Earth Day at Holy Trinity

By: Maddi McNevitts

Toronto before and during Earth Hour 2009. Via http://www.earthperiodical.com/

On Friday, HT participated in our own Earth Hour, an initiative sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund. All around the school, all unnecessary lights were turned off and staff minimized electrical usage in classrooms around the school as way to raise awareness of power usage. All around us, we are plugged in one way or another, whether it’s our cellphones, our dishwashers, or the smart boards in the classrooms. Electricity is a vital aspect of everyone’s lives, however, it’s hard to remember how detrimental it can be. With the popular use of non-renewable energy resources and the exponentially growing need for power, there is no question that people need to reflect on how they use electricity.

The initiative originally started in 2007 but over the past 8 years it has grown into a global event. Over 7000 cities in 162 countries participate. It went dark in places from all corners of the globe, from places like the Coliseum in Rome, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and even the International Space Station.

The global Earth Hour is on Saturday March 28th, 2015 from 8:30-9:30. HT Environmental encourages everyone to participate in their own homes by turning off all their lights and electronics!

For more information check out their official website- http://www.earthhour.org

Ojibway Storyteller Aaron Bell Visits Trinity

By: Maddi McNevitts
Photo Credit: Katarina Brkic

On March 10th, the grade eleven students listened to the Aboriginal storyteller Aaron Bell speak. He explained who he was and how he discovered his Aboriginal culture as he got older. But the highlight of his speech was truly this rendition of the Haida creation story.

He explained how humans came to the earth through the trickster figure—the Raven. Bell spoke about it in a way that kept its traditional roots while making it relatable to teenagers - which is an achievement in itself. He poked fun at girls always talking and gossiping and boys being physical. However, intertwined within these jokes were how humans began to grow and develop relationships, which is a concept that is relatable to everyone, whether it be with a significant other or through platonic and familial relationships. Throughout his story was an important moral message—humans need to improve their communication skills. With screen-to-
screen communication becoming even more popular in this technology-based world, it was a message that everyone needs to be reminded of once in a while.

Afterwards, he explained a bit more about his culture and spirituality. He talked about the tools he used to tell his stories, including the drum and fox tail, and also about his outfit. Every item he wore had a significant role and purpose; for example, he adorned ribbons on his shirt as way to respect the Creator.

I was glad to have the opportunity to listen to him speak and hear him tell his story. It’s hard to believe that years ago- and even today- Aboriginals were ostracized in Canada. Nevertheless, the passion behind his words and culture should act as an inspiration for everyone to be true to themselves, their own history, and their own passions. 

Seven Swimmers Qualify for GHAC

By: Maddi McNevitts 

On Tuesday February 3rd, the Holy Trinity swim team headed to McMaster to compete in the Halton Championships. The team has been working hard this month ever since their qualifying meets in December. It was clear that their work definitely paid off. The top two swimmers in an event from each team were eligible to compete at Haltons. From there, the top fourteen swimmers in every event advanced to the GHAC meet, which will take place on Thursday, February 12th. Here are the swimmers qualified for GHAC from Holy Trinity:

• Alannah Mote - 50m Freestyle 
• Cameron Gesner, Alannah Mote, Kayla Chirstoffer, Farida El Tawil - Junior Girls 200m Freestyle Relay
• Tatiana Uribe – 100m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke
• Tatiana Uribe, Maddi McNevitts, Rachel Barca, Alannah Mote – Senior Girls 200m Freestyle Relay
• Cameron Gesner – 50m Butterfly

A big thanks to the coaches for their ongoing support and dedication of time throughout the season. Congrats to all the swimmers on their great season and good luck at the next meet!

More Than a Stroke of Genius: Titans Swimmers Improve with Season's First Meet

By: Madison McNevitts

It was a great day to be a Titan at McMaster University. Not only did the senior boys football team dominate their OFSAA Bowl game, but the swim team competed in their first meet of the season. Some of the students who were attending the football buyout walked across campus to cheer on the swimmers at the McMaster pool.

Every swimmer competed in minimum of 3 events and did their best in each. Their success was motivated by everyone’s personal goals and dedication to the sport. Congratulations to everyone on the team! 

Special mentions go out to:

• Four Top 16 finishes by: Rachel Barca x2, Madison McNevitts, and Alannah Mote
• Alannah Mote and Rachel Barca with a 50m freestyle time 6 seconds off of OFSAA qualifying time. Both girls respectively had a time of 37 seconds. 

The Titans' performance would not have been the same without the dedicated coaching of Ms. Costa, Ms. Lazzarato and Ms. Edmunds.

Good luck to HT at their upcoming meets, happening today- Monday, December 1st as well as on December 8th.

GO TITANS!!!

Titans Ready to Make Some Waves

By: Maddi McNevitts

Holy Trinity`s swim team have already hit the pool for their upcoming season. They have been practicing every Monday and Wednesday at White Oaks pool where they are perfecting their pulls and dives along their coaches- Ms. Lazzarato, Ms. Edmunds and Ms. Costa. The Titans will be competing in a series of meets over the next few weeks with their first meet starting this Thursday, November 27th at McMaster pool. Watch this space for more coverage and information on the latest in Titans' athletics!

GO TITANS!!