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Wonderful news!

Gail Lyon has been declared one of the "Outstanding Principals in
Canada".Only a total of 33 individuals chosen from across the country.
Quite an accomplishment and recognition that is most deserved.

Check out the "Learning Partnership" website listed below.


www.canadasoutstandingprincipals.ca/2008-winners.html

So last year as part of the JS merger, Merivale got a new teacher with a speciality in multimedia named Mr. Hughes. The Vanguard and the website and to a lesser extent the yearbook are likely to never be the same again.

Anyway, since he's been on staff, Mr. Hughes has produced some great videos starring Merivale teachers. Now he's gathered some of them in one section of the site called "The Video Vault", and for anyone who can recognize the teachers in the movies, it's a good time diversion.

There are only 4 videos in this section right now, and I think they were all made this year, but if you poke around the site you might be able to find a few others and some from last year. Most of the teachers featured are newer on staff (eg Ms. Sheremeto, Mr. Pender, and Mr. O'Connor [not Fergus!] have been around for 2-3 years), but there are some appearances by teachers earlier grads would recognize. I'm pretty sure anyone who ever knew of Mr. Terry O'Byrne would appreciate one of the most recent videos, "Byrne Baby Byrne: The Legend of a Disco Superstar."

Enjoy!

The Vanguard is now available online at http://www.merivalehighschool.org/…

So, here's an important question! Are any of you members (or lurkers...?) actually going to be at Merivale next year? I am graduating and am potentially interested in adding a co-mod to the community. It would be great if we had someone actually attending to keep us (somewhat) up to date about events!

I graduated from Merivale in 1997. Pretty cool to see that you guys have your own community on here! If anyone went there during that time, feel free to drop me a comment or take a look at my profile.

If you are a fan of the shows Buffy/Angel, join my communities! ottawabuffyfans and buffy_banners!

Any grade 11's need an Ancient Civ textbook, to replace one they lost? Someone gave me one a long time ago and its just been sitting on my shelf so I figured I would just give it to the school..but if someone lost theirs, id rather give it to them cause its kind of a bitch to pay like $60 for lost textbooks. let me know if u need one, or someone that does.

Look at all of you, gracing the front page of the Citizen and all that jazz!

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitize…

Nicely done, MHS :)

Thurs June 1 & Fri June 2 7pm MHS Caf Entry by donation

This year's edition of the annual One Act Play Festival happens next week! Come out for four short plays completely directed by and acted in by MHS students! This year's plays include a murder mystery, a serious but funny play about unemployment, and the wacky hijinks of a psychic. All proceeds go to the Ottawa Food Bank, and there is no minimum donation. (Also, by the way, every dollar donated to the Ottawa Food Bank generates $7 of food for the community) So come out for an entertaining night this Thursday or Friday; tell your friends, bring your friends -- the more the better!

Merivale Art Show 2006
Thursday May 18
8am-8pm, MHS Caf

Come see the best of student art and design. Amazing stuff!

Since elections are on Friday, I thought I'd let you all know you should vote for

SCOTT HINDLE. AKA- SCINDLE

Of course you all get 2 votes so pick your second (either Mundeep, or Powell). My opinion is probably biased as I do know Scott but....

You'd want a Co-Prez  who has been involved with Student Council for at least the past year or longer.
  -who knows the ropes.
  -who has extracurricular involvements as well as other school events such as the musical or Spirit Rep.
  -who is going to put the school needs ahead of anything else.
  -who is going to not only take extra time to ensure the student's satisfaction but isn't slacking off in class.
  -who is honest,  has the Student Body in mind and is going to be connected.
  -who is going to listen to your ideas. This is your school. Run it your way.

There are several reasons why 4 of the 7 runners who should be reconsidered before voting for them, or not at all. I'm sure you'd all like to know what sort of people you're voting for. By now, you should have guessed who the other 4 are. The following may sound harsh but honest is best, no?

-You don't want someone who has never had involvement with the Student Council, nor any other involvements in school in any shape or form.
-There are several of the 4 who only wants to have fun but has no clue of the harsh commitment involved with running the Student Body.
-Several who have been involved with the Multicultural show but has never been to a meeting, nor communicated with the executives (myself and 3 other lovely ladies). One, who has lied to the executives to have his own performance because 'it was his last year'. Funny, I had no idea last year of high school was grade 11.
-Several of whom want better dances and grad events though Dance Reps and Grad Reps are responsible for those sections of the Student Council.

Who wants irresponsible, non-commited lying Co-Prez's? Voting for your friends is never the way. Especially if you know they've slacked off in small areas.

VOTE SCINDLE!