L.H.S. News
December 1999
Principal: Mr. W.M. Boyes
Vice-Principal: Mr. R.J. Wihlidal
Guidance Counsellor: Ms. S. Randall-Nadurak
From the Office:
Seasoning Greetings! It is with great joy that we wish the students, parents, and
ratepayers a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday.
Thomas Drier's quote seems apt at this time of rejoicing and rededication: 'Ilfwe are ever
to enjoy life, now is the time - not tomorrow or next year, The best preparation for a
better life next year is a full, complete, joyous life this year. "
Now is a good time to reflect on our blessings and to recharge our spirits. May this
holiday season be one of much happiness and joy.
The following article is reprinted with the permission of Mr. James Shaw, principal of
Balgonie Elementary School.
Are we stealing from our children? Despite our best intentions, we may be robbing them of
the opportunity to struggle, leaving them vulnerable to underachievement.
Schools today face an epidemic of underachievers, yet these children believe with all
their hearts that they are incapable of doing the work asked of them. They say school is
boring, irrelevant or too hard. They may seem confused, under constant stress or incapable
of doing more.
Well meaning friends may suggest that parents be more understanding, more supportive or
more helpful, but often they do create problems.
Mom and Dad to the rescue! These children may have similar problems when it comes to doing
tasks at home. The youngsters have learned at an early age that adults will rescue them
when the going gets tough. Children quickly become addicted to adult help and begin to
believe adults' unstated Secretaries: Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs. Cuddington Telephone: 731-2262
Facsimile: 731-2494 E-mail: lumsdenhigh@hotmail.com
messages that they can only succeed with assistance.
Underachievers often have parents who had to struggle when they were children. They say,
"I don't want my child to struggle like I had to. They deserve better." Their
children live in a home where struggle is the enemy rather than an opportunity. This
problem was less severe years ago. Parents that were preoccupied with scratching out a
living gave their children tasks that helped out the family. Working and struggling at
home prepared children to work and struggle at school.
Semester One Final Exams Students must have any unexcused absences excused by 4:00 p.m.,
Monday, January 17, 2000. Students will receive exam exemptions during period six on
Friday, January 21. Students must be present to receive their exam exemptions.
All final exams begin at 9:00 a.m. Students must remain in the exam room until 10:30
a.m. Final exam schedule:
Period 1 Classes
...................... Monday. January 24
Period 2 Classes ......................
Tuesday. January 25
Period 3 Classes
.......................Wednesday, January 26
Period 4 (Noon) Classes............ .No Final
Exams
Period 5 Classes
.......................Thursday. January 27
Period 6 Classes
.......................Friday. January 28
Monday, January 31 is a non-student day.
Now that winter has arrived, a number of parents are considering holidays to warm, exotic
locales or to sunny, snowy slopes. Last school year, some students missed an extended
number of school days to join their families on vacation. As a result of their absence,
students experienced difficulties in achieving marks and meeting attendance requirements.
Although supportive of family vacations, the school administration strongly encourages
planning to minimize the number of school days students miss.
To assist in vacation planning, please look carefully at the 1999/2000 school year
calendar. As well, please note that students are required to write final examinations at
the scheduled times. We thank you for your cooperation in this regard. If you require a
school-year calendar, or wish to discuss this matter, please call the LHS Office at
731-2262.
Honour Roll
The following students achieved an average of 80% or higher on their Term 1 (November)
Report Card.
Grade 8
Marlise Ashurst, Jade Baiton, Jillian Barber, Rebecca Borchardt, Jasmin Cherney, Janelle
Coleman, Jami Cowen, Megan Gardner, Darnell Glass, Heather Grane, Holly Harper, Jasyn
Henry, Eric Hicks, Jaycee Janier, Tamara Jule, Tracey Klein, Dustin Kowalchuk, Janine
Loverick, Dustin MacDougall, Bradyn McCullough, Kevin Miller, Jade Prided, Katherine Robb,
Whitney Roy, Lisa Rumple, Bern Smith, Erin Spelliscy, John Tomkins, Lauren Tomkins, Jenna
Wagner, Lesley Wahl, Nichole Weisbrod, Katie Welykholawa, Sarah Wilker, Lindsey Wolf
Grade 9
Pamela Adames, Scott Ashurst, Craig Baird, Bryn Barber, Jolene Brennan, Lindsey Bullock,
Amy Dennis, Kelly Ermel, Sonja Gell, Adam Hicks, Tamra Knaus, Tess Kuntz, Tanner L'Hoir,
Lisa Martin, Jesse Matlock, Latasha McMullen, Travis Mitchell, Amanda Ferry, Ross
Phillips, Caitlin Reed, Jessica Reitmeier, Adam Schaffer, Logan Smith, Joseph Warren,
Brady Wiggins, Kimberley Yaskowich
Grade 10
Emily Andris, Lacey Baiton, Tristyn Bulai, Andrea Chapman, Claire Cockman, Douglas Cosman,
Tammy Demyen, Francis Desroches, D'Arcy Guillemin, Jason Harbor, Camilla Kistner, Shane
Kleisinger, Travis Kuntz, Justin Mitten-Moore, Kirsten Rasmussen, Kimberly Russell, Jared
Schaaf, Caitlin Sinclair, Cameron Stettner, Jeffrey Stonehouse, Lindsay Twerdoclib, Kevin
Ulmer, Kennedy Warren, Alisha Wedrick, Amanda Weisbrod, Tara Yaskow
Grade 11
Alexis Bone, Ben Borchardt, Jessica Brennan, Stacy Bull, Jonathan Goles, Morgan Cowen,
Robyn Fahlman, Jennifer Gibbs, Kerry Griffiths, Virginia Harper, Christopher Hickey,
Joshua Holnan, Leah McDonald, Lindsay Meyer, Stephanie Reed, Riley Schmidt, Brian Shaw,
Andrea Stutz, Kyle Limer, Allison Wahl, Craig Weisbrod, Crystal Weisbrod, Matthew Wolf,
Nathan Zahn
Grade 12
Amy Bechard, Jessica Bouvet, Jessica Fair, Amber Gavin, Shannon Gronick, Cara Gurskey,
Jennilee Jule, Sherri Kistner, Eric Luhning, Kirsten MacNaughton, Warren Martin, Chantal
Martindale, Melissa McEwen, Amanda Milliken, Kirsten Moore, Jessica Murray, Jamie Neggers
Devin Patterson, Geoffrey Phillips, Joel Pollock, Katherine Rasmussen, Warren Riemer, Erin
Rumpel, Neil Zubot
Library
The library requires back issues of Sports Illustrated or of any golf magazines. The
library also needs copies of the June 1998 issue of National Geo~raphic. Mrs. Chernick
also asks that LHS library patrons check at home for encyclopedia and other overdue
library books. It's never too late to return an overdue library book!
Drama
The LHS Drama Club's presentation of The Pen is Deadlier, a three-act mystery, kept
audiences wondering "Who dunnit?" Set in the competitive and superficial world
of Hollywood, the romance, intrigue, and an ironic twist entertained the December 2
opening night audience as well as the audience who enjoyed the dinner theatre performance
on December 3.
Cast members included: Eric Luhning, Leigh Willmott, Jessica Fair, Jessica Bouvet, Alexis
Bone, Virginia Harper, Nathan Zahn, Matt Valgardson, Garett Watson, Lindsey Twerdoclib,
Amanda Weisbrod, Stephanie Reed, Dustin MacDougall.
Crew members were Mia Buhay, Amy Chapman, Kerry Griffiths, Christopher Wagner, Francis
Desroches, Ginnie Baragar, Collette Luhning, Kim Yaskowich, Darcie Keith, Craig
Buckmaster. Directors were Mr. Women Pletz, Mrs. Deanna Chernick, and Ms. Sonia Trebik.
Special thanks to Mr. Dave Hansen for set construction.
Guidance/Student Services
Career Counselling
Ms. Randall-Nadurak has offered each Grade 12 student a career counselling appointment
before the Christmas break. Students planning to enroll in SIAST programs have been
advised to apply immediately because of SIAST's wait-list
admissions policy. University-bound students should be aware of the following Deadlines:
Faculty of Social Work - January 15; University of Regina Faculty of Education - February
15. Most faculties at the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan have April 15 deadlines.
A SUTIL presentation by SIAST campuses, the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan,
Carlton Regional College, and Lakeland Regional Community College was held on December 10,
1999. All students in Grades 11 and 12 attended these presentations.
February will be a busy month! On February 4, LHS students will be taking part in the
University of Saskatchewan's "Experience Us" program. Students will also be
taking part in the University of Regina's "Ambassador" program later in
February.
Personal Counselling
LHS students and staff have recently completed an interest survey to identify personal or
social issues which should be addressed. These survey results will be the impetus for a
variety of workshops offered to meet the needs identified by members of the school
community. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of the survey results may contact Ms. Randall
Nadurak.
Financial Planning
Students or parents interested in scholarship information may consult the following
websites: www.parentsauide.com/fundinn or w~:~.student awards.com .
A student loans planning workshop will be held for interested students in the spring.
Please feel free to call Ms. Randall-Nadurak if you have any questions or concerns.
Yearbook
The 1998/99 yearbooks have arrived. Last year's graduates may drop by the school to pick
up their yearbook.
Band
Following is a list of upcoming dates and times for the LHS bands.
Feb.17-20
Senior
Jazz Trip to Edmonton (Jazz 1)
March 1
Junior
Concert (Grades 6-8), 7:00 p.m.
March 15-18
Optimist
Band Festival (Gr. 7-12, Jazz I, II, III)
March 20
Jazz
Night (alljazz bands), 7:00 p.m.
March 29-30
Grade
7 Band Trip to Estevan
April 15
Dessert/Dance/Auction,
6:00 p.m.
April 30-May 3
Grade 9/10
Band Trip to Edmonton
May 5-9
Grade
11/12 Band Trip to Banff )
May 15
Senior
Concert (Grades 9-12
Junior Girls Basketball
The members of the junior girls basketball team are Clara Hepburn, Falon Holinaty, Ashley
McGregor, Jenna-Wade Rathy, Jillian Barber, Tamra Jule, Brenna Smith, Lauren Tomkins,
Jenna Wagner, Stephanie Yarnton, Megan Gazda, Collette Luhning, Jade Baiton, Erin
Spelliscy, and Jaycee Janier. This team is coached by Miss Brenda Mitrov.
The junior girls played in a tournament in Wynyard on December 10 and 11. They will play
in Pilot Butte and in White City on January 14-15. Their home tournament will be on
February 17 and 18.
Junior Boys Basketball
Members of Team Black are Bryn Barber, Jerrod Briere, Taylor Douglas, Jeff Eberts, Paul
Felix, Mitchell Hipperson, Jeff Schaefer, Jake Thue, Jesse Loverick, Mike Merrow, and
Tyler Patterson.
Team Green members are Carey Davis, John Hanoski, Eric Hicks, Jeremy Jahnke, Dustin
MacDougall, Ross Phillips, Renn Schaffer, Tyler Stark, Michael Taylor, Trevor Tetzlaff,
and Reece Thue. Both these teams are coached by Mr. Mike Boyes and Mr. Mike Embury.
Team Black were tournament champions at Wynyard and also won an exhibition match with
Moose Jaw Cornerstone, 56 to 23, Team Green also played an exhibition match against Moose
Jaw Cornerstone; the score was 34 to 20 in favour of Moose Jaw.
Team Green will play in the Big West League and Team Black will play in the Buffalo Plains
League. Both these leagues will begin play in January.
LHIT will take place January 21-22. Hoops 2000 (Pilot Butte and Greenall) will take place
on January 27-28.
Senior Girls Basketball
Members of the senior girls basketball team are Pam Sullivan, Rachel Lee, Lucy Lax, Tara
Yaskow, Andrea Chapman, Lacey Baiton, Ashley Gejdos, Michelle Wilker, Stephanie Thue,
Trude Bakke, Kim Russell, Andrea Stutz, Jamie Neggers, and Jenal Cogger. This team is
coached by Mr. Jeromy Hall.
The senior girls placed second in a tournament in Preeceville. Leading LHS scorers at the
Preeceville tournament were Stephanie Thue (44 points), Rachel Lee (28 points), and Lacey
Baiton(l8 points).
The girls will be playing in the following tournaments: Indian Head, December 10-11;
Dalmeny, February 18-19; Shaunavon, February 2526. The Senior Angels home tournament will
be held on February 3-5.
Senior Boys Basketball
Members of the Senior Devils are Warren Riemer, Jon Steadman, Devin Patterson, Josh
Holman, Jon Goles, Colin Gessner, Paul Ashton, Warren Sabine, Gerald Wagner, Kevin Ulmer,
Dustin Cromarty, Garret Mathies, and Chad McKay. Mr. Drew Schenk is the coach and Pam
Shkolny is the team manager.
The Devils placed 4'h in an 8-team tournament in Biggar on December 10-11. They lost the
3'd place game to a tough Outlook squad by a score of 6966. The Devils will play in
Hepburn on December 17-18 and will host Super Hoops 2000 on February 10-12.
Co rling
Members of the Senior Mixed team are Chris McEwen, Ginny Anderson, Rob Harmon, Kerry
Griffiths, and Amanda Weisbrod. Members of the Senior Boys team are Nathan Zahn, Jeff
Stonehouse, Colin Phillips, Andrew Walker, and Aaron Wingfield. League play will begin in
February.
A 13-team LHS funspiel was held on December 9. The event was such a rousing success and
all participants had such a good time that Mrs. Doreen Lesko, LHS Curling Coordinator,
plans to organize another funspiel in the second semester. Mrs. Lesko would like to thank
parent helpers Kevin and Sandy Walker.
Upcoming Dates
December 22 2:30 p.m.
Dismissal
Dec. 23-Jan. 9
Christmas
Vacation
January 10
Classes
resume
January 18
Devils
Football Banquet, 7:00 p.m.
January 21
Semester
1 Exam Exemptions,Pd. 6
January 24-28
Final
Exams
January 31
Non-Student
Day/Teacher In service
February 4
Term
2/Sem. 1 Final Report Cards
February 18
Non-Student
Day/Teacher Conv.
March 3-6
Winter
Break
March 17
Non-Student
Day/Teacher In service
