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ST. PRACTICE DAY PARTY featuring the Fake McCoys starting at 8 p.m. at the Royal Oak Orléans, 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. corner of Jeanne d’Arc Blvd. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/RoyalOakPubsOrleans.

ORLEANS TENNIS CLUB Spring Registration opens. Learn to play tennis in your neighbourhood with qualified instructors from the Orléans Tennis Club. A range of clinics available for kids and adults will be offered at municipal courts in Orléans and Cumberland. For info visit Orleanstennisclub.ca.

COMMUNITY KARAOKE WITH CHINA DOLL at the Shenkman Arts Centre, This event will bring families together, including the 2SLGBTQ community to embrace diversity, play and culture in a safe family-friendly, community environment. For more information and tickets, go to shenkmanarts.com.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY with Connor Fair and Derek Wilson at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. For more info, visit facebook.com/StrayDogBrewing Company.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY starting at 9 a.m. at the Royal Oak Orléans, 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. corner of Jeanne d’Arc Blvd. LIVE music by Kinnexa Cross from 11am-3pm, The Shabraque Celtic Band from 4pm-7pm and Mason’s Apron from 8pm-12am. For more info, visit facebook.com/RoyalOakPubsOrleans.

THE ORLÉANS BREWING CO. presents Oyster Wednesdays every Wednesday from 6-9 pm. The Orléans Brewing Co. is located at 4380 Innes Rd. near the Innes Road McDonalds.

 

 


The 2014 Orleans
Outstanding
Youth Awards recipients

 

Zachary Jeggo, 16

Zachary Jeggo is a Grade 11 student at École secondaire publique Louis-Riel where he is enrolled in the Sport-Études program. In 2022, he placed sixth in the novice boys 400 metres at the OFSAA provincial track and field championships and was well back of the pack in the 800. Skip ahead a year and his results were much different. After deciding to drop the 800 and compete in the 300-metre hurdles instead, Zachary won the junior boys 400 and the 300-metre hurdles at both the city championships and the OFSAA East Regionals. His results placed him among the favourites in both events heading into the provincial championships. He lived up to his advance billing by winning both events at OFSAA and returned home with two gold medals. To put his accomplishment in perspective, it is the first time an east end athlete has won two individual gold medals at the provincial level since Olympian Segun Makinde accomplished the feat in 2009 competing for Colonel By Secondary School. He followed up his historic performance at the provincial high school championships by winning a pair of silver medals in the U18 400-metres and 400-metre hurdles at the Canadian Youth Championships in August competing as a 16-year-old. For his history making accomplishments on the track, Zachary Jeggo has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Raina Smith, 16

Raina Smith is an example of how much the human spirit can overcome. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 5 1/2, Raina also suffers from Psoriasis and Chronic Recurrent Multi-focal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) which causes pain and damage in bones due to inflammation. She takes one immunosuppressant injection every week for the Psoriasis and a second injection every two weeks for the CRMO. The injections cause her to be very fatigued and nauseous for 24-36 hours after each treatment. Despite her the medical conditions and the side effects of the treatments, Raina refuses to let them slow her down. She is an avid athlete and has played on the top tier soccer team for her age group with the Gloucester Hornets for the past two years. While a student at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School last year she was selected to play on both the girls volleyball and basketball teams. A straight-A student, she received the Director of Education award last year. Away from school, Raina is vocal advocate for children suffering from Juvenile Diabetes. Last year she took part in an event called “Kids for a Cure” where 30 kids are selected from across all of Canada to come to Parliament Hill to help politicians understand the daily challenges of living with T1D and the importance of accelerating progress towards a cure. For her resiliency in dealing with multiple medical conditions and her empathy and advocacy for others suffering from similar conditions, Raina Smith has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Selena Pang, 17

Selena Pang is a Grade 12 student at St. Matthew High School where she has been a member of the Gold Honour Roll for the past two years and has been a dedicated member of student council. Away from school, Selena has been recognized as a national high-performance rhythmic gymnast since 2019. She has represented Canada in several international tournaments, such as the Slovakia Christmas Nitra Cup in 2019 and the Aphrodite Cup in Greece in 2023. In addition to her athletic pursuits, Selena has a deep passion for music. She obtained her full level 8 certification in piano in 2022 and successfully passed the level 9 practical exam in 2023. She is a certified coach in training for rhythmic gymnastics and finds joy in coaching young girls. She volunteers to coach gymnasts and assists with her club’s annual rhythmic gymnastics competition. For her many accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom, Selena Pang has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Timéo Atonfo, 15

To be selected for the Outstanding Youth Awards twice is a rare feat, for no other reason than the fact that you have to surpass whatever accomplishment earned you the award the first time. Timéo Atonfo was named among last year’s recipients for his exploits on the track. In 2022 he won the novice boys 300-metre hurdles at the provincial high school track and field championships and placed second in the 100-hurdles. Skip ahead a year to he 2023 provincial championships where he competed as a Grade 10 junior, and his exploits were even more impressive than the previous year. He won a silver medal in the junior boys triple jump and two bronze medals in the 100-metre hurdles and the triple jump, making him the first east end athlete in history to win three individual medals at the same OFSAA provincial championships and only the 12th member of the Ottawa Lions to do so in the history of the track and field club. For his historic performance on the track, Timeo Atonfo has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Maya Elena Pasionek Chaparro, 17

Maya Elena Pasionek Chaparro is a Grade 12 student at École secondaire publique De La Salle where she is enrolled in the cinematography program. An exceptional math student, she tutors others throughout the school year. Away from school, Maya has been a committed volunteer at the Penny Lane Farm Sanctuary in Cumberland since 2020. Penny Lane is a family operated refuge and home for over 100 neglected, abused and abandoned animals. In caring out her volunteer activities, Maya travels Cumberland no matter the weather or the season, and even over her summer break, to help out for 3-plus hours with the care of the animals. Maya is also a member of Orkidstra, an Ottawa-based social development program that empowers kids age five to 18 from under-served communities by teaching them life skills such as teamwork, commitment, respect and pride in achievement, through the universal language of music. Maya speaks English, French and Spanish. She is a strong swimmer and an avid knitter whose creations had been sold at the Canterbury Christmas Fair. For her work in taking care of neglected, abused and abandoned animals and her work with Okidstra, Maya Elena Pasionek Chaparro has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards<.

 

Olivier Mrak, 9

Olivier Mrak is one of the top kart racers in Canada. The Orléans resident was introduced to the sport of go-karting by his father at the age of eight. He slowly moved up the ranks racing in karts with bigger and bigger engines. This past year he competed in the Junior Max category in which the karts reach speeds of 80-85 km/hr. As the season wore on he had a number of top 10 performances leading up to the Canadian Open Championships where he placed second in the final, earning a ticket to the RMC Grand Final in Bahrain which are the world championships in the sport. In the weeks leading up to the Grand Final, Olivier competed internationally for the first time in Italy and placed 16th in the ROK Superfinal in October. It was the first time a Canadian had ever finished in the top 20 in the event. For his remarkable success on the track in 2023, Olivier Mrak has been named as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

 

Emily Rafter, 17

Emily Rafter is a student at Cairine Wilson Secondary School where last year she received the school’s LINK Leadership Award after achieving a 97% average in the course and she won the Student Council CPR Award for commitment, pride and respect. As a member of the school’s Key Club she helped organize the Halloween for Hunger food drive and Purses of Hope. Purses of Hope was a project to collect new or used purses and fill them with personal and hygiene items for distribution to homeless women in Ottawa. Emily also took on a management role at both the regional and provincial high school wrestling tournaments. Finally, Emily headed up the planning and execution of the regional elementary school track and field championships. The event required four months of planning and involved student participants from over 20 schools. She was responsible for the planning, logistics, security and safety of all those in attendance. Unfortunately, the event was postponed due to poor air quality from the wildfires. As a result, she had to rapidly re-plan the event for two weeks later which was also the day before her Grade 12 exams. The event was a huge success and she successfully completed her exams. Outside of school, Emily was heavily involved in the The Pepper Pod Women’s Veteran’s Retreat Centre, the Wreaths Across Canada project, Ottawa Race Weekend and the Together We Stand Foundation. For excelling in a leadership role and her extensive volunteerism, Emily Rafter has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Archie Hallen, 17

Archie Hallen is currently a Grade 12 student at Cairine Wilson Secondary School where last year he finished with an overall average of 89% despite being diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder. He was an active member of the Cairine Wilson Key Club, the International Certificate Program and both the tennis and swim teams. As vice-president of the school’s Key Club, Archie planned a Movie Night fundraiser for The Terry Fox Foundation and he recently worked on the annual Halloween Food Drive which was a huge success. Over the summer he coached water polo, kayaking and canoeing. He also taught swimming and was a lifeguard with the City of Ottawa. As if all that wasn’t enough, Archie also participated in a student exchange program and went to Japan where he delivered a presentation on special needs education in Ontario, followed by a discussion on Japan-Canada civics. For being a lifelong learner, a social justice advocate, and an athlete and coach, Archie Hallen has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Owen Murphy, 16

Owen Murphy is a student at Cairine Wilson Secondary School where is enrolled in the Grade 11 leadership class. He takes initiative, runs events with confidence, and creates an atmosphere that is inclusive and caring. Last year, he managed to achieve a 90.5% average. But it is outside of the classroom where Owen really shines. He was an integral member of the school’s Improv team which won the city championship last year and placed 5th at the national championships. For the past two years he has stepped forward and acted as a mentor to the team’s Grade 9 members. As a member of the school’s IDEA Club (Inclusion Diversity Equity Allies), he helped set up and run the school’s annual Craft Fair. He was also highly active in Key Club, dedicating many hours to the annual Food Drive last October. In May of 2023, the Key Club and IDEA Club joined forces to host a Move-a-thon to support young women in Uganda which raised over $4,000 for the cause. For taking on a leadership role among his peers and for his work in several successful student run intitatives, Owen Murphy has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

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Maya Laframbois Tudor, 16

Maya Laframboise Tudor a terminé ses études à l’École secondaire publique Louis-Riel en juin dernier avec une moyenne frisant la perfection de 98,5 %. En plus d’avoir réussi à obtenir cette moyenne impressionnante, la plus haute des élèves de 12e année de toutes les écoles francophones d’Orléans, Maya a aussi été en mesure de faire plusieurs activités, que ce soit jouer du violon et du piano au septième niveau, ou encore de faire du bénévolat. Elle a, par exemple, fait du tutorat en mathématiques pour des élèves de la 10e et de la 11e année, en plus d’avoir un rôle d’appui dans la course de l’Armée du Canada de 2022 et lors de compétitions de gymnastique. Bien qu’une fracture de stress l’ait empêchée de compétitionner l’année dernière, Maya a tout de même continué à s’entrainer en gymnastique artistique à hauteur de 20 heures par semaine au niveau neuf au club de gymnastique TRYumph. Elle a également trouvé le temps de participer à d’autres sports de façon récréative, tels que le ski alpin, le ski de fond et la planche à neige. Pour ses réalisations, tant en classe qu’à l’extérieur de l’école, Maya Laframboise Tudor a été sélectionnée cette année comme lauréate d’un Prix pour les jeunes d’Orléans qui se sont distingués.

 

Joel Iziomon, 17

Joel Iziomon was nominated for this year’s awards for his good citizenship and strength of character. A Grade 12 Honour Roll student at St. Matthew High School, Joel is a member of the school’s tennis and hockey teams and he is the Grade 12 representative on student council. When he’s not attending class, Joel volunteers 40 hours a week in the school cafeteria. Outside of school, Joel pursues his love of hockey as a member of the Ottawa Rush minor hockey team and until recently her was a member of the Army Cadets where he achieved the rank of Master Corporal. Last, but by no means least, he has volunteered as the rink attendant for the outdoor rink in Blue Willow Park, making in possible for local residents to enjoy skating in the great outdoors. As an outstanding individual who embodies the values of kindness, respectfulness and empathy, Joel Iziomon has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Jean-Sébastien Gorley, 16

Jean-Sébastien Gorley is an elite bowler at the Orléans Bowling Centre. Last May, he came in first place in the bantam division at National Youth Bowl Canada and was crowned a national champion. In winning the title Jean-Sébastien had to compete against 10 other boys representing their provinces. Jean-Sébastien has been bowling since he was three years old and he’s competed in numerous provincial championships with varying results. In 2022, he placed second at the national championships. For his dedication to the sport of bowling and for becoming a national championship while representing his community, Jean-Sébastien Gorley has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

 

Julia Hanlon, 18

Lindsay White is a Grade 11 student at St. Peter High School and an aspiring vocalist. She first began singing at the age of nine and has been pursuing her dream of becoming a performing artist ever since. An honor roll student she is currently enrolled in St. Peter’s Specialist High Skills Major program in Musical Theatre. This past year, she performed the female lead of Fiona in the St. Peter Musical Theatre production of “SHREK: The Musical”. Lindsay has been an active member of the St. Peter Showchoir for the past three years and was named best female vocalist at the National Showchoir competition in Toronto. Outside of school, Lindsay has won several major competitions including the 2013 Ottawa Idol contest and the Musical Theatre category at the 2014 Kiwanis Music Festival. She has also performed at a number of fundraising and charitable events, including the Ottawa Kids Marathon for CHEO, and she has been the official National Anthem singer for the Cumberland Bandits Junior C hockey team. For the success she’s enjoyed as a singer and her willingness to share her talent with others, Lindsay White has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Max Frederick, 18

Max Frederick graduated from Cairine Wilson Secondary School last June with an 87.8% average. While a student at Cairine Wilson, Max led the school’s Improv Team to the city championship and a fifth place result at the National Secondary School Improv Championships. Even though he is currently pursuing his post-secondary education, he continues to come back and coach the team on a regular basis. His passion for the arts includes teaching classes to young people and directing shows at the Ottawa School of Theatre for which he won the prestigious OST Spirit Award last year. He inspires others with his creativity and confidence and continually builds on the skills of his teammates through his scenes. For his accomplishments on the stage and for his leadership in inspiring his peers and other students to pursue the arts, Max Frederick has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Keira Westlake, 14

Keira Westlake is smart, driven and dedicated. In 2021 she joined the Orléans Bengals cheerleading team and quickly assumed the roll of captain due to her exceptional leadership skills. She remained in the position until this year when she became a junior coach with the Bengals youngest cheerleading program. Helping to lead a group of 17 five- to eigh-year-olds is no small task but she excelled at it. She led the kids in learning new material, she created and helped the children be prepared not their games and large performances within the region. The kids love and respect her and she is an important part of our program. Keira constantly has ideas on how the cheerleading team can improve the program and be more involved in the community. She is a champion for inclusion within the program and the sport by being a positive example to her young charges. She being a great example of Orleans youth in making a difference in not only youth sports but our community as a whole, Keira Westlake has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Victoria Kay, 17

Victoria Kay is currently a Grade 12 student at Lester B. Pearson High School where she is working diligently to make the school’s Honour Roll. Outside of school, Victoria is an elite hockey player. She currently plays for the Ottawa Jr. Lady Sens which is part of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League and was selected to play on one of two provincial teams at the U18 National Championships. When she isn’t on the ice or training, Victoria manages to find the time for volunteering. She refereed at the Ottawa Catholic School Board touch football day, assists with practices for younger girls hockey teams and she participates in the Do It For Daron Day each year to raise funds for mental health in youth. For her abilities as a hockey player and her willingness to help others, Victoria has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards..

 

Sifunmi Asanbe, 15

Sefunmi Asanbe is an honour roll student at Lester B. Pearson High School and a school ambassador acting as a mentor to new students. Outside of the classroom, Sefunmi is an important member of school’s soccer, volleyball, badminton, ultimate, rugby, wrestling and basketball teams. The latter won the city championship in 2023. The breadth of her involvement in different sports showcases not only her athleticism but also her willingness to take on new challenges. What’s particularly noteworthy is her ability to excel in sports she has recently picked up, demonstrating a natural talent and a commendable work ethic. For her dedication to both academic and extracurricular pursuits, coupled with her outstanding character, Sefunmi Asanbe has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Justine Perrault, 17

Justine Perreault est une élève de 12e année à l’École secondaire catholique Garneau où elle a été élue présidente du conseil étudiant pour l’année scolaire 2023-2024. L’année dernière, elle a brillamment orchestré des événements tels que la maison hantée d’Halloween, la vente Crush for Your Crush de la Saint-Valentin et la Bunny Hunt à Pâques. Ses compétences organisationnelles exceptionnelles et ses prouesses créatives ont brillé dans ses efforts. Son travail acharné pour créer des capsules sur la santé mentale au cours de l’été 2023 visait à amplifier la voix des élèves et à leur donner les moyens de s’attaquer aux problèmes critiques de santé mentale. Son projet a été publié en octobre 2023. Avec un impressionnant total de 223 heures de bénévolat enregistrées d’octobre 2022 à septembre 2023, l’engagement de Justine envers sa communauté transcende son implication scolaire. Ses résultats scolaires sont tout aussi louables, maintenant une excellente moyenne de 85 % en 11e année, malgré ses nombreuses activités en dehors de l’école. Pour ses réalisations, tant en classe qu’à l’extérieur de l’école, Justine Perrault a été sélectionnée cette année comme lauréate d’un Prix pour les jeunes d’Orléans qui se sont distingués.

 

Myka Fournier, 17

Myka Fournier est une élève de 12e année à l’École secondaire catholique Béatrice-Desloges où elle a maintenu une moyenne de 90 % dans la majeure haute spécialisation en arts et culture. En plus d’être membre de l’orchestre de l’école et de l’ensemble de jazz, elle est également membre active du comité BDiversité. Ce groupe, qui réunit des élèves LGBTQ et leurs alliés, organise non seulement des activités célébrant les différences et l’inclusion lors de journées clés, mais aussi des activités qui sensibilisent les étudiants de Béatrice-Desloges aux injustices et aux préjugés auxquels sont confrontés les membres de la communauté LGBTQAI+. En dehors des heures de cours, Myka se porte souvent volontaire pour jouer de la musique lors d’événements tels qu’un dîner dans une résidence pour personnes âgées ou des messes à l’école. En tant qu’étudiante et musicienne exceptionnelle et membre active du comité de sensibilisation LGBTQ de son école, Myka Fournier a été sélectionnée cette année comme lauréate d’un Prix pour les jeunes d’Orléans qui se sont distingués.

 

Charlotte Hou, 16

Charlotte Hou is a gifted pianist who recently achieved her Associate Diploma ARCT level from the Royal Conservatory of Music. In 2023 she was awarded the Canadian Foundation Trophy at the National Capital Region Kiwanis Music Festival along with an Honourable Mention at the Ontario Music Festival Association provincial competition. She also plays French horn as a member of the Colonel By Secondary School concert band and the Ottawa Youth Concert Orchestra. Charlotte graduated from Grade 10 last spring with a 96 per cent average. She was also a member of the Nordic ski team which qualified for the OFSAA provincial championships. Now in Grade 11, Charlotte is enrolled in the French Immersion International Baccalaureate program at Colonel By and she was elected by her peers to serve as vice-president on student council. Charlotte has also been participating in Spirit of Math program for the past 10 years. After achieving a perfect 100 per cent mark in the program last year, Charlotte is now working as a teaching assistant and is in the process of getting her clearance to work as a volunteer at Bruyère Continuing Care ~ St. Vincent Hospital. For her achievements as a gifted pianists and her success both inside and outside the classroom, Charlotte Hou has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards.

 

Tyler Lahaie Desbarais, 17

Tyler Lahaie-Desabrais est actuellement en 12e année à l’École secondaire catholique Béatrice-Desloges où il est inscrit au programme de spécialisation en sports. Malgré le fait qu’il n’avait aucune connaissance préalable du volleyball, Tyler s’est porté volontaire pour arbitrer un tournoi de ce sport l’année dernière. Ce faisant, il est sorti de sa zone de confort, a étudié les règles la veille et a officié toute la journée. Il l’a fait avec professionnalisme et a extrêmement bien représenté Béatrice-Desloges. Pour s’être toujours donné à 100 % chaque fois qu’il était sur le terrain et pour avoir joué un rôle positif auprès de ses pairs, Tyler Lahaie-Desabrais a été sélectionné cette année comme lauréat d’un Prix pour les jeunes d’Orléans qui se sont distingués.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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