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Times Advocate, 1999-10-27, Page 88 Exeter Tin,es-I►avocu. f • Wednesday, ucw»ur , s 7J Opinion&Fo Remember when... On June 30 to July 2, 2000, South Huron District High School will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The Exeter Times Advocate would like to join in the celebrations by sharing articles or pictures which have appeared over the years. HI HIGHUGHTS — 1970 - 1979 Former staff and students return to honour HS coach Over 200 people, representing former and pre- sent staff and former pupils at South Huron District High School, gathered at the rec centre Friday night to honour Glen Mickle, a 30 -year vet- eran of the teaching staff who will retire at the end of this term. They spent a good part of the evening reminisc- ing with the former Panthers coach and among themselves. Bill O'Brien and Murray May, two members of the first senior basketball team Mickle took .to a WOSSA championship were on hand, along with six of the 13 -member staff who were at Exeter District High School when he commenced his teaching career in 1948. They were former princi- pal H.L. Sturgis, Andy Dixon, Cecil Wilson, Eugene Howey, Morly Sanders and Lauretta Seigner. Master of ceremonies for the program was Ron Bogart, who succeeded Mickle as head of the physical education department. "He should be proud of his records," Bogart commented. "They are ones to be admired." Noting that Mickle didn't .look the worse for wear, Bogart said he always admired the former coaches' coolness on the playing field, but added that at times "that nervous smoking gave him away." Several letters were read from former students, teachers and associates. Former principal H.L. Sturgis was among the head table guests who spoke briefly. He told the retiring teach& that htstWn`rettrement.had been very good and he wished the same for him. "The children always spokehighly of Glen," commented Harry Hayter, who represented the Huron board of education. A former teaching associate,-114PP Jack Riddell, said it was both a sad and happy occasion, noting that the area students and parents would be big losers in Mickle's retirement. "He has shaped their lives in many ways," sug- gested MP Bob McKinley in reference to the stu- dents who had passed through Mickle's classes in the past 30 years. McKinley drew loud laughter when he said he had told a friend he was attending the retirement party for Mickle "because us Conservatives have to stick together". Present principal Joe Wooden said he would miss Mickle because he had always been able to count on him for some "pretty solid advice" when- ever it was elicited. After the comments from the head table guests, Bogart called on several former students to recall some humourous and unusual anecdotes involv- ing themselves and Mickle. These included Murray May, Don O'Brien, Bill Batten, Bob Fletcher, Keith Lovell, Don McCurdy and Don Webster. The latter noted that he and Doris Schwartz were the only people who were still around the school and had been there when Mickle started. Both were students at the time. "Most of my talking has been done in the locker room, and it's a little different," mused Mickle as he addressed the audience. He termed his stay at SHDHS "30 wonderful years" and said he was overwhelmed at seeing so many former students and associates, many of whom he hadn't seen since they left school.: Looking over the audience of former students, he said he saw many who had become school teachers "so I don't know where I went wrong". After relating some of the experiences he had enjoyed, he said he wished he had kept a diary so he could write "one of those famous books". Ile was presented with several gifts on behalf of the people gathered for the occasion and also the current teaching staff. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHDHS "ALL -YEARS REUNION" CONTACT KENDRA ARTHUR 235-4006 (H) 235-3349 (W) OR PAT RowE 236-7167 OPINIONS AND LETTERS A big thanks to theT-A Dear Editor: On Sept. 27, 14 intrepid golf fanatics (including myself) gathered at dawn at the Stratford Country Club to try and meet the ultimate challenge of playing 100 holes of golf in one day and to raise funds to fight lung disease as part of the second annual Lung Association Golf Marathon. The day was a golfer's dream - perfect weather; a wonderful course reserved for the exclusive use of golf marathoners; carts, balls and all meals and snacks provided. All golfers met or surpassed the goal of 100 holes. I myself golfed a very challenging and tiring 117 holes. It took almost 12 hours to accomplish the feat, but in the end it was worth it. I would like to thank everyone who sponsored. me both corporately and personally. Your dona- tions were greatly appreciated. you helped me to raise over $2,000. I would also like to thank Craig Bradford of the Times -Advocate for such a won- derful article in the paper helping me to promote - the event. It made a world of difference. (Thanks for the donation too.) It is not too late to make a donation, or if you are interested In participating in next year's event, please call me at (519) 235-0108, or you may call the Lung Association of Huron -Perth directly at (519) 271-7500. Again, my sincere thanks to everyone. Sincerely, JEFF E. KELLER Panther Profile This past week has been an exciting one at South :-1�ilrrori. First of all, congratulations to the Field Hockey team for winning Huron -Perth. Good job girls! Also, con- gratulations goes out to the senior girls' and senior guys' Cross Country teams vyjo finished first and sec- ond, respectively, at Huron -Perth. One of our' custodians has just retired. Congratulations and good luck to Bob Clarke. We all hope you have a great retirement, Once again, the office has asked me to let everyone know there are still diplomas in the office and it would be appreciated if they were picked up soon. There is a Halloween celebration Thursday at South Huron. The Student Council is asking everyone to dress up during the day to help us cel- ebrate Halloween. There will be prizes for the best costumes so come on out and show off your creativity! Thursday night is also the Halloween dance! The theme of the dance is Hawaiian style but you may dress in any style you please as long as it is appropri- ate. If you wear a costume to the dance you will receive $1 back at the door. The cost of the dance is $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Please remember to bring your student card to the door as well. Ms. Maple has asked me to announce the art classes will be painting Christmas decorations on windows again this year. If you own a business and want your windows painted, please call the school and leave a message for her. The number is 235-0880. That's it for me, have a safe and fun Halloween! Upcoming Events Wed.. Oct. 27 Girls' Basketball CHSS at SH University Information Program at Madill Birth Control Clinic Thurs.. Oct. 28 Halloween Assembly Cross Country - WOSSA at Madill Halloween Dance ' Fit. Oct. Oct. 29 Boys' Volleyball Tournament at SH Field Hockey - WOSSA at John Paul 11 ` Ktiii. 'Nov. 1 Early"llus Dismissal Tues., Nov. 2 Girls' Basketball SH at Madill Jr: Boys' Exhibition Games at SH 3:30 p.m. Greek Theatre Presentation in Small Gym 7-9 p.m. Wed.. Nov. 3 Take Your Kids to Work Day - Gr. 9 Renison College Rep. 2:00 p.m. Thurs.. Nov. 4 Boys' Volleyball Huron Semi-finals OFSAA Field Hockey University of Waterloo Rep. 10:30 a.m. OSAP Presentation 2:30 p.m. (students only) & 7:00 p.m. (everyone welcome) JAMIE . REABURIN PANTHER PROFILE News from SHH The importance of being prepared is hitting home for different groups lately at our school. This week's article will have a look at three groups in par- ticular: this year's potential gradu.- ates, grade nines and teaching staff. South Huron D.H.S. students who will be graduating this school year are reminded of some important upcoming dates. On Thurs. November 4th at 2:30 for students DEB and at 7:00 p.m. for parents and HOcMpAus students a presentation on the MESSAGE application process and how to access financial assistance through OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) will be held. All grad- uates and parents are encouraged to attend these sessions. As well, all potential grads are also encouraged to attend the College. and University Open House days that are upcoming to see the campuses of their choice. These visits should also be accompanied by attendance at the seminars held in our school by representatives of various colleges and universities. In the next month alone nine such seminars are being het& ' The application process is an exciting time for students but like everything else being thoroughly prepared is key. At the other end of the spectrum our Grade Nines are preparing to spend a day at work when they accompany their parents to their jobs on Wednesday, November 3rd. This annual event called "Take Our Kids to Work" is held all over Ontario and is designed to allow students to find out about the working world from a first hand perspec- tive. Teachers of grade nine classes will spend the class -time that day being trained to use , the new provincial report card for grade nine. Report cards will be issued for grade 10-OAC:ea Tuesday, November 9th and for grade nines nem to the end of November. All parents shouj4.bg receiving information about student progress hi ongoing way. That way the old rule of "no surpris- es" should apply to these mid-term reports. If you don't feel that you clop. -Wee, o .bo_I►!l .�y son/daughter is do' y ted: aVihh= sc We'll help you find out: = In previous articlessecondary,we're �Uiseus ed'. the new int' a o . ` tiatives of secondary, sirk; however; engine driving many of the ileve. directives are changes in practice and policy inrthe area of assess- ment "and evaluation of student learning. Our five early leaving days (next one on Monday, November . 1st) are designed to help- teachers prepare for, understand and begin to use -these =new practices and policies. , In the next couple of months I'll be spending some time travelling around the province speaking to principals from secondary and elementary schools about what these changes are all about. It's a won- rderful opportunity. to meet with, listen to and talk to many,piiineipals. Even though this exciting work has jiist begun I am already reminded of what a good school we do have and of how hard our teach- ers are working to implement these new changes. We will be holding some special morning and evening presentations for parents, too, on Assessment & Evaluation so everybody can be up on the news. • j "; t• ps s ows o' a sweater s e nit - ted and doll clothes her sisterViolet Hinchcliffe of Toronto made at the recent Caven Presbyterian Church Craft Sale. Phillips has been knitting for 10. years. (photo/Craig Bradford)