St. Robert CHS Student News
By Victor Lisita (STAFF REPORTER)
The Toronto FC had an amazing season this year, managing to make it to the finals for the first time ever. The team competed for the MLS Cup in December 2016. Games were held in front of the home crowd in Toronto at the BMO Field, and they competed against their opponents in Montreal and Seattle.
Eirini Abadeer (STAFF REPORTER)
Serena Williams Gets Hitched.
The 2009 Sports Illustrated “Best Female Athlete of The Decade” tennis champion Serena Williams is officially off the market! The 35 year old pro athlete has said “yes” to the 33 year old Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s wedding proposal.
SIMON MINICH (11) | STAFF REPORTER
On Wednesday, December 21st, members of the St. Robert Prism Interfaith club celebrated Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of lights.
By: Eirini Abadeer
St. Robert’s Debate Team won the pro-con tournament held at Brebeuf College on November 30th, 2016. Senior debaters and Novice debaters placed first, while the Junior debaters placed second. The debaters performed well in discussing and arguing the debate topic; be it resolved that there should be no permanent positions in the UN Security Council.
Tuesday, December 27th saw the passing of Carrie Fisher, one of the most influential celebrities of modern times.
On Tuesday November 8th, the world was left baffled after Donald Trump was declared the new president of the United States of America. Donald Trump’s win was one of the most dramatic and surprising comebacks in the history of the United States. Many celebrities were quick to voice their displeasure on the turn in events, especially those who were #withher.
On the morning of Friday October 7th, the students and staff of St. Robert went out to carry on Terry’s legacy, and support his foundation by taking part in the annual Terry Fox Run.
As a generation fortunate to have never experienced the trauma of war, and with our last connections of the world war fleeting; it is important to ensure students are receiving proper education regarding the millions of brave individuals who honourably served our country. Ontario is currently one of four Canadian provinces to not recognize Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday. I strongly agree with this position, as it ensures people cannot undermine the significant date due to personal convenience, and the proper education is provided for students prepared by education professionals. Or so I once believed.
It’s here again. This year, the amazing St. Robert Soccer Intramurals was hosted yet again and after weeks of competing, one team was victorious. Here is the journey of this year’s Soccer Intramurals.