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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-06-08, Page 5Athletes honored. for. achiex,emen# at annual Madill sports banquet A large crowd of students at- tended the athletic banquet at F. E. Madill Secondary School last week to see classmates honoik.c1 for their athletic achievernents.: The highest award presented by the school, the McKibbon Trophy, this year went to Ruth Henderson, for the girls, and was shared by Roger and Ralph Morrison, for the boys. The award is, made in memory of the late Dr. W. A. McKibbon, who served on the school board and had an active interest in ath- letics. It goes to the athletes who best exemplify the qualities of effort and sportsmanship. Dianne Pennington and Jeff Bumstead received the top ath- lete awards, while the Olympic award went to David Ritter. This is a new award, given this year for the first time, and signifies high achievement in Olympic sports by a student in his -her graduating year. It was donated by J. M. Kopas, who said the idea for it came to him after he at- tended the Olympic Gaines last •year at Montreal. Coaches also received recogni- tion, with Maureen Lisle and Carolyn Schofield being pre- sented with Coach of the XFar awards. Miss Schofield was given,. the award in absentia, as she is currently in Sweden for a course on physical fitness and coaching. In girls' badminton, Karen Douglas and Dianne Pennington received the junior and senior most valuable player (MVP) awards respectively, while for boys, Bill Ohm was giventhe junior award and John Campbell and Dave Bennett shared the senior one. Paul Cerson received the MVP award for midget boys' basket- ball, with the most improved player (MIP) award going to Bill Ohm. For the junior boys, it was Steve Burke MVP and Tom Henderson MIP. Three players, Ralph and Roger Morrison and John Under- wood, shared the MVP award in senior boys' basketball. The MIP went to John Campbell. Most valuable player for the junior girls was Kathy Cruick- shank, with Debbie MacDonald -the most improved. Dianie `Pennington wars given the MVpP award in senior girls' basketball and Ruth Henderson was con- sidered the most improved. A dedication award in girls' cross country running went 'to Judy and Debbie Adams, with the most valuable designation going to Freda Reinink. Abe Versteeg was considered most valuable runner for the midget boys, Keith Metzger for the junior and Murray Loutit for the seniors. In cross country skiing, the girls' award for most valuable went to Janet Wood and Shari Smith took the award for most effort. John Campbell was most valuable and Bernie Webster gave the most effort for the boys' team. Best defensive lineman in junior football was Doug Mor- land, with Doug Taylor taking the best defensive player award, Randy Guay the best offensive player and Brad Cook MVP. Brian CooPer took home the most valuable player award for golf. Effort awards in girls' gym- . nasties went to Irene Wray and Tamara Hayes. Heather Brent was recognized as best ' novice and Pat Orien considered the most valuable team member. For boys' gymnastics, most improved junior was Kevin Walmsley and most valuable, Jim Laidlaw. Carl Bondi was the most improved senior, with Andy Heim the most valuable. Mary De Bruyn and Jim Black- well were recognized for their top performances in the hockey shoot competition. MVP awards in junior soccer went to Doug McCall and Ken Metzger; in senior soccer, they went to Roger and Ralph Morri- son. Janet Wood took the award for midget girls' track and field, with the junior award going to Freda Reinink ,and the senior to Twyla Dickson. Midget boys' track and field award went to Grant Gnay, junior to Jeff Dickson and senior • to Roger Morrison. - The most valuable player in junior giris' volleyball was Kathy Cruickshank and Lori Goodall was recognized as most im- proved. Mary Beth Riley took the MVP award for the senior girls, with the MIP award going to Ellen Reid. In boys' volleyball, Steve Burke, was junior MVP and Currie Simpson was junior MIP. Rick McKay was senior MVP and Dave • Bennett` was most im- proved senior player. -Huron-Perth awards were also given out at the banquet. Mary De Bruyn, Kim Leslie, Gord Kinahan., and Richard Jurjens won' recognition for track and field and awards for boys' gym- nastics went to Andy Heim, Carl Bondi, Jim Laidlaw and Dave Ritter. The junior girls' volleyball team, comprising Norma Mac- Intyre, Esther Nethery, Linda Taylor, Lori Goodall, Kathy Cruickshank, Nancy Dickson, Mary Dickson, pebbie Mac- Donald, Glenna Harkey, Janet Wood, Michelle Rintoul and Barb Haselgrove also received Huron - Perth recognition. The junior boys' cross country team of Shane Purdon, Dave Gamble, Keith Metzger, Gord Kinahan and John Passchier took Huron -Perth trophies, as did both the boys' and girls' ski teams. John Campbell, Rick McKay, Kerhp Currie and Bernie Webster comprise •the boys' team, while the girls' is made up of Janet Wood, Shari Smith, Ansley Currie and Judy Malda, Arena donations The following donations were received' recently for the Bel - more arena: Mildmay Creamery Ltd. $50; Webber Water Well. Service $50; Dr. David Sinclair $25; C. Koenig (Mildmay) Ltd. $200; Brian Jeffrey $50; Gerald Baptist $25; Sheldon Wolfe $50; James B. Inglis $25; Mrs. Eileen Baptist $25; Western Ontario Fox Hunters' Association $100; Hugh Kennedy $50; Leonard T. Met- calfe. Mildmay, $100; Cecil and. Donna Horton $50; Mrs. Hazel Davidson $50. Robert and Janice Howitt $15; Iva Haskins $100; William Abraham $25; John Monahan $5; Mrs. Laura Gowdy $10; George Thompson $10; .Mrs. Sterling Haskins $10; Keith Woods $60; David Marston $5; Wesley Abram $10; Mrs. Fred Dustow $20; Lloyd Taylor $10; Raymond Neill $25; Bob Harkness Jr. $10; Hubert Brener $10; Mac Metcalfe • $35. The Wingham Advance -Times, June 8, 1977—Page 5 OLYMPIC AWARD -The first annual Olympic Award was presented to David Ritter dur- ing F. E. Madill Secondary School's athletic banquet June 1. J. M,• Kopas, donor of the. award, made the presentation. This award is to be made each year to a boy or girl in his -her graduating year in acknowledgment of high achievement in sports recognized as Olympic sports. The recipient is chosen by the head of the Physical Health and Education department, the staff and coaches, The award consists of a 'medallion, struck in bronze, bearing the Olympic' Shield of the Athletes created by Dr. Tait McKenzie, Canadian surgeon, physical educator and sculptor. The•walnut plaque housing the medallion was designed by Boris Milosevic. Mr. Kopas said the idea of initiating such an award occurred to him following his 'attendance at the Olympic Games last year. ATTEND CONFERENCE IN BERMUDA Mr. and Mrs. Dick Eskerod re- turned at the weekend after spending eight days at the South- ampton Princess . Hotel in Ber- muda. Dick was one of 84 life in- surance underwriters who at- tended a sales convention as guests of the Canada Life As- surance Company; TOP ATHLETE' AWARD for boys went to Jeff Bumstead this year. Athletic department head Robert Campbell presented the award during the annual athletic banquet at Madill Secondary School June 1. Great GiFts For a Great Cuy..Dad Pierre Cardin and Forsyth Stylish shirts such as these are bound to make him Happy. Johnny Carson Suits Well tailored and always up to date with the fashion world. A wonderful gift. / Belts 8t Ties These gifts are always well suited for the occasion. Terry Williams Sweaters Mix and match these elegant sweaters with our shirts and pants. They will make Dad the envy of the town. Trousers There are many sizes and styles to choose"from. Drop in and see what we've got, c:Yanna .. E'tEll &'ri30' (14/Ec 7 Win94am, Cont. ROGER AND RALPH MORRISON were co -winners of the McKibbon Trophy for effort and sportsmanship in athletics at Madill Secondary School this year. This trophy, the highest athletic award given by the school, is presented in memory of the late Dr. W. A. McKibbon; a former board member with a strong interest in athletics. Ken Wood made fhe presentation. TOP ATHLETE AWARD for giris went to Dianne Pennington during the annual athletic banquet at Madill Secondary School last week. Betty Shaw presented the trophy, noting Miss Pennington's involvement in many sports both as team captain and valuable player. Gorrie Personals Misses Jean Laing and :Flor- ence Riddell of New Hamburg visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scott, Kin- cardine Twp., and daughter Muriel, Mrs. Robert Osborne and Mr. Osborne of Ripley visited Tuesday,, with Mr. and Mrs. Mar- tin Scott. Supper guests on Tues- day were Clarence Campbell of Kincardine Twp. and Mrs. Camp- bell attended the shower for Miss Margaret Sach. Mr. and Mrs. James Austin. Jeffery and Derek of Elmira visited Sunday with Mrs. William Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Coup - land, Kevin and Judy of Seaforth." Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson of Wingham, Mrs. Harvey Cobp- land, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cathers of Wroxeter were dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Ken Bennett on Sunday. Blake Ferguson of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson. +, Harry Hastie is a patient in. Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford SiewaTt and family of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayberry and family of New Hamburg and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stewart and family visited Mr. and. Mrs. Oliver Ste- wart on the occasion of Mr. Ste- wart's 76th birthday on Sunday. Mrs. Edward Bolander and Mr. and Mrs. Robin Bolander visited Alfred Kemp of Listowel in Strat- ford General Hospital on .Satur- ' day evening. • Miss Elizabeth Neilson of Red Deer, Alta., is visiting her par- ents,. Mr. and ' Mrs. David Neil- son. Mr. and Mrs. William Deig of Molesworth visited Mr. and Mrs. George Brown on Sunday even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Orrie Gingrich and family of Holyrood visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robin Bolander. • Mr. •and Mrs. Glen Cowan and Tiffany of Tiverton\ Mrs, Ann Riding of Transcona, Man., Mrs. Carol Strong, Robbie and Jenni- fer and Mrs. Dianne Strong and daughter of Wingham, and Mr. Armond 'Prudhomme, Quebec, visited at the home. of •Mr. and Mrs. George Keil. CANADA'S NO. 1 SELLING IMPORT NO1IN ECONOMY "THE M I LEA 6E LEADER" ONLYFROM $3 23.2 * PRICE STATED IS FOR SEDAN Fully Equipped Plus Freight, PDI, Tax, Licence. 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