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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1998-05-20, Page 26Page 26 Times -Advocate, May 20, 1998 COMM LJ1JITY Students and educators honored at Excellence in Public Educatlon banquet GODERICH - The Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Public Edu- cation banquet was held on Tues- day, April 28 at the Goderich Township Hall in Holmesville. The banquet is held annually to cele- brate the contributions of students, teachers, support staff, and mem- bers of the local community in pro- moting excellence within the Huron public education system. The ban- quet was co-sponsored by The Avon Maitland District School Board and District 45 of the Onta- rio Secondary School Teachers' Federation. Shane Wilcox of Huron Park re- ceived a certificate for his entry in the 1997 Marion Drysdale Compe- tition, "Follow . your dreams". Shane's painting "Dream Path"was a regional winner in competition with entries from all of Southwest- ernOntario. . The following students were hon- ored for their contributions to South Huron -District High School: Julie Darling - Music plays a cen- tral role in the life of Julie -Darling. She is a member of the school's Jazz. and Concert Bands, as well as the accompanist for the Triple Trio and Concert Choir. In addition to her musical talents, . Darling has been active with school organiza- tions such as O.S.A.1.D., Peer Men - ;goring, F'eer Tutoring, and the Guid- ance support -team. Darling has been on the Honour Roll every year. In 1996 she attended the On- tario Ethical onal • Leadership D Camp, and was- a delegate for En- counters with Canada... Her very proud parents arc Joe and Diane Darling of Exeter. Terri Hamather. - Terri, and OAC • student, has been a very active and energetic participant in 'many dif- ferent aspects of school life. She is the Co -Deputy Premier of the Stu- dent Council, head of the Prefects, and serves as a student representa-. five to the. School Advisory Coun- cil: Hamather has represented South Huron at leadership confer- ences in Ottawa, and at the U.W.O.. Hamather has also played •clarinet in -the Concert Band for four years. Shc plans tri attend universary next year to study Social Sciences. Terri is the daugh.er of Cindy and Wayne Hamather of Exeter. Lori Richardson - Lori was • one of the driving forces behind South Huron's "Power Walk '97", which saw the student body walk • from Exeter to Kirkton in order. to raise funds for the school and the United Way of Huron County. A talented athlete, Richardson has played vol- leyball, badminton,. curling, and soccer. She was named junior ath- lete of the year in 'Grade 10. She has been a member of the field hockey team every year, and won gold with the team at OFSAA in 1994. Lori is currently the chairper- son of the Athletic council, and a member of Student Council. In the words of her nominator, Richard- son -is energetic, organized, hard working and has great ideas! Rich- adson's proud parents are.Don and Janis Richardson of Plugtown, near Exeter. Dave Robilliard - Dave personi- fies the axiom "you get out of life what you put into it". He is a very hard working and active young man. Robilliard is a very talented and versatile musician, playing a variety of instruments in the school's award winning Jazz and Concert Bands. He is also an excel- lent athlete, playing volleyball, bas- ketball, soccer, badminton, and run- ning both track and cross country. Dave ran all the way to Kirkton for the Powerwalk. Robilliard has rep- resented South Huron twice at the Ontario Educational Leadership Camps for Music and Physical Ed- ucation. In addition to his extra cur- ricular activities. Robilliard has maintained very good marks. He is the son of Bob and Sandy Robilli- ard of Exeter. Marcy Swance - Marcy is very pleasant and hard working young woman, respected by her teachers and admired by her peers. Swance has been involved with the music program since Grade Nine, playing trumpet and the very demanding I Ilugelhgrn with the Concert and i Jazz Bands, as well as accompany- ! ing the choir on piano. Swance has served as Junior Treasurer on Stu- dent Council, and' is a student rep- resentative to the School Advisory Council and the OSSSA. Swance I organized the• school's Christmas Bureau campaign, providing a needed service to the community, and projecting a positive image for the school. She was honored as stu- dent of the month for January Swance's proud parents are Rogt and Catherine Swance of Elimvillc Haw a now* tip? Call 233133* The teacher award recipient was Janice Shore - "Ask a busy person and you'll get the job done". If you need something accomplished, ask Janice Shore. Not even a broken ankle earlier this year could slow Shore down. She has been the Stu- dent Council Staff Advisor, a coach for the volleyball and curling teams, an active member of the Formal Committee, Panther Fun - Fest, and a Team Leader. As a Co-. op teacher Shore has worked close- ly with the business community to promote close ties between the school and local companies. She also organized "Take Our Kids to Work" for the Grade Nines. In Shore's special co-op program she works with high risk students - those with low self esteem, truancy, and behaviour problems. In her honest, no-nonsense way, she teaches them to believe in them- selves and their abilities, and has made a lasting impression on their lives. Marina • Jaques received the award for support staff. Jaques has been a teaching assistant with the hoard for 25 years, working • with special •needs students in the Chal- lenging Learning Needs program. Jaques has a wonderful manner with her students - so kind, gentle, and patient, yet firm. Jaques' ex- pectations of the students are very high. She helps, the students to achieve the goals they never though were possible, and can he very proud of the role she has played in helping them to succeed. Jaques is always willing to give her work an extra effort, and presents an excellent example to the stu- dents and staff whom she works with. South Huron's community award winner was Ellison Travel. Since its inception at South Huron, the Co-operative Education Program has been able to rely on the sure support of Doug Ellison and Elli- son Travel. Ellison and his staff have provided students with a tre- mendous opportunity to learn and work in a business setting. The stu- dents placed with Ellison Travel have been exposed to all aspects of operating a busy and • successful travel agency. A number of the stu- dents placed with Ellison Travel have gone on to study travel and tourism at college. In addition, Elli- son Travel has always offered ex- cellent service for school groups. and teams which need to travel. as well as being a resource for stu- dents who need information on for- eign destinations. The support of Doug Ellison and Ellison Travel is greatly appreciated by the students and staff at South Huron. Accept- ing on behalf of Ellison Travel was Catherine Pfaff, the Co-op super- visor. uper- visor. Excellence In Public Education award winners from South Hu- ron are left to right: Marina Jaques, Shane Wilcox (Marion' Drysdale Regional Winner), Mar- cy Swance, Lori Richardson, Dave Robilliard, Julie Darling, Teri Hamather, Janice Shore and Catherine Pfaff accepting on behalf of Ellison Travel, At left: Support Staff recipient Marina Jaques accepts conga. t- ulations from Linda Wray. CUPE local president. CHRYSLER'S COMPARE CHRYSLER'S LONG LIST OF STANDARD FEATURES TO THE COMPETITION AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. 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