Ardenne High School, 10 Ardenne Road, Hope Road, Kingston 10

Volume 3: Issue 5

Official Newsletter of Ardenne High School Key Club

Letter from the President

Executive Board

Spotlight

-Vice-President

Kevonnie Whyte-

-Secretary

Simone Johnally-

UPCOMING EVENTS

2013-2014 Executive Nominations :: March 20, 2013

In this issue! Letter from the President 1 ELIMINATE 2 Major Emphasis Project 3 Sigma Run 4 Executive Board Spotlight 5 Fun Zone 7

K E Y C L U B ®

Key Clubbers how you feeling?! The

stress from internal examinations is over! I

trust that we all did well and we are

starting preparations for the upcoming

external examinations. This may be a

stressful time, but as our school’s motto

says, “With God as Guide, Seek the Best.”

On another note, as the Key Club year draws to an end it is

time to elect our 2013-1014 executive board. To ensure the

continuation of the best club at Ardenne High, I implore that you all

nominate competent individuals, who all have that love for Key

Club as our current executive board possesses. It is with this that

the Key Club spirit is sure to carry on.

Finally, District Convention is around the corner…Woohoo!

In order to have a fulfilling Key Club experience, I suggest that

each Key Clubber should attend DCON at least once throughout

their years in Key Club. It is here that not only will you be educated

on what it means to be a Key Clubber through the various

workshops, but you will develop strong friendships with Key

Clubbers from all over the country all while having loads of fun. So

get your DCON forms signed up and male your payments ASAP!

You definitely do not want to miss out on this worthwhile

experience.

Yours in Caring and Service,

Romario Perry (President)

With the ELIMINATE Project, Kiwanis International and

UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate Maternal and

Neonatal Tetanus(MNT) – a deadly disease that steals the

lives of nearly 60,000 innocent babies and a significant

number of mothers each year. Tiny newborns suffer repeated,

painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and

touch. In eliminating this disease, the project will reach the

poorest, most neglected mothers and babies with additional

lifesaving health care. The end of this disease means the

beginning of better health for so many families.

As a team, we decided that we needed to do our part in the

eradication of this disease from the world. In an effort to raise

funds for the cause, we started with the purchasing of buttons

that read "Ask Me About Eliminate" which were to be worn

by Key Clubbers, who were knowledgeable of the

ELIMINATE Project, in an aid to bring awareness to this

campaign to the rest of the school. Donation sheets were then

circulated throughout the school so that we could raise

enough funds to help support the cause.

For the upcoming year, we would like to continue this

endeavour as the ELIMINATE Project is always in need of

help and we're always willing to assist where we can. We

therefore urge you all to ask your parents, friends, even

strangers for donations, so we can do our part in ridding the

world of Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus.

DO YOUR PART; SAVE A LIFE!

DONATE TO THE ELIMINATE PROJECT!

E L I M I N A T E

leadership

inclusiveness

caring character

building

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AIM

To promote the building of

healthy, sturdy bodies from

an early age.

Usually our youth tend to ignore the need for

them to keep their bodies healthy. Therefore,

on March 2, 2013, the members of the AHS

Key Club went to the grounds of the HWT

Primary School to engage in our Health &

Wellness Day. This day consisted of 4 hours of

play through a variety of sporting activities.

These included: football, volleyball, track and

field and netball. After all these hours of

exercise, though we were tired, we left feeling

really refreshed.

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Vice President Kevonnie Whyte Q: Why did you join Key Club?

KW: Well, people were always saying I

"looked like a key club person", lol. After

I left the Student's Council I was looking

for something else to fill my time... and

the existing key club members such as

Romario Perry and Romaine Mowatt gave

me the extra push. It's always a plus to be

in a club that has meaning and I enjoy the

service aspect of it. :)

Q: How has Key Club changed your life?

KW: It has definitely allowed me to meet a lot more people from

different schools through inter clubbing and projects. Additionally, it has

taught me the skills of organizing and executing projects. Key club has

also taught me how to just have fun :)

Q: How have you contributed to the development of the club in your

capacity as Vice President?

KW: As Vice president, it has been a pleasure working with President

Romario Perry and Secretary Simone Johnally. I'm sort of just a go

between for both of them. I believe I have contributed mainly in the

organization of projects, meetings and idea's etc. And also I act as a good

go-between for the club and administration.

Q: What is your Philosophy?

KW: My philosophy is found on my computer screen saver lol.. It’s "Do

More". I seek to improve on and do more today that what I did

yesterday.

In this issue we acknowledge two of our

executive board members who have continued

to show exemplary leadership qualities in Key

Club affairs.

Executive Board

Spotlight

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Secretary Simone Johnally Q: How has Key Club

changed your life since

you’ve joined?

SJ: I could never speak

in front of a crowd

before because I was

so shy. Now, it’s one

of my favourite things

to do. I also have

friends from all over

the country and I’m so

much more involved in

school and community

activities.

Q: What made you decide

to join Key Club?

SJ: In Grade 9 I decided

it was time for me to start

breaking out of my shell.

Key Club was all the rave

and had a wholehearted

purposed that resonated

with me. My friends and I

tried it out and it was

exciting to help others

and have fun at the same

time.

Q: How have you assisted in the development of the club

during your capacity as secretary?

SJ: I have ensured the early submission of all monthly

reports, and that they are done properly. I have also

helped to facilitate the approval of projects and events by

working alongside various committees, executive board

members and school administrators.

Q: What is your philosophy?

SJ: “The best day to take that first step toward what you

want is today.” Procrastination is just an excuse not to

succeed, so begin to strive for your goals ASAP.

Executive Board

Spotlight

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!FUN ZONE!

BOARD LISTING Romario Perry President 362-8900 Kevonnie Whyte Vice-President 282-3343 Simone Johnally Secretary 355-0137 Danielle Clayton-James Treasurer 462-6894 Romaine Miles Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Alexander Nicholson Bulletin Editor 509-5176 Club Email Address: ardennehighkeyclub@live.com

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