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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2011.Blyth Public School Class of 2011 Blyth Decor Shoppe Queen St., Blyth Don "Barney" & Linda Stewart Bus.: 519-523-4840 Home: 519-523-9448 Congrat u l a t i o n s Graduat e s COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL • Foundations • Floor Finishing • Circular Tanks • Sandwich Walls FREE ESTIMATES 519-523-9971 ~ RR#3 Blyth ~ Fax 519-523-9604 Congratulations To All The Graduates Dave Franken CONCRETE FORMING For All Your Concrete Needs! HOWSON & HOWSON LTD. Crop Inputs Elevator & Feed 519-523-9624 Blyth 1-800-663-3653 Flour Mill 519-523-4241 Best Wishes Graduates auto parts BILL GLOUSHER 40655 Cranbrook Rd. R.R. #4 Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 Phone: 519-523-9023 Cell: 519-357-8596 Congratulations Graduates Blyth’s Valedictorian highlights stories and memories By Eric Steele Everyone has a tale to tell. Some stories keep memories alive and put the smiles on our faces. Our stories bring out the person inside of us. They show who we are. These are the ones that are worth remembering. Mine, like most people’s, starts when I was born. I grew up on a farm with a family I love, and it will probably go on when I’m older and will have gone through college, onto when I have a family and get a job (I’ve always wanted to be an author) up until I grow old, see my grandchildren and pass on. But before we go too far into the future, I think that it would be good for me to share a part of my story how we got here and bring up good memories on the way. It all started way back when we were youngsters and could still be classified as cute. I remember my first day. Like every other five-year- old starting kindergarten, I was scared out of my wits. I can recall, slowly making my way up the bus stairs and sitting down in my “designated” seat. As I looked out the window and waved goodbye to my mom, I realized one thing. I had no idea who in the world these people were. I eventually wound up beside Joel. Little did I know then, we would become good friends and would be sharing a seat for a very long time. I survived that year luckily, with Mrs. McGregor as our teacher, and I wouldn’t have been nearly successful if I hadn’t had my bright yellow backpack that looked like a school bus. I have to admit it, but that was definitely my favourite backpack of them all. And I can honestly say, (using one of the more common homework excuses) I have no idea where it is. A short summer later, I found myself back in the same place I was a year before, well, except for the loving mom waving from the end of the laneway. Grade 1 gave us the chance to meet Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Thomas took us through the lengthy process of teaching us more aspects of reading and writing. Back then, she would tower over us whenever we went over to ask a question. Time, though, has taken its toll and it seems as though Mrs. Thomas and I have switched roles and now I tower over her. That year, Josh Van Soest entered the picture. (I don’t think Josh was enthusiastic about school, but, he sure can read). That year, Joel, who I thought was so well mannered, became a bit of a rebel proceeding to fling pudding into Amy’s face at lunch with his spoon. After yet another two-month period, (by now I was beginning to think someone should make summer vacation longer) I found myself back with familiar faces at Blyth Public. Here, Mr. Gole showed us the ropes about what we should be learning as a Grade 2 student. And of course, we cannot forget Kenzie N. She really shocked me that year because she puked during a normal morning’s singing of O’ Canada.Shock spread through the class and soon Kenzie was ushered to the sick room. After she had departed, I noticed that the artwork I had left on my desk overnight had been spattered by Kenzie’s vomit. I hadn’t thought my picture was that bad, but I guess Kenzie thought otherwise. That year Isaac and Celena popped up in the story. Mrs. Cook brought the grunt work to bear, when she truly showed us the meaning of the word “read.” Reading every night was a must in this class, and to keep the security tight, she made sure we kept a log of the books we had read. That year, Isaac (being his creative self), shaved his head bald. I don’t see how he could stand it. The wrath of Isaac kept us from making any jokes. By now I had met Carlene on the school bus. She, alternating between her calm and crazy self, would often on occasion, say hello, randomly to me. Being my lovely Continued on page 17 Blyth graduates Blyth Public School bid adieu to its second last graduating class this year as the Grade 8 class prepared to move on to secondary school. Shown is, back row, from left, Mackenzie Nesbitt, Ryan Plunkett, Eric Steele, Isaac Nicholson, Jeremy Grisdale, Josh Van Soest, Daymien Brak, Joel Snell, Josh Baarda, Dalton Carey and Amy Badley. Front row, from left is Carlene Bremner, MacKenzie Chalmers, Celena Haskins and Leanne Plunkett. (Photo submitted)