PERSPEC

MIDDLE DIVISION

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The York School (an lndopandant school)

1320 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4T 1 X2

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Barbara Goodwin-Zeibots Head of the York School

It is a pleasure to write a foreword to the Year 2000, York Perspective.

Once more, you, the reader can catch a wonderful bird's eye view of life at the school. It is brimful of the day­to-day events and activities of all the students from the Early Years Program to the grade 8 Graduating Class.

This year is the first year we have two editions of our yearbook. With the growth of the Upper School, we have made a decision to present the school in two parts in order to be able to include more breadth in both year­books.

It takes a great deal of hard work to put together a pub­lication such as this. Many thanks to the Yearbook Committee: Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Mason, and Tom Dovey.

Barbara Goodwin-Zeibots Head

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Marilyn Andrews Director of Admissions

Perspective ... one's mental view of facts, ideas and their interrelationships ... the ability to see all of the relevant data in a meaningful relationship ... one's view ... outlook ... the effect that distance has on events of the mind. Now, just sit back and enjoy your Millennium issue of York's wonderful yearbook, Perspective'OO, and keep it close at hand so that you can reach for it again and savour the relationships. Have a great summer!

Marilyn Andrews Admissions

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.-+-.-+-LOOKING BACK TO SPRING 1999 -+-+-+-+

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t-+-+- TINY MARSH, STEEL DRUMS, SPORTS DAY, CANADA DAY·-.-.

The beat goes on.

Oh Canada! Mr. Stone and the Grade Fives celebrate "our home and native land" with food and song.

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UP TO BAT FOR YORK! SPRING 1999

YORK WRITERS TRIUMPH AT ROYAL ST.GEORGE'S COLLEGE.

First and Second prize winners of the 1999 Ross Morrow Story Contest, Julia Webster and Carrie Guss, and Second and Third prize poetry winners Aviva Levy and Andrew Webster receive their awards. As the speaker commented, "York really cleaned up!"

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SPRING ART SHOW AT YORK

What an enjoyable evening! The annual art show was a huge success. Everyone in the large turnout was most impressed with the talented students in grades 1 to 8. A huge undertaking, but a most rewarding one for every­one involved: teachers, Mr. Snow, Mr. Kupec and Mrs. Alexander, students and parent volunteers.

DANCING,

Up and down,

move those feet.

SKIPPING ......... YORK•s ON

THE MOVE!!!

Get to the rhythm

Of the

beat,

beat,

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:XCITING, INTERESTING, CARING, ACTIVE, ENTHUSIASTIC, HAPPY, STIMULATING!

YORK SCHOOL LIFE!!!!!

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JUNE WAS A BUSY MONTH ...... MUSEUM DAY.

WELCOME TO 1320 YONGE ST ..... GUILD LUNCHEON ...

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Brian Greenspan and daughter Jenna, rec1pient of our highest award, The Founder's Cup.

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GRADUAT~

Award recipients Anna Rupert, Janna Greenspan, Elysse Schlein and Abby Cranley.

David Borsook, a good "citizen" and Diana Kyung with the Recognition Award.

Andy Keith, Valedictorian and Jesse Guss, with the Ethics Award.

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THE FUN BEGINS Floor hockey, games, baking (mmmgood), and Art!

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"AFTER 4"

There's more to York than the 3R's ...... after school drama, thanks to a creative group of Grade 8's .... artists in clay!

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CASAATYORK

The York School's Casa program is located at 20 Glebe Rd. E. and is known simply as "Glebe". Parents are offered a choice of a half-day session, am. or pm. for children aged 2 and a half to 5 in a family group1ng, or a full day senior kindergarten program in a separate classroom. Both are creative Montessori in a nurturing, stimulating, integrated environment, complemented oy art, music, drama and gym.

The fenced outdoor playground offers a welcome opportunity for energetic youngsters to burn off some excess energy.

Parents and/or caregivers assist in the classrooms on a rotating basis and are an integral part of the program, now in its 35111 year.

CASA Morning: Front Row: Christopher Carpenter, Zachary Sung, Joey Creery, Mitchell Binnie, Eric Vasko, Willis Daeilenbach. Second Row: Sabrina l.andegger, Allie Cohen, Christina Jewell, Alexandra Singleton, Cameron Saville, Andrew Tureskl, Rebecca Sokolov. Third Row: DaVId Wisniewski, John'Rollend, Charlotte Coffey, Nicole Rasmussen, Kate Dotsikas, Thea l.andegger, Zoe Grieve, AleJandro Valdepenas Fourth Row: Charlie Creery, Kevin Wallace, Carter Grieve, Victoria Sung, Eric Eden, Sam Frankel, Madison SaVIlle. Fifth Row: Elsie, Webster, Rachael Whitworth, Maria Bamden, Ma~orle Willoughby, Darya Cooper. Absent: Ben Clement, Aaron Lengyel

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CASA-Aftemoon Front Row: Jay McConnell, James Duncan, Jonathan Choo, Zachary Willis, Jack Herrmann Second Row: Alexander Shammas, Paris Gurdon, Clare Harvey-Raymond, Clara Detlefsen, Sydney DeZen, Spencer Herrmann Third Row: Adam Orenstein, Madeline Goldberg, Teresa Denison, Patrick Cowdrey, Rebecca Brown, Brandon Sherman, Emma Carscadden Fourth Row: Gabrielle Hick, Chas Conacher, Colby DeZen, Katie Haas, Alys Shea, Natalia Hartog Fifth Row: Staff- Mary Teolis, Rachael Whitworth, Maria Bamden, Darya Cooper Absent: Damel Karten, Lauren Webb, Carter Shieck

The Montessori "Method"

" .......... Montessori philosophy is .. . being used as originally intended, as a method of seeing children as they really are and of creating environ­ments which foster the fulfillment of their highest potential-spiritual, emo­tional, physical and intellectual - as members of a family, the world com­munity and the Cosmos .... When phys­ical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs are met children glow with excitement and a drive to play and work with enthusiasm, to leam, and to create. They exhibit a desire to teach, help, and care for others and for their environment."

The Montessori "Method" The International Montessori Index hhtp://www.montessori.edu/method.html

WHEN I GROW UP

When I grow up, I want to be A grown-up who remembers me And what it felt like to be small: How much I liked to bounce a ball And pump my swing high in the air And think of flying everywhere. How scared I was of doors that creak Or being it in hide-and-seek Or if my parents had a fight Or when I had bad dreams at night. How much I hated loud machines And slimy worms and lima beans. What fun it was to dig a hole, To make a cake and lick the bowl, To ride my bike all afternoon, To plan on going to the moon, To find an egg inside a nest And have my best friend like me best.

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FULL DAY SENIOR KINDERGARTEN I

Front Row: Chas Conacher, Teresa Denison, Alys Shee, Katie Haas, Colby DeZen Second Row: Emma Carscaden, Patrick Cowdrey, Zachary Willis, Grabrielle Hick, Adam Orenstein Third Row: Mary Teolis, Natalia Hartog, James Duncan, Rebecca Brown, Madeline Goldberg, Kim Dalglish

--1\osem: Jay McConnell, Daniel Karten, Carter Shieck

BEGINNING ON PAPER

on paper I write it on rain

I write it on stones on my boots

on trees I write it on the air

on the city how pretty I write my name

Ruth Krauss

THE YORK SCHOOL STAFF AT GLEBE

Maria Barnden Darya Cooper MaryTeolis Elsie Webster

Rachael Whitworth Marjorie Willoughby

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THE LOWER SCHOOL- GRADES ONE TO SIX

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Mrs. Galbraith wears two hats, Division Head of the Lower School and Grade Two teacher. She is an energetic, caring member of the The York School staff, and aside from her duties as teacher and Head, she is working to establish the Primary Years Program, (PYP) a component of The International Baccalaureate.

A Robbie in a cubby!!!!!!

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GRADE ONE G

Lucas Burns Dominick Chang Jacob Dancyger Francesca Dill

Molly Gurdon Aleksa Hartog Mary Howard Alexa Kady

Dmitri Kralik Shea Mandolesi Jack Menkes Samuel Pivnick

James Ratcliffe Alex Shieck Geoffrey Sugar Graham Vehovec

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AT HOME AND AWAY ...

Matthew Walker

Mrs. Gordon and class

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GRADE ONE M

Harry Ainley Imogen Chambers Alexandra Csontos Conor Denison

Cassandra Di Matteo Matthew Fisher Ryan Kady Jesse Kronick

Ryan Kucan Harrison Lands Brandon Linds Jamie Madel!

Mitchell Stein Allie Surchin Elijah Teitelbaum Spencer Watson

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Matthew Whang

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GRADE TWO G

Ryan Atherley Chas Beatty Jared Beber Christopher Comparey

Austen Eagleson Cara Fletcher Will Gould Molly Hanson

Clare Kordyback Daniel Lengyel Warren Moysey Claudia Onorati

Olivia Parry Zachary Stern Jacelyn Tu Richard Walker

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Natasha Walker

The sound of musicl

Mrs. Galbraith and class

GRADE TWO M

Leah Bandler Oliver Carscadden Dora Julianna Csopak Adam Dinoff

Stephanie Dymott Laura Elcock Emily Friedman Kevin Fu

Emily Goldberg Stuart Layland Adam Litman Erik Long

Lyndsay Lyons Leah Mersky Robbie Mingay Jack Moffat

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Madeleine Oswald

Miss Moffat and class

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Callum Owen Emily Peckham

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GRADE THREE C

Vanessa Battista Robert Binet Rebecca Bassin Elise Craig

Kelly Damp Daniel Farewell Jennifer Feather Andrew Fisher

Connor Fitzpatrick Harrison Goad Kimberley Hamilton Geoffrey Handley

Katherine Irwin Jaclyn Kanitz Jacob Levy Jordan Ross

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Kaya Sabag Madeleine Sugar

In grade three ... and rarely still!

Carly Surchin Louis Winston

Miss Crossin and class at Pioneer Village and back in the classroom

GRADE THREE HR.

Marlee Blumenthal Cayla Naomi Copeland Lindsay Czitron Catherine Flynn

Harry Hanson Peter Hass David Laciak Elspeth Malcolm

Michael McConnell Jessica Mielko Jeremy Pearl Lucie Pivnick

Jessie Stewart Petra Szirmak Max Teitelbaum Darrien Tu

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''The Young Street Boys"

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Mrs. Royce, Mrs. Hamilton and "serious" Grade Three HR!

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GRADE FOUR B

Cameron Bates Simon Elcock Lily Enchin James Harquail

Ariella Kaplan Benjamin Kates Tara Lengyel Geneva Long

Alyssa Louis Alexandra Lynette-Krech Zane Alexander Mersky Max Miller

Michael Neirinck Michael Sherman Jake Wagman Zachary Watson

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Miss Bauld and class

GRADE FOUR J

Hayley Bates Darcy Bayliss Christopher Beatty Alexandra Bruce

Oliver Chambers Christian Daellenbach Thomas Dymott Jaclyn Ederman

Sally Engelhart Scott Fletcher Devon Howard Caire Karasik

Emily MacLennan Stefano Makuz Jonathan Orenbach Alicia Owen

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Jonathan Palmer Kara Roebuck Eric Vehovec Genevieve Westrope

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GRADE FIVE B

Eric Atherley Jordan Bacon Daniel Bayefsky Katie Bishop

Michela Comparey Lauren Damp Jayson Dong Megan Finley

Sydney Finn Elisabeth Hass Matthew Kaplan Avra Kates

Myles Kaufman Kristen Laciak Peter Malcolm Daniel Szlrmak

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Duncan Thompson

At McMichael

Miss Bafaro, Mrs. Bell and class

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GRADE FIVES

Daniel Applebaum Danielle Aronovitch Taryn Beber Troy Bergman

Gareth Cecii-Cockwell Michael Craig Christopher Di Matteo Molly Friedman

Cameron Lilly Natania Marcus Kate McConnell lsanne Miller

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Harrison Notkin Jessica Parry William Peckham Mary Ratcliffe

Carly Rosenblat

Mr. Stone and class!!!!

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GRADE SIX F

Christopher Barber Taylor Bibbo Brittany Carmichael Malcolm CecU-CockweU

Nicole Dong Luke Engelhart Daniel Frankel Sofia Harquail

Llza J. Howard Shelley Kanitz Sarah Lengyel Stephen Lengyel

Kate MacKinnon Bradley Miner Caleigh Mingay Ali Mirsky

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Chandler Rumble George Squire Dillon Thring Wilson Verheyen

Jessica Wilson

Miss Freedman and Grade Six F. 51

GRADE SIX J

Alexander Bates Roanne Bossin Darren Brand Alexandra Copeland

Amira Dhalla Meredith Fear David Goldberg Jake Goldsbie

Astrid Gutierrez Madeleine Hayles Jeffrey Hord Max Laskin

Bryce Martin Sean Menkes Victoria Motherslll Daniel Myran

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Brian Putre Alexandra Robinson Cory Shee Emily Strauss

Nikki Toten

Miss Jesser and Grade Six J. 53

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mrs. Dowman is Curriculum Head of Technology and a Grade 7 teacher. She fills both of these roles at the York School with energy, enthu­siasm and foresight. We all owe Mrs. Dowman a vote of thanks for her efforts in bringing "technology" to York. As a concerned envi­ronmentalist she has initi­ated programs for Reducing, Reusing and Recycling. Mrs. Dowman has reinforced the mean­ing of Earth Day for stu­dents and faculty. She is a devoted, hard-working teacher, committed to bringing out the best in her students.

Miss Charron is Head of the Middle School at York and a Grade 8 teacher. She is a staunch supporter of The York School, devoted to her class and aware of individual students' needs as learners and as people. She plays a vital role in many of the varied aspects of school life at York, organizing The United Way fund­raising drive, Pizza lunches, and assisting with drama productions and the Author's Corner publication. She co-ordinates House functions and oversees the math curriculum. It is an impressive list! Miss Charron is committed to her students, and each day brings her skills and energy to York.

GRADE SEVEN D

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Reggie Barnett

Daniel Kert

Tara O'Connell

Jansen Shrubb

Absent: Michael Ruby

Chase Cohl

Jennifer Liswood

Carlo Onorati

Billy Singleton

Mac Gould Thomas Gutierrez

Aaron Myran Andrea Nesbitt

Ryan Slavin Caitlin Tam

Kevin Tanaka Julia Webster

GRADE SEVEN L

Scott Atherley Amelia Bishop Lindsay Brand Franklin Cameron

Kate Engelhart Sarah Hull Ryan Kauder Aviva Levy

Lucas Lynette-Krech Sam Lyons

Sabrina Piltzmaker Lindsay Richards Claire Schneiderman David Segal

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Calm down, Alex ... you have not discovered a cure for baldness.

GRADE EIGHT GRADUATES 2000 ,. .. .. I ¥.~1

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PaigeAIIx

I've only been at York for 2 years but I've made some good friends. I've worked hard and learned a lot. I am not returning to York next year but I will always remember my friends, the times I've shared with them and how much I've learned.

Sarah Applebaum

I have only been at York for two years, but I have made many good friends. This spring I hope to be on the softball team. In grade seven I got on the Honour Roll . This is probably my last year here.

GOODBYE EVERYONE!!!!!!!!

Julian Bharti

This is my second year at The York School and it has been a good one. This year was a big change for me but during my 2 years at York I have made many good friends. I hope to have fun in Quebec and play on the badminton team. I may be back next year, but if I leave, I'll never forget you, York. Peace out man.

Sam Chown

Hi, I'm Sam Chown. I've been at York for approxi­mately five years. I'm probably going to stay at York for high school! I have been here for the last five years and have enjoyed it immensely. I've learned a lot and it has been a challenge. Here's an acrostic about York. Youth Optimistically Reaching Kismet I hope I make the badminton team!

Ryan Clayton

Hard I work Long I run Much I learn Hard I laugh York I enjoy Friends I make Three years have I stayed Stay I will Most improved player I received Good bye I say for now

Liam Cohl

I have been at York as long as I can remember. I still remember when the school had only nine classes and It was in the back of a church on Sheldrake. One good memory of York was winning the M.I.P. In under t4 badminton team. I don't think I can say anything like "this school is so different compared to my last," because I have never been to another school. I am not sure what I am doing next year. According to Hollywood it is always good to finish with a quote, I hope they're right. "The future is something which everyone reaches at a rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is" C.S. Lewis

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Sam Davis

I am Sam I like an inside joke Like a wile now and a snow black man I love this school because they always show me what is right They showed me that men in the business world should not have earrings They showed me that being the same as everyone else makes you look greatl Computers help me to learn a lot I have some joke like Evan division I have learned to shpel I am smart hura! Hural GOODBYE!

Tom Dovey

I have had a great time at York since I came here in Grade 5. The school has been great to me. The best times were exams. Just kidding! Anyways, thanks for everything York!

Carey Ederman

I have been at York for 4 years and it has been a great experience. I have made friends that I will have for life. I have had many good memories with my friends, and I will always remember York. Hoe train!! Lates Ya'll

Zoe Fallis

I have been at York for 7 great years. I first came to York in grade 2. I have made lots of friends that I still have today. I have made lots of memories and I will never forget them like "Once Upon a Lily Pad" and "On Broadway" and the whole school trips to Humber on Earth Day. Also the Choir trip to England. I have been on the cross-country team for five years and won M.V.P. in grade seven. I have had lots of fun being the co-head of Simcoe I will visit in the future, Bye York

Jodi Goldberg

I have been at York for two years and even In this short time I have learned many new things and have made some amazing friends. I don't know if I will be back next year but I will never forget the friends I have made and the inside jokes that we have shared in just grade eight alooe, Inside jokes such as: "coloured sweaters", "candyman", "superstar", "walking in socks" and "Beavis on bikes". I had lot of fun playing on the basketball team both this year and last and I really look forward to our tournament In Montreal in January. Bye York, it's been fun.

Margot Killoran This is my seventh year at York, and I can still remember my first day here. It has been fun, but t will not be returning next year. I have been on the Under 14 Girls Badminton team for three years and received the MIP award once. t have made many trustworthy and loyal friends. and we have many inside jokes together, such as "white now", "Wick", and "the pipes." These are just a couple of the many great memories that I had during my years at York, and that I will chensh forever. I will never forget Humber, Dorset, Mansfield and the upcoming Trip to Quebec, the plays "Once Upon a Uly Pad", and "On Broadway". t will always remember grades 2-6 at 65 Sheldrake, and grades 7&8 at 1320 Yonge St. I will never forget my years here as well as all my teachers, peers and friends. I'll visit next year, see you soon. Bye York.

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Ko Kapches

This is my second year at York and it's been a great experience. I have made friends that I will have for life. I have played on a couple of sports teams and went to Quebec. I had the best time of my life in Holland. Well I have had an amazing time at York and I hope to go to R.S.G.C next year so see ya later YORK! Thanks C. E. and C.S. Lates, Ko Kapches

Daniel Levine

I've been at York for three years and have many memories from it. I enjoyed playing on various sports teams including the basketball team for all three years. I was at York when it moved to 1320 from Sheldrake and I think the new location is great. I'm not sure if I'm returning but I know that the York School has given me a great education and prepared me for high school.

Megan Miller

York has been a great experience. I set many goals for myself and learned many new skills in all the subjects. I had a lot of fun during my two years here. I made many new friends that I love and will miss very much but will be friends with for life. We have many inside jokes like ... "white now","say what","vege","wick", and "so hot". These moments are very important to me and I will cherish them forever. I was on the basketball team and made the Honour Roll in grade 7; I hope to make it this year tool Thanks for two amazing years York; I'll miss you ... Muah!

Richard Nesbitt

I have been at York for 3 years, coming in grade 6, Many friends I have made, which I hope to keep, Memories abundant have come my way, like Dorset, Humber, and the Soccer Teams that never won, Playing sports in the bubble Is something no other school can say, I still remember the track meets, boiling in the sun, Although we were dehydrated it was still tun, There always was lots of work that took a long time, But in the end what do I have to show? I learned a lot from teachers, but it's not time to go, So I will see you next year, York. Bye!

Katherine Ann Newton

Years at York: 2 Favourite colour: pink Favourite TV show: Simpsons Favourite movie: The Little Mermaid Favourite sport: Ice Hockey Animals at home: Leia and Analcin (cats) Thank you to the teachers for the memories. enjoyed all my classes and the homework.

Julian Olsson

I have loved my years at York. I learned a lot. I had some fun. I ran some laps and made some friends. I hope to find the school unchanged when I return at one time.

Michael Richardson

This is the end of my eighth year at York. I've played on the soccer, cross-country, track, and basketball teams. In eight years I've made a lot of friends, and I've learned a lot.

Darin Tay I've only been at York for a year and a term, but I still have many memories. I'll never forget the conviction of the middle school teachers to make sure we are prepared for later in life. They stay at school late and get here early so you can always see them lor help with work. At this school I've learned a lot, and I've received awards, including the French award. The most amazing thing I've done at this school and in my life, has been receiving 100% on my grade seven history exam. I'm staying at York next year and intend to keep playing and programming games on the computer while lis­tening to the band Prozzak. I'll end with a great quote that I think relates to me. "I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more of it I have." -Thomas Edison

Sasha Toten

This is my fi rst year at York, and the first half has been really great. This school is really different from my old school especially since I've never worn a uniform before and I used to go out to lunch almost every day. My new friends have been awesome. Already we've had many inside jokes such as 'coloured sweaters','candyman', 'walking in socks' and 'superstar'. I played on the fall bas­ketball team and had a great time with my team at our tournament in Montreal. I can't wait to go to Quebec City with my grade in February. It's been a lot of fun. Thanks for everything. Cya next year.

Chloe Wilson

This is only my first year at York. I have met so many amazing friends that I could never live with­out. York has disciplined me well and has taught me important new skills for the future. Wherever I go next year I will never forget my memories and all the things I have learned at York.

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Cicely Arthur

I have been at York lor 6 fantastic years. I have so many fun memories. I have met so many great people here at York. I have also been a part of the York singers, and been part of many sports teams like the cross-country, basket­ball , and badminton team. Last year, in grade seven, I was also on the Honour Roll. I have learned so much in these six years from all the wonderful teachers that have taught me. I don't know if I will be back next year, but lor now so long, and thanks lor all these great years!

Nick Brennan

Hi, I'm Nick Brennan. I came to this school in grade 7. Since then I have made a lot of good friends. I have also made several sports teams and after a game or two I quit them all. My favourite thing to do outside school is to play hockey. I might come back next year but if I don't see ya. P.S. If I don't come back next year, thanx to my best friends Megan, Chris and Carey for two years of fun.

Eric Davy

For two years I dragged myself to York in the early depths of the morning. Next year I am going to do it again. Now let me sleep in peace until then.

Allison Fear

I have been at York for two years and in this time I have made very good friends and have made many memories and inside jokes. I am not sure if I will be back next year for high school. Mwaaaaaaa!!!!!! xoxo

Julie Goldstein

"You never know what happiness a simple act of kindness will bring about." Bree Abel Two great years at York, I have had lots of fun. Lots and lots of memories, inside jokes- there have been a ton. I have made such awesome friends ... And I know that I'll love them until the end!

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Evan Barnett HEY EVERYONE!!!

I'm just saying a liHie word to all those great pals out there. YOU GUYS ARE SWELLll!l I can"t wait to see you next year If you are coming to the greatest school in the world THE YORK SCHOOLIIII I would die If I had to go to any other school and probably figure out a way to get out somehow just because I was basically born and raised In the York School and look at me now I don"! do my work EVERI!III I always semm to be geHing in lroublel!l How did it Happen??? Who knows but all I know is that it has messed up my young years of llfelll My favourite things about this school are how they discriminate against boys and their rules are a bit unfairll l That"s why I just keep coming backll I also love those posters that say we should be different when we have those uniforms that make us look ldenticallll I just love this school. Thanks for a satisfactory year and young life. Hopefully I will see other faces next year.

Adam Conn

Hi! My name is Adam Conn. I have been at the York school for almost two years now. At York, I have increased my knowledge in many areas and have achieved may goals such as being on the honour role. I have participated in the school play "On Broadway" and have been on the basketball team two years in a row. I have enjoyed my two years at York and have made many great friends.

Shari Eisen "A true friend walks m when the rest of the world walks out". Thos is true of an of the students at York. So many experiences. memories and Inside jokes we"ve shared hke ballenna basketball/badminton. pivoting, Ariel and Joseph Ralph Frederich Uh. We"ve shared so many fun times like going to Montreal to perform "On Broadway". I will never forget the great friends that t have made In my two years at York and I hope we will keep on touch for a long time to come. I have also learned a lot In these past two years. Being on the han· our roll and geHing the English award in grade seven were some of my greatest accomplishments. The teachers here have been really helpful and have made my experience at York even beUer. Thanks for a great two years everyone. Congratulations to ail of the gradu· ales and have a great summer!

Alexa Feldberg

I've been at York for two years. During this time I have accomplished many things. I feel that I have learned a lot and will have many skills to take with me in the future. I made awesome friends and shared many crazy times! I think I will be back next year. Thanks for the memories.

Jeff Gray

Hey I am Jeff. I had a good time at York. In my four years at York I have met friends, played on sports teams and made people laugh. I don't know if I am coming back next year but if I don't then I would like to leave you off with a quote that was said to me when I was a wee lad "you are all equally dif­ferent." See ya later York.

Matt Greyson

Chapter One: On the days of yore we could not propose a toast until the day of enrichment had arrived. On the high noon of June 14, 2000 our new savior had left one world of education and had arrived into the heat of our chaotic world. Matt Greyson had enjoyed sports, friends, fun and memories he will remember forever. A real York veteran, arriving in grade one and continuing in his acad­emic run until grade eight and maybe further. I had a great time with everyone I had met and I hope to see you all soon!! "What me worry?" (MAD Magazine)

Harry Knazan

I have been at York for two years. I came from a public school York has learned me how to spel gooder. I made many friends York. Wink wink Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Later, MANI!I!!!

Andrea Lewis

•••1 have been at York for five years. I would like to thank my home­room teachers Mrs. Jarred, Mrs. Bafaro, Ms. Freedman, Ms. Cowman, and Ms. McCulloch who have taught me a lot. I will always remember my !Mends here and hopefully I will keep in touch with them next year. Something that I think will stick out in my mind when I think about the York School in the years to come is being In the play "On Broadway", being on the cross country team, the awe­some tMp to Dorset last year, and my amazing !Mends. I am really looking forward to change next year when I go to Lawrence Park. Next year I will not miss weaMng the uniform but I will miss my fMendsl Bye Yorklllll ...

Emily Mcintyre

I am going to miss the friends I made at York next year but hopefully I will keep in touch with all of them. I am happy that I was on the cross-country team both years and I enjoyed being in the play "On Broadway." I am looking forward to going on the ski trip and I can't wait until high school. Bye York!

David Ozersky

I have been at York for 3 years, I have many memories to share, GO YORK!

Sarah Starkman

I have been at York for 2 years and have learned a lot. I won the English award in Grade 7 and was on the Honour Roll. I was also in the play "On Broadway". I have had a lot of fun in school and out of school with my friends. I have made many good friends over the years and there have also been many inside jokes with my peers at York. There have been some bad times but the good overcome the bad. I will probably not be coming back next year so I would like to say good-bye to The York School. "II does not maner what happens to you in life; what maners is how you respond to it. • (Ed Knickman)

Daniel Jamieson

Hi, I'm Daniel . Some of you may know me as Dan D.J. or Jamieson. I first came to York in grade 6 in 1997. I have enjoyed my three years at York and I am still considering whether I will come back to the school for high school or not. During my three years at York I have learned many new things. I was on the volleyball team and I received the Most Improved Player award. I also started a Drama Club and hope to do many more things in the few months left of school before we graduate. I hope to see you all next year!

Justin Letofsky

To this school I arrived Throughout my life,l have made many good

friends Fun I have had Now I gotta go! (T.T.F.N: Tigger's' saying from Winnie the Pooh)

Finlay McEwan

For all the pretty ladies out there Here's my Picture. I am going to North Toronto next year, So you can find me.

Joanna Orenbach

I have been at York for six years and in this time I have made amazing friends and have many amaz­ing memories and inside jokes. I am pretty sure that I will be back next year for high school. Mwaaaaaaal!!l!!! xoxo

Chris Simpson

Hi, I'm Chris Simpson. Could you call me a hero? No. A leader? No. Intelligent? Sometimes. Some people call me weird, but honestly, I'm a cool guy. I've been at York for nine years. Since I came to York, I've done many things. This includes, making lots of friends, making many sports teams (basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, and cross­country). My favourite things are listening to music, play­ing basketball, and talking to friends on the phone. I'll be back next year, but for now, bye. P.S. Mad Props- Nick, Care Bear, and B-Shops to J.G.

Not included due to late enrollment, Paul Shirriff.

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IT'S ALL IN A DAYS WORK ........ AT YORK!

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FACULTY AND STAFF, THE YORK SCHOOL, 1999-2000 LOWER AND MIDDLE DIVISIONS

Christine Appadurai, Accounting

Lara Bafaro­Thorogood,

Grade SB

Sally Barr, Administration

Sarah Bauld, Grade 4B

Anne Bell, Grade5B

Nancy Bunyard, Instrumental Music

Margaret Cathers, Administration

Ora Chandler, Junior Library

Susan Charron, Middle School Head

and Grade BM

Patricia Anne Crossin,

Grade 3C

Moira Dossitor, Director of

Development

Dianne Dowman, Head of Technology

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Gerald Feeney, Athletic Director

Melissa Freedman Grade 6F

Barbara Galbraith, Lower School Head and Grade 2G

Joanne Gordon, The York Shop

Barbara Gordon, Grade 1G

Joanne Hamilton, Grade 3 HR

Gillian Hickman, Classroom Assista

Patricia Jerred, Grade 4J

Jacqueline Jesser, Grade 6J

David Kupec, Art

Danielle Lemieux, Grade 7L

Lois Lewis, Vocal Music

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John Lindsay, Geography

Akky Mansikka, Special Education

Susan Mason, Junior Library

Katie McCulloch, Grade BM

James McFarland, Computers

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Julie Meskis, Grade 1M

Sean Mitchell, Phys.Ed

Mary Moffat, Grade 2M

Erin Owen, French

Kevin Pitt, Science

Sheila Royce, Grade 3HR

Casey Sears, Phys. Ed

Katie Simmons, Administration and Music

Bart Snow, Art

Carolyn Steele, Administration

Tim Stone, Grade 58

Janine Suboch, Art

Jeanine Visnovec, French

Annette Whitely, Director of Finance

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.SSPORT TO TASTE, Monday, November 15,1999

tngratulations to all the parents, students, faculty and 1ff who participated in this fantastic event to raise mey for our school. York definitely knows how to ·ow a great party!

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During the time between September 27 to September 29. the grade 7 classes from York School went to The Leslie M. Frost Centre on the shores of Lake St. Nora. We learned many things about the lake, such as how deep light can visually penetrate the water. The other activities were fun and enjoyable ... lapidary work or the GIS programme, a dance and volleyball or basketball dur­ing spare time ... Another programme we did was a geomorpholo­gy hike ... similar to the mapping programme ... The outdoors prove to be a very educational learning experience for all of us.

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LONG AGO BUT NOT SO FARAWAY

The Grade 2's Travel Back In Time to Pioneer Days.

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IT'S AUTUMN! IT'S CROSS COUNTRY!

Cross Country Team, Junior Front Row: Michael Neirinck, Lily Enchin, Jonathan Palmer, Christian Daellenbach, Christopher Beatty, Jamie Harquail Middle Row: Zoe Fallis, Megan Finley, Kate McConnell, Lucas Lynette-Krech, Simon Elcock, Michael Sherman, Mary Ratcliffe, Amelia Bishop, Ryan Clayton, Ms. Crossin Back Row: Ms. Bauld, Michael Richardson, Sarah Hull, Paige Alix, Emily Mcintyre, Chloe Wilson, Scott Atherley

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IT'S WINTER AT YORK! WE SKI, WE SKATE!

A friendly wave from "the world's shortest art teacher", T.L. Snow

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WE CELEBRATE THE SEASON ... WE SEND VALENTINES

AWAY IN A MANGER ... CHRISTMAS AT YORK

The annual York School Christmas celebration was held at Christ Church Deer Park on December 16, 1999. As is the tradition, the grade fives presented the story of Christmas with assistance from our grade one "angels". The afternoon was filled with "comfort and joy" - a wonderful beginning to the holiday season.

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CELEBRATING THE FESTIVALS OF LIGHT

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The grade six stu­dents gave a thoughtful and well-prepared pre­sentation about the var­ious festivals of light celebrated around the world. The boys and girls focussed on festi­vals such as Kwanza (celebrating black her­itage), Diwali (a popular Hindu festival at the beginning of winter), St. Lucia Day (begins the Christmas season in Scandinavia) and Hannukah. The meno­rahs were lit, dreydle games played, and deli­cious latkes devoured, Congratulations Grade 6F and 6J!

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YORK CHOIRS

Primary Choir- Front Row: Kevin Fu, Madeleine Oswald, Olivia Parry, Cara Fletcher, Leah Bandler, Leah Beth Mersky, Allie Surchin Middle Row: Stacey Wilson, Katherine Irwin, Marlee Blumenthal, Jamie Madel!, Julianna Csopak, Catherine Flynn, Carly Surchin. Back Row: Mrs. Simmons, Vanessa Battista, Chris Comparey, Jaclyn Kanitz, Daniel Farewell, Conor Denison, Natasha Walker, Elspeth Malcolm. Absent: Mitchell Stein, Emily Peckham

Junior Choir- Front Row: Alexandra Lynette-Krech, Oliver Chambers, Kate McConnell, Michaela Comparey, Megan Finley. Middle Row: Mrs. Lewis, Emily Maclennan, Eve Kordyback, Sarah Dowler, Darcy Bayliss, Jonathan Palmer, Stefano Makuz, Jessica Parry. Back Row: Duncan Thompson, Scott Fletcher, Natania Marcus, William Peckham, Micayla Jacobs, Elisabeth Hass, Alexandra Bruce.

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SING ALONG WITH US

Vancouver Choir- Front Row: Madeleine Hayles, Lauren Damp, Danielle Aronovitch, Shelley Kanitz, Victoria Mothersill Middle Row: Mrs. Bunyard, Astrid Gutierrez, Sarah Dowler, Lucas Lynette-Krech, Caleigh Mingay, Miss Charron, Mrs. Lewis Back Row: Alexa Feldberg, Allison Fear, Luke Engelhart, Cory Shee

Grade 7 & 8 Choir- Front Row: Katie Engelhart, Katherine Newton, Jennifer Liswood, Andrea Nesbitt, Lindsay Richards, Lucas Lynette­Krech, Sabrina Piltzmaker, Amelia Bishop, Zoe Fallis Middle Row: Chase Cohl, Julie Goldstein, Whitney Ross, Andrea Lewis, Franklin Cameron, Allison Fear, Carlo Onorati, Billy Singleton, Caitlin Tam, Julia Webster, Mrs. Simmons Back Row: Margot Killoran, Adam Conn, Claire Schneiderman, Sarah Hull, Megan Miller, David Ozersky, Tara O'Connell, Finlay McEwan

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BASKETBALL

Boys Basketball, Under12

Front Row: Gareth Cecii­Cockwell , Harrison Notkin, Daniel Frankel, Jake Goldsbie

Middle Row: Sammy Lyons, Alex Bates, Andrew Irwin, Stephen Lengyel, Luke Engelhart, Mr. Mitchell

Back Row: Donny Szirmak, Darren Brand, Max Laskin, Cameron Li lly, Jeffrey Hard, Corey Shee

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Girls Basketball, Grades 5 & 6

Front Row: Alexandra Copeland, Ali Mirsky, Shelley Kanitz, Roanne Bassin

Middle Row: Miss Meskis, Meredith Fear, Chandler Rumble, Astrid Gutierrez, Emily Strauss, Carly Rosenblatt, Mr. Stone

Back Row: Nikki Tolen, Molly Friedman, Jordie Bacon, Jessica Wilson

Boys Basketball, Under 13, C.I.S. AA Champions

Front Row: Billy Singleton, Justin Letofsky, Jansen Shrubb, Michael Ruby

Middle Row: Mr. Feeney, Thomas Gutierrez, Ryan Slavin, Carey Ederman, Scott Atherley

Back Row: Reggie Barnett, Finlay McEwan, Chris Simpson

Boys Basketball, Under 15

Front Row: Michael Richardson, Jonathan Rosen, Daniel Copeland, Daniel Levine

Middle Row: Alan Breuer, Hart Lambert, Adam Mandel, Daniel Walderman, Adam Conn, Mr. Stone

Back Row: Matthew Grayson, Jake Ross, Nathan Talkin, Andrew Keith

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Girls Volleyball, Grades 5/6

Front Row: Jessica Wilson, Jordie Bacon, Astrid Gutierrez, Elisabeth Hass, Taryn Beber, Kate MacKinnon

Middle Row: Emily Strauss, Michela Comparey, Alexandra Copeland, lsanne Miller, Sydney Finn, Sarah Dowler, Megan Finley, Chandler Rumble, Ms. Gilbert

Back Row: Molly Friedman, Micayla Jacobs, Madeleine Hayles, Jaclyn Kanitz, Victoria Mothersill, Caleigh Mingay, Alix Robinson

The York 5/6 volleyball team was a great success. As the season went on, everyone got better. In the beginning of the season it was a miracle when a serve went over the net, and at the end of the season everyone got a serve over. Plus Ms. Gilbert was a great coach!

by Elisabeth Hass

Boys Volleyball, Under 14

Front Row: Sam Davis, Stephen Neirinck, Sammy Lyons, Billy Singleton

Middle Row: Harry Knazan, Jansen Shrubb, Carlo Onorati, Thomas Gutierrez, Alexander Somjen, Mr. Feeney

Back Row: Christopher Simpson, Ko Kapches, Carey Ederman, Matthew Grayson

Girls Volleyball, Under13

Front Row: Sabrina Piltzmaker, Amira Dhalla, Meredith Fear, Sofia Harquail

Middle Row: Sarah Hull, Nikki Tolen, Katie Engelhart, Amelia Bishop, Whitney Ross, Miss Jesser

Back Row: Tara O'Connell, Julia Webster, Natalie McFarlane, Claire Schneiderman

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Girls Soccer, Grades 5 & 6- Front Row: Katie Bishop, Caleigh Mingay, Amira Dhalla, Elisabeth Hass, Jessica Parry Middle Row: Avra Kates, lsanne Miller, Kristen Laciak, Michela Comparey, Mme. Visnovec Back Row: Sofia Harquail, Sarah Dowler, Danielle Aronovitch, Micayla Jacobs

Girls and Boys Soccer, Under 10- Front Row: Jonathan Orenbach, Jake Wagman, Alexandra Lynette-Krech, Max Miller Middle Row: Zane Mersky, Ben Kates, Oliver Chambers, Eric Vehovec, Zachary Watson, Scott Fletcher Back Row: Mrs. Jerred, Mrs. Gordon, Adrian Lo, Teymour Graham

Boys Soccer, Under 12 Front Row: Daniel Myran, Harrison Notkin, Daniel Frankel, Jake Goldsbie Middle Row: Dillon Thring, William Peckham, Gareth Cecii-Cockwell, Andrew Irwin, Matthew Kaplan, Eric Atherley, Mr. Mitchell Back Row: Malcolm Cecii-Cockwell, Donny Szirmak, Darren Brand, Max Laskin, Cameron Lilly, Jeffrey Hord, Luke Engelhart, Corey Shee

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STUDENT COUNCIL - LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Front Row: lan Witchlow, Jake Wagman, Brandon Linds, Graham Vehovec, Austen Eagleson

Middle Row: Peter Hass, Robbie Lee, Myles Kaufman, Kaya Sabag, Sabrina Piltzmaker, Mme. Visnovec

Back Row: Thomas Gutierrez, Harry Knazan, Brian Putre, Sarah Applebaum

Alyssa Louis (Absent when group picture taken)

Absent: Nicole Dong, Madeleine Oswald

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I think student council is a good idea because it makes the school a better place to be in. I like being student council rep., because I like having meetings and knowing what other people think. When ideas are too silly I just skip them. There are a lot of suggestions that I don't agree with. Some I agree with, like getting recess equipment. Kaya Sabag, 3C

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