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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-07-02, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2,1997 PAGE 13. Brussels Public School Valedictorian asks, ‘Who could forget?’ By Katie Clark " Parents, teachers, guests and graduates, Elementary school is a time to increase your knowledge, to grow and mature, sort of like a training camp for the next stage of your life. After nine years of this I'm sure that everyone is glad to graduate! But we could not have made it this far without the help of our parents, teachers, and friends. Teachers who would not settle for our favourite excuses, 'I forgot it at home' or 'I'll bring it at lunch' and parents who wouldn't let you leave the house unless you had all of your homework finished. And best of all, the friends that you've known since kindergarten and the ones who you've learned to love along the way. Together we've shared a lot of memories and I would like to share a few with you. Who could forget when Jen Cowan and I loved to sweat to the oldies with Richard Simmons. Wasn't it funny when Matthew Elliott fell asleep during a geography movie? And when Andrew Garland threw up all over Brussels Class of ’97 Graduation ceremonies were held June 23 for the Brussels Public School Grade 8 class. They are, standing, from left: Andrew Garland, Chris Coulter, Rob McKercher, Philip Leger, Matthew Elliott, Tim Harrison, Nicole Bernard, Megan Bragg, Nicole Lowe, Amy Douma, Michael Bernard, Jennifer Cowan, Jennifer McDonald, Tricia Teeft. Seated: Lance McLellan, Stephen Todd, Kate Kuepfer, Shannon White, Eileen Exel, Katie Clark, Tamara Mason, Sarah Little. In front: Michael Walker, Cody Nichol, Jared Cardiff, Derek Passmore. Jared's coat in Grade 6 and Jared started to cry? Who could forget when Kate wanted to get sent to the office to see what it was like, and Plil's continued obsession with the Dodge Viper? Jen McDonald is now trying to get into the roll of being a cheerleader. Who could forget when in Grade 3 Tricia loved to make forts and once got mad at me because I was not taking our forts seriously? And in Grade 4 everyone enjoyed giving Derek wedgies and so that became his nickname for four years. Who's a blonde and always will be? That’s right, it's Nicole Bernard! But what's wrong with those blonde jokes anyway! At the volleyball tournament Tamara was our strong player. Remember in Grade 1 when Amy Douma would eat glue? Maybe that's why she's so crazy! And just two weeks ago Megan Bragg forgot how to count odd numbers and did Continued on page 18 MORRIS TOWNSHIP Your hometown salutes your effort. Village of Brussels & Brussels Public Utilities Commission From the staff ofCONGRATULATIONS J.L. McCutcheon •tfeltVone' Motors Ltd. Brussels 887-6856 (Best Of Luck to aft our fine Cjraduates! J.R.'s Gas Bar & Take Out Ltd. Brussels 887-6951 Best of Luck JIM CHAMBERS Manager Congratulations Grads! from BRUSSELS AGRI SERVICES R.R. 3, Brussels, Ontario NOG 1H0 BUS.: fTkisterfeeds © CORLAND '/lUV* powtiHHcmfniu WAY TO GO GRADS! \B/ RUSSELS Variety 519-887-9391 519-357-1757 519-887-9960 887-6224 The Best of Luck to all our Grads Blyth Store 523-9681 1-800-276-4163 Brussels Store 887-9661 1-800-383-8749