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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-10-04, Page 3THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 4 1989 3A Jane Papple wins county award and Governor General's nneda_8 (7HAUUATES WHO HAVE EARNED THEIR GRADE 12, but not returned tor Grade 13 include' Ben Driscoll, Andy Watson. David Cronin. Ken Ryan. Peter Ste, Marie, Scoti Lamont, Michael DeCorte, Blair Beuermann, Heather Baan, Judy Mid- degaal, Vicki Tremeer. Scott Hoegy, Vicki Gordon and Jacquie McNichol. Corbett photo. GRADUATES WHO HAVE RETURNED FOR GRADE 13 were (back. tett) Karen Campbell, David Kelly. Brian Alcock. Jeff Robinson, Brad Carter, Wayne Regele. Jeff Medd, Lori Brux- er, Cheryle Shewan, (front, left) Marianne Moylan. Tracy Salver. da, Connie McClure, Tracey Fischer, Heather McGavin, Katrina Lindemann, Tanya Armstrong and Lori Cronin. Absent are Tracy Bosman, Glenda Carter, Lorrie Glanville, and Rhonda Smith. Corbett photo. GRADUATES OF SDHS who received diplomas Friday al ce mencements included (back, le` 1 Leanne Simpson, Lois f nendyk, Linda Binuendyk, Terry Gray,. James Cook Stev Dyk, Chris Harburn, Blaine Marks, Jeff Dolmoge, rail , ey. Andy Ball, Brad Milson, Brian Whyte, Rob Charters, Elizabeth twee,- Jane Papple, Tracy Read, Tami McClure, (front, lett) 'urea Muir, Angela Duffy, Pam Nolan, Sandra O'Reilly, Yvette iedhomme, Anne Robinson, Crystal Whyte, Cathy -Lynn Hak, Lori Henderson, Michelle Butt, Melody Van Dorp, and Nancy Mc euigge. Corbett photo. Seaforth District High School graduates were honored Friday night when Com- mencement 1989 was held. In addition to their diplomas many graduates shared over $15,000 in scholarships and awards for their academic successes. Grade 13 graduate Jane Papple took top awards, 10 in all, including the coveted Governor -General's Medal for achieving academic excellence, and the Carter Scholarship which is presented to three students in Huron County with the highest Grade 13 average. Jane received awards for receiving the highest marks in four subjects: The Seaforth Veterinary Clinic Biology Award, The Huron Expositor English Literature Award, The Box Fur- niture French Award, and the Sills Hard- ware History Award. She also won the Lyons Food Market Scholarship as the stu- dent with the highest Grade 13/OAC average, the Janet and Margrete Snell Scholarship for maintaining high academic achievement in six OAC subjects including English and French, the First Presbyterian Church Bursary as- a student in pursuit of a career in the field of social service, and was one of 11 Ontario Scholars. Ontario Scholars were presented to students having an average of at least 80 per cent in six Grade 13/OAC subjects. This included Elizabeth Boven, Rob Charters, Peter Chung, Cathy -Lynn Hak, Paul Murray, Nancy McQuigge, Jane Pap- ple, Anne Robinson, Leanne Simpson, Melody Van Dorp, and Steve Van Dyk. Rob Charters was acknowledged for Math Awards in three subjects and obtain- ed the Seaforth Insurance Algebra Award, the K.J. Etue Calculus Award and the Ross Ribev Functions and Relations Award. Elizabeth Boven won the Anstett Jewelers Family Studies subject award, a Janet and Margreta Snell Scholarship, and the James R, Scott Communications Award 'given to a student who has demonstrated achievement in communications. Anne Robinson was another winner of a Janet and Margrete Snell Scholarship. Anne was also awarded the Alumni Memorial Award as a graduating student who has done well academically and has also been active in school activities, and was class of 1989 valedictorian. Nancy McQuigge was presented the Huron Expositor English Award, and the Town of Seaforth Geography Award. Paul Murray won the Grade 13 Chemistry subject award donated by the Seaforth Creamery, and Ron Williams won the Lyons Food Market Physics Award. For their high academic achievement in six OAC subjects including English and French Melody Van Dorp and Cathy -Lynn Hak received Janet and Margreta Snell Scholarships. Blaine Marks won the Mackay Physics Award for showing a keen interest in physics, and the Calvin Pressey Memorial Award "to a student who made SDHS a happier place to be." Students' Council Citizenship Award, to.a student who contributed much to the school, was presented to Ben Driscoll. Andrea Muir won the Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 156, Royal Canadian Legion award to the son' or daughter of a Legion Member going on to higher education. Peter Ste. Marie won the Royal Cana- dian Legion, Branch 156 award to the son or daughter of a Legion member going on in higher education. Linda and Lois Binnendyk both received awards from the Women's Auxiliary of the Seaforth Community Hospital, given to students proceeding in hospital related careers. Jacquie McNichol won the Edith Nott Memorial Award, presented to a student going on in childcare education. Ayesha Hills won the Patrick, Kenny Family Award as the most improved student. Feather Baan won the Jean Hildebrand Award as an outstanding graduating stu- dent in Business Studies, a Leeming Memorial Scholarship as the top student in Grade 12, and was the . Grade 12 valedictorian. The Susan and Bertha Ross Award was won by Mike Holmes, as a student who has shown courage, determination, and academic standing. Vicki Gordon won the Edmund Daly Award given to a student aspiring in a career in medicine as a doctor or nurse. The Mary (Jackson) Hinton Award to a student going on to University was won by RETURNED TO GRADUATE Patricia Racho and Louise Dick were among tivr people who returned to school to ger thea graduation diplomas at the commance ment ceremony Friday evening Rick Crich, Angie Menary. ano Cath\ Noble also graduated, and Sher. Cornish anc Christina Jeffrey received hono• graduate diplomas. Corbett photo Yvette Predhomme. Crystal Whyte won the Britannia Masonic Lodge -23-170 Award to u graduating student who has successfully combined academics with cnmmunit� service. The Dr. P.L. Brad, Award to a graduating student going on to a health- related field and who has demonstrated pa- tience, perseverance and dedication was presented to Sandra O'Reilly. The Dr. Charles Toll Memorial Award to a Member of the SDHS Girls Band pro- ceeding on to a post -secondary education was taken by Sherry Hoegy. Sheila Bachert won the Seaforth Lions Club Business Award for being an outstan- ding Business student who is continuing her education in business studies Lori Henderson was presented with the Seaforth Lioness Club Award to a student going on to post -secondary education who has displayed effort and initiative. The Topnotch Feeds Limited award for a student proceeding on to a higher educa- tion in agriculture was claimed by Ken Ryan. The Seaforth Junior Farmer:, Agricultural Award to a student going on in agriculture or related fields was won by Brian Whyte. Elizabeth Scott Bursaries for Grade 13/OAC students who have gone on to university were presented to And Ball, Elizabeth Boven, Michelle Butt. Rob Charters, Peter Chung. James Cook, Angela Duffy, Oathy-Lynn Hak. Lori Henderson, Tami McClure, Nance McQuigge, Paul Murray, Pam Nolan, Jaru' 'Papple, Yvette Predhomme, Leanne Simp- son, son, " Melody Van Dorp, Steve Van Dyk. Tim Westlake, Brian Whyte and Crystal Whyte. The Touche Ross and Company Accoun- ting Award was won by Jason Schoonder- woerd, Lori Wiliems won the Maplewood Manor Family Studies Award for a Co- operative Education Student showing en- thusiasm and dedication. Aaron Broome won the McConnell, Stewart and Devereaux Law Award. Jason Dietz was presented with the F.A. Dobson Physical Education Award. Nancy Godkin won the Haugh - McNaughton Memorial Scholarship given to the Grade 11 student with the highest standing, as well as the Leeming Memorial Scholarship for the top Grade 11 student. Andrew Kennedy took the Leeming Memorial Scholarship as the top Grade 10 student, and David Kennedy won the Leeming Memorial as the top Grade 9 stu- dent. David 'also won the Canadian Parent for French Award. The Bob Blowes Art Awards were wore by: David Kennedy, best in Grade 9: An- drew Kennedy, best in Grade 10: Tammy Vander Veen, best in Grade 11: and Kate Papple, most improved overall. The Huronia Welding and Industrial Sup- plies award to the best welder was presented to Mark MacDonald. And the Alice Daly McConnell Creative Arts Award for a student who has shown proficiency in the arts was won by Peter Chung. .:Police join .secrtbeFt compliance blitz Police forces across Ontario will be en- forcing the use of seat belts in October, and Seaforth's is no exception. "In our observation of Seaforth motorists, it has become apparent that many people still do not buckle up," says Chief of Police Hal Claus. "Many children, especially toddlers, are standing up in cars. This is indeed dangerous as tenden- cy for a parent is to grab a falling child and let go of the wheel. Please buckle up. We will be participating in the Ontario Buckle Up Program during uc, bei . 11 may cost you fifty-three dollars." If Seaforthites aren't buckling up they are only following provincial trends. Since seat belt legislation was introdur', rl in 1976 the compliance rate in Ontario ' only risen to 70 per cent. In ter, , com- pliance, Ontario ranks eight' ,,,,,all ' Canadian prov,eces a seatbelt legislation. Accidents statistic, fro• how 545 drivers and 318.passr . toter vehicles. Sixtyr.)i ,_. those drivers and 73 pe liter passenger were not wearii' I. . Had they been wearing 1 1., esl.infated bet- ween 2.3 end 27 .- u ,. 'vo eu vived the accidents. Half of the :crdents mvoleue amall children killed in Ontario each year in motor veli le accidents are due to nonuse �® or impr c of child restraint seats. ''October is sea't�be t" rnon�t'h Test have prow that even with;prior war- As of October I, 1989 those who don't their vehicles. ning It , in,, ssnee to hold .on to a small buckle up may have to buckle down and chilu , i ra. .pay a fine of $53,75, So far this year, .44,per cent of people killed in the illount. Forest District of the .0:P,P. (Inclgfiing<.l>tittron Count) were not Weaving ,seat ..kits and were ejected from The 1Vlinistry of 'transportation estimates within 40 him from home. Eighty per cent, 'that for every 10 per cent increase in seat of deaths and serious injuries occur in cars belt compliance province -wide 80 lives travelling under 65 km/h. •nuld ,aved and injuries affecting 1,320 Myth: If you choose not to wear a seat persons could be reduced. belt, you are only endangering your own This month the Ministry of Transporta- safety. tion Safety Coordination and Development Fact: One of the more common causes of death and injury to children in automobile crashes is being crushed by adults who are not wearing safety belts. One out of every four serious injuries oc- curring to passengers of motor vehicles is caused by people being thrown into one another. Myth: In a burning or submerged car, occupants can be trapped by their safety belts. Fact: Less than one-half of one per cent of all injury producing collisions involve fire or submersion. If such an accident does occur a safety belt can save your life Myth: The chances of being in an acci- by keeping you unhurt, alert and able to dent are slim. escape quickly. Fact: Everyone can expect to be in a Myth: Pregnant women should not wear crash once every 10 years. For one out of safety belts, 20 people it will be a serious crash. For Fact: The greatest cause of fetal death one out of every 60 children born today it in auto accidents is the death of the will be fatal. mother, so her survival must be first Myth: It is not necessary to wear a priority. A lap belt won below the "bulge" seatbelt when making a short trip at low and a snug shoulder belt above will give speed. the mother and fetus a better chance of Fact: Three out of four accidents occur survival. Office will be attempting to explode many of the myths about seat belt use such as: Myth: In a crash it is almost always safer to be thrown out of the car. Fact: The chances of being fatally in- jured are almost 25 times greater if you are thrown from the car than if you are safely buckled in your seat. If you aren't wearing safety belt you could be thrown through a windshield, thrown onto trees, rocks or other cars, scraped. along the ground or pavement, run over by your own or another car. In the Mount Forest OPP District, which Saaforth comes under, {A4 per eent,of peo- ple killed in accidents were not « Wearing seat ,belts The fact is this: A short trip to the -store or to visit a friend in the next village dan be more .dangerous than a long distance trip.'a Why? •$ecause ,pegple 'drive more :short trips, and -,don't Age 'their .seatbelts. DOLOR CHART - Leslie .,,Harrington, ,BenJamin Moore's Color Coordinator, war, ir, eaforth Thursday night courrnay,pf...the Seaforth Lioness Club and Hildebrand Paint -arid .Paper, to hold -a ,wprkshlgp -,on raileartrating..Among the items she touched ligon ,,wers: color .scheming, Appnge -painting arid :faux finishes. Robinet photo ,A