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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2012-07-05, Page 16Brand Names You Trust ~ Service You Depend On! 519-523-4742 1 1/4 miles east of Londesborough on County Rd. 15 PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012.Hullett Central Public School Open 7 days Hwy. 4, 1 mile south of Blyth ~ 519-523-4595 Famous for Leather & Wool theoldmill.ca 519-523-4595 C ong r atul ati ons & B est W i s h es t o o u r G r a d s ! By Brooke Middegaal Teachers, parents, fellow graduates: Tonight marks the end of 10 years of our time at Hullett Central Public School and the beginning of a new, exciting step in all our lives…New teachers, new friends, new experiences. It doesn’t seem all that long ago when we nervously first stepped foot in these daunting halls. Starting our years in the comfort of the kindergarten classroom. We gradually made our way through the junior classrooms until we reached the final senior room and we were the top dogs of the school. We have all made this journey together. We have matured into young adults wanting to stretch our wings to all the possibilities that will present themselves as we begin the next chapter. September seems like just yesterday when we started out in Grade 8, anxiously waiting for this night to come and now here we stand, finally at the end of the school year as graduates. Thanks to our teacher Mr. Coups who I know has prepared us in every way possible both academically and socially. We all turned to him for advice with our daily troubles and he never failed to surprise us with his unique answers and views on different situations. We will not forget his favourite saying “you catch more flies with honey than vinegar” or my favourite “the buses have just left” every single day. He also humoured us with hilarious stories but he limited them to just one story per day, but we would always beg and make him spill more of his funny memories. I feel very confident beginning the rest of my life with all the valuable traits and lessons that have been imparted on us. Being a Grade 8 teacher must be very trying and difficult at times dealing with many changing personalities, moods and attitudes. Mr. Coups graciously accepted this challenge and adapted quickly, never giving up on us, and making our last year all the more enjoyable. We are very thankful that he was our teacher and we will remember all the great memories of him and never forget our time in his class. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the contributions of the kind staff here at Hullett. Many generously gave up their extra time to supervise our addiction to playing volleyball games or kindly supported us all throughout the year. You have all been positive influences and have taught and prepared us with many important virtues we will carry with us in the future. Many changes will happen in our lives as we graduate but many changes will also take place for the students returning to Hullett in the fall. They will be joined by students from Blyth Public School and new friendships and memories will develop. I genuinely wish them the best of luck. The end of this school year also marks the beginning of the next chapter in Mrs. Pickell’s life as she is set to retire. We all had her as a teacher and are glad she hung in there and waited for us to graduate. She was a great teacher and role model in this school and I’m sure everyone will be sorry to see her go. Best of wishes to her. Well, this is it, everything we have experienced and learned throughout the years at this school has culminated with this very night. We entered these halls as terrified four- and-five-year-olds and now here we leave, as mature young adults and independent young men and women. I wish everyone the best of luck, as you embark on your new and different paths and to remind you to never forget the cherished memories of our many years spent at this school together. Hullett Central has been our safe place and sanctuary but now it is time to move on. In the inspiring words of Dr. Seuss….“You have brains in your head you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. You are the one who’ll decide where to go.” Congratulations…..Class of 2012! Teachers, staff prepared graduates with life lessons Graduating Hullett Hawks Hullett Central Public School celebrated its year-end graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 26. This year’s graduating class is, back row, from left: Wesley Miller, Melissa Nolan, Mary Kate Allen, Aaly Broda, Emily Wilts, Caitlin MacDonald, Brooke Middegaal, Sabrina Patterson-Langer, Teresa Atkinson, Chandler Wilts and teacher John Coups. Front row, from left: Travis Hoggart, Brittney-Lee Lowey, Nicole Whyte, James Richard-Ladd, Kyle Bos, Paige Gibbings, Shannon Dale and Ryan Edwards-Kiss. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Hullett Central Public School handed out its graduation awards on June 26. Winners were: the Student Leadership Award, presented by the Ontario Principals Council, Brooke Middegaal; the Computer Technology Award, presented by Hullett Central Public School, Paige Gibbings; the valedictorian, presented by the Blyth Legion, Brooke Middegaal; outstanding graduates, presented by the Londesborough Lions Club, Brooke Middegaal and Emily Wilts; outstanding male athlete, presented by Hullett Central Public School, Chandler Wilts; the English Award, presented by Hullett Central Public School, Emily Wilts; the Science Award, presented by the Shillinglaw family, Brooke Middegaal; outstanding female athlete, presented by Hullett Central Public School, Emily Wilts; the French Award, presented by the Londesborough Happy Gang Seniors, Nicole Whyte; the Geography Award, presented by the Londesborough Co-op, Nicole Whyte; the Volunteer Award, presented by the School Advisory Council, Nicole Whyte; overall academic improvement, presented by Nature’s Nest, Teresa Atkinson; the Music Award, presented by the Amy Bosman Memorial Fund, Emily Wilts; the Effort and Co- operation Award, presented by New Orleans Pizza, Shannon Dale; the Art Award, presented by Radford’s Farm Equipment, Paige Gibbings; the Mathematics Award, presented by the Allen family, Caitlin MacDonald; the Student Council Award, presented by the Clinton Optimists, Brooke Middegaal and Emily Wilts; the History Award, presented by the Londesborough Happy Gang Seniors, Emily Wilts and the Students’ Choice Award, presented by the Student Council, Mary Kate Allen. Hullett recognizes graduates Brussels Public School held its final graduation night on June 25 and handed out its final set of Grade 8 awards. The winners were: the Citizenship Award, sponsored by the Brussels Lions Club, Emily Mitchell and Sean Mitchell; the Glen Smith ABCD Award, Faith Sebastian; the Good Guy Award, presented by Student Council, Sean Mitchell; the Geography Award, presented by Student Advisory Council, Emily Mitchell; the French Award, presented by Brussels Public School, Rachel Miners; the Cory Bragg Award for athletics, presented by the Bragg family, Emily Mitchell and Sean Mitchell; the Hazel Matheson Award for history, Faith Sebastian; the Science Award, presented by Festival Hydro, Sean Mitchell; the Kerry John Frances Moogk Award for art, presented by Kathy Cochrane, Makayla Tyerman; the Margery Huether Award for music, Sean Mitchell; the Ken Ashton Award for math, presented by the school’s principal, Sean Mitchell; the Martin Murray Award for English, presented by the Brussels Optimist Club, Faith Sebastian; the Proficiency Award, presented by the Brussels Legion, Faith Sebastian and Sean Mitchell; the O.P.C. Award for leadership, presented by the school’s principal, Faith Sebastian; the Ida Evans Award for citizenship, presented by the Majestic Women’s Institute, Emily Mitchell; the Morris Township Award for academic improvement, Austin Johnston; the Most Improved Academic Effort Award, presented by the School Council, Ashley Stevenson; the Big Buddy Award, presented by the Kerkhof family, Rachel Hastings and the Band Award, sponsored by Jose Gillespie, Regan Ryter, Christopher Exel. Brussels PS hands out final student awards