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Varsity Girls Hockey Bring Home Banner to End 2011!

The girls hockey team became the first SSHS girls hockey team win the Saint John Irving Tournament during Christmas break in Saint John. The girls completed a perfect tournament by winning all six of its games. In their first game the Spartans defeated the Simons Seabees 6-0. Hillary MacDougall recorded the shut-out and Val Caswell was named player of the game.  In the second game the Spartans defeated Woodstock Warriors 7-0 Hillary MacDougall recorded the shut-out and Rachel Hogge was named player of the game. In the third game, the girls defeated Harbourview  4-1. Tessa Bartlett picked up the win and player of the game award. In the fourth game the Spartans kept rolling defeating Saint John High 3-1. Tessa Bartlett picked up the win and Maddie Curran was named player of the game. In the semi-final game the Spartans defeated Harbourview once again with a score of 3-1. Hillary MacDougall picked up the win. In the championship game, the Spartans defeated Simmonds by a score of 2-1. Mary-Kate MacDougall scored both goals in the win. Jenna Smearer was named player of the game. Mary-Kate MacDougall was named the tournament MVP.

Varsity Boys Basketball Victorious at Ganong!

The varsity boys basketball would like to thank the students for their support on Friday.  You got to see your Spartans defeat Woodstock 78 - 76 with Dan McShane being named player of the game.  That night the boys defeated St. Macs 85 - 67 with Devin Elsemore being player of the game.  In the Semi-final, player of the game Jason McKnight did a great job defensively as the boys advanced to the final with a 78 - 68 win over Sussex.  In the final the boys had a rematch with Woodstock and came away with the tournament title by defeating Woodstock 82 - 73.  Travis Power was player of the game.  Robert McKnight was named 6th man of the weekend as he ended the championship game with a dunk.  Jason McKnight was named to the tournament all-star team and Devin Elsemore was named tournament MVP.  Congratulations boys, 2011 Ganong Champions.

Boys Hockey Brings Home Banner!

 The boys hockey team became the first SSHS boys hockey team win the Valhalla Tournament this past weekend in Southern Victoria. The boys completed a perfect tournament by winning all 4 of its games. In their first game the Spartans defeated the Hartland Huskies 1-0. Mitchel Boucher recorded the shut-out and was named player of the game. Chris Jackson scored the game winning goal. In the second game the Spartans defeated Southern Victoria 6-1. Damian Gallant was named player of the game. Brandon Mofford picked up the win in goal. In the third game, the boys defeated St. Leonard 3-2. Brandon Mofford picked up the player of the game award. In the championship game, the Spartans defeated St. Leonard by a score of 4-1. Chris Jackson scored 3 goals in the win. He was named player of the game. Damian Gallant and Andrew Dempsey were both named to the All - Star team while goal tender Mitchel Boucher was named the tournament MVP. After the weekend the boys hockey team now has an overall record of 14 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie.

SSHS Students giving back to their Community.

   Residents of St. Stephen will be well equipped to face the winter ahead thanks to Tricia Calder’s Human Services class. A group of students have put together and organized a three week long event to raise as much winter apparel as possible for handing out at the local food bank. “This is a great opportunity for everyone to participate,” said Calder, who hopes everyone able will contribute. “Winter Wonder-Wear”, as deemed by Lydia Donahue, one of the organizers, will accept donations from Monday, November 14^th, until Friday, December 2^nd. Donations can be brought to and left in homeroom classes where a designated garbage bag has been placed for collection days. Students and staff are encouraged to bring in items of all varying degrees, including; socks, hats, gloves, jackets, sweaters, ski-suits, and children’s clothing.

   Another school wide project currently being under taken by Calder’s Human Services class is Christmas boxes to be distributed within our community. Boxes containing gifts for either a boy or a girl will be assembled by students partaking in this event. “It’s open to anyone who wishes to fill a box,” stated Calder while her groups went about various tasks. Both she and the class agree that at this time of the year it is important to help out in any way possible. Filling one of these boxes will help ensure that Christmas is bright for everyone.

Spartans Football Season Ends Early.

This past Saturday, the second overall St. Stephen High School Spartans hosted the third overall Mathieu-Martin Matadors in semi-final football action. It was a beautiful day for football, and what a day of football it would be. The game got off to a slow start, before things picked up in the second half. The Matadors had a two possession lead, but the Spartans clawed their way back into it with time ticking down. However, it was not meant to be as the Matadors scored with under one minute remaining taking the lead. The final seconds ticked off the clock, causing a heartbreaking end to the Spartans' season. "We didn't lose the game, we just ran out of time" said senior Jamie Smearer. The game was emotionally draining, as many of the Spartan seniors were left in tears with the realization they may never play football again. Coach Grant was proud of his team, and said "Remember the past. Embrace the future". Standout players for the Spartans were Josh Dupuis with 10 receptions and over 100 total yards, Devin Elsemore with a punt return for a touchdown, and Swade Ross with key rushes and a touchdown. On the defensive side of the ball nearly the entire defense stood out at different points in the game.

Next season the Spartans will have big shoes to fill, as they will lose many seniors. However, with up and coming players such as Devin Elsemore, Nate Lister, Swade Ross, and Joel Mcleod a championship run seems like a possibility. Numbers are looking like they could be low, so coach Grant is encouraging returning players to "bring two friends" to meetings in the spring.

Unique Experience for Several English Students.

 St. Stephen High Schools English 111 class had a very unique assignment to do. The class has been reading Romeo and Juliet, a classic Shakespearean play, when their teacher announced a new assignment. They were to re-create the Capulet dinner party scene. The students were excited about their project and set to work. They would be using the theater as their location of the party, and it would be during their third period English class.

The students were broken up into groups and each group was given a specific task to do to assist in the party. There was a group for costume design and masks, one for food, one for decorations and invitations, and one for entertainment and music. The costume group designated colours for each family; the Capulets were to wear red and the Montagues to wear blue.  The group also designed the masks that were to be worn at the party. Glitter glue and feathers were stuck onto a mask template; each mask was unique. The food group was told to create renaissance dishes, and they did so with skill. The group made authentic foods such as rail road cakes with lemon glaze, rice pudding, and sandtarts. The invitations that were created by the decorations group were well done and hand delivered to each guest of the masquerade. The decorations that they created were elaborate and beautiful; the theater was adorned with gorgeous reds and gold, as well as with a throne. The entertainment group presented a dance to the class, and played classical renaissance music throughout the event.

On the day of the masque, the students filed into the auditorium. They presented their invitation to the masked stranger at the podium by the door, and were then directed to take a seat at the table. Once the guests were all accounted for, the party began. Luiza Heine, a Brazilian exchange student, gave a short presentation about old age etiquette. Afterward, the students were directed to the buffet. They ate and socialized until it was time for the entertainment group to teach the class a simple dance, thus concluding the wonderful masquerade of Mrs. Somers English 111 class.

 Article written by Josephine Roberts

JV and Varsity Boys Soccer Stamp Tickets to Provincials !

The SSHS JV boys soccer clinched a spot in the NBIAA Provincials at Dalhousie this Saturday.  The team battles Poly. Louis-J.-Robichaud at 10 am with the winner reaching the championship game at 3 pm. 

The southern conference champion, SSHS varsity boys soccer team, travels to Florenceville for a 12 pm clash with Woodstock High at the Southwest Regionals.  The winner clinches a spot in the NBIAA Provincials in Perth Andover on November 5.

Boys Football Now 3-1 After Victory!

On Saturday, October 1, the St. Stephen High School Spartans hosted the Simonds High School Seabees in soaking wet conditions for a game of afternoon football. The Spartans got off to a slow start, and things only got worse as injuries began to take over. Starting running back Swade Ross and starting running back/safety Josh Dupuis both were knocked out suffering knee injuries. Starting centre Spencer Cleaves was also knocked out of the game with a hand injury. However, this proved not to be a deciding factor as the Spartans, strong in depth, stepped up to the plate. Joel Mcleod, "Mr. Touchdown", stepped up big with four touchdowns. Devin Elsemore also had a big game with key rushes. On the defensive side of the ball, the standout player was Asa Mason earning Tim Hortons' player of the game. Despite rain and injuries, the Spartans dominated racking up 59 points in a 59-12 victory.

Next week, on Saturday, October 8, at 1pm, the Spartans will travel to Hampton to play the Huskies in possibly the biggest game of the season. It has the potential to decide whether or not the Spartans will be hosting or traveling to a playoff game later down the road.

Article written by Josh Dupuis

Spartan Football Team moves to 2-1 !

The Spartans improved to 2-1 after a comeback 14-3 victory in wet and muddy field conditions against the Saint Malachy Saints.  Swade Ross carried the ball 19 times for 131 yards and a touchdown.  Devin Elsemore carried the ball 9 times for 110 yards and a touchdown.  Jacob Tanner kicked one extra point and also scored a single on a rouge.  Gage Ross had five tackles and a sack while Asa Mason recorded six tackles and two sacks.  The team's next game will be at home this Saturday at one when they play Simonds.

Varsity Boys Soccer 3-0 with Win Against Fundy!

SSHS varsity boys soccer defeated Fundy High 3-1.  Devyn Crandall scored 2 goals while Dan McShane scored the other Spartan goal.  The first-place Spartans travel to RNS Thursday for a rematch of their 2-1 win from 2 weeks ago.

Spartans Even Record to 1-1 After Road Victory!

The Spartans evened their record 1-1 with a convincing 49-14 victory in Moncton Friday night over Les Olympiens.  Quarterback Devin Elsemore completed 9 of 12 passes for 105 yards and he had 12 carries for 150 yards and 4 touchdowns.  Josh Dupuis had 6 receptions for 59 yards.  Joel “Mr. Touchdown” McLeod had 4 carries for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns.  Swade Ross had 11 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown.  Pat Sprague caught two passes for 21 yards.  Jacob Tanner was 7 for 7 on the extra points.  On defence Asa Mason had 10 tackles and Josh Dupuis had 3 tackles and 2 interceptions.

Spartans in Tough for Home Opener!

 The Spartans started this season with a tough 42-29 loss to the defending champions from KV.   Scoring touchdowns for the Spartans were: Devin Elsemore with two, Swade Ross, and Gage Ross.  Jacob Tanner went three for three on extra points as well as running in a two-point convert.  Leading the defence were Jesse Scott and Asa Mason who each had five tackles and Gage Ross who had four tackles and an early fumble recovery to set up the first Spartans major.  The team travels to Moncton this Friday for their next game. 

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