The Citizen, 1994-07-06, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1994.
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Valedictory address shares past memories
By Shannon Scott
Parents, teachers, and fellow
graduates. This is a very important
evening for everyone who is here
tonight. Our parents have guided us
through the years, our teachers
have worked hard to help us
accomplish what we have achieved,
and we students have just finished
our Grade 8 year, yet our lives have
barely begun.
Sir Winston Churchill once said,
"We'll never understand either the
present or the future unless we
understand the past". I shall now
share with you my memories of our
years at Hullett Central School.
It has been said, the most
important things you need to know
for life, are learned in kindergarten.
We began kindergarten with our
first teacher Mrs. Walters. I know I
adored her and often played 'Mrs.
Walters' with my fellow
classmates.
Isn’t it hard to believe that eight
years ago we were graduating from
kindergarten? We all had high
hopes and dreams, although I don't
think many of us actually knew
why we were in school!
Grade one turned out to have
some embarrassing moments for us
all! With our homesickness and a
few bathroom accidents, poor Mrs.
Livermore must have been at her
On to 9
The Grade 8 students of Hullett Central Public School
graduated June 22. The 1994 class is, back: Andrew Dyck.
Third row: Sandy Verwey, Debbie Hoggart, Theresa Oliver,
Lukas Bolinger, Daniel Haak, Kelly Boven, Mat Armstrong,
Jeff Johnston, Brad Morrison, Jeremy Verwey. Second
row: Angie Konarski, Amanda Anderson, Michelle Van
Loo, Darrell Gerrits, Melinda Beacom, Chris Dyck, Jason
Harkes, Zebulun Irving, Joey Airdrie. Front: Mandy Hanna,
Rachel Arthur, Arnie Cheverie, Amy Wilts, Shannon Scott,
Katie MacGregor, Tatiana Stepan, Tammy Vincent.
News-Record photo
wit's end! I'm sure Michelle still
remembers the time she forgot an
item while changing for gym, and
strolled out of the washroom
dressed only in her underwear!
As Grade 2 rolled along, so did
our pencils for all of Mrs. Hoemig's
famous lines we had to write each
time we were punished!
For both Grades 3 and 4 our class
was split from the very beginning
of the school year. We were in for a
treat with all the games and
popcorn we had with Mrs. Radford
in Grade 3, and Mrs. Bosman
spoiled us in Grade 4 with her kind
and loving ways.
Going into Grade 5, we all
teamed up again and were renamed
with Mr. Riley's funny nicknames.
Just to name a few, there were "cat
crusher", "train", "cow", and
"cracker-jack".
After having to share only eight
guys among 16 girls, each girl was
lovestruck when six, new, hot
"babes" entered our lives at the
beginning of Grade 6. I'll bet even
Miss Wyatt had trouble separating
us!
Our Grade 7 year brought many
field trips and very educational
lessons to help us through life. Mr.
Medd taught us how to sort gift
cards, throw pies in his face and
crow like a rooster! We were also
introduced that year to tools in the
shop and tools in the kitchen at
Seaforth Public School.
I think all of the graduates will
agree that the most exciting and
memorable year at Hullett Central
School has been our year in Grade
8.
Mr. Talbot has watched us
mature, right Mr. Talbot? He has
seen us become more responsible,
right Mr. Talbot? He has proudly
noticed us tackle our homework
with sheer determination, right Mr.
Talbot? Everyday he has worked
hard to prepare us for our next year
in high school. That's right, isn't it
Mr. Talbot?
Even though we haven't always
shown it through the years, it has
been greatly appreciated by all of
the graduates for all the hard work
you, our parents and teachers, have
done for us through the past nine
years. Thank you (all) very much!
This year has been filled with so
many lasts! Our last field trips, our
last concerts, and even our last
‘weeks here at Hullett School. Yet
even as we realize this, we must
remember that this evening is not
an ending, but a beginning for a
new and different life.
Before I say farewell, I would
like to share with you an inspiring
poem by Reginald Holmes:
When we step forward to receive
That all-important scroll,
It means we are one step nearer
To our long-awaited goal;
But we'll find that our diploma
Will open wide the door
Of those golden opportunities
We've been waiting to explore.
While we gather up our memories
At the end of that long aisle,
We will say good-bye to classmates
With a handclasp and a smile.
May the knowledge we have
gathered
Keep us on the winning side
As we proudly face the future
With confidence and pride.
Good luck fellow graduates and
may your lives be filled with
happiness!
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