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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-09-29, Page 25e Thursday, September 29, 1977 No. 39 Special souvenir commencement edition Education best now says valedictorian by Lorrle York We as human beings have an unique way of looking at time. We can take our whole life span and divide it into three experiences - the past, the present and the future. When you think about it, this concept is a lot more com- plex than itappears to be. Each of us in the present has a personal array of past experiences and each minute and second as we live it becomes part of our own past. Thus, the ideas of past, present and future do not "stand still" as absolutes. Rather, they flow into each other. ' It is the purpose of these commencement exercises' to make time appear to stand still for just a short while. It is useful. and good for us to look back on one phase of accomplishment before embarking on another. By looking at our past, we can learn from it; and derive comfort and knowledge from it. In Longfellow's words: "For the structure that we raise, Time is with materials filled; Our todays and yesterdays, Are the blocks with which we build." This reasoning applies especially to our schooldays. As we advance through each grade, not only do we grow in knowledge but in reasoning and in handling our experiences. These are precisely the tools which we will use inour later lives. Our generation is a lucky one in terms of education. If we look at education in history, the dif- ferences become obvious. In the 17th century, the popular philosophy was "spare the rod and spoil the child." It is doubtful indeed that any rods (or children) were spared. In the next century, philospher John Locke felt that motivating a child could best be done in terms of "early -to -rise," hard beds, cold baths and severe discipline. Such a philosophy makes it difficult to believe that 'Locke was called the ,father of democracy. Indeed, most research. into education did not develop until close to this century. Suddenly, experts on education arose everywhere, offering their advice and opinions. Huxley wrote, "the best result of all education is the acquired power of making yourself do what you ought to do, when you ought to do it, whether you like it or not." I agree that self-discipline is a large part of learning and life, but Huxley's opinions% sound about as en= couraging to the student as those of Locke. As I said, we are very fortunate to have the quality of education wich exists today. Through ex- tensive research and ex- perimentation,; we have found that education is best ac- complished by using motivation and direct experience•That is, let student experience that he is learning. Let him ask questions. Let him find a true interest and Meaning, in the material 'and he will- learn better. More im- portantly, he will retain what he learns because it means more to him as a person. In addition, the practises of questioning and reasoning will stay with him as a student or a member of the working world. It is in secondary school that most of this questioning and growth in education occurs. First of all, we are no longer con- sidered children. It is recongnized that soon we will enter the outside world as adults and therefore preparations• must be made. In our social life .too, many changes take place. We come into contact with various people and attitudes. The ability to make friends and form good, Cohesive relationships is a lesson never to be forgotten. To do this we- must acquire tolerance and understanding. In our search for these qualities, we are influenced by members of the adult community as well. The role of the teacher and the parent is not only to teach but to advise and direct us. The higher the quality of instruction and advice and the higher the student's willingness to learn, then the higher the quality of education will be. At the same time, one half cannot carry the other's load. Education is therefore a matter of mutual concern and cooperation. Until now, I have spoken of education in terms of experience and guidance. Yet for many of us, our education remains a very personal thing. Our high school years will (and should) bring back many memories - joyful, painful - but hopefully satisfying as a whole. We need to remember that we can learn as much from, painful events as from happy ones, for sometimes pain"can be a prelude to happiness. In the future there will most certainly be new experiences, new worlds, new faces and new hopes. This is very important, for whatever we do (even if we fail) (continued on page 8.4) Lorrle York delivered the Valedictory address at the annual commencement exercises held at Central Huron Secondary Sc hooI.in.CIInton-last-Fr-idaynightAphoto-bi•-Jack-Huntt • Bayfield, Brucefield grads top winners A Bayfield girl and a Brucefield boy were the top award winners at the annual commencement exercises held at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton last Friday night. Lorrie York, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reg York of Bayfield, and Charles Mustard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mustard of Brucefield each took home seven , scholarships and bursaries. As well, Lorrie gave the valedictory, address. Both the students won Ontario Scholarships and W.D. `' Fair scholarships for general proficiency, while Lorrie won the Sir Ernest Cooper Estate Scholarship, • and Charles took home. E.A. Fines Award in Mathematics and the CHSS teachers' Award. As well, Lorrie won four W.D. Fair Scholarships for subject proficiency in year 5 or grade 13 in hisotry, English, foreign languages, and family studies, while Charles won three similar awards in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Other Ontario scholarships were- awarded to , Linda Blake, Diana Brand, David Clynick; Mike Hoba, Mark Nicholson, Pat Phillips, and Kathy Wubs. Other W.D. Fair Scholarship winners for general proficiency were Thelma Boon and Helen Hartman in year 3, Steven Gross, Bill Murphy, Brenda Dale in year 4 and Mark Nicholson, Mike Hoba, Linda Blake, and Kathy Wubs in year 5. Other Fair Scholarship winners commencement exercises held last Fridaynight at the school. Front row There were ten Ontario Scholars last atg Central Hdron and they recelired their awards ards at left to right are Diana Brando Kathy Wubs, Bev Slade, and Lorrie York. Back row are Mark Nicholson, Dave Clynick, Pat Phillips, Mike Hoba, and Charles Mustard. Missing was Linda Blake, (photo by 'ack Hunt) in subject proficiency in year, 5 were Bill Murphy in biology, and Diana Brand in geography. The Ruby Haddy Bursaries for the Hospital Auxiliary for year 5 students went to Linda Blake,. Mary Brand and Lorie Deller, while Mark Nicholson received the George Jefferson Memorial Scholarship, and Anita Bourdeau and Rick Cunningham were presented with the Clinton Town Council awards. Other general proficiency awards went to: year 1, Bartliff Bakery award, Karen Durnin; ,year 2, Fairholme Dairy award, Betty Konarski; year 3, Anstett. Jewellers award, Thelma Boon; year 4, Technical Teachers award, Steven Gross; year 4 Murphy Bus Lines award, Doris Heipel; year 4, Legion Auxiliary award, Bill Murphy; year 4 or 5, Corries Red and White award, Susan Tyndall. Subject award winners in year 1 receiving the Special Education Teachers' awards were Teresa McCullough .for girls' academic, Albert Stryker for boys' academic, Catherine Keller for beauty culture; Perry Bennewies for small engines, Dianne Gibson for girls' shop, Rick Cunningham for safety and Steven McCullough for auto and welding. Perry Bennewies also, won the Ball-. Macaulay awrd in wood- working. In year 2, subject awards were presented to: Sharon Campbell and Ivan Bedard, K -Decorating awards; Mike .Rose, Ball - Macaulay award it) wood- working; Rick Cunningham, Harold Wise award in sheet metal; Betty Konarski ark! David Gross, Norman and Verna Carter memorial award in -science; Ruth Gingerich, Music award; Brenda Ball and Jane Allan, English Teachers' award; and IODE award in Geography, Betty Konarski;. In year 3, awards were given to: Thelma Boon, IODE award in French; Steve Gross, Clinton, Credit Union award in programming; and Bill Jackson, Epps Pump award in mechanical technology. Subject award winners in year 4 included; Philip Street, News - Record award in Elglish; Julie Hilderley, Dr. D.B. Palmer award in geography; Brian Bromley, Cyanamid of Canada award in science; Bill Murphy, Clinton Kinsmen award in foreign languages; Madelyn Sewers, E.B. Menzies award in history, Bill Murphy, Royal Bank award in accounting; Brenda Dale, Bank of Montreal award in CBP 400 and shorthand; Steve Gross, Dr. K.S. Wood award in science; Nancy Hearn, Music award; Raintree Gallery award -in art; Brenda Fee, Ball and Mutch award in interior design; Steve Cook, IGA award . it) marketing; • Ken Menheere, Bruce . Williscraft Memorial award '1n•mechanical technology; Steve Gross, Howden Electric award in electrical technology; Frank Claessens, J.W. Counter award in building construction; Paul Wise, Kingswell Welding award in sheet metal and welding; Robert Leppington, Universal Ignition award in, auto mechanics; and Laurie Hen- derson, McICerlle Automotive award in auto mechanics.