RRHS honoured its best students and athletes last Tues.

Ken Johnston
editorial@rainyriverrecord.com

Last Tuesday evening about 100 students, parents and staff of Rainy River High School gathered at the Rainy River Legion to honour the top athletes and academics of the 2001-02 year.
Following dinner students making the honour roll were presented with certificates recognizing their accomplishments.
Students making the honour roll for one reporting period in 2001-02 were: Ashley Armstrong, Charles Bechard, Todd Brannan, Laurie Brown, Nicole Burner, Teresa Caul, Jessica Creason, Ron Ernst, Sam Ernst, Brooke Ewald, Sharlene Hanson, Heidi Heyens, Laurie Ivall, Phyllisity Jack, Vanessa Keeash, Kyle Kuzyk, Heather McLean, Tanya Newby, Ryan O’Connor, Kevin Olson, Jenna Pearson, Henning Peterson, Jenni Stafford, James Thompson, Jackie Wood and Krista Wood.
Students making the honour roll for two reporting periods in 2001-02 were: Ashley Andy, Nathan Armstrong, Trevor Bonot, Val Clarke, Kelli Kuzyk, Stacey Olson, Jason Seguin and Jaime Vandenbrand.
Students making the honour roll for three reporting periods in 2001-02 were: Mathew Ashworth, Jenny Burner, Jena Caouette, Ellen Gibson, Jamie Hall, Nicole Lafreniere, Paul Lafreniere, Heather Mailloux, Matthew Neilson, Erik Peterson, Jennifer Shrumm and Trienke van Rozen.
Principal Bob McGreevy had the distinct honour of presenting the Ontario Principals’ Council Student Leadership Award to Shar Hanson and Danielle Shrumm. “These ladies wanted to see things happen and were always willing to do the work to get them done,” said McGreevy.
Athletes of the year went to Marion Reimund and Travis Vandenbrand.
The director’s award, presented by teacher Paul Elliott, went to Shauna McInerney for her lead role in The Diary of Anne Frank. Elliott who has been involved with Owl Theatre productions for more than a decade said that, “This year it was as good as it gets. I had the best cast ensemble.” He said McInerney showed a great deal of enthusiasm, commitment and talent. “She used all of these (attributes) to make everyone around her look good!”
Sports Awards
Junior Basketball
Girls coached by Tom Shumaker
Most Sporting (MS): Alison Wolanicki
Most Improved (MIP): Jaime Vandenbrand
Top Rookie (TR): Stacey Olson
Most Valuable (MVP): Julie McQuaker
Boys coached by Tom Shumaker
MS: Dustin Mowe
MIP: Cale Shumaker
TR: James Thompson
MVP: Mark Heyens
Senior Basketball
Girls coached by John Laplante
MS: Laurie Brown
MIP: Heather McLean
MVP: Jen Stafford and Marion Reimund
Boys coached by Bob McGreevy and Kyle Langlais
MS: Matt Bartlett
MIP: Jessie Archie and Elmer Sakanee
MVP: Travis Vandenbrand
Junior Volleyball
Girls coached by Tamara Felix and Michelle Tymkin
MS: Jaime Vandenbrand
MIP: Briana Ewald
MVP: Candace Handorgan
Boys coached to NORWOSSA silver by Donald Gall.
MS: Kevin Nordberg
MIP: Blake Mykytyn
TR: Delbert Kirkrude
MVP: Mat Ashworth
Senior Volleyball
Girls coached by Paul Elliott
MS: Jessica Creason
MIP: Alicia Giles
MVP: Marion Reimund
Boys coached by Guy Arpin
MS: Matt Bartlett
MIP: Travis Vandenbrand
MVP: Will Handorgan
Curling
Coached to NWOSSA Silver by June Bonot.
MS: Matt Neilson
MIP: Kevin Nordberg
TR: Jason Seguin
MVP: Trevor Bonot
Badminton
Junior coached by Donald Gall and Kyle Langlais
MS: Kayla Nordin and Jaime Vandenbrand
MIP: Matt Ivall, Kayla Nordin and Jaime Vandenbrand
TR: Delbert Kirkrude
Senior coached by Donald Gall and Kyle Langlais
MS: Matt Bartlett
MIP: Marion Reimund
MVP: Ken Gess and Marion Reimund
Soccer
Boys coached by Tamara Felix and John Laplante
MS: Todd Michl
MIP: Colin Heyens
MVP: Conor Johnson
Girls coached by Marvin MacDonald
MS: Jessica Creason
MIP: Vanessa Keeash
TR: Jaime Vandenbrand
MVP: Alicia Giles
Long time soccer coach (36 years) Marvin MacDonald was also recognized for his years of dedication to school sports. He received a standing ovation for his contributions.
Once the fanfare was over a dance was held to round the evening out.