Pictured students helped serve food to over 200 people in attendance at the town of Midland War Veteran luncheon. They were then enlightened by guest speaker Ted Barris. Ted is world renowned author who spoke of his most recent book “Breaking the Silence” which depicts the experiences of various veterans from WWII to the present.
Ted Barris Luncheon Students
Homeroom Halloween Door Contest!
BR-LR - Mr. Faragher, Tim Mohan - artist, Jamie Hunter - museum host FR-LR Katharine Johns, Alysha Lesaux, Meryssa Duquette, Hailey Wright Juneau, Ahsley Persico, Willy Lepage
Former MSS student and acclaimed Metis artist Tim Mohan displayed his work titled “Wise Up” at the local Huronia Museum on the weekend. The art pieces takes a strong look at the horrors of war within the creative cradle of Metis artistic symbols and characters. Tim is the nephew of former Midland Veteran James Mohan who was tragically killed as a POW during the conflict in Hong Kong. His passion for peace and awareness of the evils of war are most evident in all of his work and written reflections. Midland Secondary students had the privilege of providing 12 poems for the exhibit. The poems were put on display at the museum and placed on an artistic background for further effect. On Friday the students who were able to attend recited their poems for the audience and received personalized artworks from Mr. Mohan. Be sure to take the time to visit the Museum and take in the exhibit.
The Oral History project continued with an interview of local WWII veteran Mr. Frank Graham, who not only spoke of his military career but also of his community involvement and the legacy he has maintained educating the youth of Midland on the what it means to be a proud Canadian and a member of this community. Students conducting this interview were from Miss Prince’s history class and they are; Amy Whitehead, Jack Wilson, and Emily Mitchell.
Students Amy Whitehead, Emily Mitchell, and Jack Wilson, interview Mr. Frank Graham
Rebecca's WWI model up close
Geoff and Cody's WWI model
WWI Model Work in Progress
Lily's WWI Model
MSS Welcomes Rev-Captain Charles Degratias
The entire MSS school body were treated to an inspiring talk by Reverand Captain Charles Degratias of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Reverand is a Rwanda genocide survivor who spent 20 years in a refugee camp. Most recently he has served 2 terms in Afghanistan and is soon departing for France to hold a ceremony for a WWI soldier’s body which was just discovered and exhumed. He spoke to the students in an entertaining an intriguing fashion about his life experiences and his “born to die” legacy in Rwanda. He emphasized as Canadians our motto is “born to live” and that we should acheive what we want and embrace the challenges we face. Rev-Captain Charles Degratias is a guest speaker MSS students will remember forever. Pictured are students and staff who attended the Christian Community Breakfast earlier in the day where the Reverand spoke to local community members.
Kristina Smiljanic, Rebecca McCallum, and Grant Perry interviewed Mr. Dean Nicholls at the local Huronia Museum. They spoke to Mr. Nicholls about his various life experiences including a unique and intriguing story of Midland’s connection to the Zamboni industry. The interview is now in its editing stage and will be available on our site in the near future. Next up for interviewing is local WWII veteran Mr. Frank Graham.
MSS CWS students interview Mr. Dean Nicholls. Students pictured are Grant Perry, Kristina Smiljanic, and Rebecca McCallum.
Cell Phone Seminar 2011
MSS Students conducted another Cell Phone Seminar for seniors at the local Askennonia Club. The students bonded with participants and represented MSS in a positive and proud manner. Participating students were: Kristina Smiljanic, Megan Campbell, Megan Giamatolla, Ashley Persico, Ayla Haynes, Sharlin Winstanley-Hayes, and Erin Harrower.
MSS students help out at Midland Terry Fox Run
A big thank you goes out to the following students who helped in the Town of Midland Terry Fox run. These students gave of their time to hand out nutrition to those who participated in the event.
The Students were: Justin Weimer, Bailey Young, Keely Gaetz, Kaitlin Parson, Jack Wilson, Miranda Grundsten and Grant Perry.
