Celebrate our grads and find out about the Notice Launch Party

1. www.tdchristian.ca
Time to take NOTICE
Book launch: notice 2015
in this issue
Your notiCe 1
our 2015 Grads 2-3
TD news 4
Connecting TDChristian with our Supporting Communities Graduation Issue, June 2015
“in our 52nd year of Christian Education”
What does learning look like at TDChristian? For the fourth consecutive year we’ve published a
book called notice: the People of tdChristian high school making and doing. in the 2015 book
we celebrate the creativity, insights, and curiosity of over ninety students from all grade levels.
On May 7, for the first time, we held a Notice book launch party. Over a hundred guests
enjoyed hot hors d’oeuvres, browsed student projects, listened to live music, and participated in
a program where many of the student authors of Notice shared their works with the audience.
It was a fantastic, uplifting, and joyous event!
Notice is a demonstration of what we believe and practice at TDChristian: that students are
enfolded into a community of people who nurture, challenge, and celebrate their strengths and
talents; that deeply involved teachers and authentic projects engage students like nothing else;
and finally, that publicly displaying or presenting our projects allows for wider feedback, raising
the bar and empowering students to do better work and connect with the greater community.
are you ready to dive inside? the three previous editions of notice are available electronically
at www.tdchristian.ca. limited copies of notice 2015 are available for $15 from the school office.
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Class of 2015
“We pray that they will seek
God’s will for their lives.”
See page 2
“The Class of 2015 has
shown a desire to serve
in diverse ways, to seek
new paths instead of
well-worn ones…”
*GRAD
HAS
MOVED!
Our Graduation Celebra-
tion has found a new
venue. Join us as we
honour the Class of 2015
on Wednesday, June 24
at 7 pm at Light Korean
Presbyterian Church,
6965 Professional Court,
Mississauga. This year’s
valedictorian is Samantha
Crincoli. English teacher
Mr. Joel Westerhof will
address the class.
Light Korean Presbyterian
Church is located on the
south side of Derry Road
just east of Airport Road.

2. Catherine Li
University of Toronto
Materials Engineering
Sophia Kotys
5th year at TD, then university
(Kinesiology)
Peter Langendoen
George Brown College
Pre-Health Science
Kuhn Lee
University of Waterloo
Environment & Resource Studies
Rebecca Kooy
Redeemer University College
Health Sciences
Jacquelyn Lawson
Gap Year,
then Creative Arts
Monika Lee
Trent University
Honours Arts
Noah Murray
Redeemer University College
Science
Martin Mikelsons
5th year at TD
Debbie Aduluso-Nwaobasi
McMaster University
Life Sciences
Emily Amos-Wood
University of Western Ontario
Arts and Humanities
Nathan Banks
George Brown College
Building Renovation Technology
Sewa Adegorite
Queen’s University
Arts (Political Science)
Zachery Albert
University of British Columbia
Business
Daniel Bagg
5th year, then university
Billy Bartens
Brock University
Honours Accounting
Jesse Grift
McMaster University
Engineering (Co-op)
Mark Hanna
University of Saskatchewan
Biomedical Sciences
Paul Hong
Korea, then university
Katie Giancola
Brock University
Concurrent Education
and Integrated Studies
Mark Groot
Apprenticeship
Electrical
Joshua Hong
University of Toronto
Engineering
Chloe Hull
Brock University
Concurrent Education
Matthew Cook
Gap Year
Samantha Crincoli
Guelph University
Arts and Science
Jonathan DeGroot
Seneca@York
Software Development
Kristin Buikema
Guelph-Humber
Fitness and Health
Matthew Costa
Work, then college for trades
Danielle De Boer
Brock University
Honours Media and Communication
Zachary Dekkema
Durham College
Trades Fundamentals
Jennifer Xu
McMaster University
Medical and Physical Sciences
Gregory Verkaik
McMaster University
Life Sciences
Sarah Vos
Georgian College
Pre-Health Science
Nathan Woudstra
Gap year
then trades
Courtney Yavtucovich
University of Guelph
Management Economics
and Finance
Mackenzie Walker
Gap Year, then college
(Early Childhood Education)
Adam Wu
University of Guelph
Management Economics
and Finance
Erin Postma
King’s University College
(Edmonton), Environmental Studies
Daniel Oyebode
University of Ottawa
Electrical Engineering
Monica Van Luyk
5th year,
then college for Music
Jordan Piccolo
McMaster University
Business
Deborah Obadun
Humber College
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing
Megan Van Zeumeren
Northern College
Veterinary Technology/Wildlife
Rehabilitation
Scott Vahrmeyer
Brock University
Honours Business Administration
Ethan Racanelli
Apprenticeship
Electrical
Jea-Yeon Park
University of Toronto
Life Sciences/Psychology
Samuel Nguyen
Ryerson University
Mechanical Engineering
Anya Van Rooyen
University of Waterloo
Life Sciences
Sierra Van Zeumeren
Redeemer University College
Psychology/Social Work
Amber Tarasuk
Gap year,
then university (Business)
Bradley Van Luyk
Ridgetown College
Agriculture
Congratulations!
Carol Ng
Gap Year,
then university (Business)

3. Stephanie Lindayen
McMaster University
Life Sciences
Julia Meimaris
University of Saskatchewan
Biology
Peter Meimaris
University of Saskatchewan
Physiology and Pharmacology
Miley Li
University of Toronto
Computer Engineering
Jennifer McKinlay
Queen’s University
Science
Katerina Meimaris
University of Saskatchewan
Physiology and Pharmacology
Andrew Bebnowski
University of Western Ontario
Engineering
Scott Bierling
George Brown College
Construction Trades Techniques
Sarah Bouhs
Gap Year, then college
(Personal Trainer)
Braelynn Bryan
York University
Media Arts
Gavin Bergsma
Georgian College
Environmental Technology
Alexandra Blom
Mohawk/McMaster College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Robin Bowcott
Gap Year,
then Travel and Tourism
Joseph Iuglio
Conestoga College
Renovation Technician
Christine Kim
University of Toronto
Life Sciences (Psychology)
Kevin Kim
University of Toronto
Humanities
Dylan Knibbe
Wilfrid Laurier University
Psychology (Arts)
Cruz Jiang
Fullerton College (California)
Engineering
Joseph Kim
York University
International Business Administration
Nicholas Kirkpatrick
Ryerson University
History
Mike DeWilde
5th year, then trades
Allison Elgersma
University of Waterloo
Mathematics/Accounting
Julia Ferreira
Seneca College
Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation
Samantha Frankruyter
Gap year, then college
(Animal Care)
Arie Dieleman
McMaster University
Engineering
Nicole Eygenraam
Northern College
Veterinary Assistant
Daniel Frangella
5th year
Frank Ye
University of Toronto
Computer Science, Math,
and Statistics
Nathaniel Zanchi
Humber College
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing
Patty Zhao
University of Toronto
Life Sciences (Psychology)
Ray Yu
University of Waterloo
Mathematics
Thomas Zandstra
Sheridan College
Welding Techniques
Rosemary Zhu
University of British Columbia
Economics
Neson Ratnam
Durham College
Emergency Services Fundamentals
Mark Stevens
University of Guelph
Arts (Economics)
Jason Ratnam
Durham College
Business Administration
Brandon Sabatini
Gap Year (hockey),
then university for Kinesiology
Stephen VanAndel
Redeemer University College
Business Administration (Co-op)
Bianca VanderSluis
Conestoga/McMaster College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Thomas Van Lingen
Ryerson University
Arts (History)
Tricia Ryzebol
York University
Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Sarah Stewart
University of Western Ontario
Management and Organizational
Studies
Victoria Vander Kooi
Seneca College
Early Childhood Education
Allison Vander Wier
University of Western Ontario
Music
Jason Veldhoen
Lakehead University
Engineering
Joni Zhuo
University of Toronto
Commerce
Hendan Meyer
University of Ottawa
Biotechnology (Biochemistry/
Chemical Engineering)
Melissa Veldhoen
St. Lawrence College
Hairstylist
Kyle Tani
5th year,
then college (Accounting)
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Class of 2015
The Class of 2015 has shown a desire to serve in diverse ways, to seek new
paths instead of well-worn ones, and to do so with a sense of adventure
and risk. We believe that they have learned well–that they know what
service is and have developed their ability to serve with their hearts,
minds, and hands. We pray that they will seek God’s will for their lives.
“The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they
will each be rewarded according to their own labour. For we are co-workers
in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.”
1 Corinthians 3: 8,9

4. Vaughan Film FestiVal:
Last month, short films by TDChristian students aired at Cineplex
Colossus as part of the Vaughan Film Festival Student Showcase.
Five of the 14 films shown were from TDChristian.
Vaughan aliVe:
TDChristian’s 2015 Environmental Studies classes won a Vaughan
Alive Award for environmental project work. Students were
recognized for their collaboration with the Community Garden
and for tree planting at the Woodbridge Fairgrounds in the
wake of last winter’s ice storm. Grade 12 Environmental Block
leaders accepted the award from Vaughan’s Council and
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua.
math Contest Winners:
Every year, tens of thousands of high school students across
North America write math contests run by the University of
Waterloo. TDChristian students Timothy Elgersma (Grade 10) and
Joonsu Oh (Grade 11) placed in the top three percent in their
respective contests. Daria Terpstra (Grade 9) placed in the top one
percent of all entrants in the Pascal Math Contest. All three were
honoured at an assembly in April.
Band FestiVal and early notiCe:
On April 17, six of our partner Christian elementary schools joined
us for our fourth annual Band Festival. An afternoon of clinics
ended with an evening concert, where elementary students
who entered and won our Early Notice Art, Photography, and
Writing Contests were also honoured.
liVe on stage:
In early June, the Upper Level Drama class performed
The Importance of Being Earnest for two public shows.
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Alumni
news
tdAttention Alumni!
Please keep us posted
regarding reunions,
marriages, births, career
moves, and any other
important milestones.
simply email alumni@
tdchristian.ca. don’t worry
if you’re late in reporting
– we’re still interested!
What’s
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at TD:
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Editor: Tim Buwalda
Email:
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For further information on
TDChristian, please contact
the school.
TDChristian
377 Woodbridge Avenue
Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 2V7
Tel: 1 855.663.6632
905 851.1772
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Email:
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To reach the TDChristian Board
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• Katie (Chant, 04) and
Joe Armitage welcomed
son Hunter on April 4,
2014.
• Reunions
• On May 23, the Class of
1989 and Class of 1990
held a joint reunion
party. The Class of
1994 had a reunion
on May 30.
• If you are part of
the Class of 1980,
save Saturday,
September 19, 2015
for your 35th reunion
to be held at the school.
Email karenstraatsma
@outlook.com for info.
www.tdchristian.ca
Upcoming Events
2015
Graduation at
Light Korean
Presbyterian Church
June 24, 7:00 pm
Alumni Drama
Production (FREE)
June 26-27, 7:00 pm
Back In the Groove
Again
September 3, 7:00 pm
First Day of School
September 8
Grade 9 Service Trips
to downtown Toronto
September 9-11
What’s
New
at TD:
• Births
• Mark (06) and Pamela
(Holtvluewer, 06) Van
Loenen welcomed their
first child, Lily Anita
Janny, on December 16,
2014.
grandParents’
day:
It’s our favourite day of the
year! More than 300 grand-
parents and friends joined
us for fellowship, class visits,
a special assembly, and lunch
on April 30.
Thursday, June 4 @ 7 pm
Friday, June 5 @ 7 pm
Get your tickets at the door
or email playtickets@tdchristian.ca
www.tdchristian.ca
Presented by the
Grade 11/12
Upper Level Drama Class
By: Oscar Wilde
Please join us for TDChristian’s 2015
Graduation
Wednesday, June 24, 7:00 pm
Light Korean Presbyterian Church
Derry Road just east of Airport Road, Mississauga, ON
Valedictorian: Samantha Crincoli
Join us as We Honour our sTuDenTs.
(from left) Daria Terpstra, Timothy elgersma, and Joonsu oh