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Dave Cox, head -of the guidance departmentSouth Huron District High School, visited
grade eight studentsatExeter Public Schodktoprovide information about their future as
high school students.
EXETER - Grade 8 students at
Exeter Public School were recently
visited by .Dave Cox of South Hu-
ron District High School to learn
about their academic future in high
school next year.
Cox, who professes to have been
on staff at SHDHS "forever," has been head of the
guidance department at the school for the past,four
years; -He has been traveltingstbahe six feeder ele-
mentary schools in themes- teaps+ovide information
to the students.
"You're yawning,".Qox:aaiclao.one student. "I
haven't even statted.iret. Usually people wait at
least two minutes -before I put them to sleep," he
chuckled.
Cox stressed to the students that next September
,they will be facing a year of transition and change.
He explained that in Grade 9 they will be studying
mathematics, science, English, Canadian studies
(geography) and French. They also will have cours-
es in physical educauon, health education and key-
Focus on wood
boarding that fa into a rotating schedule, plus a
choice of instrumental music or art and drama.
When he mentioned that high school classes are
schedu in 76 -minute blocks, a wave of groans
spread 'through the classroom. Cox explained that
students are responsible for eight courses that rotate
on a four-day schedule, repeating throughout the
year.
Some students, apprehensive about what lies
ahead in secondary school, took advantage of Cox
to set their minds at ease. One student asked about
initiation rituals.
"We discourage the older students from getting
tough with the new students. Welcome Week is de-
signed to be fun and to encourage students to get in-
volved," .he explained.
In his presentation, Cox stated that after Grade 9,
teachers will evaluate each student to determine.his
or her level of difficulty for Grade 10. He also ex-
plained that in order to acquire a high school diplo-
ma it is necessary to successfully complete Grade 9
plus 22 other credits beyond that level. -
1993 fall fair will ke
up with the times
EXETER - The Exeter Agricultu-
,ral Society held their annual meeting
friday evening, at the Three AAA
A
—It"estauiant atid.announced .that the
theme for fall fair 1993 -will be, "Fo-
cus on Wood."
Michelle Moore. queen of the fair
1992-93, was also present at the
dinner meeting. In her address she
said that she has enjoyed the various
activities in which she has been able
to participate and she is looking for-
ward to attending the Ontario Asso-
ciation of Agricultural Societies con-
vention in February.
After dinner. Wayne Shapton
gave his presidential message. He
thanked and commended everyone
for all their hard work in making the
1992 fair an interesting one.
"We have to keep up with the
tunes and ;the change of attitudes.
.leach year there are new changes.
Kids want more. --new displays,
new activities. That is the challenge
for the executive," he said.
Leslie Switzer of Kirkton was thc
guest speaker of the evening. She
provided an interesting and sobering
presentauon of her. recent experience
in Belarus. -Switzer. and Exeter na-
tive Dorothy Chapman, recently
travelled to the former Russian state
to be part of Team Joy, a humanitar-
ian initiative to extend love and
friendship to the children suffering
from the affects of .the Chernobyl
disaster of 1986.
Ray Cann, retiring director of the
Society, was pfesented with the Ser-
vice Diploma in recognition of his
significant contributions and years
of dedication. Adriaan Brand,
member of thc board of directors
and last year's recipient of the diplo-
ma, presented the aviard to Cann.
At the end of the evening the new
executive for 1993 was introduced:
Wayne Shapton, returning presi-
dent; Cathy .Seip, fust vice; Rii
U>�nne Negrijn. second vice; Alan
Powe, inummediate past vice: Barn
Passmore. secretrary-treasurer; Glo-
ria McFalls, school division presi-
dent; and Karen Etheringtop. return-
ing hr .redraft president. tic
Negrijn, retiring seer treasurer,
received a clock as gift of-appreci-
Atkin for all her hard work.
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Ray Cann (left) was presented with the Service Diploma Friday
night by last year's recipient Adriaan Brand.
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New executive for 1.93. Top left, Aian Pgwe, Ruthanne Nc
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