ROTARY CLUB OF ORILLIA
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The Rotary Club of Orillia recognized its students of the month this week. At their monthly meetings, the club recognizes an exemplary student from Orillia Secondary School (OSS), Twin Lakes Secondary School (TLSS) and Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School (PF).
This month's winners are Calvin Kudar (OSS), Zachary Zirger (PF) and Greyson Martyn (TLSS).
Calvin Kudar of Orillia Secondary School was described by teacher Sylvia Wylie as "an empathetic individual exemplifying service bbove self."
Kudar is the co-president of Me to We Club and a peer for Link Crew. He ran a bake sale and organized the collection of non-perishable food in support of the Sharing Place. He spearheaded the We Are Silent campaign to raise awareness for children in the world with little to no rights and recently donated a collection of hats, mitts and winter socks to the Orillia Youth Centre.
Every week he can be found making 75 sandwiches for local elementary students who would not otherwise have lunch and he is currently organizing OSS involvement in the Coldest Night of the Year walk in support of Building Hope.
His true passion lies in helping set up and participating in the Terry Fox run to raise money for cancer research.
"Now keep your eyes open cause you just might catch him sprinting across a parking lot to assist someone with packages and opening doors," qupped Wylie.
Zachary Zirger of PF was described by teacher James Hilts as "talented, creative and effectively communicative."
Taking private music lessons for years, by the time he entered Grade 9 he was invited to play with the jazz and senior band. He plays piano, trumpet and saxophone.
Today, he dedicates his time volunteering with the junior band offering help wherever and whenever needed putting forth an effort to making himself and those around him better. On top of his music, he does enjoy woodworking, history and science but he does plan on one day being a music teacher.
Greyson Martyn of Twin Lakes was introduced by teacher Christina Bosco, who described Martyn as someone who is "dedicated, accomplished and excels"
Martyn is a Tenor saxophonist involved in Thunder Jazz, senior concert band and the school production ensembles. He was the winner of last October's Orillia Jazz Festival's solo competition and has been asked to perform at the Orillia Opera House as the Brass Works guest soloist.
Greyson has consistently been on the honour role throughout his academic career and is a member of the Link Team, Student Council and the Arts Council. He is also involved in Volleyball-a-thon, organizer for school dances, member of the Sustainable Orillia Youth Council, the PEAC program, student leader for the student-run 'walk-out' and the downhill ski team.
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