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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1987-07-01, Page 10I PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1987. Blyth Public School held Its graduation banquet on Tuesday, June 23. Bearss, Krista Van Soest, Darryl Elliott, Michael Pawitch [back row] Members of the graduation class are [front row, left to right] Chris Troy Carter, Phillip Hubbard, Timothy King, Rick Howson, David Bolger, Kelly Cook, Tabatha Montgomery, Leah Richmond, Tamara Bell, Chad Gelwicks and David Hessels. Kindergarten graduation held by Kevin Souch On Monday, June 22, 21 stu dents graduated from Mrs. Mary Buffinga’s Kindergarten class. The students welcomed the audience and then introduced themselves. The class sang several songs and presented a musical version of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ ’, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Shirley Vincent. Following a slide presentation of their days in Kindergarten, the students returned to the stage wearing mortar boards. They received their diplomas from Mr. Bill Black, Principal, and then passed under the decorated arch to their grade one teacher, Mrs. Elizabeth Battye. Lunch was then served to the students, parents and friends. The graduates are: Jamie Black, Adam Blair, Mary Beth Brigham, Jonathan Cucksey, Allan Gibbons, Leanne Haggitt, Jud Hakkers, Michelle Hallahan, Nathan Hub bard, James Lair, Sarah McNichol, Jonathan Sanderson, Brent Sauve, Justin Sauve, Joey Schmidt, Jenny Shropshire, Shawna Stryker, Charlene Tisseur, Angela Walden, Tammy Walker and Brent Web ster. Kelly Cook valedictorian at Blyth graduation OnTuesday, June 23, fifteen graduating students, their par ents, teachers and guests enjoyed a banquet in the United Church Hall. Following an introduction of staff members, and guests, the graduates received their diplomas and posed for photographs from local newspapers. Miss Linda McKenzie, Co-ord- inator of Co-op Studies at CHSS, extended greetings on behalf of the Board. She then delivered a thought-provoking speech to the graduates concerning their next phase of education: High School. Kelly Cook delivered the Vale dictory Address. She compared the graduates’ first nine years of education to the rungs of a ladder. Each rung on the way to the top presented a challenge but the memories will be fondly recalled as the graduates continue their edu cation. Following a slide presentation featuring candid shots of the graduates, the following awards were presented. Proficiency - Kelly Cook (93.4 per cent); Over 80 per cent - Kelly Cook, Rick Howson, Darryl Elliott, David Hessels. Academic Improvement - Mike Pawitch, Darryl Elliott, Tim King, Philip Hubbard, Chad Gelwicks, Dave Bell; Public Speaking - Darryl Elliott, Kelly Cook, Tabatha Mont gomery; Science Fair - Rick Howson, Darryl Elliott. Gauss Math Award - presented by John Hesselwood on behalf of the Senior Citizens Club to Kelly Cook; Social Studies Award - presented by Mrs. Battye on behalf of Sparling’s Propane to Rick Howson; Teen Scene Citizenship - presented by Herb Sannon, Custo dian, to Tim King and Leah Richmond. Art Award - Dave Hessels; Science Award - presented by Mr. Yeats on behalf of Frank and Cenetta Bainton to Dave Hessels; Sports Award - presented by Murray Black on behalf of the Blyth and District Broomball Club to Tamara Bearss (top Female Ath lete) and Philip Hubbard (top Male Athlete). Spelling Award - Kelly Cook, Tamara Bearss, Leah Richmond; French Award - presented by Mr. Marsh to KristaVan Soest; M.N.R. Award (Essay Contest) - Tabatha Montgomery, David Hessels, Kelly Cook; Shop Award - Darryl Elliott, Tabatha Mongtomery, Troy Chambers, Mike Pawitch; Home Economics Award - Leah Richmond, Kelly Cook. Following the ceremony a dance for graduates and their friends was held in the gaily decorated gymna sium. The graduates are: Tamara Bearss, David Bell, Chris Bolger, Troy Chambers, Kelly Cook, Darryl Elliott, Chad Gelwicks, David Hessels, Rick Howson, Philip Hubbard, Tim King, Taba tha Montgomery, Michael Pa witch, Leah Richmond, Krista Van Soest. Congratulations and best wishes to each of you. SCHOOLIS OVER FOR ANOTHERYEAR As a fitting conclusion to the school year, all students, teachers, and visiting parents entered the gym for the Awards Assembly on Wednesday morning. Our principal, Mr. Black, intro duced representatives from the Blyth Festival Theatre who award ed prizes to the winners of the poster-colouring contest. Con stable Marshall of the O.P.P., presented prizes to the winners of the Bicycle Rodeo which had been held on a sweltering day the previous week. Mr. Bill Marsh, Librarian, pre sented arm bars to the members of the Library Club. Mrs. Laurie Little, Choir Director, presented arm bars to the many choir members and Mrs. Cheryl Cronin presented arm bars to the faithful members of the Newspaper Club. Mr. Black presented arm bars to those dedicated students who had maintained perfect attendance through the entire school year. Winners of the Public Speaking Contest and the high-scoring participants in the Gauss Math contest, received certificates from Mr. Black. Mr. Yeats congratulated all the school teams (several of which were winners in competitions this year), on their achievements. He presented trophies to individual winners and arm bars to all Summertime WIDE SELECTION OF: •BEDDING •SHEETS •BLANKETS •TOWELS •BABY NEEDS •GIFTS, CARDS, WRAPPING PAPER AND BOWS •INFANTS’ CLOTHING Sizes up to 6X BLYTH tyvuefy Queen St., Blyth 523-4910 participants in team sports. Kelly Cook and Lisa Bromley made a special presentation on behalf of the students to Mr. Graham Yeats and Mr. Bill Marsh, who will be leaving the teaching staff of Blyth Public this year. Both teachers thanked the students for the desk sets and expressed their feelings about their enjoyable teaching time at Blyth. Mr. Marsh, whohas taught at Blyth for 14 years, has accepted a transfer to Huron Centennial School near Brucefield, where he will be teaching a grade 3 class next September. Mr. Yeats, who has been teaching at Blyth for 18 years, has accepted a transfer to Robertson Memorial P.S. where he will teach a great 7 class as well as six senior Physical Education Classes. •SUN GLASSES •BEACH TOWELS •RUNNING SHOES •THONGS •CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Sizes: 12 mos. to 14 yrs. •MODEL PAINT •BRUSHES •MODEL KITS The students and staff at Blyth P.S. wish them luck in their new positions. They will miss them when September rolls around this fall. Three new faces will greet returning students next Septem ber. Mr. Rudolf Hooftman, who transferred from Brookside, P.S., will be teaching French as well as some grade five subjects. Mr. RobertLivermore, trans ferring from Grey Central P. S., will be responsible for some grade six subjects as well as several classes of Physical Education. Mrs. Karen Webster from RR 3, Auburn, will replace Mr. Marsh in the Library, as a half-time teacher. The staff at B.P.S. wishes everyone, especially the students, a safe and happy summer. See you next September. •PUZZLES *TOYS *GAMES •PATON YARN •LADIES’ TOPS, BRAS, SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, APRONS, NIGHTGOWNS •MEN’S UNDERWEAR, SOCKS, etc. STORE HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., and Sat., 1 p.m. to6p.m. Wed. & Sun. Closed •BULK FOODS •BULK BAKING GOODS •CASE LOT GROCERY ITEMS •NEW & USED FURNITURE •ANTIQUES •CARPET •GIFTWARE •NEW & USED GUNS •CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY •RIFLES & SHOTGUNS Ilk SPECIAL NOTE: We take trade-ins. We buyoutright or take on consignment good used furniture, appliances, 8uns> antiques. We will buy partial or complete estates. r* THE WINGHAM SALES ARENA 357-1730Just north of Wingham on Hwy. No. 4