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December 21

• Today’s Student of the Day is generously awarded to Daniel MacAdam, whose Poetry on Film presentation, Highway of Heroes, was voted the winner of our in-class competition.  Daniel edged out Ashley Kelly for the honor this year in a very competitive field of entries.  For his efforts, Daniel receives 100% in the activity and a thirteen pound turkey, courtesy of Roscoe’s Turkey Ranch.

December 18

• Today’s award will be shared by all of our students who participated in this years Christmas Concert.  We had a great crowd (despite the weather) and everyone in attendance enjoyed all the acts.  It’s nice when our students come together and show their talents, and you all should be proud for last night’s accomplishments.

December 17

• Today’s Student of the Day award has been taken (well, we gave it to him; he didn’t take it…that’d be wrong) by Steven Myers for getting his work done in English 521 and doing well.

December 16

• Logan Molloy makes his first visit to the Student of the Day list with his hard work since his return from a little time off for being sick.  He has turned in some good stuff in English 521 and should be recognized for it.

December 15

• Today’s Student of the Day award goes to English 621’s Peter MacLeod for his good work to date in all things English.  His average reflects his work to date.  Also, Peter joined the History 621A class in our annual Christmas activities, hoping to share in Coffin’s dreams of KFC glory.

December 14

• Brent MacKinnon takes home today’s Student of the Day for working hard in English 521 so far this year.  Besides that, when our in-class wasp nest project accidentally fell off the wall, Brent sacrificed life and limb, getting bitten seventeen times just to save his classmates.  That, my friends, is what it takes to be SOD.

December 10

• Today’s Student of the Day award has been given to Peter MacDougall for his work in English 521.  Peter didn’t let a family vacation interrupt his progress in English and he very quickly caught up on his workload and turned in his research essay complete and on time.

December 9

• Catherine MacInnis is today’s recipient of the prestigious Student of the Day award and all the glory it entails.  Catherine has been a great student in English 621 who always does good work and submits it on time.  Her grades reflect her commitment.  Nice job.

December 8

• Today’s SOD award is shared by Mitchell Laybolt and Steven MacAdam.  You might remember them from hits like English 521 and Canadian History 621.  Their Immigration Package video series had them rolling in the aisles – or maybe they were on the floor looking for that Lifesaver that Colin dropped…mmm…Lifesavers…

December 7

• Nathan Trainor is the distinguished recipient of today’s Student of the Day award (he was also supposed to receive a candy cane, but it was dropped and broken) for his hard work to date in History 621A.  Nathan shows up, does his work well and on time – things not necessarily always shared by all his peers.

December 4

• Today’s Student of the Day award goes to Candice Doucette for her hard work in History 621A this year.  She has been doing quite well and performed very well in our latest Boom, Bust & Dust test.  Great job.

December 3

• Today’s SOD award goes to Jarrett Cudmore in English 521.  Jarrett is working well in English and quietly goes about his business while still doing good work.  In fact, except for the country music, Jarrett’s a good all-around guy…

December 2

• Angela Corrigan makes her first visit to the Student of the Day lounge today for her hard work and diligence in History 621A.  Besides the good work she’s been doing, she always finds time to say good morning and ’see you later’, which are nice gestures to an old bald guy.

December 1

• We begin December with a new Student of the Day and she is Kyla Koke, a student in English 621 who has been attacking her persuasive research paper with vigour.  She’s chosen an interesting topic and has been working very hard compiling her research.  Well done.

November 30

• Our final Student of the Day for November is Brady McKenna, a student with Spider-Man shoes who is doing quite well in English 621 to date.  His performance in today’s independent novel activities was well-done and quite funny.

November 26

• Proving that all good things come to those who wait, today’s Student of the Day award has been given to Sara Laybolt, who presently sits in Coffin’s History 621 class.  Sara has been improving her grades steadily in history and has begun second term well.  We hope she keeps it up.

November 25

• Today’s deserving student of the Student of the Day award is Krista Dennis, a new student to Morell High and a very hard worker in English 521.  Krista has attacked her major research project with zeal and deserves recognition.

November 24

• Emma Carter has been given the prestigious honor of Student of the Day today for her good works in English 621 to date.  She has been a consistent student and has been taking home good grades so far.  Her efforts should be rewarded.

November 23

• Today’s Student of the Day recipient is Cuyler Byrne for his his hard work in English 521 to date and his interest in music.  We eagerly anticipate his research essay dealing with Metallica’s lead singer, James Hetfield.

November 20

• Katelyn Feehan is today’s recipient of the Student of the Day for her performance during today’s Poetry Slam.  She was in good voice and gestured well.  Nice work.

November 19

• Today’s Student of the Day is awarded to Matt McKenna, the hard-working guy in English 621 who had a very successful first half, achieving great marks.  We also hear he single-handedly defeated the Morell Mustangs in Midget hockey action this week.

November 18

• Three students will share today’s SOD award.  First term has completed, and we’ll congratulate our class leaders in each of Coffin’s classes:  Dillon Doucette (History 621A), Matthew MacInnis (English 621), and Nicholas Pierlot (English 521).  Well done everyone.

November 17

• Dawson MacMillan takes home today’s Student of the Day for his performance in English 621 and his strong mid-term debate.  Combine this with his work with Students’ Council, and you have a pretty busy guy.  Keep it going.

November 16

• After a brief hiatus, the Student of the Day award is back and better than ever.  Our first recipient of second term is Kayla McNally who has been a very good student in English 621 with consistent written work and very impressive presentations, particularly her debate during mid-terms.

November 2 – November 5

• There are many candidates for Student of the Day from both soccer squads who won gold medals on Saturday.  Since they are too numerous to mention, let’s just say congratulations (especially to senior players who won’t be returning to defend their gold medals) and well done to all players, specifically the ones which Coffin is lucky to see on a daily basis in Canadian History 621, English 621, and English 521.  Two years in a row…not too shabby…

October 30

• Afton McInnis gets today’s Student of the Day award for a couple of reasons.  First of all, she did an outstanding job preparing the slide show for yesterday’s pep rally (in fact, the entire Leadership class deserves a pat on the back for a job well-done).  Secondly, Afton has displayed a willingness to learn and improve her work in English 621.

October 29

• Although it is difficult to pick just one Student of the Day from yesterday’s big senior women’s soccer game, we here at coffinblog are awarding today’s award to keeper Kelcy McNally who very calmly stopped all shots that came her way during the game.  Additionally, she is a very strong student in English 621 and should be recognized.  Honorable mention goes to the rest of the squad also in Coffin’s classes.  Congratulations on the big win.

October 28

• JD Farrell is today’s worthy recipient of the Student of the Day award.  Combined with his efforts on the soccer field and around the school, JD has been doing very well in English 521 and wrote an outstanding Remembrance Day poem for the annual Legion contest…plus, his dad gave me $5.00 to make him Student of the Day.

October 27

• Aside from being a heck of a nice guy and all-around athlete, today’s Student of the Day – Dillon Doucette – is also a very good all-around student, combining excellent schoolwork (especially in History 621) with soccer, cross country, and many other extracurricular activities.

October 26

• Our first Student of the Day of this last week of October goes to Rachel Burke, who has been performing quite well in English 521 this year.  In addition to preparing a very good poetry explication, Rachel has completed her Remembrance poem ahead of schedule.  She does all this while maintaining a busy volleyball schedule as well.

October 23

• Today’s Student of the Day has been awarded to Matthew MacInnis for his excellent work to date in English 621.  He also performed quite well with today’s public speaking activities, becoming responsible for his class’s early exit to lunch today telling a great homework story.

October 22

• Brittany DeCourcey takes home today’s Student of the Day award for her good work to date in English 521, her good humor both in and out of the classroom, and her ability to successfully juggle her school and extra-curricular activities (she also juggles burning chainsaws, but only on weekends).

October 21

• Today’s SOD award goes to that reading machine – Justin Coffin.  Since the beginning of the school year, Justin has blazed through three books (and more) and has already fulfilled his requirements for the independent novel in English 621.  Well done Justin.

October 20

• Today’s Student of the Day award goes to Dan Hendricken for his performance thus far in English 621.  His writing is solid and his good humor is a welcome addition to our classroom…plus, he helps us retrieve stuff from the tall shelves.

October 19

• Jenna Shinn takes home the first Student of the Day award for this week for her hard work in English 521’s poetry explication.  Taking advantage of early proofreading opportunities, Jenna completed her major assignment five days early and did a superb job.  Also, it was her birthday on Friday!

October 14

• Our final Student of the Day for this week goes to the much-deserving student, Jessica Gallant, who is currently a student in Canadian History 621.  Jessica is doing quite well with all things history, particularly in her discussion responses and her slide shows.  Her photo essay this week was quite well done.

October 13

• Nicholas Pierlot takes home his first Student of the Day award for his performance to date in English 521.  He has submitted very good work to date and has been working quite diligently in preparing his poetry explication.

October 9

• Our final Student of the Day award for this week goes to Nicole Kelly for her diligence in getting caught up with her work after a very successful week in Ottawa at Encounters with Canada.  Her editorial rant this week and book talk were both very well-done.

October 7 & 8

• Raelene MacKinnon takes home the SOD award for the past two days for her hard work and great attitude so far in English 621.  Raelene’s time spent on her books is paying off in good grades.  Well done.

October 6

• The out-of-breath Graeme Forrest takes home today’s Student of the Day award for risking life and limb while ensuring his editorial essay was delivered in time for peer editing today.

October 5

• Today’s Student of the Day award goes to Brooklyn Vail for his hard work and good humor in English 521.  Also, any fan of the Eagles and that band’s music has to be a good guy overall.  Keep it up Brooklyn.

October 2

• The final Student of the Day for this week goes to Vanessa Ranahan for her diligence so far in English 521 and her interest and understanding of poetry.  We look forward to reading and hearing some of her works.

October 1

• Brandon Kok takes home October’s first Student of the Day award for his hard work and participation in both English and Canadian history.  To date, Brandon has worked hard and has produced some good work.

September 30

• Today’s SOD award goes to Cody Baird in English 521 for his work to date and his astute observations in poetry analysis.  Cody picked out some poetry elements from a difficult poem and should be commended for his efforts.

September 29

• Jessica Fraser has been awarded the Student of the Day award for today for her hard work in English 621.  Her work ethic and committment to academics have been admirable and she should be recognized for both.

September 25 & 28

• Today’s (and Friday’s since Coffin wasn’t here) Student of the Day is Ashley Kelly, who has been doing well in English 521 so far this year.  Ashley is working hard and has been impressive to date.

September 23 & 24

• Katrina MacKinnon takes home the SOD award for the last two days for her performance in Canadian History 621A to date.  Katrina had a very good test on Louis Riel and achieved top marks in the class.

September 22

• Today’s SOD award has been awarded to Sarah Dunphy who – after a late start in English 621 – has worked very hard and has quickly caught up AND excelled in essay analysis to date.

September 21

• Patrick MacDonald takes home our first SOD award on this, the final day of summer.  Patrick has been working very diligently in Canadian History 621 and turned in a fine Fab Five activity today.

September 18

• Today’s well-deserved SOD award is given to Jenny Pearson, our exchange student from Japan, who has been fitting in nicely here at MRHS and who has been working very well in English 521.  Welcome to MRHS Jenny!

September 17

• Chad Dennis gets today’s SOD award for consistent work in both English 621 and Canadian History 621 to date.  Also, at the pace he’s going, he is going to have his three books read for English 621 by the end of the week.

September 16

• There are three Students of the Day today as Emma, Brittany, and Daniel were voted to the championship of the annual Coffin Cookie Contest for figures of speech and imagery.  Congratulations and try not to break the trophy – which you’ll have to share equally…

September 15

• Chelsea MacEachern takes home today’s Student of the Day award in recognition of all her hard work and her positive attitude so far in both English 621 and Canadian History 621.  Chelsea works hard and hard work gets rewarded here at coffinblog.

September 14

• The first SOD of this week has been given to the deserving Daniel MacAdam, who has found his way into Coffin’s English 521.  Daniel has been quietly going about his business and doing good work so far.  Also, he taught us a very valuable alliterative lesson today:  Red Right Return.  Don’t forget it…especially if you’re reading this on your boat.

September 11

• Our final SOD award-winner for the first week of school is Cody McInnis who not only provided the most fascinating Canadian history fact in our discussion this week, but who also has been very consistent asking and responding to questions in both English and history.

September 10

• The SOD award for today is given to a student new to MRHS:  Ashley MacAusland.  Ashley has the great fortune to be taking two of Coffin’s classes and – to date – has been the model student.  In fact, she has already responded to this week’s Canadian History 621A discussion question.  Welcome to Morell High, Ashley.

September 9

• Today’s SOD award goes to Daniel Hughes, who is making his first appearance in a Coffin class in his high school career.  Daniel gets today’s award (and a free haircut from Justin Coffin’s new shop) for biking to school today when it would have been easier to perhaps stay home.

September 8

• Brodie Burke takes home today’s SOD award since he was kind enough to help Coffin demonstrate the ever-popular rule:  if you chew gum, so does Coffin.  For his efforts, Brodie will receive a bag of mixed vegetables from Skeeter’s Produce Emporium.