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Times Advocate, 1993-06-09, Page 18Page 18 Times -Advocate, June 9,1993 Students of the Year at South Huron Friday night, the students of the year will be announced at the South Hu- ron District High School formal. One male and one female student will be -'selected by student body vote from the nominees below.' Anne Walper has been involved in many different aspects of student life. She has played an active role in the overall basket- ball program at South Huron, and for her ef- forts, recently received the ohn Peters Me- morial Basketball Award. nne has been a five year team member, three year volunteer coach at the grade school basketball clinic, and even managed to coach a champion public school team this past spring. Anne has been a consistent student council representative and prefect. During the past two years, Anne has also been a major par- ticipant in the school's annual drama pro- ductions. Her most recent endeavour has been the responsibility of being in charge of this year's June formal. Academically, Anne has achieved honour roll status throughout High School. She en- joys working with children and has volun- teered much of her time to her Co-op place- ment at Usborne Central School. Anne hopes to further her education to someday become a public school teacher. Anne is the daughter of Ron and Pam Walp- er of Exeter. Stacey Rader is an OAC student with a keen interest in athletics. During all five years she has played basketball and volleyball and the last three years played soccer. She was cap- tain of all three teams this year at the senior level. She has won various sport awards through the years and received Senior Fe- male athlete of the year as well as the Pan- ther award this year. Stacey has been an Athletic council represen- tative and this year is the Athletic Council chairperson and an executive member of the Student Council as well as a Prefect and Spirit Club member. Stacey has contributed much of her time to help the younger students with their athletic skills. For the fast three years she has been a coach for the Elementary School Basketball Camp as well as a Public School basketball coach. She is a volunteer coach and official for high school sports. This year Stacey was awarded an. Excellence in Public Education Award given to stu- dents who have contributed towards the school program Stacey is the daughter of Dave and Nancy Rader of Dashwood. Kerry Manders has enjoyed her past five years at S.H.D.H.S. actively involved in all aspects of school life. She has maintained a high honour roll average each year and in 1990 was the top student. She has played basketball, volleyball and badminton all five years and was co -captain of the basketball team this year. She has been a member of Athletic Council for four years, this year as an executive member. Kerry has participated in OSAID and has served as a prefect for three years. Many hours of her time have been commit- ted to helping other students as a two year Guidance Support Team Member and as an assistant coach of the Midget Volleyball team last year. This year ]clay is th '8#'tildtana- dian Asidciatigtl erPtitici s' Student Lead- ership Award for the school and was recent- ly honoured with an Excellence in Education Award for her efforts. The daughter of Glen and Betty Ann Lam- port, Kerry plans to attend ether Western of Queen's University in the fall to pursue her passion for English and Women s Studies. Kathleen Petch has been a student at South Huron the past five years. Throughout, she has kept busy in as many school activities as possible. Extra-curricularly, she has been a member of OSAID, a peer mentor, a peer tu- tor, the secretary of the Youth involvement group, a member of the yearbook and on the guidance support team. Academically, she has maintained good marks, her favourite subjects being chemis- try and biology. When not at school she has volunteered at South Huron Hospital, been a active member of and fundraiser of the Brain Research Foundation of London. The past summer and this upcoming summer she has worked as a counsellor at Camp Trillium, a camp designed for children suf- fering from cancer and their families. She was recently awarded the Terry Fox Hu- manitarian Scholarship. Kathleen plans to attend the University of British Columbia in September where she will study for her BSc in nursing. Kathleen is the daughter of Wes and Marie Petch of Grand Bend. Fred Steciuk for five years has enjoyed par- ticipating in many school activities and sports groups., while maintaining a consis- tent acadeibic standing, including an hon- our roll average for allhis OA courses. Fred has enjoyed all sports as a Panther while taking special interest in hockey, curl- ing and South Huron's newest game, rugby. On a intramural level, Fred was a member of the infamous team "Ramsey's Warriors". This year Fred stayed involved in student activities as vice-president of the school's student council. He also served as a prefect and a Spirit Club Member. For education groups Fred was involved with the White Ribbon Campaign, and Exet- er's Waste Management Committee. These are both two important issues to Fred. Next year Fred plans to attend McMaster University, and study business. He is the son of Bill and Sharron Steciuk of Exeter. Carrie Ducharme, for the past five years, has enjoyed being an active participant in many aspects of student life. Carrie has been a honour roll student and hopes to be an Ontario Scholar. She has been on the cross country team for five years. Carrie is a member of O.S.A.I.D. and has been a prefect for the past two years. She is enjoying her experiences as a member of the Ontario Liberal Party. Came has been ac- tively involved on the Athletic Council for four years, two years as an Athletic Council Representative and last year as an Athletic Council Executive Member. This year, as the Liaison for the Athletic Council, she was re- sponsible for the organization of fundraising activities and the annual fashion show. Carrie plans to continue her education in the fall at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University. Carrie is the daughter of Ken and JAnn Ducharme of Zurich. Kim Wulterkens has attended S.H.D.H.S. for five years. in that stretch of time, Kim has been active in many aspects of the school. Presently, Kim is secretary of the Student Council. She has helped co-chair a .group to stop violence •vithin the school. Kim is also a member of OSAID, and the newly created Spirit Club. Athletically, Kim has played volleyball, bas- ketball and soccer for the last five years. Re- cently, Kim has obtained the award for MVP for soccer. Kim is the daughter of Herman and Pam Wulterkens of Grand Bend. Casey Lessard, although realizing he was named after a puppet, has managed to kee a smile on his face for the past five years. Ca- sey has happily maintained honour roll standing,throughout his years at South Hu- ron, and although intellectual pursuits were his principle interest for the past several years, he was a peer tutor, a member of win- ning Reach for the top Teams, and school champion in several math and chemistry contest - his main foci this year were Student Council work and creative pursuits. As Student Council Treasurer, Casey has been able to express his flair for the dramatic and his love of people and money. As a S.C. Executive member, Casey was a prefect, member of the many S.C. Committees and the dance clean-up staff, and also wrote and edited the S.C. Newsletter. Spo:tswise, Ca« sey earned an assist in the Teachers vs. OACs hockey game. Caseyis a member of the Concert Choir and also has lead role in Bring Back Birdie. Along, with his close friends, Casey helped form the "Reach for the Bottom Comedy Troupe", an outlet for his elegant sense of humour. Casey continues to work as a swim- ming instructor in the summer and says he will miss his three favourite things next year as he leaves to study Business at University - Student Council, South Huron girls and money. Casey is the son of Tomand Rita Lessard of Huron Park. Brian McInnes has had many fulfilling ex- periences at South Huron during the past five years. A former football team co -captain, "Bran" has also participated on the cross-country and track teams while maintaining honour roll status. Academically speaking, he has been the top student in his grade for the past two years and received awards last year for the highest marks in OAC Biology, Sociolo- gy and History. With his wide range of study,'Brian has at- tempted to bring honour to his beloved school through competing in the Canadian Bar Association Mock Trial in grade 11 and in the Blyth Festival HistoricalDebate team in grade 12. He was the only student from South Huron to compete in the 1993 Chemi- cal Institute of Canada's National Chemistry competition. One of this year's OSAiD co -chairperson's, Brian has kept himself busy through being a peer tutor and a three year member of the Guidance Support Team. He was also a per- former in this year's school production "Bring Back Birdie". A winner of an Excel- lence in Public Education Award, Brian will .either stay in achoolforever or. eventually e Iiisyyer.He %Kill be *tending Trent ti tha'filllll *work bt(IHisneurs' .-digreeifi affFe Studies. . .Brian is the son of Don and Theresa McInnes of Exeter. Fred Godbolt has been involved in many different extra -curricular activities through- out the duration of his five years at South Huron, while maintaining his academics. Sports have been one area which Fred en- joyed. in grade 9-11 he was a member of the badrhinton team,advancing to WOSSA in grade 11. He has played on the hockey team - which this year he was the captain of, as well as being. a member of the curling_and rugby team. He was also an Athletic Council executive. During the last two years, Fred was a cast member of the schools production: Magic Moon and Bring Back Birdie. He was a peer tutor for both those years. This year he was a choir member and Spirit God. Academics have been equally important for Fred., He has made the honour role three times and this year was a member of the Sci- ence Olympics team which particpate at York University. Presently he is represent- ing the young adults of Huron County on the District Health Council Steering Com- mittee which is important ideas which affect the future of health care in Huron County. Fred plans to study Engineering at the Ui- versity of Waterloo or McMaster next year. Fred is the son of George and Lois Godbolt of Exeter. Troy Robinson is an OAC student who has exhibited much school spirit and leadership ability over the years. This year Troy as the President of Student Council is an excellent role -Model for.other students in terms of re- sponsibility. Over his five years at S.H.D.H.S. he has maintained an "A": aver- age. }le adds to his Academic Achievement, numerous school activities. He is a member of the Cycling Club and an OSAID member. He has been a prefect during his senior years and this year is a Co -Chairperson of Students' Against Violence Committee. He was also honoured this year with an "Excellence in Public Edu- cation Award". Troy is the son of Betty Robinson of Exeter. )ay Hitchcock has been a member of South Huron's student council for the past four years and this year (1992-93) he was a mem- ber of the athletic council. Jay has been a prefect for the past three years in 1992 held the position of head prefect, a position that was given to him by this year s student council executive. in 1991, Jay and some friends headed up a special division of the prefect called The Grunt Squad, which was formed and man- aged by them. More recently however, he was involved with seven other in the crea- tion of a new club at South Huron, The Spirit Club. in 1992 Jay was the vice-president of a group at the school called O.S.A.I.D., which was used to eliminate drunk driving. in the past he's been a part of the track and field team and more recently a member a the senior badminton team. Jay has been in- volved in many school plays He was a danc- erin the production for Fame, last year held the lead position in Magic Moon and this year held the lead role of Albert in Bring Back Birdie. Also this ear he represented South Huron at Blyth Festival in the production o - ville Boys. jay plans to go to Cadet° ni versity in Ottawa to major in psych ogy. Jay is the son of Brian and Marianne of St. Joseph Stromas.