Very Good Results from the 2008-2009
Public Speaking Contests

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Kristen Luinstra, a grade nine student at Sacred Heart High School, placed second at the Lions Club Provincial Public Speaking Contest held in Toronto on May 2nd, 2009. Kristen was part of the English Intermediate division and was awarded a certificate, plaque and a gift of money for her achievements. Congratulations Kristen!
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Sacred Heart Speech Contest winners Kristen Luinstra and Aletta Schurter have won school, local Legion and local Lions Club Public Speaking Contests for the 2008-09 school year. Olivia Fischer also placed second at the Provincial level in 2009! Way to go!
At the Regional Lion's Club Public Speaking Contest three Sacred Heart ladies captured second place finishes and have qualified to advance to the Lion's District Competition on April 7, 2008. Gillian Fischer was 2nd in Senior English, Laurel Hoffarth was 2nd in Senior French and Courtney Hicks was 2nd in Intermediate English. They have all advanced to the district event for the Lions Club contest. Way to go ladies!
Public Speakers Win Competitions

Congratulations to four Sacred Heart students who have been competing in the 2007 Legion and Lion’s Club Public Speaking competitions in the region. Senior students Megan Wendorf and John Inglis competed in both the Lions and Legion events while grade 9 students Sarah Johnson and Emmaline Morin competed in the Legion Events.
Sarah Johnson earned first place at the local, and then the regional, Lion’s Club Public Speaking Competition (competitors from Goderich up through Tobermory and over to Grand Valley). Sarah advanced to represent this district and SHHS at the Provincial Competition in Toronto and captured the Provincial Bronze Medal. Way to go Sarah!

Megan Wendorf won the local and next level competitions at both the Legion and Lions Club events, performing very well at all events. In all, she represented Sacred Heart at 5 events.

John Inglis performed well at four competitions, usually finishing just behind Meg. Way to go! Emmaline Morin was runner up at her Lions Club competition. Congratulations to each of you and we encourage you to keep developing this awesome skill.
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Photo: John Inglis, Megan Wendorf, Emmaline Morin and Sarah Johnson