Times Advocate, 1989-05-24, Page 14Page 14
Times -Advocate, May 24, 1989
CCAT graduation .speaker says communication
CENTRALIA - "Learn more
about people. The key to knowl-
edgc"is communication."
Those words were some of the
advice given to the 1989 grraduates
at Centralia College of Agricultural
Technology Thursday afternoon by uating class, " Your diplomas "are
guest speaker Angela Armitt. not your final resting place. During
Arnim, a former dean of continu- your lifetime you will likely
ing education at the University of change careers as many as four
Western Ontario told the 21st grad- times. Isn't that exciting?"
JIIe WntiiUeu, t want yuu lU
graduate with pride and optimism.
Keep a good sense of humour and
stay young at heart."
In his remarks to the graduates,
principal Bill Allen said, " 1 chal-
lenge you to use the maturity and
experience you have gained here."
Allen added, " Keep your minds
open like a parachute, open to new
ideas and new ways of doing
things."
Dr. J.C. Rennie brought greet-
ings from the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food and Minister
Jack Riddell in particular.
Rennie, assistant deputy minister
of technology and field services re-
minded the graduates, " You are part
of a major economic force. Agricul-
ture is Ontario's second largest in -
nus • , ...,.►,i 10 (ninon dollars.
He continued, " Your diploma is •
your ticket to the future. You have
Infinite possibilities."
In talking about the decrease in
the number of graduates to 88 this
year, principal Allen said, " I think
we have turned the corner. Enrol-
ment is up for next year. The de-
mand continues to be high for on-
farm and agri-business jobs."
Named the best all-round student
was Karen Clarke of Barrie with
Kenneth Ovington of Harley as run-
nerup. They received awards from
Phyllis Klumpers of the Centralia
Alumni Association.
John Hof of Arthur and Keith
Robbins of Dorchester each received'
four individual awards.
Hof was the top academic student
Top"CCAT students - At Thursday's graduation at Centralia Col-
lege of Agricultural Technology, Phyllis Klumpers of the College's
Alumni Association presented awards to the top student Karen
Clarke at the right and runnerup Kenneth Ovington at the left.
Best in Foods Program - Margaret Ingetje Mowatt of Hensa!l
won the highest proficiency in the animal health technology pro-
gram award at Thursday's gradution at Centralia College. Making
the - presentation at the right is Mary Riley of the Middlesex Wom-
en's Institute
Runnerup in Agronomy - Vic Hodgins of the Centralia College.
staff at the right presents Hilmar Kaumanns of Lucan with the
the runnerup award in proficiency in agronomy at Thursday's Col-
lege graduation. Hodgins who has been on staff since the college
was established in 1967 retired recently.
Huron South WI award - Gwen Coward presents the Huron
South Women's Institute award to Sylvia Trace Krul as the top
student in Consumerism and Food Service at Thursday's gradua-
tion at Centralia College.
Award of Merit - Lisa Jane Parkinson of St. Marys received the
Award of Merit in Animal Health Technology from Ainsley Marshall
at Thursday's graduation at Centralia College.
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At Centralia graduation - The guest speaker at Thursday's graduation exercises at Centralia College
of Agricultural Technology was Angela Armitt, former Dean of Continuing Education at the University
of Western Ontario. Above, she is being welcomed by CCAT principal Bill Allen. Others in the picture
are Rob McLaughlin of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food; Centralia Associate principal Dr. Violet
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