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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-07-03, Page 32MhtetteavVards at Leber iiipi°`- "iabltlel Set Krista Collinson for best girl. �aa •u, Special award winners at Colborne Central grade eight graduation exercises were. (left to right) Tracy Renon, Wm. Watson Award; Scott'Peever, Citizenship- Award; Mary Pro� ne Kamhiska, Foresters Award; Shelley Adams, Citizenship Award; Heather Bogle, b `Fellow `for' befit` lion'"aidd Award; Lisa Scott, Community Service Award Award and and Pros ficiien y Award. ( Ron p6 to by Corinnedes Boyle) Emotions run high for gradating students by HEATHER BOGIE The, Oxford dictionary defines the word emotion as "agitation of mind and feeling, excited mental state." Emotions are running high tonight! This graduation night marks the end of one stage in our lives and the beginning of another. As we reminisce over our years at Colborne, we can't help but feel a certain remorse at leaving the school which many of us have attended for nine years and the teachers and friends we have been associated with. A certain closeness exists in a school like Colborne. We see the human side in our teachers. They are not only imparters of knowledge, but experience the same frustrations, anxieties and joys as we students do. Somehow they have always managed to face each day with a smile, to make the atmosphere at our school a plea- sant one, full of happy memories. Strong friendships are built up, and a feeling of belonging is nurtured. In high school we enter a bigger world in which we tend to go more on our separate ways. We know this step is necessary as we strive to develop our individual talents and interests. I think we are ready and eager to accept the challenge. Each of us then, also, must be experienc- ing emotions of excitment and joy. Mixed emotions at this time are good. It means we remember the past, but look forward to the future. _ Many teachers have played an important role in our presence here on this graduation night. Mrs. McMillen, my first teacher at Col- borne Central. Your help in the library for research projects left until the last minute was greatly appreciated. Also, somewhere in my memories of Kindergarten exists the recollection of the "Big Five." Mr. Reid and Mrs. Bruinsma. Thank -you for teaching us the ins and outs of sewing machines and lathes. Mme Dyck continuously tried to get us to smile first thing each morning when smiles were difficult. But we sure are smiling tonight. ! Miss Kerlovich tried to get us to hit the right musical notes when they often weren't there. But she usually found them! Mr. Harman, we will miss ducking from those strange rolls of white paper with tear - off sections, unless this means of getting our attention catches on in high school. Mr. Hunter, while walking the corridors of G.D.C.I., we will' be forever peering over our shoulders to see if you're behind clear- ing the halls. And of course, Mr. Jewitt, we will always remember your expert guidance in math. When an explanation was needed in a pro- blem, you delivered! To all the other teachers who have taught and guided us along the way through our elementary years, our sincere thanks. Your efforts on our behalf are very much ap- preciated. Grade eight was an interesting combina- tion of work and play. Remember the Christmas concerts, parades, fun -days, car- nivals, tournaments and best of all, that grade eight class trip. I'd like to add, specifically speaking to Mr. Jewitt that we're deeply sorry and disappointed we didn't have time for that pillow fight. Though if we had, some of us may not have been present here tonight! Besides our teachers, we have our family and friends to thank. Our parents with all their words of encouragement, have led us in ways which always were to our benefit. Turn to page 6 "ALL THE BEST IN THE FUTURE GRADS!" SALES & SERVICE Get fit and a whole lot more ... for a lot less! 4 THE SQUARE, GODERICH 524-2822