1 st Semester Fall/Winter Editor: Rose Ruprecht what do you have in store for us? Hello Everyone,

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1 1 st Semester Fall/Winter Editor: Rose Ruprecht what do you have in store for us? Hello Everyone, The 2015 school year is well underway and first semester is almost complete. Many alumni have been by to visit and say hi. The newbies have already taken part in our annual Halloween teambuilding event run by our grade 12 athletes. They have learned the ropes and procedures of. Both returning and new athletes continue to dream about World Championships, Olympics, Pan American Games, etc. as they train and compete throughout the school year in their sport. Being in has allowed them to receive the support of the Northview staff to make accommodations so when they return they can get back in the swing of things. Last year Britany was our Award of Excellence winner. Britany is another fine example of someone who was exceptional among a group already set apart. She was on the honor roll each year and competed at the Junior A level in hockey. She earned an athletic scholarship to University of Maine which will begin August A special thanks goes out to our parents who not only provided us with the Halloween treats for our team building event but who are always watchful and supportive in the background. They recognize that their athlete does well when school, sport and home are balanced. Parents checking on marks and at times providing tutoring and ensuring they are seeking extra help contributes to the continued success of their son or daughter. Communication with teachers in school, sport coaches and the athlete at home makes for a well supported athlete.

2 S EMESTER P AGE 2 Speaking of Newbies... School Life The burden of high school is tests, projects, presentations and the never ending assignments. How the heck will we still have time to train? That s what I had asked myself over and over during the summer. Now that we are well into the school year, I m positive that I can answer that question;. During the summer, I completely dreaded the first day of school. I thought that it was going to be a nightmare, just like how all the movies and TV shows made it lool like. However, high school so far is a breeze. makes school an enjoyable part of life that will leave everlasting memories. In, everyone is like your family. Older grades help the nines whenever we ask. Also, all of share the same goals of keeping our grades high while still being able to perform well in our sports. This allows us to support each other and while doing that, we will bond even further. Even though school only started not long ago, has already become my second home, where we can build our nests and feel comfortable. I think that has changed my life not only physically and mentally, but it has also given me faith. I ve learned that whenever you need a shoulder to lean on, or a hand to help you get back up, there will always be someone there to support you along the way. I look forward to the next four years full of obstacles, excitement, and disappointment that will only lead to a pocket full of memories that will last a life time.

3 S EMESTER P AGE 3 STATS FOR 2015 TO 2016 Gr 9 Gr 10 Gr 11 Gr males females Total 76 STATS COMPLETE 2015/2016 Gr 9 Gr 9 Gr 10 Gr 10 Gr 11 Gr 11 Gr 12 Gr sports male female male female male female male female represented 1 Basketball 1 Boxing 1 Cirque de Sole 1 Dance Figure Skating Golf Gymnastics Artistic Gymnastics Rhythmic Hockey 2 Judo Karate Olympic Skeet Shooting 1 1 Skiing Soccer 1 Softball 1 Snowboarding Swimming 1 Taekwondo Tennis Track+ Field 1 1 Trampoline 12 Gr 9 males 5 Gr 9 females 14 Gr 10 males 7 Gr 10 females 9 Gr 11 males 9 Gr 11 females 14 Gr 12 males 6 Gr 12 females 76 overall

4 S EMESTER P AGE 4 Northview s Academic Program for Gifted Athletes () is already hard at work for the school year. We currently have 76 athletes representing 21 different sports. Everything from an Olympic Skeet shooter to our National level Men s Figure skater. A few athletes are highlighted below. Grade 12 Nam started his season with the Summer Skate Competition in Thornhill. He won the competition with an impressive score. At his first international competition, Autumn Classic International (ACI), held in Barrie inmid October he won a silver medal. This season he is going to represent Canada at two Senior Grandprix National Championships, along with other ISU competitions. At his first Senior Grandprix held in Lethbridge, Alberta, in Skate Canada International he placed 5 th. His next Senior Grandprix is being held in Moscow, Russia. He will compete in the Cup of Russia (Rosetelecom) November 18 November 23. Nam s short term goal is to qualify for the Grandprix Final, which will be held in Barcelona, Spain. He also hopes to defend his Canadian Champion title while Patrick Chan is returning to compete, represent Canada to compete at Worlds and to make it to the Worlds podium. With his current busy schedule he hopes to complete his high school diploma by the summer of 2016.

5 S EMESTER P AGE 5 Grade 12 David was competing this summer in the Senior Pan Am games. What a thrill for him being the youngest athlete to qualify and to compete for Canada. He placed 23 rd out of 26 competitors in Olympic Skeet Shooting. He proudly shared the letter he received from Premier Kathleen Wynne and Michael Coteau, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, offering him their congratulations.

6 S EMESTER P AGE 6 Grade 12 Mehrdad worked hard throughout the past summer in preparation for the Junior Pan American championships, which were held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. In this event, the top two athletes in each category from each country competed against each other. Mehrdad said I competed in the kumite -61kg division. After 5 hard fought fights and 4 wins, I ended up with a bronze medal and have now qualified for the Junior World championships which will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia mid -November. At Junior Worlds he fought his best and gained much experience as this was his first world championship event. He will have a break in February when he undergoes major surgery on his right knee. His goal once he recovers is to make the Senior National Team. After years of hard work and countless competitions, in tennis singles and doubles we have three of our grade 12 s earning athletic scholarships from American universities. Tina has signed with the University of Minnesota for a full scholarship for the fall of I cannot be more excited to become a Golden Gopher and look forward to continuing my tennis career, as well as my education. This last school year will be crucial in making good memories and staying on top of my school work. I have made time to play a few tournaments. This past spring I claimed the U18 Canadian Nationals Doubles title with my partner, and finished top 12 in singles.

7 S EMESTER P AGE 7 I look forward to competing in this event and potentially improving my results before heading off to the USA. Katarina competed at the U18 Canada World Ranking Event. She lost in the second round of singles and made it to the semifinals of doubles. "I am excited and earned a tennis scholarship to the University of Washington, which is in Seattle. Sean shared in the fall season, I had competed in several ITF events including the Grade 2 World Ranking Event held in Montreal in which I made quarterfinals of doubles, the ACE Tennis ITF Event where I made the semifinals, and the Pan American ITF Championships where I made it to the second round of singles. I am pleased to announce that I will receive a full athletic scholarship having signed with the University of Denver in Colorado. Tony our grade 12 golfer travelled to Buenos Aires, Argentina for the Tail Cup and Argentine Amateur training camp held from November He represented Canada at the 20th Copa Talihade Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina where he successfully defend the team title out of 14 countries. Canada was the first country to every defend it's title and individually he finished 14th out of 155 players. Over Christmas he competed in the 2015 South Beach Amateur- Miami, Florida 2015 Junior Orange Bowl- Miami, Florida. He will be signing with the University of Houston and receive a full athletic scholarship upon graduation.

8 S EMESTER P AGE 8 Finally Grade 12 Kelly who plays basketball is going to yo to George Brown College where she plans to study Early Childhood Education. She has signed and is receiving a partial scholarship from George Brown. After that she plans to apply and become a police officer. Destination NHSS / Grade 8 Specialty Program Night Wed Nov 25 th Grade 12 Volunteers s Grade 9 S, 10 s and Kelly help Ms Allison at the specialty program table

9 S EMESTER P AGE 9 More Action: Carmel our grade 11 rhythmic gymnast treated the Northview staff and students to a wonderful ribbon routine during our holiday assembly in December Recently she was competing at the Questo Invitational in Montreal where she won 3 gold medals and one bronze medal. She won the Miss Expression Title. This young lady is busy with more competitions. Next week she is off to Las Vegas, followed by competing in the Slonny Cup held in Toronto. Then she is off to Estonia to compete in the Miss Valentine event. She will also be missing the start of semester 2 so her teachers will be assisting her with work while away. OUR IN HOUSE THANK YOU TO Ms Nancy Kapralos, MsVan Kessel and the Grade 12 athletes who assisted with preparations and the running of our Halloween Event. 2. The parents who sent Halloween treats etc for the athletes to enjoy after our event. 3. Jr + Sr athletes who assisted with our Grade 8 Specialty Information Night in November. The Seniors helpers were: David, Mehrdad.and Kelly. The Grade 10 helpers were Stephanie, Udita, Fed, Allyse, Aisha and Maddy.

10 S EMESTER P AGE10 s 2016 Halloween + Newbie Face Painting

11 S EMESTER P AGE 11 s newbies for 2015 below.. What a great group this year!

12 S EMESTER P AGE 12 Some of the grade 12 s at the halloween event Now its dodge ball time Michelle WV and Ms Van Kessel our referees

13 S EMESTER P AGE 13 More dodgeball. Then it was time to thank our organizers and eat the treats!

14 S EMESTER P AGE 14 Alumni Kudos Deniz came by to touch base and get caught up. She is really working hard at U of T where she studies kinesiology. Her brother Furkan was also in. He graduated in 2012 and is in his final year at U of T where he is studying life sciences. He hopes to carry on next year in the masters program. Michael Min who is at McMaster on an Athletic scholarship came by tosay hello. He is having a wonderful first year studying Humanities and Commerse/Business. Kaitlyn is enjoying Guelph University. She had intented to continue with her hockey career playing for the Gryphons but got a serious injury. She is however enjoying her program of veternary medicine. Olivia (tennis) is at Wayne State University in Michigan, USA on an athletic scholarship. She shared she is having a wonderful year and that she finds it very different then high school. Kevin (golf) is loving Western University where he is studying business. He came by to visit and graciously offered to talk to our 2 nd semester civics/careers class about his program and how he made his post secondary decisions. While here he also shared info about Western and the business program with Aaron. Egor was also in cyberarts. He had to give up his dance to focus on his art while at OCAD. He brought in his portfolio and showed me various art work. He shared his final mobile project which was about aids. It was wonderful to see such compassion and inginuity.

15 S EMESTER P AGE 15 Maryam (karate) is like Sean in her final year at York studying kinesiology. She has applied to the medical field at York for next year. She had to give up her karate due to a serious back injury but advises her brother Mehrdad who is in on academics and karate. Sean (karate) is in his last year of kinesiology at York University. He keeps an eye on his brother who is doing soccer. He is in grade 9 and this year. Mark (soccer) attended Sault College 1 year for aviation. Then he went to Florida for his 2 nd year. He did some work for Porter Air. He is currently attending Seneca to study more on aviation. More Action and Updates Morgana (latin dance) has had a tremendous year with her dance partner Adam. In January 2015 they were UK open rising star finalists. In October they were the International and Dutch open vice champions for the under 21 age group. In November at the Dutch open rising star they placed third. They were the Worlds under 19 champions in Dec This 2015 event was being held in Paris, France. After the recent bombing the pair were not sure if it was safe enough to attend. They apprehensively made the decision to go. It is a good thing they did as for all their hard work they were rewarded with becoming the under 21 World Champions in the next age category. Morgana continues with her busy schedule in 2016.

16 S EMESTER P AGE 16 Jacob (swimming) grade 12 is pleased and accepted the athletic scholarship offered from the University of British Columbia. This past week end THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRY AND TRIUMPH IS A LITTLE UMPH

17 Northview Staff + Admin You are our heroes From athletes past, present and future... Thank you!!!