and participated in a program where many of the student authors of Notice shared their works with the audience. It was a fantastic, uplifting, and joyous event! Notice is a demonstration of what we believe and practice at TDChristian: that students are enfolded into a community of people who nurture, challenge, and celebrate their strengths and talents; that deeply involved teachers and authentic projects engage students like nothing else; and finally, that publicly displaying or presenting our projects allows for wider feedback, raising the bar and empowering students to do better work and connect with the greater community. are you ready to dive inside? the three previous editions of notice are available electronically at www.tdchristian.ca. limited copies of notice 2015 are available for $15 from the school office. ’15 Class of 2015 “We pray that they will seek God’s will for their lives.” See page 2 “The Class of 2015 has shown a desire to serve in diverse ways, to seek new paths instead of well-worn ones…” *GRAD HAS MOVED! Our Graduation Celebra- tion has found a new venue. Join us as we honour the Class of 2015 on Wednesday, June 24 at 7 pm at Light Korean Presbyterian Church, 6965 Professional Court, Mississauga. This year’s valedictorian is Samantha Crincoli. English teacher Mr. Joel Westerhof will address the class. Light Korean Presbyterian Church is located on the south side of Derry Road just east of Airport Road.
- 2. Catherine Li University of Toronto Materials Engineering Sophia Kotys 5th year at TD, then university (Kinesiology) Peter Langendoen George Brown College Pre-Health Science Kuhn Lee University of Waterloo Environment & Resource Studies Rebecca Kooy Redeemer University College Health Sciences Jacquelyn Lawson Gap Year, then Creative Arts Monika Lee Trent University Honours Arts Noah Murray Redeemer University College Science Martin Mikelsons 5th year at TD Debbie Aduluso-Nwaobasi McMaster University Life Sciences Emily Amos-Wood University of Western Ontario Arts and Humanities Nathan Banks George Brown College Building Renovation Technology Sewa Adegorite Queen’s University Arts (Political Science) Zachery Albert University of British Columbia Business Daniel Bagg 5th year, then university Billy Bartens Brock University Honours Accounting Jesse Grift McMaster University Engineering (Co-op) Mark Hanna University of Saskatchewan Biomedical Sciences Paul Hong Korea, then university Katie Giancola Brock University Concurrent Education and Integrated Studies Mark Groot Apprenticeship Electrical Joshua Hong University of Toronto Engineering Chloe Hull Brock University Concurrent Education Matthew Cook Gap Year Samantha Crincoli Guelph University Arts and Science Jonathan DeGroot Seneca@York Software Development Kristin Buikema Guelph-Humber Fitness and Health Matthew Costa Work, then college for trades Danielle De Boer Brock University Honours Media and Communication Zachary Dekkema Durham College Trades Fundamentals Jennifer Xu McMaster University Medical and Physical Sciences Gregory Verkaik McMaster University Life Sciences Sarah Vos Georgian College Pre-Health Science Nathan Woudstra Gap year then trades Courtney Yavtucovich University of Guelph Management Economics and Finance Mackenzie Walker Gap Year, then college (Early Childhood Education) Adam Wu University of Guelph Management Economics and Finance Erin Postma King’s University College (Edmonton), Environmental Studies Daniel Oyebode University of Ottawa Electrical Engineering Monica Van Luyk 5th year, then college for Music Jordan Piccolo McMaster University Business Deborah Obadun Humber College Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing Megan Van Zeumeren Northern College Veterinary Technology/Wildlife Rehabilitation Scott Vahrmeyer Brock University Honours Business Administration Ethan Racanelli Apprenticeship Electrical Jea-Yeon Park University of Toronto Life Sciences/Psychology Samuel Nguyen Ryerson University Mechanical Engineering Anya Van Rooyen University of Waterloo Life Sciences Sierra Van Zeumeren Redeemer University College Psychology/Social Work Amber Tarasuk Gap year, then university (Business) Bradley Van Luyk Ridgetown College Agriculture Congratulations! Carol Ng Gap Year, then university (Business)
- 3. Stephanie Lindayen McMaster University Life Sciences Julia Meimaris University of Saskatchewan Biology Peter Meimaris University of Saskatchewan Physiology and Pharmacology Miley Li University of Toronto Computer Engineering Jennifer McKinlay Queen’s University Science Katerina Meimaris University of Saskatchewan Physiology and Pharmacology Andrew Bebnowski University of Western Ontario Engineering Scott Bierling George Brown College Construction Trades Techniques Sarah Bouhs Gap Year, then college (Personal Trainer) Braelynn Bryan York University Media Arts Gavin Bergsma Georgian College Environmental Technology Alexandra Blom Mohawk/McMaster College Bachelor of Science in Nursing Robin Bowcott Gap Year, then Travel and Tourism Joseph Iuglio Conestoga College Renovation Technician Christine Kim University of Toronto Life Sciences (Psychology) Kevin Kim University of Toronto Humanities Dylan Knibbe Wilfrid Laurier University Psychology (Arts) Cruz Jiang Fullerton College (California) Engineering Joseph Kim York University International Business Administration Nicholas Kirkpatrick Ryerson University History Mike DeWilde 5th year, then trades Allison Elgersma University of Waterloo Mathematics/Accounting Julia Ferreira Seneca College Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Samantha Frankruyter Gap year, then college (Animal Care) Arie Dieleman McMaster University Engineering Nicole Eygenraam Northern College Veterinary Assistant Daniel Frangella 5th year Frank Ye University of Toronto Computer Science, Math, and Statistics Nathaniel Zanchi Humber College Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing Patty Zhao University of Toronto Life Sciences (Psychology) Ray Yu University of Waterloo Mathematics Thomas Zandstra Sheridan College Welding Techniques Rosemary Zhu University of British Columbia Economics Neson Ratnam Durham College Emergency Services Fundamentals Mark Stevens University of Guelph Arts (Economics) Jason Ratnam Durham College Business Administration Brandon Sabatini Gap Year (hockey), then university for Kinesiology Stephen VanAndel Redeemer University College Business Administration (Co-op) Bianca VanderSluis Conestoga/McMaster College Bachelor of Science in Nursing Thomas Van Lingen Ryerson University Arts (History) Tricia Ryzebol York University Kinesiology and Health Sciences Sarah Stewart University of Western Ontario Management and Organizational Studies Victoria Vander Kooi Seneca College Early Childhood Education Allison Vander Wier University of Western Ontario Music Jason Veldhoen Lakehead University Engineering Joni Zhuo University of Toronto Commerce Hendan Meyer University of Ottawa Biotechnology (Biochemistry/ Chemical Engineering) Melissa Veldhoen St. Lawrence College Hairstylist Kyle Tani 5th year, then college (Accounting) ’15 Class of 2015 The Class of 2015 has shown a desire to serve in diverse ways, to seek new paths instead of well-worn ones, and to do so with a sense of adventure and risk. We believe that they have learned well–that they know what service is and have developed their ability to serve with their hearts, minds, and hands. We pray that they will seek God’s will for their lives. “The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labour. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3: 8,9
- 4. Vaughan Film FestiVal: Last month, short films by TDChristian students aired at Cineplex Colossus as part of the Vaughan Film Festival Student Showcase. Five of the 14 films shown were from TDChristian. Vaughan aliVe: TDChristian’s 2015 Environmental Studies classes won a Vaughan Alive Award for environmental project work. Students were recognized for their collaboration with the Community Garden and for tree planting at the Woodbridge Fairgrounds in the wake of last winter’s ice storm. Grade 12 Environmental Block leaders accepted the award from Vaughan’s Council and Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. math Contest Winners: Every year, tens of thousands of high school students across North America write math contests run by the University of Waterloo. TDChristian students Timothy Elgersma (Grade 10) and Joonsu Oh (Grade 11) placed in the top three percent in their respective contests. Daria Terpstra (Grade 9) placed in the top one percent of all entrants in the Pascal Math Contest. All three were honoured at an assembly in April. Band FestiVal and early notiCe: On April 17, six of our partner Christian elementary schools joined us for our fourth annual Band Festival. An afternoon of clinics ended with an evening concert, where elementary students who entered and won our Early Notice Art, Photography, and Writing Contests were also honoured. liVe on stage: In early June, the Upper Level Drama class performed The Importance of Being Earnest for two public shows. 4 Alumni news tdAttention Alumni! Please keep us posted regarding reunions, marriages, births, career moves, and any other important milestones. simply email alumni@ tdchristian.ca. don’t worry if you’re late in reporting – we’re still interested! What’s New at TD: @tdchristian Editor: Tim Buwalda Email: Buwalda@tdchristian.ca For further information on TDChristian, please contact the school. TDChristian 377 Woodbridge Avenue Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 2V7 Tel: 1 855.663.6632 905 851.1772 Fax: 905 851.1992 www.tdchristian.ca Email: info@tdchristian.ca To reach the TDChristian Board board_secretary @tdchristian.ca • Katie (Chant, 04) and Joe Armitage welcomed son Hunter on April 4, 2014. • Reunions • On May 23, the Class of 1989 and Class of 1990 held a joint reunion party. The Class of 1994 had a reunion on May 30. • If you are part of the Class of 1980, save Saturday, September 19, 2015 for your 35th reunion to be held at the school. Email karenstraatsma @outlook.com for info. www.tdchristian.ca Upcoming Events 2015 Graduation at Light Korean Presbyterian Church June 24, 7:00 pm Alumni Drama Production (FREE) June 26-27, 7:00 pm Back In the Groove Again September 3, 7:00 pm First Day of School September 8 Grade 9 Service Trips to downtown Toronto September 9-11 What’s New at TD: • Births • Mark (06) and Pamela (Holtvluewer, 06) Van Loenen welcomed their first child, Lily Anita Janny, on December 16, 2014. grandParents’ day: It’s our favourite day of the year! More than 300 grand- parents and friends joined us for fellowship, class visits, a special assembly, and lunch on April 30. Thursday, June 4 @ 7 pm Friday, June 5 @ 7 pm Get your tickets at the door or email playtickets@tdchristian.ca www.tdchristian.ca Presented by the Grade 11/12 Upper Level Drama Class By: Oscar Wilde Please join us for TDChristian’s 2015 Graduation Wednesday, June 24, 7:00 pm Light Korean Presbyterian Church Derry Road just east of Airport Road, Mississauga, ON Valedictorian: Samantha Crincoli Join us as We Honour our sTuDenTs. (from left) Daria Terpstra, Timothy elgersma, and Joonsu oh