Proud parents packed the Whistler Secondary School gym on Monday to recognize the efforts of students, coaches and other volunteers.
The categories ranged from service to sports to academics, and were presented to students from Grade 7 to 12.
"Its not by accident that these people are here tonight," commented principal Ken Davies. "It takes hard work, planning, and dedication. You have to put in the hours."
Of all the graduating students, one stood out in every category. Mike Daugulis made the trip to the stage 11 times with awards in just about every category. Daugulis was recognized in athletics for his enthusiasm in intramural sports and involvement with the golf team, in service and citizenship, and in academics with the years top grade point average an amazing 98 per cent in all of his subjects.
Service Awards
Thirty-two students received service awards, and were given certificates and mugs in recognition of volunteer work in the community. They are Teresa Bate, Sandra Bayliss, Clarissa Bell, Sarah Colpitts, Alix Browne-Munz, Lauren Collins, Alisha Combs, Claire Daniels, Mike Daugulis, Jessica Ellis, Kim Fenwick, Matt Friesen, Rebecca Kleinman, Amanda Marsh, Jessica Meadows, Michael Messegeur, Candice Mooney, Lauren Mooney, Sarah Morden, Alicia Munro, Sammy Paulus, Sarah Peebles, Brooke Playfair, Raine Playfair, Sally Reid, Jenna Romanin, Mila Rusimovich, Jaime Sarpalius, Kevin Smith, Maegan Stevens, Adam Sweetzir, and Blaine Vernon-Jarvis.
Jostens Yearbook Awards
These awards go to the students who were the most instrumental in putting together the school yearbook. They are Sandra Bayliss, Jessica Ellis, Kim Fenwick, and Raine Playfair.
Wendy Thompson Outdoor Recreation Leadership Scholarships
These awards were presented to students who participated in the schools outdoor leadership program. They are Claire Daniels, Shaun Stroshin, Brian Xhignesse, Sophie Babiuk and Kyle Cuthiell.
Intramural Sport Awards
Sports Bags were presented to the students that showed the most enthusiasm, skill and sportsmanship in the schools intramural sports programs. They are Sammy Paulus, Sean Clarke, Ross Young and Mike Daugulis.
Team MVPs
Although its a small school, the Whistler Secondary Storm teams compete at a high level in the zone and the province in a wide variety of different sports. Awards were presented to the most valuable player in each of those sports.
Sr. Girls Volleyball Candice Mooney
Jr. Girls Volleyball (blue Team) Emily Macalister
Jr. Girls Volleyball (white team) Christine Inniger
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball Lauren Mooney
Grade 7 Girls Volleyball Erin Kerr
Cross Country Jillian McArthur
Boys Soccer Nick Vagelatos
Girls Soccer Alison Leighton
Girls Gymnastics Nicola Bennett
Golf Mike Daugulis
Community Coaches Appreciation
The nine volunteer coaches that made the school athletic programs possible were recognized by Whistler Secondary. They are Kateri Mills, Andree Janyk, Sue Oliver, Bernard Messeguer, Tara McLeod, Myrna Bush, Kerry McArthur, Veronique Hamel, and Andrew Foster.
Small Block Awards
Whistler Secondary students are divided into blocks and encouraged to participate in intramural sports during the lunch hours. The students recognized for these awards led the way in attendance, enthusiasm, skill and sportsmanship.
Grade 9 Mia Daniels and Julia Murray
Grade 10 Lilli Baker, Kendall Benbow, Alison Leighton, Danielle Robson and Stephen Romanin
Grade 11 Peter Skryabin
Grade 12 Ryan Black, Lindsay McIvor, Mike Daugulis, Brendan Edgar and Lila Gervais
Outstanding Athletes of the Year
To win these trophies, students had to participate in at least two school sports during the course of the year, and impressed coaches and teammates with their abilities and attitude.
Jr. Girls Danielle Robson
Sr. Girls Claire Daniels
Sr. Boys Mike Daugulis
Citizenship Awards
These awards were presented to students who were active in the community and in the school, donating their free time to help others. They are Teresa Bates, Alisha Combs, Mike Daugulis, Kim Fenwick and Sally Reid.
Subject Awards
Subject awards were given to the top students in various school subjects. They were not based entirely on grades, taking into account the attitude and efforts of the students.
Applied Skills
Grade 7 Chantelle Grills
Grade 8 Lauren Mooney
Grade 9 Anna Pitoniak
Grade 10 Caitlin Currie
Grade 11 Scott Walhovd
Grade 12 Marc Mains
Physical Educations
Grade 7 Jenya Dudley
Grade 8 Rob Murray
Grade 9 Robbie Laird
Grade 10 Rory Eunson
Fine Arts
Grade 7 Linda Laird
Grade 8 Sandy Paulus
Grade 9 Chelsea Macdonald
Grade 10 Raine Playfair
Grade 11 Andrew Johnson
Grade 12 Matt Friesen
English
Grade 7 Sarah Craveiro
Grade 8 Kati Tchakarova
Grade 9 Caitlin Rempel
Grade 10 Becky Bennett
Grade 11 Mila Rusimovich
Grade 12 Teresa Bate
French
Grade 7 Lonnie Wake
Grade 8 Kati Tchakarova
Grade 9 Emily Macalister
Grade 10 Becky Bennett
Grade 11 Meghan McKeever
Math
Grade 7 Chatelle Grilss
Grade 8 Andrew Saitoh
Grade 9 Anna Pitoniak
Grade 10 Christine Inniger
Grade 11 Meghan McKeever
Grade 12 Mike Daugulis
Social Studies
Grade 7 Chantelle Grills
Grade 8 Sam Barnes
Grade 9 Anna Pitoniak
Grade 10 Brittany Kingzett
Grade 11 Meghan McKeever
Grade 12 Kim Fenwick
Science
Grade 7 Lonnie Wake
Grade 8 Lauren Mooney
Grade 9 Anna Pitoniak
Grade 10 Rory Eunson
Grade 11 Meghan McKeever
Grade 12 Mike Daugulis
Headed for Success Science Award
Mike Daugulis
Honor Roll Certificates
To earn a spot on the Honour Roll, students had to have an average of at least 85 per cent in all of their subjects, including fourth quarter mid-term marks.
Grade 7
Hannah Auer, Tia Blunden, Chelsea Bush, Abigail Cameron, Jessica Craig, Sarah Craveiro, Nadine Crowe, Samantha Depatie, Chantelle Grills, Jasmine Hendriks, Dana Jensen, Chana Kleinman, Hayley Matches, Alexandra Milner, Merritt Patterson, Maddie Reid, Melissa Smith, Elysia Toporowski, Emily Whitmell, Torunn WilliamsonGrade 8
Samuel Barnes, Sam Benjamin, Sarita Cabrera, Luke Currie, Holly Hetherington, Chad Kingzett, Lauren Mooney, Robert Murray, Jenna Romanin, Andrew Saitoh, Kati TchakarovaGrade 9
Sandi Barrett, John Daugulis, Morgan Gamache, Robbie Laird, Emily Macalister, Chelsea Macdonald, Julia Murray, Anna Pitoniak, Caitlin Rempel, Blaine Vernon-Jarvis, Jonathan WellsGrade 10
Whitney Barkman, Becky Bennett, Alix Browne-Munz, Caitlin Currie, Rory Eunson, Brittany Kingzett, Meagan Lande, Alison Leighton, Verity Pringle, Danielle RobsonGrade 11
Claire Daniels, Jennifer Inniger, Sarah Kopinya, Meghan McKeever, Mark MosherGrade 12
Brook Baker, Teresa Bate, Sandra Bayliss, Michael Daugulis, Jessica Ellis, Kim Fenwick, Marc Mains, Robbie Peebles, Chris Smith, Rhett Vernon-JarvisTop GPA Awards
Grade 7 Chantelle Grills
Grade 8 Lauren Mooney
Grade 9 Anna Pitoniak
Grade 10 Caitlin Currie
Grade 11 Claire Daniels
Grade 12 Mike Daugulis
Outstanding Student Award
Mike Daugulis