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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-06-18, Page 48Welcome Back Scotiabank 374 Main St. Exeter 235-1142 We're happy to offer our best wishes for a successful Homecoming '80. Enjoy yourself Welcome To Homecoming '80 AA The First Canadian Bank Bank of Montreal We're pleased to Welcome everyone to HOMECOMING '80 "Have a good time" 1111111KONGSEElliMEMMI1111111 Canada: Head Office Kongskilde Limited P 0 Box 888 Exeter. (519) 235.0840 Telex 064.5818 Parent Company Soro. Denmark U.S. A. Branches 247 Saturn Drive Ontario Memphis Tennessee 38109 ' 19011 396.5866 Star Route PO Box 24 Pocatello. Idaho 83201 12081 2324501 1800 N Grand River Lansing. Michigan 48906 (5171489-7136 1924 Comenilz Drive Davenport. Iowa 52802 (3191323.6895 Other Subsidiary Companies' Germany Holland - Great Britain - France - Austria Sweden - Italy - Finland - Brazil - Australia p. DASHWOOD INDUSTRIES LIMITED Welcome You To Homecoming '80 PREMIER VISITS — Before the official opening of the new Exeter District High School, a banquet was held at dub Monetta. Seated at the head table (left to right): Mr. H. McKay , of McKay-Cocker (the construction firm which erected the new building); Mr. H. Steel, of Page & Steele, architects; Dr, H.H. Cowen, chairman of the school board; Premier Leslie Frost, who officially opened the school; and Mr. Tom Pryde, M.L.A., who introduced the premier. Jack Doerr, Exeter A large crowd was present for the official opening of the Exeter District High School on January 25, 1950 at 2:30 p.m. The singing of the National Anthem started the af- ternoon program, The chairman's address was then given by Dr. H.H. Cowen, chairman . of the board. The musical side of the program was presented. ' This involved the school 2hoir consisting of 50 students under the direction • of Mr. C. Wilson with Mr, ' Sturges at the piano. "Verdant Meadows," "Some Enchanted Evening,'' and "Bless This. Rouse " were sung by the group. Rev, H,J. Snell folloWed ,he musical section, and mesented the school Bible to , ?rincipal Sturgis, on behalf )f the trustees and •atepayers Association. Mr. E.L. Mickle, vice- . thairman of the board, then • ntroduced Mr. Hailand Steele of Paige and Steele, • trchitects of the new school. The Hon. Leslie M. Frost, ?remier of Ontario, of- - 'icially opened the school. < Prost said it would buy ' 'equality of opportunity in ducation." He was in- troduced beforehand by Mr. ' Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. Other speakers included Mr, Gray, representing the Department of Education, Mr. Cecil Johnston, Warden of Huron COunty and. Mr. L.N. Creech who presented the trowel which had been given to, him at the cor- nerstone laying, to the school. Rev. Getz of Dashwood dedicated the building, and the ceremony closed with an address by Mr. SturgW who stated that, "the school offered a great challenge and he hoped that both the staff and the students would put forth their best efforts to make it a success." "0 Canada" was then sung. Following the program The Exeter High School 15- piece Bugle Band followed by the school's 22 man Cadet Corps under Cadet Captain Gordon Cann, led marching students to the sehoolgrounds on June 8, 1949. This was the day that R.N. Creech would lay the cor- nerstone for the new Exeter District High School. Upon laying the cornerstone, Creech addressed the crowd with "I now declare this cornerstone of the Exeter District High School well and truly laid with the hope, and guides showed the people through the entire school. Guided tours were also available at 8:00 P.M. that 2,000 people toured the new Exeter District High School during the day. The next day, Thursday, the Athletic Society held a "Sock Hop," in the new gym. Students danced in their socks to the music of Glenn Miller, Sammy Kaye and all their favourites, Friday was declared ' a holiday by Hon. Leslie Frost, for the students to remember the official opening of their new school which is celebrating 30 years at this years Homecoming. in the faith that the building will answer in the fullest measure that purpose for which it is intended and that it will be a credit to the School Board, a credit to the District it is meant to serve and honour." Dr. H.H. Cowen, chairman of the Board was the master of ceremonies. Speakers at the ceremony included John Armstrong, warden of Huron County, Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. Huron South and G.L. Gray departmental inspector for Huron. Page Homecoming Edition. June 18, 1980 .Ontario Premier attends official opening of school. Lays cornerstone St( str tw Pu in Us sti fat spi fir se, Pe te4 ch th( an Co bo ba N. Scl 19 bu sti be Ti su fir a fir an sb wi Ri go Is Vi gr