Livingstone School 2016 Academic & Athletic Awards Night

Christian Davis - Lundbreck's Livingstone School held their 2016 Academic & Athletic Awards Night on the evening of June 8.  This annual event celebrates the achievements of individuals at every stage of their journey through the small but tight-knit community that is Livingstone School.  Some of the recipients made multiple trips to the podium to receive their awards and the accolades of their peers.  A few were absent, otherwise engaged in character forging activities.  Others were the recipient of one well-earned award.  All were warmly applauded by the audience of educators, family members, peers, and the press.  A wide variety of student-created artworks decorated the gym.


The event began with Mrs. Krizan leading us in the singing of O Canada, followed by a brief explanation of the awards guidelines.  Awards sponsors were thanked throughout and in many cases were on hand to present the award they sponsor.  Livingstone School Administrative Assistants Mrs. Tanya Douglas and Ms. Joanne Verbaas, and Joanne Verbaas helped keep the production running smoothly, as it their usual wont.

Representatives from all generations were in attendance.

Most of the awards have been sponsored by the same individuals, service groups, or entities, for many years. The Connelly Family award for the highest Grade 12 English 30 mark was presented by Ms. Dana Connelly, who also promised that it was at Livingstone School to stay, as an annual tradition. Presenters included teachers Mrs. Karen Paton,  Mr. Alan Friesen, Mrs. Kathy Rast, Mr. Alan Friesen, Mr. Rob Tkachuk, and teacher and coach Mr. Coady MacDonald,. Also presenting were Mrs. Tracey Preston-Hucik, LHS Sports Booster Club's Ms. Candice Janzen,  Mrs. Naomi Schweb, Mrs. Bonnie Kaack, Ms. Joanne Verbaas, and Mrs. Sharon Halibert.  Also Ms. Janet Elder, Duane and Lynne DeCock, Ms. Leisl Leishman, Mr. Nolan Pharis, Mr. Everett Nowlin, Mr. Paul Erickson, Ms. Dawn Heerschap, Ms. Anne Molnar, Livingstone School Administrators Mr. Chad Jensen and Mrs. Mary Krizan, and numerous volunteers (including many parents). Village of Cowley Mayor Mr. Garry Hackler presented again and gave a short speech. who still has a reserved parking spot in the Livingstone lot, also presented. Hackler is a Livingstone graduate and former teacher and administrator there. He still keeps his hand in, and as a side note has one of the nicest gardens in the area. And a good parking spot. Pillars of Livingstone's family, all of them. Lots of people fill multiple roles.  I know I left some out and left some in, and it should be known that they all contribute to Livingstone's evident success as the little school that can.  Champions in many fields are produced here, free thinkers all. Scientists, artists,  athletes, dramatists, linguists, rodeo stars, mathematicians, musicians, language arts, etc.  Eyes on the stars.  Strength in community really works around here.  They should do a study.

Enough of that, on with the show.

JUNIOR HIGH MERIT AWARDS

Isaac Loseth and Dylan Bates

Grade 7 - Isaac Loseth

Grade 8 - Logan Sekella

Grade 9 - Dylan Bates

JUNIOR HIGH ACADEMIC AWARDS

Mathias Lynch-Staunton, Mina Wood, Alex Hartgerink

Mathematics

Grade 7 - Mathias Lynch-Staunton

Health 

Grade 7 - Mina Wood

Grade 8 - Alex Hartgerink

Mathias Lynch-Staunton, Gus Halibert. Bryant Cail

Science

Grade 7 - Mathias Lynch-Staunton

Grade 8 - Gus Halibert

Grade 9 - Bryant Cail

Alina Pharis and Chad Bousquet

Physical  Education

Grade 7 - Alina Pharis, Brayden Scotton

Grade 8 - Brayden Scotton

Grade 9 - Chad Bousquet

Indie MacGarva, Gus Halibert, Megan Hurst

Social Studies

Grade 7 - Indie MacGarva

Grade 8 - Gus Halibert

CTF

CTF 7 - Matthias Eden

CTF 8 - Megan Hurst

Alina Pharis, Nicole Keeler, Bryant Cail

Language Arts

Grade 7 - Alina Pharis

Grade 8 - Nicole Keeler

Grade 9 - Bryant Cail

Danielle Hann, Hailey Grove, and Addy Halibert with Mrs. Mary Krizan

French

Grade 7 -  Danielle Hann

Grade 8 - Hailey Grove

Grade 9 - Addy Halibert

Drama

Grade 9 - Madi Harrison

Eric Smyth

Health

Health 9 - Eric Smyth

Gus Halibert

Math

Grade 8 - Gus Halibert 

Mina Wood, Frankie Love

Art

Grade 7 - Mina Wood

Grade 8 - Frankie Love

Grade 9 - Madi Harrison

Mrs. Karen Paton and Danielle Hann

Outdoor Ed

Grade 7 - Danielle Hann

Life Skills

Ms. Janet Elder presenting new Life Skills award

Life Skills: Alexis and Amber Bachura

                     

Highest Academic Average

Mrs. Mary Krizan and Alina Pharis

Alina Pharis

Gus and Addy Halibert

Grade 7 - Alina Pharis

Grade 8 - Gus Halibert

Grade 9 - Addy Halibert

Esteemed Alumni Garry Hackler
Jr High Citizenship

Mariah Loseth

Promotes School Spirit

Involvement in overall school activities

Chad Bousquet (left) with Lynne and Duane DeCock

Exemplary Character 

Chad Bousquet

Junior High Athletic Awards

Junior Girls Volleyball 

Most Improved Player          Hailey Grove

Sportsmanship               Siri Kaack

Sportsmanship           Addy Halibert

Most Valuable Player        Danielle Hann

Junior Girls Basketball

Most Improved Player             Frankie Love

Hustle                       Mariah Loseth

Sportsmanship                  Alina Pharis

Most Valuable Player            Addy Halibert

     

  Logan Olsen, Ryan Smyth, Mathias Lynch- Staunton. Gareth Kaack

Junior B Boys Basketball

Most Improved Player          Ryan Smyth

Most Improved Player        Mathias Lynch- Staunton

Hustle        Gareth Kaack

Most Valuable Player      Logan Olsen

Junior A Boys Basketball 

Most Improved Player             Hunter Olsen

Hustle                           Bryant Cail

Sportsmanship                   Gus Halibert

Most Valuable Player              Brock Gatzky

Gary Kuftinoff  MVP Memorial Award

Brock Gatzky

Junior Badminton

Most Valuable     Addy Halibert & Chad Bousquet

Mr. Coady MacDonald congratulates Logan Olsen and Alina Pharis

Logan Olsen and Alina Pharis

Junior Track and Field

Hustle     Alina Pharis

Most Valuable     Logan Olsen

Junior Female Athlete of the Year

Addy Halibert

Addy and Gus Halibert

Junior Male Athlete of the Year

Gus Halibert

LHS Sports Booster Club Presentation to Coaches

, Mrs. Bonnie Kaack, Mrs. Sharon Halibert, Ms. Joanne Verbaas, Mrs. Naomi Schweb

2015/16 LHS Coaches

Ethan Paridaen, Reid Mosby, Raina lane, Nikki Smyke

SENIOR HIGH MERIT AWARDS

Grade 10 - Raina Lane and Reid Mosby

Grade 11 - Nikki Smyke

Grade 12 - Ethan Paridaen

Senior High Academic Awards

Mathematics

Skylar Bueckert,  Brady Douglas, Logan Desjardins

Math 10C        Logan Desjardins

Math 20-1           Brady Douglas

Math 30-1         Skylar Bueckert

Science

Brady Douglas, Logan Desjardins, Chris Cail

Science 10       Logan Desjardins

Chemistry 20    Chris Cail

Chemistry 30      Brady Douglas

Social Studies

Social 10-1        Justyn Connelly- Engel

Cameron Brush and Justyn Connelly- Engel

CTS

CTS 10     Cameron Brush

CTS 20    Ryan Grove

Tom Phillips,  Kori Sandeman, Cole Schweb

English Language Arts
English 10-1             Tom Phillips

English 10-2            Cole Schweb

 English 20-1        Kori Sandeman 

English 30-1      Jayden Hucik

Jonathan Erickson,  Levi Sekella, Chris Cail

Physical  Education

PE 10    Levi Sekella

PE 20      Jonathan Erickson

PE 30    Chris Cail

Mary Blomgren, Mrs. Krizan, Skylar Bueckert, Logan Desjardins, Kori Sandeman

French

French 10        Logan Desjardins

French 20        Skylar Bueckert

French 30   Kori Sandeman and Mary Blomgren

CALM

Quinlan Connelly- Engel

Art

Mrs. Paton and Skylar Bueckert

Art 10          Meghan Tkachuk 

Art 20        Skylar Bueckert

Highest Academic

Kori Sandeman, Brady Douglas, Logan Desjardins

Grade 10 - Logan Desjardins
Grade 11 - Brady Douglas

Grade 12 - Kori Sandeman

Senior High Athletic Awards

Kori Sandeman, Skylar Bueckert, Katie McClung

Senior Girls Volleyball

Most Improved Player           Savanah Moore

Hustle       Katie McClung 

Most Valuable Player   Kori Sandeman 

Most Valuable Player      Skylar Bueckert

Ryan Grove, Brady Douglas, Jonathan Erickson, Smilin' Ross Cook

Senior Boys Volleyball

Most Improved Player              Ryan Grove

Hustle          Brady Douglas

Sportsmanship        Jonathan Erickson

Most Valuable Player      Ross Cook

Senior Boys Basketball

Head Coach Duane DeCock, Chris Cail, Ross Cook, Jonathan Erickson, Coach Paul Erickson

(Large bold font because THE SENIOR BOYS SABRES HOSTED AND WON PROVINCIALS.  We assume that's an "A" in Sports")

MVP – Offensive Play             Eric Cadonic

MVP – Defensive Play         Jonathan Erickson 

Most Valuable Player         Chris Cail 

Most Valuable Player      Ross Cook

Provincial Champions

Dean McCulloch MVP

Memorial Award

Chris Cail and Ross Cook

Senior Female Athlete of the Year

Katie McClung

Senior Male Athlete of the Year

Ross Cook

Emerging Artist Award

Skylar Buecker

Drama

Ryan Grove and Josee Wiebe

C.U.P.E. Award

Ethan Paridaen

The Connelly Award

Skylar Bueckert

 Grade 12 highest English 30 mark

Presenter Mrs Dana Connelly and Skylar Bueckert

The Olive Srigley Award
Mary Blomgren

Presenter Mr. Darrell Hilliard and Mary Blomgren

Grade 12 female student with the highest mark in Science.

Erickson and Sons Trade Scholarship
Liam Connelly-Engel

Presenter Mr. Paul Erickson and Liam Connelly-Engel

Sr High Citizenship

Ryan Grove

LRSD Grade 12 Academic Award

Hannah Penner

Governor General’s Bronze Medal

Hannah Penner

Won no awards, stayed until the end anyway:

Much of the Livingstone School's administrative staff.

updated with more photos