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Huron Expositor, 2002-06-26, Page 16Acknowledging the Dedication of our 2001 Young Graduates WHITNEY•RIBEY FUNERAL HOME Seaforth 527-1390 10-THH11 H1111OM EXPOSITOR, Jody 11, i0o1 ev%gratulati.ev%.0 class •f 2001 • tinge LS By Krysta Penhak Huron Centennial Valedictorian Dear Parents, Staff, Friends and Visitors: Change is one of the largest influences of our lives. We've already seen many changes and we will continue to see many changes in many different areas of our lives. The world continues to change - our environment, government, friends and relationships. As everything else changes, we will also change. We'll grow up and our beliefs, values and thoughts will mature and change. As we change so will our opportunities. As we enter secondary school, it may seem to be a frightening place, but one fact is certain - when we're about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, one of two results will occur: there will be something solid to stand on or you will fly to greater heights. High school can be very intimidating, my own sister threw up in the morning of her first day in grade 9. With time, it can turn out to be just like this school - friendly, inviting and familiar. I have attended Huron Centennial for nine years, since kindergarten, and the students, staff and experiences have given me many extraordinary memories. There are many students who have attended our school. Vanastra and Huron Centennial, who have moved or could not he with us tonight and we remember their wonderful smiles. their presence in our lives and school, and contributions to school spirit and other projects. In the primary grades, we learned to read, colour and we had nap time; we were the littlest always needing help and receiving it. In junior grades, we had talent shows and we walked our nature path frequently, and we were stuck in the middle, not small, but not yet big, until now. We're seniors, going from "big fish in a little pond to little fish in a big pond." Mr. Mount says, "When you talk about this school, you're talking about yourself and your classmates. This school is not bricks and windows - it's you - the students." In a way that is true, but it is also of Eke I e3t (.riftvte»ces oma. the parents, the staff, the trustees and the community who make this school so important. The students are the reason for this school, but there is much more than just us. There are teachers who teach us more than just the curriculum. Mr. Cassel is very athletic and is always helping us improve in physical education. Mrs. Lockwood shows a passion for English and makes our days busy and humourous. French classes are enjoyable with Mr. Griffin. Then we have our wonderful parents who support us during everything. Our trustees and board committee members make many decisions concerning us. Lastly, our community looks upon this school as a positive place. We're in this building for 6 1/2 hours a day, five days a week, 10 months a year. Everyone has formed his own personal opinion of it. My opinion is that in every situation there are negatives and positives, but I'd say the positives definitely win. Huron Centennial, whether you've attended for nine years or one year, has amazing staff and self -aware students. We've learned so much here, how to read, math, grammar and many life lessons. Our teachers have prepared us for high school by showing us how to make tough decisions, and how to analyze the positive and negative aspects of life. They know all of the 500 students here, not because they need to. hut because they want to. Huron Centennial is a wonderful school and today is our last day. As we enter high school, college, or university, and continue with the rest of our lives, I am sure we will always remember Mike Graham, Corey Bender, Darren Love, Jamie Taylor, Nick Cook and Wade Holland for their super hockey skills, Patrick Long using his height in basketball; Joey Atkinson running; Michael Maxwell playing soccer; Spencer MacMurran displaying basketball skills; Natalie Tarnawski's beautiful figure skating; Charlie Sananikone and David Bounphasaneau break dancing and their great art work; Lisa Martin and Dean Erb with their uplifting art; Caitlin Broadfoot and Brittany Talbot being able to brighten the day; Ben Y �1 `evh.ori.es vow By Melissa Murray --Valedictorian Teachers. Reverend Fathers. Honorable Guests. and fellow classmates I have been given the privilege of saying a few final words on behalf of the class and to begin, I found a quote by an anonymous writer that states what I find to be very true... "Look around you...and you'll see only where you are today...Look within you and you'll know who you are and where you're going." We are moving on and going to High School. The memories of the first nine years of our school lives have already found a permanent place in our hearts. The bad is forgotten and the good will always keep teaching us lessons in life. I know some of the greatest memories of elementary school we have, will be of school trips, fun days and times shared with our fellow classmates. Some of us started together, some of us joined as newer members, but we strived to become members of a team for the purpose of learning and building on our strengths. Many teachers have helped us achieve the best at everything we did. They've reminded us that, just like our parents, they see everything. We've had many substitutes and staff changes and it seemed like they had one common goal. That was to see us graduate! At times, we may have been frustrated with them but I believe that without them every step of the way, we would not be here today. At graduation, it is a time to remember some of the memorable times. Remember our school trips? Medieval Times? African Lion Safari? Niagara Falls? - for some of us - twice!! and of course the excitement of the Grad trip?...Do you remember the Friendly Favors in Grade 4? And the pets we've had in our classrooms? Or the excitement of being "Star of the Week"? On behalf of my fellow classmates, I'd ike to thank our teachers who guided us from Kindergarten through to Graduation. And especially our present two Grade 8 teachers - Mr. Haid and Mrs. Waechter - for preparing us for High School and teaching us this past year. You taught us independence and leadership - two qualities we will need in high school. You taught us how to interact with new people - something we will need for the rest of our lives! We remember our Principals and Vice Principals. We remember our French Instructors and Art teachers. We remember our Priests who prepared us for Sacraments and GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE! "FROM ALL OF US AT" SPARKY'S PLACE s . FAMILY DINING 527-1964 90 Main St. ONGRATULATION L. McGrath Plumbing & Heating Inc. 522-0493 LARRY 'WRATH DeGroot, Tanner Glanville, Meagan Gale and Matt Carnochan being class clowns and making us laugh; Melissa Sparling and Jentje Steenbeek always being able to answer our questions about farms; Tim Butson knowing everything about records and old cars; Aher- Dee Mackenzie, Mardelle King, Elysia Townsend, Sheena McLarnon, Rachel Haney, Jen Hamilton, Janelle Cressman, Karen Lively and Krystle Gingerich being the most friendly girls, always wearing smiles; Steven McVeeney helping out so willingly in fund raising for Camp Celtic by sharing and helping friends; Andrew Kruse, Andrew Roberts and Corey Van Rooy knowing a lot of trivia and being able to answer just about any question about anything; Jeremy Blackwell knowing a lot about eorptiters; AJ Sager with his dirt bikes and Nascar racing; Shan Cooper, Randi-Lynn Wilson, Jesse Gingerich and Jeremy Vanderhaar always being willing to help with academics. They have all contributed in their own ways to make the last nine years livable, likeable and entertaining. Thank you, friends. As we enter high school, some of us might drift from each other, but we'll always remember our days together and this graduation night. In high school most of us will find ourselves. realize our dreams and try to seek our purpose in life. Make your dreams reality. no matter how difficult. If something isn't difficult. would it really he worth it in the end? Don't throw away your dreams, no matter what people think. There is always a way you can achieve your dream. No matter how many people doubt your abilities, at least one person will support you and love you no matter what you do. Remember - don't chase your dreams, reach them - before it is too late. An anonymous poem sums this up: Forget about the days when it's been cloudy But don't forget your hours in the sun. Forget about the times you've been defeated But don't forget the victories you've won. Forget about mistakes that you can't change now, But don't forget the lessons that you've l. C e learned. Forget about misfortunes you've encountered, But don't forget the times your luck has turned. Forget about the days when you've been lonely, But don't forget the friendly smiles you've seen. Forget about plans that didn't seem to work out right, But don't forget to always have a dream. Huron Centennial award winners Top Academic Girl: Shan Cooper. Top Academic Girl Honourable Mention: Caitlin Broadfoot. Top Academic Boy: Jesse Gingerich. Top Academic Boy Honourable Mention: Jentje Steenbeek. Best All Round Boy: Corey VanRooy. Best All Round Boy Honourable Mention: Darren Love. Best All Round Girl: Randi Wilson. Best All Round Girl Honourable Mention: Melissa Sparling. Friendship Award: Jennifer Hamilton. W.S. Jeffery Math Award: Jesse Gingerich. W.S. Jeffery Math Award Honourable Mention: Jeremy Vanderhaar Valedictorian: Krysta Penhalc. Athletic Award - Male: Ben dcGroot. Athletic Award - Female: Randi Wilson. French Award: Krystle Gingerich. French Award Honourable Mention; Elysia Townsend. Most Improved Student: Mardelle King. Student Leadership: Janelle Cressman. Student Leadership: Caitlin Broadfoot. Art Award: David Bounphasaneu. English Award: Shan Cooper. English Award Honourable Mention: Melissa Sparling, Elysia Townsend. Bayfield Optimists Citizenship Award - boy: Patrick Long. Bayfield Optimists Citizenship Award - girl: Rachel Haney. Ruth Hayman Elliott Memorial Award: Andrew Kruse. Evelyn H.B. Newton Brady Scholarship: Shan Cooper. Faith Award: Jamie Taylor. Lcr'e peYVNr`A11e1^.G pI.AGe iV1 NY LecnL5 gave us great leadership. We remember our volunteers in the library; on the playground, on our school trips, plays. and especially those who cit ookcd the Hot Dogs! A special thank you to our Secretaries and Custodians who made everything in the schools run so smoothly. And a Big Thank you to our mom's and dad's. Yon are the Best! Graduation is a time for tears, a time for fears but most of all - a time for moving on... "Look around you... and you'll see only where you are today...Look within you and you'll know who you are and where you're going." We leave St. Columban School and move on to higher learning but we take with us our gifts, our achievements, our memories, and the guidance of our leaders. As the graduating class of 2001, I say to you - "We've done it!" St. Columban award winners Leadership & Citizenship - Alicia McCreight Drama and the Arts Ellery Swinkles Michael O'Rourke Award - Denise McClure Male Athlete - Tony Dekroon Female Athlete - Alicia McCreight CIBC Math Award - Jamie Cronin English Language - Katelyn O'Reilly French Language - Linda Verberne Student Council Premier - Alicia McCreight Science and Technology - Jayne Van Bakel History - Dianne Murray Geography - Melissa Murray and Angela Jordan Music - Jayne Van Bakel Visual Arts - Denise Greer Christian Caring Award - Owen O'Reilly and Sarah Schoonderwoerd High Academic - Tony Dekroon, Jamie Cronin, Linda Verberne Most Improved • - Brad Soleski and Traci Ducharme GRADS of 2001 SEAFORTH AUTOMOTIVE 527-0880 58 MAIN ST. SEAFORTH 11-1 All of your hard work has paid off GREAT WORK! iELLY im SALESI SERVICE . 5274122 Valedictorian - Mellisa Murray Christian Caring Awards presented to one student in each class: Grade 7/8 H - Stacey Van Roesscl; Grade 7/8 W - Chcvonne Carlow; Grade 6/7 - William Swceti: Grade 6 - Niklaus Schicker; Grade 5 - Laura Dekroon; Grade 4 - Patricia Schicker. BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2001 HILDEBRAND PAINT & PAPER 527-1880 Interior & Exterior Decorators CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2001 GRADUATES SEAFORTH VETERINARY CLINIC 527-1760 Forbes Flower Magi. 52741110.1.2001 t Congratulations Grads of of aroren ForbesFlower MagicL�����l� 6MainSt., eafo CONGRATULATIONS ON AJOB� Welt Datel WINTHROP GENERAL STORE 527-1247 Grocery and Hardware OPEN: Mon. to Fri. till 9:00 p.m. Saturday till 6:00 p.m. Best Wishes for the Building of your Future! ARCHIE'S s