AMCO: Second Harvest Turkey Drive

Volunteer to be a Turkey Drive Promoter!

You would be stationed at different Loblaw locations across Toronto during the beginning of December to ask customers to purchase a turkey and donate it to Second Harvest. You need to apply before the end of November (on a first come first serve basis). If you’re interested, contact: Marjorie Richards (marjorier@secondharvest.ca) or 416-408-2594 x243

For more information check out the site at:

https://secondharvest.ca/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/youth/ 

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3 Quick & Easy Halloween Snacks

By: Neusha Taheri
10/24/2018

Truffle Monsters (on left), Candy-Coated Pear Skulls (middle), Pumpkin Cereal Treats (right)

Fall is here and things are going to get spooky as Halloween is approaching this week. Below, three quick and easy Halloween themed snacks will be posted, that will get you in the Halloween spirit. These recipes are perfect for Halloween parties, or even an excellent snack while watching a scary movie with friends.

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Eric Rubenzahl, an Academic Legend

By: Renee Liang

Eric Rubenzahl, a well-known student here at York Mills, recently won five academic awards for French Immersion, French Immersion math, French Immersion history, Spanish, as well as Science. He grew up in an, “extremely supportive” family where “academic success was very important.” Eric finds the drive of being successful is what motivates him to continue working hard and pushing himself to do better. He dedicates his weekdays to doing homework and watching Netflix, while also finding a balance with his social life by spending time with family and hanging out with his friends on weekends. Continue reading Eric Rubenzahl, an Academic Legend

Did You Know – York Mills has a Symphonic Band?

By: Jenny Zhao

If you happen to walk along the music hall after school on Wednesdays, you may have been stopped by the beautiful music that flows out of the band room. The door might have been closed, but you can still see the lights inside where the wonderful music was created. If you are wondering, it is our school’s Symphonic Band weekly rehearsal happening in the band room.

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The Junior Girls Basketball Team – From the Coach’s Eyes

By: Abby Leu

When I was asked to help coach the junior girls basketball team, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. After the tryouts, I knew we’d have a good team, but I wasn’t ready for what was to come. This week, the girls finished their regular season games defeating all other six schools in the TDSB North Region and placing first in their division. They defeated schools such as Downsview 51-2, Emory 37-2, and William Lyon Mackenzie 34-10. Ultimately proving to our school and many others, they’re a force to be reckoned with.

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Senior Art Class: Charcoal Compositions

By: Khadija Hamza

If you are a returning student to York Mills, you have probably seen artwork displayed around the school. You can find it hanging in the library, in the display cases, and outside the office. Most of the art is done by the senior classes: the grade elevens, and twelves. One of the most prominent ones are the large charcoal compositions.

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