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Day 3- East and West Berlin

July 13, 2016 richardt

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We took a walking tour around Berlin. Our tour guides name was Brian Bell (look him up at brianbell.com) and he was really knowledgeable on the history as well made it fun for us. We learned all the history and events and saw really pretty buildings. After that we went to a play called “The Dungeon” where you walk around and actors in costumes tell you about the history in a creepy sort of way. It kind of reminded me of Disney or universal studios. The last stop we made was to “Topography of Terror” dedicated to documenting the works of the Gestopo and secret service as to try to prevent it from happening again. It was really interesting and I would love to visit Berlin again!
Love Ang and Claud

Day 2- Berlin and Museums

July 13, 2016 richardt

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We landed in Berlin and headed to a museum before dinner. It was very hot out and got in the museum. The art in the museum showcased Mesopotamian and Islamic style art art. It was really cool! We all went to bed really early because we were exhausted
Love Ang and Claud

We landed in Amsterdam!

July 11, 2016 richardt

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The plane we took was really big, Claud and I were in the middle aisle.
There were some new movies to choose from, I watched 3. We also listened to some Dutch music. We are just waiting in the airport to go to Berlin!
Update you guys soon,
Love Ang

Off they Go!

July 10, 2016 richardt

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After more than 2 years in the planning stage, Angela and Claudia and their Ranger group are off to Germany and Switzerland. We took them to Terminal 3 this afternoon, their flight was departing at 17:30 on KLM. Here they are with Gillian.

The girls and Susan.

Angela receiving her Ranger Silver Chief Commissioners Award from Twinkle.

And her Gold Chief Commissioners Award.

Claudia also received her Bronze Chief Commissioners Award.

There are 10 Rangers from their group going on the trip.

Here they are with their 3 leaders.

Their flight was on time and they are now on their way to Amsterdam for their connection to Berlin.

It will be a great two weeks of adventure for them.

Well Done Girls

June 30, 2016 richardt

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angela claudia graduation school

Congratulations to Angela and Claudia on their terrific report cards. They picked them up today and did very well. Angela finished with an 88% university admission average and Claudia continues to excel with a 85% average.

Claudia is excited for next year as she starts her Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Information Communication Technology.

From the school website:

The program is for students in Grade 11 and 12 and is open to all students in university, collage, apprenticeship and workplace pathways. The program involves taking 4 core technology courses, a 2-credit technology coop opportunity, 3 additional elective credits as well as additional experiential and reach ahead activities and certifications.

Our program is designed to give students additional technology skills and opportunities that are increasingly valuable at post-secondary level and beyond. Our Lady of Mount Carmel has put together an exciting program where students are gaining access to programming in partnerships with numerous local businesses, post-secondary institutions such Sheridan Collage and Guelph Humber as well as industry recognized professionals in the communications industry.

Claudia has a co-op placement at Rogers starting in the fall. It will be an exciting year for her.

Here is Angela’s grad photo.

Angela’s Grade 12 Graduation

June 29, 2016 richardt

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Today was Angela’s grade 12 graduation. It started with a Graduation Mass at the church in the morning, followed by a luncheon for the grads and then the ceremony in the evening. Hard to believe it has been 4 years since Angela started Grade 9.

We had a few issues trying to figure out which way the sash went, we guessed wrong., but if I didn’t point it out, would you know? We’ll have to do a redo.

The graduation was at the Hersey Centre.

Angela and Dylan.

There were 434 graduates for the Class of 2016.

Processing into the arena.

Patricia Romero, the Principal.

Dylan waiting to get his diploma.

Dylan posing for a photo for his Mom, she is the Co-Chair of the School Parent Council.

Angela getting close.

Angela had to pose for Dylan’s Mom as well.

In total there were 409 graduates present to receive their diplomas, over half of them were Ontario Scholars. This was also the 25th Commencement Ceremony for Our Lady of Mt Carmel.

Tossing their caps in the air.

Angela can’t pick her family…

…but she can pick their noses.

Congratulations Angela, a job well done! You have made Mom and I very proud of all your accomplishments and good luck at McMaster in the fall.

Angela posing with Chloe.

Thanks to Mom and Dad for joining us, Angela appreciated you taking the time to come in spite of your early flight the next day.

Angela & Claudia’s Rangers Trip

June 19, 2016 richardt

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Angela and Claudia are getting excited about their trip to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. They have to get by final exams this week and then they are done for the year. I created a page for their trip and as pictures come in, I’ll post them. For now there is a map of where they’ll be going.

Congratulations Angela!

May 31, 2016 richardt

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Angela has accepted her offer to McMaster’s Kinesiology program starting in September. Exciting times are ahead for her. Susan and I are very proud of the choice she has made.

Angela’s Prom

May 27, 2016 richardt

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Angela has almost reached all of her high school milestones. On Friday it was Prom. Here she is with her boyfriend Dylan.

Can you tell that Dylans boutiniere was broken, they made me put it on and I accidentally snapped the head off the stem. No problem mon, just a little situation. I was able to MacGyver it back together with some pins and according to Angela it lasted the night.

They were going to her friend Dani’s house for pre-prom photos, but we did some pre-pre-prom photos at our house ahead of time.

Angela with her friend Christian.

Angela, Ashley and Danee.

A group of eight of them were taking a limo to the prom, however the one girl and her boyfriend were late getting to the house so they missed most of the photos.