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A very successful year in athletics was concluded Wednesday night with
the annual awards banquet.
at South Huron District High School
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PETERS AWARD WINNERS — Scott Miller and Vince Pearen receive
congratulations from SHDHS basketball coach Terry O'Rourke on win-
ning the John Peters Memorial Award for exhibiting exemplary and
dedicated contributions to the overall basketball program.
WIN PRENDERGAST AWARD -- Dave Gratton an Christine Coates
receive the Mike Prendergast Memorial plaques from SHDHS basket-
ball coach at Wednesday's athletics banquet. T -A photo
GETS PANTHER AWARD — Lee O'Rourke won the Panther Award
at Wednesday's annual athletic banquet at South Huron District High
School. Above, Dave and Trish Shaw present the award for outstan-
ding achievement and contribution for five years at South Huron.
Athletic director Hon Bogart told
the young athletes, "i hope you hada
fun this year. The reputation you gave
our school in athletics was excellent."
Principal Bruce Shaw thanked the
many coaches saying, "We ap-
preciate your time and effort in
sacrificing many evenings. We have
a lot of young dynamic coaches. For
those over 35 it takes still more effort
and perseverance."
The guest speaker was Dave Shaw
of the Quebec Nordiques, a former
student at SHDHS and son of prin-
cipal Bruce and Fran Shaw.
Dave still holds the javelin record
in the Huron -Perth conference set
while he was attending South Huron.
Asked about his goals tor next year,
Shaw replied, "That's a bad word for
me. I haven't scored many goals. I
suppose my goal for the 1987-88 season
will be to stay healthy all year and be
able 'to play in the playoffs."
During his two full seasons in the
NHL he missed the playoffs both
times due to injury and sickness.
The young defenceman cited Mark
Messier of the Edmonton Oilers as the
toughest forward to defend against on
a one-on-one situation.
About Wayne Gretzky he said,
"He's unbelievable. He knows exact-
ly where his teammates are and can
find them with his passes."
Asked if hockey was still fun Shaw
replied, ;`Yes and no. It's frustrating
to have a bad game and also when you
are forced out by injuries."
About the basic ingredients needed
to make the NHL he answered, "We
have a variety of talents in the league.
We have the strong skaters and the
fellows that do the grinding along the
boards. You have to be good at one
aspect of the game."
On the subject of keeping shape in
the summertime Shaw replied, "My
work is to keep up to Trish." His wife
Trish is a tri -athlete and competes in
hiking, running and swimming.
He was quick to answer the ques-
tion as to the best coach in the NHL
saying, "Jaques Demers of the
Detroit Ked Wings. He is a player's
coach and a team coach." Members
of the Nordiques are not told to stay
away from participation in summer
sports, but are not allowed to ski in
the winter.
Dave Shaw said the two road trips
to Los Angeles each winter are en-
joyed by the players. Ile added, "At
that time of the year it's great to en-
joy temperatures of 80 and 90 degrees
for a -couple of days."
Shaw's concluding advice to
youngsters wanting to make the pro-.
fessional ranks was, "Practice your
skating and fundamentals. Work hard
and have fun."
Awards presented were numerous
with the best members of each of the
22 teams being honoured. r�
ar honoured at SHDHS
Lee O'Rourke won the Panther
Award. It goes for outstanding
achievement and contribution to
athletics at South Huron throughout
high school by a graduating student.
Others nominated were Keo Chan-
samone, Bill Fisher, Scott Miller,
Chris Pearen and Carol Willis.
'l'he athlete of the year awards went
to Christine Rose and Kim Van
Dongen who shared junior honours, -
junior boys Frank Wulterkens, senior
girls Lee O'Rourke and senior boys
Keo Chansamone.
Other nominees for athletesuf the
year were:
Junior girls - Marcie Kilison and
Cassie Van Dongen.
Junior boys - Tim McAllister, Dave
O'Connor, Rob Pearen.
Senior girls - Kim Crawford, Laurie
Forrester, Jeanette Van Esbroeck.
Senior boys - Larry Miller, Scott
Miller, Sivilay Sengkhounmany.
The Mike Prendergast Memorial
Award for the senior male and female
basketball players who combine ex-
celence in academics and basketball
went to Christine Coates and Dave
Gratton.
Scott Miller and Vince Pearen won
the John Peters Memorial Award for
basketball players who exhibit
dedication and exemplary contribu-
tions to the overall basketball
program.
Hon Bogart presented a special
award to Vicki Parsons for her
special efforts as assigning official for
recruiting and assigning
scorekeepers, timekeepers and other
minor officials for home games of the
six different basketball teams at the
school.
SPECIAL AWARD - - At Wednesday's annual athletic awards ban-
quet at South Huron District High School, athletic director Ron Bogart
made a special presentation to Vicki Parsons. She was in charge of
assigning minor officials for the home games of all six basketball
teams. T -A photo
ATHLETES OF THE YEAR — Five students were honoured at Wednesday's SHDHS athletic banquet as
the top athletes at the school. From the left are principal Bruce Shaw, Lee O'Rourke, Frank Wulterkens,
Christine Rose, Kim Van Dongen, Keo Chansamone and vice-principal Sherwood Eddy. T -A photo
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Special Olympias • a big -victory over adversity
The time - a hot, sunny morning on
June 2. The place - the track and field
area behind South Huron District
High School in Exeter.
The flag is raised, the torch is
lighted, a few official words are.
spoken. You can almost hear the
strains of "Chariots of Fire" throbb-
ing in the air. The athletes are
assembled, eager to test themselve in
the heat of competition, with their
parents and teachers standing by as
an enthusiastic audience.
But wait! Some of these athletes
don't quite fit the nicture. While some
youngsters are the lean. hard muscl-
ed type, others are well, rather hefty
for their size. There are those who
seem awfully thin too, and a bit wob-
bly on their feet; there are even
several in wheelchairs. What sort of
competition is this?
The Special Olympics, of course,
and we are all here to witness an
ongoing triumph over adversity. a
joyous celebration of life.
Look at these children's faces. you
see determination, delight, excite-
ment, concentration, and above all,
courage. Everyone of these children
has already crossed more hurdles
than our "normal" children can im-
agine. They have coped with pain,'
frustration. disability, fear, lonliness
and even surgeries. For each one
bearing surgical scars, there are two
carrying the scars of social stigma.'
Yes, these brave youngsters are sur -
READY FOR PARADE -- Special Olympics co-ordinator Ila Mothers
checks the program with colour bearers Rob McCann and Phil Camp-
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vivors of many previous battles.
Why bother even competing in
track and field events then? They
have nothing to prove to us parents
and teachers, we have seen daily
demonstrations of courage and
perseverance that would impress the
most avid "sports fan". They want to
prove to the community and to
themselves that they can also strive
to win in the battle field of athletic
competition. Their motto is "Please
let me win and if I cannot win, then
let me be brave!"
On the field with the athletes are the
dedicated .young volunteers, their
buddies and mentors, who stand in
the hot sun and conduct the different
events: the high jump, the long jump.
the 50 and 100 meter races, etc. Some
of the children need more assistance
than others, and there are always
willing volunteers to shepherd them
along to the finish.
At the end of the day they are tired,
but proud of their efforts. Many of
them have gained a new confidence
in themselves. Some sport a chest full
of ribbons - first, second or third, but
each child receives the red ribbons of
participation. For them, and for us.
it is the trying that matters. If you
keep trying, you always win
something, in drive and determina-
tion, in improved fitness, in con-
fidence and pride.
That is what the Special Olympics
is all about, and we thank the young
students who volunteered their time
and capabilities to making it such a
successful day. Congratulations to all
of our Olympians - the torch is
passed!
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said, "I'm delighted with the results
and the co-operation of the high school
students and all volunteers. Some of
the high school students have never
received as many ribbons as they did
Tuesday."
The opening ceremonies were im-
pressive with the McCurdy primary
choir and the SHIMS band providing
the music. Roy Tebow read (he Olym-
pic Oath and the Olympic torch was
carried and lit by Brian Payne and
Carl Verbeek. The colours .were car-
ried by Phil Campbell of the Exeter
Legion and Rob McCann.
The Huron County board of educa-
tion was well represented by director -
Bob Allen, superintendent Chuck
Rowland and trustees Bea Dawson
and Harry Ilayter.
Others in attendance were Special
Olympics area co-ordinator Bill Mills.
John Gray of the South Huron
Association for the Mentally Ilan-
dicapped, Exeter deputy -reeve Lossy
Fuller representing Huron warden
Brian McBurney, Exeter mayor and
South Huron principal Bruce Shaw.
Dave Shaw of the Quebec Nordiques
and his wife Trish who is triathalon
athlete.
in closing Mrs. Mathers added. "1
would like to thank the parents and
the many interested volunteers and
Ron Bogart of It5I) Sports Den for his
assistance in providing the T-shirts."
Winners of medallions were as
follows:
Girls 6-11 - Theresa Brown, Jessica
Harris; 14-15 - Geraldine Gibson;
16-17 - Kim Jaques; 18-21 - Mary Lou
Masse, Annette Tolsma.
Boys 6-11 - Randy Cooke, Richard
Arbor, Stewart Harman; 12-13 Cor-
nelius Wall; 14-15 - Raymond Sisco;
16-17 - Roy Tebow; 18-21 - Darryl
Tebow, Allen Perrie.
CARRYING THE FLAG — Mary Lou Masse and Eloise Klungel carry
the Special Olympics flag duringTuesda 's o ening ceremonies.
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PRE OLYMPIC CHAT - . Shown chatting prior to ues . ay's Special
Olympics are SHDHS volunteer Ginny Cable and clown Uncle Charlie,
KIDS VISIT WITH NORDiQUE Dave Shaw of the Quebec Nordiques was one of the celebrities atten-
ding Tuesday's Special Olympics in Exeter. Shown here with Show are James Nevin, Mathew Baker,
Audrey McAdams, Jessica Harris, Rick Glenn, Brendon Walker, Allan Hyde , Theresa Brown and Mandy
Harris. T -A photo
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READY TO START -- Roy Tebow
assists Ilo Mothers in opening
Tuesday's Special Olympics in Ex-
eter. T -A photo
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