HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-07-07, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2005.
Bus begins journey for East Wawanosh students
By Mathew Stevenson
Good evening graduates, teachers,
bus drivers, parents and guests. I have
been given the honour of being the
< lass of 2005 valedictorian. I want to
thank my class
mates for giving
me this opportuni
ty and I would also
like to welcome
the parents, teach
ers and guests here
to celebrate this
very special
moment in our
lives. We hope that
sou will continue to support us
through all the years to come.
Our journey through public school
began on the first day of junior kinder
garten when that yellow bus stopped at
I he end of the lane. We stepped onto
that first step and when we turned
around we saw the flash of a camera
go off and a tear run down Mom's
face. As the years went on school
became our second home and the kids
we met that first day became our life
long friends.
I could go on and talk about every
vear and the experiences we had but I
would rather talk about the graduates
who have become awesome friends.
Blame Hallahan the only one I know
to have a goatee in Grade 8.
Glaren Yuill our class’s walking dic
tionary and the one you always want
ed to sit beside during spelling.
Jamie Losh is the speed demon in
w ater shoes.
Jess Mullin - with this guy around
there is never a dull moment.
Kristen and Lacey MeArter - I don’t
think Ms Gardiner will ever get these
two straight.
Jeanine VanCamp is the quiet one
with a big heart.
Adel Dodds is always helping
around the classroom, a certain future
teacher.
Adam Wesselink is (he one who can
run long distances no problem.
Tammy Freiburger is the one we all
know will make it to (he Olympics.
Jordan Smith is the kid who knows
everything with a motor.
Marcella Wolf is another quiet one.
who always had a nice thing to say.
Jessica Green made the class com
plete with her arrival this year.
B.J. Nethery is the one with the last
comment on any topic.
Jeremy Anderson is the one who got
along with everybody.
And me Mathew Stevenson is the
one they love to pick on. Why else
would they make me write (his speech
What a fantastic bunch of people.
Notice I didn't call us kids.
Our Ottawa trip will be forever in
our memory. It is probably the last
time this group of people will all be
together on the same bus. The long
ride, the boat cruise in the rain, the*
spook} walk of Ottawa, the inside ol
.Notre Dame Basilica, and many other
memorable moments. Thanks to
everyone who made it possible.
I can't believe this is our last year at
EWPS. High school will bring new
challenges and successes for all of us.
We are ready for it and I wish the best
of luck to my fellow classmates in
everything they do and remember
guys always stand for something or
you will fall for everything.
To our principals, our teachers and
our t?us drivers who have taught us.
encouraged us and prepared us for the
years to come, we thank you. To our
THE GRADUATES — With teacher Mr. LeRoux, back left and principal Mr. Stretton, hack
right are the Grade 8 graduates from East Wawanosh Public School back row, from left: Jamie
Losch, Jordan Smith, Glaren Yuill, B.J. Netherv, Mathew Stevenson, Tammy Frciburger.
Front: Jeremy Anderson, Jessyea Green, Marcella Wolf, Jeanine VanCamp, Adel Dodds, Adam
Wesselink, Kristen MeArter, Lacey MeArter, Blaine llallahan and Jesse Mullin.
parents who have been there to sup
port and give us encouragement in
everything We do and will do. we
thank you with all our heart.
I would like to close with a small
poem.
For Today ... Congratulations on the
goal that you've achieved.
On the work that you've accom
plished. the diploma you've received
For Tomorrow ... best of wishes for
success throughout the years.
And for Always ... lots of happiness
as each new day appears.
We are the graduating class of 2005
Thank you.
‘What do you want when you grow up?
Continued from page 12
search for the answer to the age-old
questions. "What do you want to be
when you grow up?"
Starting in September, each of us
will continue the journey, but scattered
across several schools. By the end of
high school, we will be scattered
across the province - and beyond. And
by graduation from community college
and university, we will be scattered
across the ever-shrinking planet.
Who knows? Maybe one of us will
be managing the hotel Sir Richard
Branson plans to build on the
moon?
I wish each of you much health, hap
piness and success. Remember your
roots. Remember Blyth Public School
and remember where your journey
began. Wherever you go and whatever
you do. bring your own sunshine.
And as someone once said, “Let's
try and leave the world in better shape
than we found it."
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to
you, the graduating class of Blyth
Public School for 2005.
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