A group of students from East York C.I. today went down to the Harbor Front  in celebration  to the announcement of the winners among the nominees for 2012. 

Two sections, and a total of 20 books were at stake this year compared to the usual ten.

The Book List

Fiction Books

1. Ashes Ashes (Treggiari, Jo)
2. Beat the Band (Calame, Don)
3. Blood Red Road (Young, Moria)
4. Chance to Dance for You (Sobat, Gail Sidonie)
5. Death Benefits (Harvey, Sarah N)
6. Motorcycles & Sweetgrass (Taylor Drew Hayden)
7. Something Wicked (Cowan, Leslie Anne)
8. The Fifth Rule (Aker, Don)
9. The Gathering (Armstrong, Kelly)
10. The Way It Is (Ried, Donalda J)

Non- Fiction Books

1. Call Me Russell (Peter, Russell)
2. Canada's Wars (Webb, Jonathan)
3. Hockey Now! (Leonetti, Mike)
4. I.D. (Scowen, Kate)
5. Kick the Fossil Fuel Habit (Rand, Tom)
6. Nice Recovery (Juby, Susan)
7. Stick to Your Vision (Maestro, Fresh- Wes)
8. The Book Of Awesome (Pasricha, Neil)
9. Two Generals (Chantler Scott)
10. Will To Live (Stroud, Les)

When students first got there, they went to a set of workshop with two authors of their choice. They enjoyed listing to the opinion of the Authors of selected books. 

During a small break students could wander to booths outside, such as one where you can make buttons, another sold the Forest of Reading books, and etc.

Afterwards it was time to announce the two winners. The authors came on stage and were introduced by students. Our hosting MC is our previous winner Richard Scarsbrook. 

The announcing winners are: 

For Fiction: Kelly Armstrong, The Gathering

For Non-Fiction: Neil, Pasricha, The Book of Awesome

 Students went out to stalls and shops for lunch. One last workshop of your choice with the authors was presented and afterwards the day had ended for WhitePine readers. 

Leaving the water front and going back to school the students buzzed in the bus relaxing-ly.  All in all, it was a nice day.

The musical for this year was Legally Blonde. Students and staff worked together and put months worth of work and effort into it. 

An effort which paid off as many who attended the show among the three day, enjoyed the show.

Shows were between the days of May 10th – 12th 2012. One would tell you that missing the opportunity to see this play is a huge loss.

It's not just some poor production. This production showed a spirit that when you left, for hours that positive energy surrounded you.

The shows more then just a excellent success! 

Thank you to all who had supported the Musical!

Picture courtesy of Csaba Varga. 

A record 208 tickets were sold Friday!!!! More than 60% of the graduating class has bought tickets…. let's see if we can make that 80%!!



Tickets will be sold every day after school in room 246 for $90 each. Final day to buy tickets is Friday, May 18. Bulldog Awards are also due this Friday! Drop off your completed ballot form in the main office.



On Wednesday, May 16 starting at 7am in room 246, tables assignments will be made. ONE person from the table can come in with the form (found outside room 246) to let us know the names and ticket numbers of the students sitting at the table and which table you want. Between 8 and 10 people can sit at a table and I do have about 5 tables that can accommodate 12. You cannot reserve a table with only 6 students. Other students will be seated at your table. Once a table is full (8+), the floor plan will be highlighted. Students who do not come in and reserve tables will be assigned a table randomly.

For any other questions you may contact the prom committee @ : 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/335240039860870/382972088420998/?notif_t=group_activity

               EYCI Multi-Cultural 

                    Talent Show

When: Wednesday, May 16, 3:20 p.m.

Where: Auditorium

Cost: $2, Buy in the Rotunda at Lunch

All money raised goes to the 

EYCI School Improvement Fund

The two class of semester two held a symposium where student transferred their knowledge of Ancient Greece into a moment of today.

As a student in the class, I felt that I got the an opportunity to experience a moment of Ancient Greece in our class. It was really fun and exciting, especially with the horse in the mix. 

The morning class.

Although, I hear it wasn't just the morning class who had fun. 

The afternoon class.

Extra Shots 

The girls team is no different from the boys in expectations and keeping it up. SO don’t think that just because it’s a girls  team that it would be all docile. Melika Wong, a grade 12 student at East York and Lineman on the team, gave us more insight on the team and sport.

The sport like any other in the school, comes second to academics. That shouldn’t stop you from giving a “100 %” at practice. It’s not easy go, easy come practice, for fitness is very important we are told.

The most important equipment to have would be the cleats, “and Confidence” Wong expressed when asked what do you need for the team. Being able to keep up and look foreword with a positive attitude is also important.

The coaches are kind and motivated, but strict when it comes to your schooling. The team is said to have a family feel to it, coaches and member. “If your having a rough day at school we can depend on team members” said Wong as she explained to us about the team.

Sometimes you do miss class but not all the time. Also maintaining an average of 60-70% is a expected. Balancing everything is a key aspect in this, following school academic policy. “I try to do my work in class” says Wong.

Wondering what to do, to join or not? Wong responds to that question with: “Just have confidence, just come out and join”. Flag Football is a fun and competitive sport to try.

 Melika Wong