HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-07-07, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1999.
Graduation 1999
Brussels students say what tomorrow may bring
Crystal McLellan, Brook Wheeler
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whales in Marineland.
And here comes number 33, Troy
Backhaus, driving his brand new
Yamaha dirt bike, sponsored by
Microsoft, which now has a proud
new owner, the billionaire, and com
puter whiz, Blair Smith. Hey wait,
isn't that Sean Hoegy, the owner of
Brussels Agri Services sitting with his
competition. He shoots, he scores!
Evan Horst number 42 is fulfilling his
dream of playing in the professional
soccer league.
Whose beautiful teeth are those?
Oh, of course, Brittany Kellington’s
with her braces off, but wait, is she
putting braces on another little girl?
ATTENTION! Left, right, left,
right, left. Those are the words that
you’ll hear Jessica Kessel saying
while leading her air cadets.
Jenna Krotz has got to be the
busiest optometrist in the business.
Ranking in at only 5' 5" today’s
slam-dunkin’ all-star basketball play
er is David Ladoucer.
We’re absolutely sure that Ben
Leger will lean into the advertising
business due to all of the experience
that he’s had delivering the local fly
ers.
We can picture Josh Nichol as the
new generation of Steve Austin the
World Wrestling Federation
Champion, although he may need to
gain a few pounds.
Besides that note, who’s that chill
in’ dude gliding down the slopes of
Talisman? I bet it’s Corey Passmore
the new snowboarding instructor.
As you send your little ones off to
school at BPS every time they get a
boo-boo, they’re sure to see Laurie
Prior, the new secretary of Brussels
Public School.
3,2, 1. And he’s off, Curtis has just
left on a new mission with NASA.
Boy, is he lucky!
There goes Jodi, running. Man can
she run fast, butj guess you’d have to
with eight kids!
Kyle, I’m sure, will take after his
grandfather and become a manager of
a bank. Maybe it’ll be CIBC!
Yes, that’s Megan walking down
the runxway modeling her big, baggy
jeans for the Jean Machine.
With ail of the knowledge Chris has
about cars, we're sure that he’s going
to be a salesman for Dodge.
Last but not least, we know we’ll
be hearing “I object!” in the court
rooms quite a bit from Nicole! Well, I
guess she wasn’t last. There’s still the
two of us. So, what do you think
you'll grow up to be Crystal? I don't
know what about you Brook? Well,
I’m kind of thinking about becoming
a famous pianist! Ya, maybe I’ll end
up being a professional hockey play
er! I DON’T THINK SO!
Whatever we do, and wherever we
go, although we may no longer be
together we will always cherish the
memories we had at Brussels Public
School. The friendships we have
made will always hold a big part in
our hearts.
Valedictorian shares memories of EWPS grads
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performed that year. Everyone
remembers Sherri and Kerri’s multi
coloured wigs when they played the
Ishmaelites.
In Grade 7 out teachers were Mr.
Harrison and Mrs. Daer. Ashley and
Jody came. We had our trip to
Niagara Falls, where we went to
Marineland. When we were watching
the whale show at Marineland most
of us got soaked by the water.
When the summer was over it was
time to go into Grade 8, the last grade
of public school. We had always
feared it because it sounded so hard.
(By the way, it was.)
Shana came the first day.
This was the best year; we were the
oldest of the school. I will always
remember the time in Quebec at the
Cafe De Paris when Jody and Ashley
asked the waiter if they could take his
picture. I wonder why. Or when
Jeremy was sleeping on the bus and
someone stuck something up his
nose.
In class every time Mr. Bartlett
asked Kyle a question he would start
laughing and then the whole class
would crack up. When Mr. Barlett
asked Ryan a question he would say
“uh” before everything he said. Then
Mr. Bartlett would ask him why he
said “uh” and he would say it again
before he answered the question.
Jacquie had a habit of putting up
her hand, then forgetting what she
was going to say. After Krista was
done her piano lesson she would qui
etly open the door and practically tip
toe to her desk.
Igor came around Christmas time
right before our Christmas dance.
Jenni asked him to dance and he did.
He taught us a different way of danc
ing.
One day in math Mr. Bartlett asked
Matt why he changed desks and Matt
said because Kristen told him to.
Then Matt said he doesn’t listen to his
mom as much as he listens to Kristen,
because Kristen is scarier than his
mom. In math class if you needed
help on a question Shana was the one
you would talk to. Other people may
be there to help us, teach us, guide us
along our path, but the lesson to be
learned is always-ours.
Most people have changed over the
years, by growing, becoming more
responsible, and maturing. (Don’t
worry I won’t mention any names).
My mother always said, “The older
you get, the better you get unless
you’re a banana.” We have learned to
take on more responsibilities, chal
lenges, homework and projects and
from what I’m told it ail pays off.
Most of the Grade 8s are ready to
move on. We may be scared about
high school but we are excited at the
same time because it’s new and is a
change.
Thanks to the teachers for teaching
us, and putting up with us all through
Valedictorian bids farewell to SPS
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Kevin has the best imagination out
of all the Grade 8s especially in his
creative writing and his Lego build
ing skills. Whenever you read one of
his stories, you’ll always be sur
prised.
Cassie is a very special girl who
always has a smile for you and loves
to listen to music.
We all know Chris and he never
has anything bad to say about any
one. Actually, he never has anything
to say. He is a very hard-working
student and I know he will be suc
cessful in the future.
This year, Trisha, Geoff and Barry
were on the students’ council. Barry
was the president while Trisha was
the vice-president and Geoff was the
treasurer. Together, they worked
hard to fulfill their duties and
accomplish their goals. Great job!
Maybe students’ council will be the
job for you in high school as well.
Most of us are heading off to
Seaforth High in September, but to
those of us who decide to venture off
to different schools I would like to
wish you good luck and hopefully
we’ll be able to keep in touch and
remain friends.
I looked up the word valedictorian
in the dictionary and it refers to a
person in the graduating class cho
sen to give the farewell speech. And
so, as your valedictorian this year, I
bid you farewell, good luck, have a
great summer and see you in
September.
public school. Also to the parents
who gave love and support, and for
putting up with our whining and com
plaining when we thought we had too
much homework.
I’d like to end by saying, guard
your thoughts. What you think, you
are. Be a master of your habits or they
will master you. Don’t let the crowd
pressure you. Stand for something or
you’ll fall for anything.
Two things I have learned from
public school: are a little kindness
and confidence can make a great dif
ference. Strength and courage aren’t
always measured in medals and victo
ries, but in the obstacles we over
come. The strongest people aren’t
always those who win but the ones
who don’t give up. Always live each
day of life to its fullest.
Hullett
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or not, as long as we dream a dream,
make a wish, set a goal, and step
towards the future with confidence, we
should always be proud of ourselves.
Each of us in this room has a special
person who has been important in our
life. Hopefully, this friendship and new
ones will continue our quest to the
future.
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