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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-07-07, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2005. PAGE 17. Seaforth graduation like the ‘Hollywood Grammys’ lees and swims By Alexander Cardno Two mice fall into a cup of cream. One mouse gives up all hope of liv­ ing. does noth­ ing, and drowns. The other mouse makes a decision to do what he can. moves his about the cream enabling him to turn the cream into butter. He is then able to climb out of the cup and go on with his life. This story teaches us that we can achieve anything that we set our minds to when faced with a problem. Fellow graduates, family, friends, teachers, and honoured guests, It has been a long road, full of bumps; twists and turns but we’ve finally made it! We started out as little chil­ dren clenching onto our parents' side and have grown into mature young adults. Along the way we have made mistakes but have also achieved success. Class trips to Waterloo University and Camp Celtic taught us virtues such as per­ severance and self-confidence. Not all of us have been a part of Seaforth Public School from the beginning. We welcomed Walton Public School in the fourth grade and have made valuable friends as a result of this amalgamation. Sadly we have also lost some of our closest friends. We remember Rob Graham whose laugh could be heard across the playground and who was a friend to many. Rob tragically passed away in a car accident in the sixth grade. This year’s Grade 8 graduation theme is the Hollywood Grammy’s. This is actually a very appropriate theme for us. Today is the day that all of our hard work and persever­ ance pays off. Our teachers and fam­ ilies have molded us into what we are today. It is as though we are actors in a movie and our teachers and families have been the directors and producers of our lives. We have CLASS OF 2005 — The Seaforth Public Sehool tirade 8 graduates arc, back row, from left: Lukas Biesinger, TVler Hart, lyior Marion, Alan Rowntree, Kyle Glanville, Scott Dow, Terry Bressette, Matthew Kanierman, David East, Justin Arts, Ben Shepherd, Brent Vincent. Second row from top: Jade Maxwell, Mrs. Robbins, Ms Black, Ms Carlyle, Mrs. Reynolds, Kaitlynn Wilson, T\ler Listman, Hillary Beucrmann, Brittany llulley, Sarah Elligsen, Ms Martin, Ms Lansink, Mr. DcMers, Mr. Vereruyssen. Third row: Tanya Forde, Alyson MeKellar, Katelyn Watson, Megan Berkvens, Shawna Duff, Barbara Goodspeed, Christina Chanthavong, Jennie Hildebrand, Gwynne Burgess. Front: Dean Haycock, Tanner Ward, Jeffery Denham, Jamie Mitchell, Derek Farr, Alexander Cardno, Brad Langford, Michael Cooper, Darin Dick, Nicholas xMcGilvery. all been nominated for a golden globe award. Not one but all have received the award. We are the mice who worked to accomplish his goals. We have faced our difficulties and have worked and worked at them to the point of accomplishing that which we desired. We have achieved some­ thing by getting this far standing here and accepting our hard earned Grade 8 diploma. I’m sure that the past 10 years don’t seem so special now, but we’ll look back on them as the glory years. Had it not been for those who supported us and expected nothing but the best from us we would not be the graduates we are today. If it weren’t for our teachers from kindergarten to Grade 8 going to school wouldn’t be the same. They helped us from coaching teams to preparing us for the chess tourna­ ment to helping us with the year­ book. We can’t forget the lady who helped us rain or shine. She knew each and everyone of us by name and made sure we arrived at school safely. Thank you Mary. We are only as bright as those who have taught us. We Jhank you all for loving us, pushing us and believing in us. In a short period of time a new chapter of our lives will begin. We will be faced with new challenges such as making new friends, keeping up in school by making new and bet­ ter study habits, and probably even start working part-time to pay for college or university. I’m sure that we will all do just fine even when faced with difficult situations if we just remember the little mouse that wouldn’t give up until he solves his problems. As we walk out of this school tonight we will shut the door to pub­ lic school and open another door, which leads to high school, with new surprises waiting around every bend. Some of the familiar'faces with us tonight will not be with us in our future experiences whether they are good or bad. Some of them will be attending different high schools, col­ leges and universities. As a way of holding on to our friends, memories of tonight and eighth grade at Seaforth Public School, I would like to give each graduate a 2005 coin. My hope is that each time you see a 2005 coin you will remember the friends you made, topight, and your time at Seaforth Public School. You've graduated! from Municipality of HURON EAST 527-0160 Joe Seili - Mayor • Crop Inputs Grain Handling 9261 Walton Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd. ueny fteat to cM aj yacc! Congratulations and best wishes to the class of 2005 McGavin BRUSSELS AGROMART hEWHOLLAhDBrussels887-6273 Farm Supply Ltd. Farm Equipment Ltd. Walton 887-6365 or 527-0245 Congratulations ySft, from Greyhaven JJBfe J Gardens \<gg Wander through our 50,000 square feet of green- house and outdoor display area. Located west of Londesborough 519-523-9781 To A Great BEGINNING Walton, Ont. N0K 1Z0 Dungannon, Ont. N0M 1R0