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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1999-11-24, Page 88 Exeter Times–Advocate Opinion&Forum Wednesday, November 24, 1999 Remember when... On June 30 to July 2, 2000, South Huron District High School will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The Exeter Times Advocate would like to join m the celebrations by sharing articles or pictures which have appeared 20oo over the years. HI HIGHLIGHTS 1970 - 1979 1181311H KORO * Muer sexy NEWEST GUARDIAN STAFF With this issue of the T A appears the first issue of the Guardian, the voice of South Huron District High School.The staff is shown. above. Back, left, Mike Foreman, editor Bob Doerr and Paul Martin. Front, Sue McCaffrey, staff advisor Barbara King, Barb Stanlake and Muriel Abbott. Queen Crowned Deb Wooden named Queen of the South Huron District High School At Home dance Friday night is crowned by last year's winner Melanie Veal. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHDHS "ALL -YEARS REUNION" CONTACT KENDRA ARTHUR 235-4006 OR PAT RowE 236-7167 \l)1)l11,SSI S NITI l)! Auclres ti toms l is availaivle • AIN/1 • Times Advocate • RSD Autiiei'tics Exeter Town Hnll • South Huron Distrtct High School er Visit our \' eh site tit w\mw.(tvornthottldhd.o! .('J • OPINIONS AND LETTERS Thanks and Best Wishes from Exeter Legion Dear Editor: We at the Exeter Legion Branch want to sincere- ly thank everyone, including the Times Advocate, South Huron Chamber of Commerce & Area Businesses; who made our Remembrance Day so very successful - the Poppy Campaign, parade, school visits and banquet. "Jolly Old Santa" is coming to town. Watch for the Branch entry on November 27 in the Santa Claus Parade. Yuletide Cheer is brought to the seniors at their Christmas Dinner on December 7. Enjoy festive entertainment Dece'iribr 11 4t 3 p.m. by the Bodacious Jug Band at the Legion Branch. We think the world of our Ladies Auxiliary and the special night for their dinner in December 13. . Wishing the very best of the season to the entire community from all of us at the Branch. TOM BURKE, Exeter Legion Branch P.R.0 Happy to be in a small town Dear Editor: Last week I had an experience which made me very happy to be living in a small town like Exeter. I was uptown running some errands, one of which was a stop at the money machine to withdraw some cash. When I got back home I discovered that I had lost my wallet? Imagine the panic! A trip back uptown to the places I had been and phone calls to police etc. did not prove fruitful but in less than two hours I got a phone call from both the lady who found it and the bank she had reported it to. I got my wallet back with everything intact! It is so good to know in these times when you hear so much about break-ins and thefts that there are still people out there who are very honest. I. am sure she could have used the money but she did the right thing and gave it back. This has happened to others I know and I am thankful it happened to me. It is good for these people to be acknowledged and be thanked. So thank you very much Kimberly Payne for being such an honest person. It is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, DOROTHY GAISER .News from St. Anne's by PHILIP J. McMILLAN The parents' night last week was well attended and parents were able to get to see their student's teachers to discuss areas of success and areas for improvement in the remainder of the semester. The night was also the first chance parents had to see one option for the proposed school uniform. A display is set up in the school front lobby for any- one who missed it that night. The reaction to mai- forms aiforms was very positive.. On Friday a studett modeled one version of the uniform to classes'. Students heard from Mr. McCarroll, the Vias Principal, why a uniform would be a positiliti choice at St. Anne's. An information[ package went home to let parents know that the school council sub -committee was offering information to parents in consideration of a school uniform. The most important aspect of this issue is the motto "MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION". The parents and students are asked to read the information and begin a discussion about the concept. I am very pleased with all the work that the sub -com- mittee has done already to look at uniforms and all that they represent. There will be a meeting on December 15th to continue the dialogue. The meeting will be an open forum to all parents of students in grade 7 to OAC. We are preparing an information package to be distributed to the stu- dents in grades 7 and 8 prior to the grade 8 visits in early December. I am hopeful that people will make their decision based on information provid- ed. • We will have our Christmas Semi -Formal Dance on Friday, December 10th. Students are reminded that the conditions of sale are as postedin the stu- dent handbook. You must pre -register guests, have a student's card on entry, and tickets may not be transferred. Parents who have not seen the Panther Profile Hello and welcome to the final edition of the Panther Profile for November. To me. it seems like this year has flown by because in less than a month we are off for Christmas vaca- tion. This week is a busy one for graduates. On Friday univer- sity applications are due and college applications will be handed out. For all those applying to college, the cost is $65 and, this allows you to apply to five colleges. The applications are due back to the Guidance Office on Mon., Dec. 20. Saturday is the annual Christmas Parade down Main Street in Exeter. The South Huron bands will be playing in it, so come on out and support us! The next event Student Council has planned' is a motivational speaker. His name is Stu (formerly in the partnership of Andy and Stu but now on his own) and he will be talking to the whole school. This happens on Mon., Nov. 29. There are still stpderit'cards and diplomas in the main office that need to be picked up. Please help the secretaries out and claim these as soon as possible. Finally, on behalf of the school, I would like to wish the Junior Girls' Basketball Team good luck at WOSSA this weekend! Upcoming Events JAMIE REABURN PANTHER PROFILE Wed,. Nov. 24 Math Competition Blyth Theatre -- Pasture Project Birth Control Drop -In Clinic 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Gr: 9 and 10 Music Students to Talbot College at iJWO Thurs.. Nov. 25 Girls' Hockey St. Mary's at SH 2:00 Fanshawe College Rep. ,12:45 p.m. Fri.. Nov. 26 Jr. Girls' Basketball WOSSA at Middlesex Wrestling Team to Hagersville Sr. Boys' Basketball. Tournament at SH University Applications Due College Applicat,,jQns Handed Out Sat.. Nov. Z7 Christmas Parade Mon.. Nov. 29 Motivational Speaker Grad Photos Begin Practice Teachers Here Tues.. Nov. 30 English Media Trip to Toronto Thurs.. Dec.2 Gr.9 Parents' Breakfast Meeting 7:30 a.m. — 8:15 a.m. Boys' Hockey SH at St. Anne's clearly defined conditions of sale should ask to see them so as to avoid problems on dance nights.. There is a Coffee House showcase of talent on Thursday, November 25 at the school. Come out and. support the Arts Alliance as the talented singers, poets, dramatists, actors, dancers and visual artists are showcased in the first of two cof- fee houses. This week was a very exciting one for our GIris' Junior and Senior Basketball Teams as they entered their first ever Huron Finals. Games were played in Exeter and Goderich. The girls went on to play in Stratford and Clinton. We are vo y proud of what they acgomplished this season. I would also like to congratulate the hardworking coaches for their efforts this semester. All too often the media fails to show the powerful effect and positive results that occur in the co -curricular Work done by students and staff. We are richer for all time efforts and we can't imagine a school system without this positive component. If you have not gone to a game or show at a high school lately, it's long overdue. The energy is incredible!