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The Huron Expositor, 1997-07-09, Page 9t; -TIN MOON IIIMP'OSITO lie July f. 111197 rtadE � Tcauall'El It seems like only yesterday we were in kindergarten By Jasmine Foreman In Kindergarten we needed you to tie our shoes. In Grade 1 we needed you to read us bedtime stories. In Grade 2 we needed you to check the closet for monsters. In Grade 3 we needed you to make sure we completed our work. In Grade 4 we needed you get to us organized. In Grade 5 we needed you to bring us surprises. In Grade 6 we needed you to keep us quiet. In Grade 7 we needed you to sign our tests even though they were sometimes bad. And in Grade 8 we needed you to give us encourage- ment to succeed. Teachers, parents, grand- parents, friends and fellow classmates, I have the great honor of standing in front of you today to represent the Grade 8 graduating class of 1997. It seems like only yesterday when we were in kinder- garten where Curtis Wilson, and Michael Dillon played with the wooden blocks while the girls played dressup or sat quietly in the antique bathtub reading story books. That's where you would usu- ally find Pam Jewitt, all snug among the big fluffy pillows, until Lyndsy Stephen pulled the fire alarm alerting the whole school to evacuate in single file remembering not to push or shove. Maybe while you were waiting out- side you may have seen Katie Emmrich, Kelly McDonald and Charlene Thompson, playing dolls on top of the tower at Walton Public School. I remember in Grade I when Eric Kock had the highest crush on Dean Wood. She would chase him around the scl)ooJyarfi,o.very recess. iDeah, not sttre what to think 'of girls yet,' retreated and tried to hide. But Dean found out the hard way that you can't hide forever, for he was so found. While Dean was being chased around the school, Kim was enjoying herself at Storybook Gardens. Or could it be in Grade 2 during 0 Canada, when Stacey let out the loudest burp alerting everyone to stop singing. I especially PHOTO BY DAVID SCOTT SPS CLASS OF '97 - The 1997 graduating class of Seaforth Public School, is, from left in front row: Matthew Smale, Josh Dale, Kasey Adair, Tony Taylor, Craig Jervis, Bill Nixon, Curtis Wilson, Ryan Powell, Matt Hopper, Chris Blake, David Ludwig, lsaak Bergen. Second row, left: Kim Jewitt, Tricia McClure, Cindy McClure, Kelly McDonald, Jacqueline Van Poucke, Charlene Thompson, Jody Vander Veen, Lyndsy Stephen, Kelly McNaughton, Erin Rock. Third row, left: Alrene van den Akker (teacher), Carol Hoelscher (teacher), Jennffer Scott, Katie Emmrich, Pam Jewitt, Neil Duerengesser, Paul Linton, Kassie Hoegy, Stacy Dale, Maegan Beuerman, Iael Wood, Stacey Dayman, Stephanie Giller, Amanda McClory, Steven East, Lome Rideout (principal). Fourth row, left: Maria Bergen, Jasmine Fore n, Lindsay Dawe, Steven Wemham, Joe Tunney, Melissa Sharpe, Kristen Halfpenny, Jennifer Short. Back row, left: Jamie Montgomery, Joe Kamerman, Paul Poisson, A.J. Larivee, Tim Hopper, Mike Dillon, Katie Lubbers, Allyson Maydell, Leanne Den Haan, Brad Lubbers, Josh Horst, Dean Wood. remember Grade 2. I was in Mrs. Cresmen's class. She used to call me her "little chatterbox", because I was the smallest and I never shut up. She used to say—Jasmine, if you don't be quiet, I'll stick you in a box!" I would quiet down for a little bit then start talking again. While I was being lectured, Allyson Maydell was listen- ing to Mrs. Britton read Marshmallow, a playful little bunny who taught us behav- ior and . good manners. Unfortunately A.J. Larivee missed Marshmallow, for he was on thc•timcout chair for had behavior. I het you, Katie Lubbers and Cindy McClure could tell you some pretty wild stories from Grade 2. They were two very boy -crazed girls who played kissing tag at recess. I guess in Grade 3 and 4, St. Columban School you started to like the oppo- site sex and Craig Jervis and Jenny Scott did just that. They were labelled "The Couple." Instead of looking at boys Meagan Beuermann and Kelly McNaughton would rather he playing soccer. They would kick up a storm, while Isaac and Maria Burgan sat quietly under a nearby tree, relaxing in the shade. Grade 5 meant money for the future artist Leanne Denham. She won first place in Mr. Grail's art contest. For Paul Linton it wasn't such a proud year. He got caught cheating on his spelling test. Steven East liked Grade 5 because he had Mrs. Reynolds for a teacher. Grade 6 was a special year for Tina McClure and Tim Hopper. They won their first ribbons in track and field. Tina won first in the softball throw and Tim won third in the triple jump. They both were very proud of them- selves. Lindsay Dawe and Stacey Dale would boogie down at the school dances while Jamie Montgomery, Jody Vander Veen, Jackie Van Poucice and Jennifer Short were in Toronto visiting the animals. In Grade 7 we had our spring play "Going Wost" and if you don't remember, Kassie Hoegy played the charming young woman Miss Sally. You never know she could end up being the next Michelle Pfeiffer. Not only was this year filled with drama but achievement too. Kristin Halfpenny, a mathematic genius, showed us what she could really do when she took the Gauss Mathematic challenge and scored very high. Also in Grade 7 Joe Kamerman, the next Michael Jordan, came to our school to show our little town what basketball really was. In Grade 8 we also had a spring. play, where Matt Smale played Mr. Peebody, Josh Horst played Lloyd, and Paul Poisson played Randy. You knew it was. going to be a very interesting play. I bet you don't remember when Joey Tunney brought his twin brother and sister in for a visit. They were so cute. Grade 8 was also filled with achievement. With Amanda McClory, president and David Ludwig, vice, I just knew we were going to have a successful year. And with Stephanie Giller's poem to put it over the top, I would have to say this has been a pretty wonderful year. And let us not forget the real reason we are graduat- ing, because if it wasn't for the teachers we wouldn't be here. They are the ones who have taught us since we were little. They are the ones who made the difference. From home room teachers to Phys. Ed. teachers, to French teach- ers to music teachers, they have all helped us become what we are today and on behalf of the graduates, I would like to say thank_you for all your help and devo- tion. As we go our separate ways, we need to continue to build our self-confidence, exercise our self-discipline and strive for our goals. However, we still require the encouragement from people around us, to help us be suc- cessful. Congratulations to my fel- low classmates and may each of you experience success in the future. Thanks. Memorable moments were mostly funny, valedictorian says By Diana Kubicki Mr. Cappelli. Father Tony, teachers, fami- ly, friends and most of all graduates. I would like to thank you all for being here tonight. It is a great honor to be cho- sen as the class valedictorian. Tonight is a night of looking back on our accomplishments and life at St. Patrick's/St. Columban schools. I thought writing this speech was going to be easy, but when I sat down and collected my thoughts about the past years 1 couldn't help but laugh. Memories of this class are endless and spe- cial. I'm sure that I could stand up here and tell memorable stories. but my speech would be too long. Memories are something we will always have, and they will always have a special spot in our hearts. Throughout the years, the now, Grade 8 class had has a hand- ful of memorable moments. Whether it was someone asking for a Nutri Grain bar from a teacher, or people playing cha- rades, or trying to persuade teachers that they would be good if only they could sit beside their friends. the Grade 8 class always could have a good laugh. But not all the memorable moments were funny. We also had those not so funny moments. Teachers upset about unfinished homework or the fact that detentions became deterrent. All and all the graduates of • 1997 have made it through to the end of a pretty hard and sometimes confusing road. The only thing now is we have to start at the beginning of a new road. Many important learning experiences have taken place right here at St. Columban school. Learning to finish our homework on time. learning that teachers can sometimes have a good side and learning that teens will be teens. 1 would leave out some very important people if I had forgot- ten to mention Father Tony and Father Hardy. They have taught us that there is a large piece of God in each of us. They have kept us on the right Christian track. They taught us that each one of us was blessed with a special talent. It is up to us to find this special talent. If 'we listen to uur teachers and family and apply what we have learned, we will find out that life is what we make it. It's all in the way we think about it. We must set standards for our- selves and try our hardest to achieve them. Even though we are setting our own goals we have been guided this far in life by important people - first of all our parents. They care about our choices even though it may not always seem like it, they believe that we will be success- ful in whatever we do in the future. They do their best to make sure that our desires are fulfilled. Secondly our teachers, our teachers have been a great inspiration to us. Lessons of math and French, which seemed to last forever don't seem so long considering the 1 t /2 hours of each subject in high school. They taught us that we could do anything if we just set our minds to It. If we try hard enough we can reach the farthest star. And last but certainly not least, the graduates. The life- long friends we have made throughout the years are what have kept this class going. The memories we have made, and the Jokes we have shared will forever have a spot in our hearts. Congratulations to all the graduates, and thank you to all the teachers and family members for your support. St. Columban School Grade 8 graduation award winners for the class of 1997, presented June 20th female - Heather Verhoeve o CIBC math award - Bill Lealess St. Columban School held their Grade 8 graduation cere- mony on Friday, June 20th. 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