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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-07-04, Page 17Office: (519) 887-6100 Res.: (519) 887-9820 Fax: (519) 887-6109 e-mail:dsholdice@himginsurance.com DOUG SHOLDICE,C.A.I.B., A.I.I.C. P.O. Box 69, 470 Turnberry St., Brussels • General Insurance • Investments • Life JOHN RUTLEDGE ARCHITECT 406 QUEEN ST. BOX 393 BLYTH, ONT. N0M 1H0 519-523-9000 johnrutledge@live.ca John Rutledge B. Arch., D.A.T., OAA 439 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9682 www.solacespa.ca • email: info@solacespa.ca Open Tuesday to Saturday Gift Certificates F. E. Madill THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013. PAGE 17. Bill Glousher 40655 Cranbrook Rd. R.R.#4 Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 Work 519-357-8596 Res. 519-523-9023 glousherautoparts@bell.blackberry.net The first graduating class of F.E. Madill School spanned three classes. Class 8B consisted of, back row, from left: Teacher Mrs. Martyn, Connor denDekker, Konrad McArter, Connor Bridge, Franklin Marshall, Wyatt Machan, Dawson Coultes, Spencer Hodgins, Noah Young, Jeff Pewtress and Sophia Battram. Madill’s speakers Emily Bloemberg, centre, Jeff Gordon, left, and Jacob Peel, right, were elected to speak on behalf of their respective F.E. Madill classes. (Denny Scott photo) Bloemberg, Gordon, Peel speak By Emily Bloemberg, Jeff Gordon and Jacob Peel Over this school year I think all of us have definitely become a close- knit group that shares the experience of being the first Grade 8 class here at F.E. Madill. The transition for all of us was a scary thing, but all the relationships we made this year, were made to last and help us through this school year and in the years to come. Many of us started off as strangers. These strangers grew into acquaintances and then these acquaintances grew into terrific friendships. The fear that many of us carried at the beginning of this year taught us that different does not mean bad, and from change can come development. I am grateful because I think that being here and getting to experience life in the high school, has made me comfortable and more prepared to go into Grade 9. I am also grateful that the high school gave us many opportunities to do amazing things this year. In personally got to take part in a track team, play an instrument, and was able to take part in many fun and exciting school activities. With this being such a good year I am excited to move on into Grade 9. One of the benefits of being at Madill is that we had more opportunities that we didn’t have before. For example, students on the cross-country and track and field teams were to practise with the high school kids, and compete in some invitational high school meets. Another example is the chance to play musical instruments, laptops in our classrooms and going to the shop to work on science projets, and using the weight room in phys. ed class. The transition to the high school is much like a Stanley Cup final game. Both teams are filled with excitement for the potential win and maybe experiencing a butterfly or two. I entered Grade 8 filled with excitement as I really was going to “high school” and yes … I also had a few butterflies of my own. The transition started with seeing familiar faces … our teachers, Mrs. Durnin, Ms. Martin and Mr. Westra and meeting new students from other schools. Quickly, we made friends and began to experience all that Madill has to offer. We went to a school dance, “bought our way out of classes for a toonie” and participated in large assemblies for example our Remembrance Day assembly and M-Factor. As the months passed, we started to get comfortable with rotary and learned how to balance school work, our increasing social lives and extra- curriculars offered at Madill. We got less and less scared of life at high school and began to venture out for lunch and to roam the halls. All of these experiences, have given us the confidence to no longer be afraid that we will get lost in the hills, miss class or not know who our teachers are, or where to find them. I am now prepared for the puck to drop and play the game as an official Grade 9 student. Thank you. F.E. Madill Grade 8C Grads Middle row, from left: Emily Schriver, Zac Campbell, Jackson Goodall, Cameron Hoskins, Dawson Peachey, Les Irvine, Sven Van Hittersum and Dylan Leader. Front row, from left: Tamara Hymers, Shaelynn Brown, Brittany Dickison, Mackenna Johnston, Kailey Wheeler, Emily Bloemberg, Sydney Michie and Amy Taylor.