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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-06-13, Page 14• ,..+. x. . Page 14 -Tim Wingham At4lvance-Tfr es, June 13, 1984 at the Wingham Rublic :School Editors: Jason Ducharme Kevin Smith Last week went by fairly quickly. The Grade 7s are back €roin Quebec and Ottawa. They visited the parliament buildings, the mint,, the Rockcliffe Air Museum and much more. Many of our reporters were away on this trip and were replaced for the week by some new ones. The track and field meet was held in Howick last Friday, after being post- poned due to rain. Those who did not participate from Grade 7 and 8 entertained the younger grades with a play day. There were games set up such as a tug-of-war, dodgeball, races and an obstacle course. The students thoroughly enjoyed it. Last Friday, Gordon Penrose visited our library. He is an author and other- wise known as Dr. Zed. —Tracey Thynne This week the children from Kindergarten had an interesting, fun and educational trip to Mrs. Robertson's farm. While there they fed the cattle and also had fun playing in the straw. Everyone had a turn to help drive the tractor and learn about the different farm machines. Thank you Mrs. Robertson! —Sheryl Hanula Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Martin would like to express her thanks to Mr. Lisle's Grade 7-8 class for the beautiful flower ar- rangement and homemade card, to the Grade 5s for the lovely gifts and cards and to the many other children and families from throughout the school for cards. She also would like to thank the staff of the Golden Circle and the Wingham Public School as well as the retired teachers for their flowers and sympathy. The kindness of all has helped to make difficult days very special in other ways. Also a thank you goes to Mrs. Nancy McKeon. 'who replaced Mrs. Martin in her absence. —Lynne Braun Mr. Martin.'s class took a trip to the Metro Toronto Zoo June 5 with Mrs. Schedler's class. On the way home the 'students stopped and had dinner at The Stone Crock in Elmira. The students are going on an overnight taming trip to Camp. Wyoka near Belmore this Thursday and Friday. They are going with the junior and intermediate special learning needs classes and are really looking forward to such things as fishing, swimming and canoeing. They had their first French class last Thursday, and really enjoyed it. —Jason Ducharme Miss Buist's class is starting to wind down the year, but they do have some exciting experiences coming up. Presently they are working on a pond study which has taken them to many ponds to study water. life.They are also busily planning their upcoming camping trip. —Kevin Smith Mrs. MacRae's class has toured the greenhouse at the F. E. Madill Secondary School. Their guide was Mr. Webster. They also visited the Huron County Pioneer Museum in Goderich. They really enjoyed play day last Friday most of all. —Jeremy Schefter This week Mrs. Forrest has been teaching our class in place of Mr. Lisle who is away in Quebec. We have been busy with a number of tests, but after this week, we will start winding down the year and reviewing the year's work. —Steven Baxter Mr. Lindsay's Golden Circle School were to Sally Chisholm's house last Friday for a barbecue and pool party. Ruth Struthers will be competing June 22 to 24 at a Windsor track meet. Good luck Ruth! —Carol Sweeney Last Tuesday the Grade 3- 4 class went to the zoo in Toronto where the students met their penpals,. After a tiring day they stopped at a little place called The Stone Crock and had a good meal. It was an enjoyable day for every one of them. —Ron James In Mrs. Hunter's room the children have been bringing in many types • of animals such as toads, snails and • caterpillars. The class is also getting ready for its trip to the London Museum . next Tuesday. —Gary Bumstead Mrs. Lewis' class paid a visit to the Pioneer Museum at Goderich where they had a great time. Robin Herd brought in a baby racoon and Curtis McKee brought a salamander. We received a letter from Mrs. Kaufman also. We hope she soon gets well. —Tracey Thynne EIIiott-Tweddle Insurance "All lines of general insurance" • Home • Auto • Business • Farm Service by brokers with many years of insurance experience. 357-1414 327 Josephine St., Wingham r The First Wingham Boy Scouts would like to thank all the companies and individuals that donated materials, money and manpower toward the completion of "Scout House". The "Scout House" facility is now complete, and will officially be opened Saturday, June 16th. Open house ceremonies at 1 1 :00 a.m. Everyone Is welcome! fin med:iIi rnrr Madill vaulters score at OFSAA track meet . Finally, a warm day for a track meet! Wearrived at Etobicoke Centennial Stadium at 8 a.m. June 1. Sandy. McDonald and Craig Oatmafi headed for the pole vault area to warm u)p. Twenty-five athletes from all ,over the province were assembling to determine the top Midget pole vaulters in Ontario. Starting height, 2.70m. Craig and Sandy pass; one jumper is eliminated. At 2.90 three jumpers are eliminated; Craig and Sandy pass. At 3.10 Craig and Sandy both clear the bar on their first attempt. Seven more jumpers are eliminated. At 3.20 Sandy misses his first attempt, then clears it on the second try. Craig clears it on the first try. Three others are eliminated. Next, 3:30. Craig sails over. Sandy struggles, faults twice and faces elimination. He regains his form and clears the bar easily on the third try. One more com- petitor is eliminated. Three metres, 40 cen- timetres. Last year 3.40 would have been third place. This year seven competitdrs clear it. Sandy and Craig do it on the first jump. One more is eliminated. Sandy knocks the bar off with his pole. Three metres fifty. One more is eliminated. Craig clears his old personal best (PB) . Sandy establishes a new PB for himself. Three sixty. Sandy and Craig both clear it on their first jump. The other four falter. It looks like a gold and silver for Madill, but one competitor clears it on his second vault and another two clear on their third. Craig and Sandy have set new PBs and both have broken the school record of 3.55. This height would have won last year; this year four vaulters clear it. Awesome! At 3.70 Craig misses three jumps and is awarded fourth place. For the first time in school history a Grade 9 student places in OFSAA track. Sandy clears it on his Student question The school year 1983-84 is finally over. It has been a good year with many excit- ing things happening. School spirit soared and people started to get involved mak- ing the year more bearable. I asked the students what was the most exciting thing that happened to them this year? "Penny and I had fun get- ting into mischief in the front lobby," Susan Hubbard 11C. "Getting out of Typing 241," Fern Martin 10D. "I got 79 per cent on my last math , test!" Shannon MacPherson 10D. "Besides having you in my class, Ang, the most exciting thing is that I got engaged!" Mr. Balch. "This year .in ringette we beat Goderich twice," Rhonda McMichael 11E. "I met someone special and went a whole year with- out blowing up the science lab ! " Michele Dunn 11B. "I went one day without tripping over anything, dropping anything, or hurt- ing anybody," Lisa Parker 11E. "I got out of all my exams" Kathy Cook 10 B. "We got our diamonds," Wendy Sanburn, Lisa Baum- ber. A. Petten first jump, scraping over the bar and leaving it bouncing. A new PB, new school. record; three jumpers are left. At 3.80, 40 cm over his best jump before today, Sandy raises his PB for the fourth time in one day and sets a school record for the third time. One other jumper clears 3.80. At 3.90 Dave McGonigal of Woburn clears the bar to win the gold medal. Sandy fails in three attempts and is awarded Madill's first silver medal in OFSAA track and field competition. Doug Wood and Steve McKague each captured a fouyth place in their com- petitions. Four athletes; ings. Well done! four plac- MADILL ATHLETIC AWARD WINNERS—Tami Mac- Donald and Phillip Rintoul were declared the top female and male athletes at F. E. Madill Secondary School this year, while Helen Morrison and John Leedham were the winners of the Dr. W. A. McKibbon Memorial Trophy for effort and sportsmanship and Jack Simpson Olympian Award for best performance in an sport. The awards were presented during the annual athletic banquet last week. Reflections on a school year GRADE 10 Grade 10 has been a year of growth. A year of getting over the nervous fears of be- ing in Grade Nine. This year gave us a chance to express ourselves, to drive closer to the goals that we have set for ourselves. It has also been a year to deepen the friendships that we start- ed last year, and to gain con- fidence in ourselves and those around us. Grade 10 has been a good year, and I look forward to many more as a student of F. E. Madill. A.J. Kaufman GRADE 11 Summer has arrived, or almost anyway. And another year of school is coming to its end. Now I'll write my last col- umn to you on memories, good or bad, of Grade 11: But staring out the. window I think of promising things to Madill athletic banquet The FEMSS Athletic Ban- quet was held June 6 in the school cafeteria. The follow- ing awards were presented: Junior Football, presented by Mr. McLennan and Mr. Lane: , Best offensive back and MVP, Sandy MacDon- r' ald; Best defensive back, Murray Nethery; Best line- man, Graig Walton. Cross -Country Running, presented by Mr. Balch and Mr. Brewster: MVR, Linda Ten Pas. Badminton: Junior MVP, Edward Sweeney; senior MVP, Stephen Gaunt; senior, MVP; John Leedham. Cross -Country Skiing, pre- sented by Mr. Balch and Mrs. Shaw: MV skiers, Jack Simpson,_ John Leedham, Ted Cowan; MI skier, Karen Kavanagh. Cheerleading, presented by Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Alex- ander: Debbie Hodgins, Kim Rae. Basketball, presented by Miss Schofield and Mrs. Lisle: Junior Girls MVP, Nancy Armstrong; Junior Girls MIP, Paula Ruther- ford; Senior Girls MVP, SCHOOL IS JUST A STAGE All the young men and women are players: They have their ups and downs; In our time; we- play many parts; The acts being five years. At first the grade niner, Nervous and scared of his seniors. And then the smart aleck grade ten, with bubble gum, Greasy hair, acne face and moving regretfully To the next class. And the aggressive grade eleven. Madly in love with every other girl, Who looks his way. Then the sure and comparable Grade twelves. Full of strange ideas and dressed to kill, Jealous of best friends and quick to quarrel. Edgy and explosive during exams; Finally, the egotistical grade thirteens; No one was made so much better, Or looked so good. As soon as graduation comes Look who can change his mood. —Tracey Fischer Tammy MacDonald; pre- sented by Mr. Campbell and Mr. Dennis: Midget Boys MVP, Sandy MacDonald; Midget Boys BDP, Murray Nethery; Senior Boys MVP, Phillip Rintoul; Senior Boys Defensive Player, Doug Blackwell. Volleyball, presented by Mr. Campbell; Junior Boys MVP, Ed Sweeney; Junior Boys MIP, Craig Oatman; presented by Mr. Simpson; Senior Boys MVP, Phillip Rintoul; Senior Boys MIP, Lawrence Wilson. Junior Girls MVP, Chris Gibson; Junior Girls MIP, Jenny Bender, presented by Miss Schofield; Senior Girls MVP, Julaine Adams; Sen- ior Girls MIP, Brenda Davies, presented by Mr. Stuckey. Soccer, Junior Boys MVP's, Robert Gordon, Brad Smith, presented by Mr. Wilson; Senior Boys MVP's, Brent Van Osch, Murray Pipe, presented by Mr. Mali. Track and Field Merit Awards, Chris Gibson, Carol Blackwell, Helen Morrison, Steve McKague, Craig Oat - men, Doug Wood, Sandy MacDonald, presented by Mr. Campbell. Special Award, ABCD, Mit. Mary Campbell, pre- sented by Mr. Campbell. Madill Olympian Award, Jack Simpson, presented by Mrs. Shaw and Doug Wood. McKibbon Trophy (Effort and Sportsmanship), Boys, John Leedham; presented by Mr. Campbell. Girls, Helen Morrison; presented THE GREEN THUMBS Whitechurch—The Green Thumbs met at Mrs. Elliott's home. They discussed dif- ferent types of soil and learned the feel of them. They then took soil tests which they sent to the University of Guelph. There are 26 types required for proper growth. The girls also discussed thinning and transplanting and have talked about dif- ferent vegetables and how to grow them. The next meeting will be held June 16 at 9 a.m. at Mrs. Purdon's home. There are four members. Karen Elliott is president, Marilyn Jamieson vice president and Cathy Dow press reporter. by Mrs. Lisle. Top Athlete, Girls, Tami MacDonald; Boys, Phillip Rintoul presented by Mr. Wood. • HARMONY Man's life can show the flow of time With sadness or with happy rhyme. Fulfill the three score years and ten And then to ashreturn again. In springtime the new life's begun In trees and flowers, birds' melodies sung. And when the seasons change so fast. The frosty winds of winter's blast. The tree of life will bear its fruit And help from others we re- cruit. The briar hill, the rosy patch Our share of thorns and roses catch. So tread this earthly path with care Give hope and love and get your share. Our lot, we know not what it'll be Let's hope we live in har- mony. —Chris King tell you about the year I just spent stuffing my head with knowledge. Grade 11 is the point in secondary schooling where most teens turn 16 and can decide whether they want to keep on with their education or quit to pursue other inter- ests. I'm glad I stayed; Grade 11 has taught me a lot, from scientific, mathemati- cal and English studies to meeting and liking special friends I never had a chance to really get to know in other grades. Next year I'll enter Grade 12, then on to Grade ..., no I don't want to think that far ahead, yet school is going by so fast it's almost "scary". Have a great summer! Valerie Ricker GRADE 12 We would like to make this introductionu'very profound, but unfortunately our year of Grade 12 has "drained our brains". Instead we will move right along and tell you some of the things about Grade 12. This year we found our subjects more demanding than in previous years. How- ever, with the addition of spares to our timietables, we are able to relax and appre- ciate some of the better things in life, namely the lounge and homework. Some Grade 12 students were given the extra respon- sibility of being Prefects, which was a rewarding ex- perience for them. School elections for president and vice 1984-85 primarily in- volved the Grade Twelves, especially since Helen Mac- Intyre and Linda McInnes, two Grade 12 students, were elected. We are all looking forward to an exciting extra- curricular agenda next year, with everyone's support. We know that happy mem- ories of Grade 12 will linger with' us forever, but as we leaf through our yearbooks we notice one big difference. A lot of our friends' "mug - shots" are located in the gra- duating'section. After spend- ing four years with these grads, many close friend- ships have developed. These friendships are sure to re- main intact as the Grade 12 graduates move on to other bigger and better things or return to Grade 13. In closing, we would like to MRS. CLEM McLELLAN Brussels Personals LAWN BOWLING The Brussels Lawn Bowling Club held its irst tournament last Thursd y. I was a mixed pairs nament with 36 players fro various clubs in the district. Reg Robinson of Mitchell was the winning skip. Miller Richmond of Blyth was second, Jack Treleaven of Lucknow, third, Ed Eckmier of Mitchell, fourth, George Inglis of Belgrave, fifth, Charlie Merryfield of At- wood, sixth, Bill Hewitt, of Atwood, 'seventh, Jack Broughton of Atwood, eighth, Ross Turvey of Bluevale, ninth, and Jack McDonald of Liicknow was the consolation winner. A delicious meal was served at the club house by the ladies. ° PEOPLE WE KNOW Mrs. Edna McDonald of Huron view spent the Weekend with Murray and Mary Huether for her 84th birthday and was visited by many relatives and friends. Mrs. McDonald also got many phonecalls and cards. Joan and Gary Ritchie of Scarborough also visited at the same home. REBEKAH NEWS Sarah Stephenson presided for the regular meeting of the Rebekah Past Noble Grand Club last Monday, following a potluck dinner. The minutes were read by Mary Lowe and approved. It was moved by Barb Mc- Cutcheon and seconded by Alice McArter that a dinner is held prior to the Sept. 4 meeting and its location will be decided later. Verna Thomas moved the meeting be. adjourned, Several games of court whist were played with the prize winners being Marguerite Crawford and Mrs. Stephenson. wish the graduates the best of luck in the future. Roselea Cameron Helen Maclntyre Ronda MacPherson GRADE 13 This year, Grade 13s have epitomized Mrs. Tiffin's fav- orite saying. As a group, we have been unified, coherent (okay ... at least every now and then) and most certainly emphatic. Grade 13 has not been an easy year, but through the worst of times we have re- mained unified and in this same way we have enjoyed some of the best of times. And our best of times were really good. Personally, I'll never forget Zupa's in Toronto, that impossible waiter, and all those forks. I'll remember the Royal Alex and those crazies that sat in my . row a dizzying 30,000 feet above the stage. The endless preparations for the formal aren't hard'to recall either — all that `gooping' and those discreet after-school journeys _ into strange changerooms. I re- member Shirley camera crazy and Judith with red sparkles in her hair. It's all impossible to forget. I remember Lisa's Christ- mas party that turned into a slumber party and the day we wore pyjamas to school. I remember Valentine's day and the assembly line for roses in the Student Council office. Coherent? Well, we were, a little. I remember the day the roof caved in and we vol- unteered to stay home so the workmen could repair the damages. And I couldn't for- get Andrew and his "Lover - studs" cavorting on stage on Monday mornings. I remem- ber John in a lime green dress and a Hallowe'en party at Mrs. Tiffin's. There were, of course„ some not -so -nice things to remember. But misery loves company so we all suffered together, writing research essays till four in the morn- ing then getting up at six to study for another, yes each one of us has written at least 50 exams and well over 300 term tests. I remember being totally confused in chemistry and Mr. Mali telling me that it was good for me. I remem- ber Joanne's "I'm not feel- ing well" shirt with pink stripes. There's so much that's special about the Class of '84, it's hard to put it all down on paper in mere, words. All I can say is, thanks for the memories. Hema Patel won the Olympic school's R. W. Bell OPTOMETRIST Goderich The Square 524-7661 Considering A Change? Consider Us NORTH HURON CREDIT UNION LIMITED 8 Alfred St., Wingham, Ont. 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