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MRHS Office will be open on the following days, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:

• Wednesday, July 16^th
• Wednesday, July 23^rd
• Wednesday, July 30^th
• Wednesday, August 6^th
• Wednesday, August 20^th

The 2008 - 2009 school year begins on Monday, August 25^th, with regular office hours.

Students return to class on Thursday, Sept. 4^th

Grades 10 and 11 students can pick up marks, report cards, and exams on Wednesday, June 25.

Teachers will have all these documents in the gym during the morning, from 8:30 to 11:00.

Students are to go to home room teachers and pick up report cards.  Note that all missing items must be returned and/or paid for before report cards will be given to students. Students must have report card before picking up exams from individual teachers.

Reports/exams/documents will be given to the student or parent only.

Any documents not picked up during the morning will be compiled in the School Library and may be picked up there - after 1:00 p.m. on June 25.

Cross Country:

• Top Male Runner - Nick Melnyk
• Top Female Runner - Sara Walsh

Golf:

• Coached by Martin Elsinga & Jeff Hughes
• Top Golfer - Ryan Chapman
• Determination and Dedication - Todd Campbell

Field Hockey:

• Coached by Anne MacKinnon & Charla Currie
• MVP - Nicole Mooney
• Coach’s Award for Leadership, Commitment and Dedication - Cassie MacLean

Women’s Soccer

• Coached by Amy Beck & Rachel Colwill
• Manager Peggy Flynn
• Rookie of the Year - Marissa VanWiechen
• Most Dedicated Player - Laura MacRae

Men’s Soccer:

• Coached by Natasha Nabuurs & Philip MacDonald
• Most Improved Player - Jordan Kacsmarik
• MVP - Evan Forrester

Women’s Volleyball:

• Coached by Travis Murphy
• MVP - Alana Murphy
• Rookie of the Year - Jenny Beck

Men’s Volleyball:

• Coached by Matt Killeen & Matt Fraser
• Most Improved Player - Damon Ansems
• MVP - Jace Wichers

Women’s Basketball:

• Coached by Lianne Garland & Amy Beck
• MVP - Alana Murphy
• Most Sportsmanlike - Rebecca Walsh

Men’s Basketball:

• Coached by Doug Nobles & Matt Nobles
• Most Improved Player - Keegan Somers
• MVP - Nick Melnyk

Wrestling:

• Coached by Megan Morrison & Colin MacDonald
• Most Dedicated - Liana Osopova
• MVP - Garrett Robbins

Badminton:

• Coached by Sandy Munro & Andre Christian
• Coach’s Award for Leadership, Commitment and Dedication - Terry Nabuurs
• Most Dedicated - Sara Walsh

Women’s Rugby:

• Coached by Ronnie Munn, Natasha Nabuurs & Nikki Jackson-Farrell
• MVP - Brittany MacEachern
• Most Dedicated Player - Kayla Publicover

Men’s Rugby:

• Coached by Mark Gaudet, Randy Harper, & Charlie Trainor
• MVP - Jesse Clausheide
• Most Improved Player - Samuel Parent

Women’s Softball:

• Coached by Kenny MacIsaac
• Most Dedicated Player - Janda Lee MacKay
• MVP - Miriah MacIsaac

Men’s Softball:

• Coached by Bradley Kerwin, Matt Munro, & Jacob Smith
• Most Dedicated Player - Harris Campbell
• Rookie of the Year - Coady Gordon

Track and Field:

• Coached by Charla Currie
• Most Dedicated Midget - Katelyn Powers
• Most Dedicated Senior - Josh Annear

Chelsey MacKenzie Spirit Award - Rebecca Walsh

Female Athlete of the Year - Alana Murphy

Male Athlete of the Year - Nick Melnyk

PEISAA Outstanding Athletic Academic Student

• Male - Donald Campbell
• Female - Shelley Acorn

Viking Academic Red Pin

• Emma Gillis
• Corinne Verleun
• Lynn Drake

Viking Athletic Red Pin

• Jillian Lea
• Dana Lavers
• Bethany Drover
• Rebecca Walsh
• Alana Murphy

Viking Combination Red Pin

• Megan Kaderly
• Janice Fitzpatrick
• Luke Richards
• Cassie MacLean
• Megan Collings
• Brittany MacEachern
• Terry Nabuurs
• Adam Ross
• David Nabuurs
• Jeanna Brothers

Viking Special Black Pin

• Robert MacSweeney
• Nick Melnyk

Welcome to Amy Beck, Paula Johnston, and Courtney MacDonald who are guest teachers today.

Any student interested in selling chocolate bars this summer as a fund-raiser for the Euro Trip are asked to please see Mr. Munn today.

All Choir members must return their release forms, tickets and/or money to Ms. Amy Beck today.

Congratulations to Reid Martin for completing a ceiling tile painting. The tile is on display at the top of the stairs.

Possible Bus Delays: According to our information, there will be full road closures for fifteen to twenty-five minutes as the bikes in the Tour de PEI pass a 6k stretch, travelling at approximately 40 kilometers per hour. They are to arrive in Pooles Corner for 3:16 to 3:29 p.m. The tour will travel down Route 22 Pisquid, to Pooles Corners, on to Route 4 Commercial Cross Road into Murray Harbour areas.

Anyone interested in coaching Under 9 Soccer or Under 10 Soccer this summer with the Eastern Eagles in Montague, please call Mary VandenBroek at 583-2055. This qualifies for volunteer hours.

There will be make-up fitness testing for any Grade Ten and Eleven physical education students who have missed a fitness test…. Monday at 11:38 and Wednesday at 11:38.

Band Students: There will be a rehearsal today at 3:15 for the graduation for Grade Ten and Eleven Band students. Congratulations on a great concert last Friday evening!

Welcome to Amy Beck, Paula Johnston, and Trevor MacDonald who are guest teachers today.

There was a white-gold ring lost yesterday. This ring has a black sapphire in the setting. If you find this piece of jewelry, please turn it into the office.

Mme Flynn would like to see all members of the French Conversation Club, Knitting Club, French Trip, Reader’s Circle and SWITCH sometime today so that you can pick up your certificates.

Members of the Women’s Softball team are reminded to pass in your jerseys as soon as possible.

Mrs. Killeen’s English 431 students are reminded to bring their important supplies to D Block today.

Anyone interested in coaching Under 9 Soccer or Under 10 Soccer this summer with the Eastern Eagles in Montague, please call Mary VandenBroek at 583-2055. This qualifies for volunteer hours.

There will be make-up fitness testing for any Grade Ten and Eleven physical education students who have missed a fitness test…..Monday at 11:38 and Wednesday at 11:38.

Band Students: There will be a rehearsal for the graduation on Wednesday at 3:15 for Grade Ten and Eleven Band students. Congratulations on a great concert last Friday evening!

Peer Helpers must pass in locks, books and training manuals to Ms. Beck.

The following students must see Ms. Beck to arrange Peer Help interviews: Rebecca Murphy

MartinShaw

Cynthia Vankeymeulen

Emily Vuozzo

Esther Bayer

Jenny Beck

Haleigh Blaisdell

Drew Brehaut

Caleigh Burhoe

Ashley Byrne

Gregory Clark

Melissa Courtney

Sara DeBlois

Emily DoyleMolly Gotell

Sarah Haberl

Hanna Hameline

Courtney Kemp

Melissa MacDougall

Happy Birthday to Christina Somers!

There will be a brief meeting for all members of the Choir after the announcements in W204, Ms. Beck’s room.

Congratulations to the Women’s Softball team who came second in the Championship game against Bluefield.  It was a hard-fought game in which both teams battled to the end of the 8th inning.  Well done, girls!

All grads who have signed up for Paint Ball must pick up your permission slips from Ms. Anderson’s office today. You’re reminded that you must go to this activity on the bus provided.

Today is your last chance to sign up for and pay for the Grad Banquet and Paint Ball - go to Ms. Anderson’s office at lunch break.

Could Mamie Bell, Chrissy Crane, Kayla Publicover, Terry Nabuurs, and Jerry Campbell meet in Ms. Anderson’s office immediately after the assembly this morning.

If there are any Grade Twelve students who have not yet filled in a survey form about their plans for next year, they are asked to see Mr. Armstrong immediately following announcements.

Grade Twelve students going to UPEI are asked to make arrangements through the freshman advisement centre for step by step information on how to registered for 2008-2009.

Students attending the Terry Fox Youth Centre are asked to finalize their registrations as soon as possible. Please confirm with Mr. Armstrong that you will be attending.

This is the last week that the cafeteria will be serving food. Due to greatly reduced inventory levels, cafeteria staff will not be serving specials this week. They will have the basics… like salads, wraps, some sandwiches, hamburgers, chicken burgers, fries, pizza, etc. Thanks for your understanding!

All Peer Helpers should pass their Peer Help book and training articles into Ms. Beck as soon as possible.

Any students who have signed up for Peer Helping for next year must see Ms. Beck to schedule an interview.

Happy Birthday to Suzanne Donahoe and Josie Gormley!

Welcome to guest teachers Ms. Amy Beck and Mr. John Gallant. Teachers and students should note that Mr. Armstrong is not in the Guidance Office today.

All members of this year’s Student Council and the Debate Club are asked to meet at the beginning of lunch in Mr. Lea’s room (W304) for an end of the year pizza party.

All members of the Men’s Softball team and Golf team are to make sure you go to the gym at the first of lunch break today. You must wear your uniforms!

Attention Grads! If you would like to order a copy of the grad video that will be played at Grad Banquet, order if today or on Monday, June 9^th, at both breaks and lunch. Cost is $10, with all proceeds going towards a bursary in memory of the five students who we lost in the last three years. The DVD’s will be sold at the top of the stairs. Individuals who have not paid by second break on Monday will not receive a copy. The videos can be picked up after Grad Banquet on June 16^th.

The Ladies Softball team will be leaving at 11:00 today for the Provincial Championships.

The Track and Field Provincial schedule is posted on the gym bulletin board. Good luck, athletes!

Anyone who is on a sports team must remember to wear dress clothes on Monday, June 9^th, for the Athletic Banquet.

All students who signed up for Peer Helping for next year are reminded that you must see Ms. Beck for set up an interview time.

All Choir members must see Ms. Beck to pick up tickets for next week’s concert.

Grads: Sign up and/or pay for the Grad Banquet and Paintball today in Room M110 at 11:50 a.m. Cost is $12 for Banquet and $23 for Paintball. Date of the Banquet is Monday, June 16, at 6:00 p.m., while Paintball is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18.

A pink hankie and a single cuff link were found following the prom on Friday evening. If you have misplaced these items, you may pick them up in at the office.

A DVD copy of the MRHS production of “High School Musical” is available for loan in the Library. If you haven’t seen it, please see Mrs. Killeen.

Happy Birthday to Melissa Courtney!

Welcome to guest teachers Amy Beck and Paula Johnston. Teachers and students should note that Mr. Armstrong is not in the Guidance Office today.

All members of the Ladies Softball team, Men’s Softball team, and Golf team are asked to go to the gym at lunch (11:38) for team photos.

All students who signed up for Peer Helping for next year, must see Ms. Beck for an interview time.

Choir members must see Ms. Beck today to pick up tickets for next week’s concert.

Band Students: There is a rehearsal after school today for Grade Ten and Eleven Band students. You will be rehearsing for the graduation.

Any student who played on a school sports team must drop in to see Miss Currie, Ms. MacKinnon, or Miss Nabuurs sometime in the next couple of days.

Grads: Sign up and/or pay for the Grad Banquet and Paintball today and tomorrow (that’s Thursday and Friday) in Room M110 at 11:50 a.m. Cost is $12 for Banquet and $23 for Paintball. Date of the Banquet is Monday, June 16, at 6:00 p.m., while Paintball is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18.

A pink hankie and a single cuff link were found following the prom on Friday evening. If you have misplaced these items, you may pick them up in at the office.

A DVD copy of the MRHS production of “High School Musical” is available for loan in the Library. If you haven’t seen it, please see Mrs. Killeen.

There will be a public meeting this evening at the Montague Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. to deal with the re-zoning of land for the new high school.

Welcome to guest teachers John Gallant, Brian Somers, Mike Boudreault, and Denise McGillivray.

There will be a Europe Trip meeting today at 12:00 noon in Mme Flynn’s room. Attendance is mandatory or she will assume you are giving up your spot.

Congratulations to our Men’s Rugby team who won their game against Morell last evening, 50-7. The team now goes on to the finals on Thursday in Kensington at 6:00 p.m.

We would like to welcome Jonathan MacInnis as a new teacher on staff in September. Mr. MacInnis will be teaching instrumental music.

Any student who played on a school sports team must drop in to see Miss Currie, Ms. MacKinnon, or Miss Nabuurs sometime in the next couple of days.

A $1000 Scholarship for Atlantic Canadian students entering a Science faculty has just been announced. The application and the detailed criteria is in the Guidance Office and posted on the bulletin board. June 13^th is the deadline! Note that an essay is required.

Grads should note that tickets for the Grad Banquet will be on sale today, Thursday, and Friday this week. Cost is $12. Your ski trip money can be used toward this (or paintball). The Grad Banquet is where you’ll hear your historian, Jerry Campbell, give his speech. Don’t miss it!

A pink hankie and a single cuff link were found following the prom on Friday evening. If you have misplaced these items, you may pick them up in at the office.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Sub/Wrap bar in the Cafeteria! Get a 6″ sub or full wrap for $3.50. You pick the ingredients and the Cafeteria staff will make it. Choose from a variety of toppings and ingredients (ham, turkey, roast beef, assorted or veggie). There will be no fries served today - subs and wraps only. Gar will still have his express lane open.

SNAC Committee will meet today at 12:10 p.m. in the gym.

A DVD copy of the MRHS production of “High School Musical” is available for loan in the Library. If you haven’t seen it, please see Mrs. Killeen.

The Murray Harbour Baptist Church Youth Group is reminded of your “movie night” this evening. You are to meet at the church at 5:15 when you will be leaving for Charlottetown. Don’t forget your money for Dairy Queen!

Congratulations to the Track and Field athletes who showed well at Tuesday’s Zone Meet. Track practice on Wednesday after school for those who made it to Provincials. Following is a listing of our winning athletes:

Midget Girls:

• Katelyn Powers, 1^st in High Jump, 2^nd in 400m
• Katelyn Powers, Hanna Hameline, Celeece MacIsaac, 1^st in 4×400m Relay
• Celeece MacIsaac, 2^nd in 100m
• Jenna MacLellan, 4^th in 400m

Senior Girls:

• Marion Sinclair Waters, 1^st in Triple, 2^nd in Long Jump
• Katie Nicholson, 1^st in Discus and 1^st in Shot Put
• Brittany Birt, 1^st in 100m
• Megan Collings, 1^st in Long Jump
• Candace Nicholson, 1^st in 200m
• Marissa Wisener, 1^st in Javelin, 3^rd in Discus
• Nicole Mooney, 2^nd in 100m
• Kayla MacIntyre, 2^nd in Discus and 2^nd in Shot Put
• Laura Mooney, 3^rd in 100m.
• Laura Mooney, Brittany Birt, Megan Collings, Nicole Mooney, 1^st in 4×100m

Midget Boys:

• Devan Gunn, 2^nd in 400m
• Curtis Rice, 2^nd in 800m
• Jack Panting, 3^rd in 800m
• Roland Kennedy, 3^rd in 100m, 4^th in 400m

Senior Boys:

• Josh Annear, 1^st in 100m, 1^st in 200m, 1^st in 400m
• Tyler Dockendorff, 1^st in 1500m, 1^st in 3000m
• Nick Melnyk, 1^st in Javelin
• Stephen Clark, 2^nd in 200m
• Aaron Fitzpatrick, 2^nd in 400m, 3^rd in 100m
• Justin Shaw, 2^nd in 800m
• Sam Parent, 2^nd in Shot Put, 2^nd in Javelin
• Adam Fitzpatrick, 2^nd in Triple Jump, 4^th in 100m
• Greg Clark, 3^rd in 1500m, 3^rd in 3000m
• Evan Forrester, 4^th in 400m
• Josh Annear, Aaron Fitzpatrick, Evan Forrester, Greg Clark, 1^st in 4×400m
• Josh Annear, Aaron Fitzpatrick, Adam Fitzpatrick, Greg Clark, 1^st in 4×100m
• Stephen Clark, Jordan Kacsmarik, Tyler Dockendorff, Adam Fitzpatrick, 2^nd in 4×400m.

Happy Birthday to Thomas Annear!

Welcome to guest teachers John Gallant, Allison MacDonald, Christopher McKenna, and Denise McGillivray.

Teachers are asked to please excuse the Track and Field team at 9:00 a.m this morning to compete at the Unit Meet today.

Mr. Trainor’s Oceanography 621 class is leaving at the start of B Block from the main student entrance. Teachers should note that the students involved will be listed on the attendance sheet.

The Women’s Rugby team will have their team lunch in Mr. Killeen’s room in preparation for their semifinal game against Morell.

There will be a meeting for any Grade Twelve students who would like to participate (sing, read, play, etc.) at the graduation church service. Interested students are asked to meet today at 11:38 in Ms. Anderson’s room. See Ms. Beck, Ms. Anderson or Ms. Lowther if you have questions.

Grads should note that tickets for the Grad Banquet will be on sale Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week. Cost is $12. Your ski trip money can be used toward this (or paintball). The Grad Banquet is where you’ll hear your historian, Jerry Campbell, give his speech. Don’t miss it!

Choir practice will start at 4:00 p.m today.

Congratulations to the Women’s Softball team who will be travelling to Summerside this week for the Championships! MRHS shut down Evangeline last night in the quarter final game with a score of 7-0. Winning pitcher was Miriah McIsaac. Top batters for Montague were Jillian Conohan and Janda MacKay. Good job, girls! Best of luck in the championships!

A pink hankie and a single cuff link were found following the prom on Friday evening. If you have misplaced these items, you may pick them up in at the office.

Today’s Special in the Cafeteria: Rice, eggroll and veggie stir fry, with a small white milk for $4.00.

S.A.V.E. will have a wrap-up meeting today at 11:50. Lunch will be provided. All students please attend.

There will be a Europe Trip meeting on Wednesday at 12:00 noon in Mme Flynn’s room. Attendance is mandatory or we will assume you are giving up your spot.

SNAC Committee will meet on Wednesday at 12:10 p.m. in the gym.

A DVD copy of the MRHS production of “High School Musical” is available for loan in the Library. If you haven’t seen it, please see Mrs. Killeen.