YCMHS praises students

Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School held its annual Night of Praise earlier this week at the Yarmouth fire hall.

The evening honours students for athletic achievements as well as contributions to school life. Members of the community are also recognized for contributions to the school.

Silver Ys are awarded to graduating students who showed continued success and dedication at combining school work, athletics and positive contributions to school life.

Here are the award winners as submitted by the high school.

Community Members: Mark Connell, Ron Cox, Sandra Wentzell,

Roger Doucette



Lieutenant Governor Silver Medals: Jenna Clarke

Garet Lawrence

NSSAF Exemplary Participation Awards: Ariel Smith

Taylor Doucette

Individual Awards: Henry Phung (SPIRIT King), Rachel Selig, J Horton, Kayla Fells (Outstanding Contribution to and Involvement in School Life for all three), Keshia D’Eon (Most Dependable and Talented Sound Technician),

Brett Jacquard (Enthusiasm, Spirit and Positive Contribution),

Ashley O’Neill (Committed Volunteer)

Art Show: Laura Duncanson, Colin Gaudet, Elisha Millsom

Career Orientation Program: Nick Berry (Best Attitude)

Brian Winchester (Excellent Commitment)

Mike Newell (Outstanding Performance)

Drama 11/12 Productions: Chelsea Vallillee (Outstanding Contribution)

Kayla LeBlanc (Excellent Performance)



Gay Straight Alliance: Alex Foster (Most Dedicated Male)

Kayla LeBlanc (Most Dedicated Female)



Global Leaders: Chelsea Fitzgerald (Most Enthusiastic and Outstanding Participation)

Chelsea Vallilee (Exceptional Leadership And Dedication)

Memorial Club: Corry Fitzgerald, Melissa Hinkley, Sara Amon, Alex Power, Ashley O’Connell, Karla Delaney, Michael Fevens, Amy Johnson, Breagh Goudey,

Ashley Jenkins



Ontario Exchange: Chelsea Vallillee (Outstanding Contribution)

Pillaging Fur Clad Scandinavians: Kayla Fells (President), Kayla LeBlanc (Dedication),

Brett Jacquard (Dedication), Nicole Wallace (Participation in International Music Festival)

Restorative Justice: Thomas Agrell, Jessica Arsenault, Brittany Surette, Nick Walker, Nathan Wallace, Sarah Muise

Robotics: Logan Fuller (Media Excellence), Sarah Cooke (Best Team Uniforms and Technical Assistance), Vica Nguyen (Best Team Motivator and Crew Member),

J Horton (Most Enthusiastic)

School Advisory Council: Dawn Saulnier

Science Fair: Logan Fuller

SPIRIT: Ashley Goss, Phillip d’Entremont, Brandon Goudey, Hilary Arenburg, Ariel Smith,

Brittany Surette, Jill Cottreau, Taylor Doucette



Student Council: Hilary Arenburg, Brandon Goudey, Phill d’Entremont, Henry Phung

Variety Show: Aaron Smith, Phylicia O’Connell, Chelsea Vallillee

Youth Health Initiative: Ashley Rhyno, Emily Fougere

Varsity Badminton: Tyler Taylor (Most Dedicated), Adam Parsons (Team Leadership)

Varsity Girls Basketball: Mikey Spinney, Hilary Arenburg, Kayla Muise

Varsity Boys Basketball: Patrick Muise (Most Valuable Player), Calob Jarvis (MVP), Tyler Giodani (Rookie of the Year)

Varsity Cross-Country: Cody Samms (Most Inspirational), Kayla Boudreau(Determination)

Taylor Doucette (Consistent Top Performer)



Varsity Girls Hockey: Tessa MacMillan (Most Dependable and Leadership)

Brandi Baxter (Most Improved), Tristyn Cleveland Most Dedicated

Varsity Boys Hockey: Alyre Dennis, Matt Shay, Sam White, Phill d’Entremont,

Brandon Goudey, Jordan McGray, Cody Mood

Varsity Girls Soccer: Kelsey Trottier (Most Improved Player), Laura Hobbs (Most Sportsmanlike), Kayla Muise (Most Valuable),

Tessa MacMillan (MVP)



Varsity Boys Soccer: Taylor Doucette (MVP), Josh Heroux (Rookie of the Year),

Kyle O’Connell (Most Improved Player)



Varsity Girls Softball: Katie Robicheau (Most Spirited), Cassie Collis (Most Dedicated)

Sam Lucas (Most Versatile)

Varsity Boys Softball: Pat Muise, Jordan McGray

Varsity Track and Field: Justin McCall (Dedication), Will Sweeney (Most Improved)

Kayla Fells (Mentor), Taylor Doucette (Outstanding Athlete),

Kayla Mooney (Most Outstanding Female Rookie),

Justin Blades (Most Outstanding Male Rookie),

Colton Colquhoun (Most Outstanding Male)

Jamie Lee Simpson (Most Outstanding Female),

Aaron Doucette (Team Leader/Motivator)

Varsity Girls Volleyball: Ariel Smith (MVP), Alyssa Berry (MVP), Katelyn Wilson (Most Improved)

Varsity Wrestling: Alex White, Justin LeBlanc, Ashley Riddell



Winter Carnival Mascot Committee: Hilary Arenburg, Brittany Surette, Thomas Agrell Jillian Cottreau, Hannah Wentzell, Tessa MacMillan

Rachel Selig, Chelsea Poole

Winter Carnival: Henry Phung, Brandon Goudey, Hilary Arenburg, Phill d’Entremont

Silver Y Recipients: Hilary Arenburg, Alyssa Berry, Jillian Cottreau, Jenna Grant, Tessa MacMillan, Kayla Muise, Megan Rogers, Jamie-Lee Simpson

Ariel Smith, Mikey Spinney, Brittany Surette