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The Huron Expositor, 1988-05-04, Page 44 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 4, 1988 SPECIAL TRIBUTE was paid to these three Seaforth residents at Huron County's Ex- cellence in Education Awards Banquet Wednesday night. From left, Seaforth District High School Vice -Principal Jim Moore, former SDHS secretary Jean Hildebrand and SDHS teacher Terri Brintnell, were honored for their involvement in the school and in the community. Forty-five county residents were honored. Mcllwraith photo. f ft SPECIAL STUDENTS - Seaforth District High School students (from left), Liz Boven, i ste Vanslyke, Anne Robinson, Ben Driscoll and Lisa Preszcator, were honored Wednesday night at Huron County's Excellence in Education banquet. Forty-five other county residents were honored. Mcllwraithphoto. 5 YEAR ANNUAL All rotes subject to verification ALL DEPOSITS INSURED WITHIN LIMITS 5 81 YEAR 9 3 8 3 YEAR ANNUAL SEMI-ANNUAL 38 90 THRU if 269 DAYS GIVE US° A CALL! Theology on humor suggests laughing Students, teachers and parents who at- tended Huron County's 11 G l Excellence in Education Awards banquet got a good laugh. Guest speaker Reverend Roger Mc- Combe - a teacher, a police chaplain, and a priest in the Anglican Church - cast aside all misconceptions of Christianity with his talk on the `Theology of Humor°. Rev. McCombe, who compared himself to a cross-eyed javelin thrower at the Olym- pics - who doesn't win many prizes, but keeps the crowd alert - recited antecdote upon antecdote, which not only kept the au- dience in stitches, but allowed him to share his recipe for living. "I call my recipe for living the four Hs, and they sometimes get me into trouble, because what you hear might be dangerous to your health," he warned. "But it also may be fruitful." Rev. McCombe cited Humanity as his first H, and reminded those present they were the creatures and not the creator, and should act as such. The second H stood for Hugs, which Rev. McCombe called "one of the gifts from God". "We need to be in touch with people. Peo- ple get out of touch and that's very sad," he said. "We need to be in touch with one another." Humor was the third H, and Rev. Mc- Combe said people should be able to laugh at themselves. FUNNY MAN - Reverend Roger McCombe amused people at Huron County's annual Excellence in Education Awards night, with his talk on the Theology of Humor. Here, he displays his permanent wrap around hug. Mcllwraith photo. "We take ourselves way too seriously," he said. The fourth H stood for Happiness, which Rev. McCombe, said he wished for everyone. He suggested people make wishes for themselves then try to work to make them come true. He then cited 12 wishes he would make for all people. They were: 1. there be no nit pickers, 2. that we outlaw the term minori- ty, 3. that we don't take each other for granted, 4. that everyone hug one person and smile at at least one person per day, 5. that we say 'well done' more often, 6. that people spend 20 minutes of every day being thoroughly depressed and the rest thoroughly happy - rather than the other way around, 7. that the politics of truth get more votes than the politicians, 8. that egos stop demanding me, myself and I, 9. that we work harder at being friends, 10. that the negativism, cynicism and pessicism of the world, be turned into a positive use - like heat, or manure, 11. that there be no small minds, only small prejudices, and 12. that if given one wish three would come true if we did good will onto others. "If we recognize the humanity in ourselves, we might be able to do something for the world," said Rev. McCombe, adding that he has had a recurring nightmare about world leaders Gorbechev, Regan and Mulroney. "In my nightmare they've all been jogg- ing, hug each other and discover they've got B.O.," he said. "You are here to honor people for their work. Well, as you search for excellence in the future, remember you have to be alert to humanity, to humor and laughing at oneself." "The one gift valued above all else, is the gift of one's self," Rev. McCombe urged. Area ..residents honored for excellence Five students, two teachers and a former secretary of the Seaforth District High School, were among 45 people honored when the Huron County Board of Education held its annual Excellence in Education Awards banquet Wednesday night. ELIZABETH BOVEN Grade 12 student Elizabeth Boyen was recognized for her success as founding editor of the SDHS newspaper 'The Bear Paw', as well as her involvement in drama - as an actress and behind the scenes. She has been an honor student in each of her three years of secondary school and is a students' council representative for her home room. 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Ben has been quite successful in public speaking, and his peers have acknowledged his leadership qualities by selecting him to represent their home room. Ben is also an enthusiastic supporter of all school events. LISA PRESZCATOR Grade 13 student Lisa Preszcator is known for her high academic standing as well as her sports, school and community in- volvement. Lisa has always been an honor student and is well on her way to being an Ontario Scholar this year. She was selected treasurer of the Students' Council and works long hours performing her duties. In add - tion, she has been active in a wide range of athletics, forming a part of the volleyball, basketball, track and field, soccer and ten- nis teams. In the community, Lisa is active with the Summer Play School program, the town's Recreation and Parks committee and with a part-time job. For her excellent work at a local business, her employers rewarded her with a trip to Florida in March. ANNE ROBINSON Grade 12 student Anne Robinson displays leadership in the school and in the communi- ty. She is a students' council representative, a house leader, and has refereed Midget Boys' league basketball games. Anne does photography for school events and prepared a slide presentation for the SDHS Christmas assembly this year. Anne co -organized the semi -formal dance and did most of the art work for decorations. In addition, she designed and painted Christmas scenes for a local restaurant. Anne achieves high academic standing and is a constant booster of school spirit. She represented SDHS at leadership camp and does art work for the school newspaper. Pa i'e it VANSLYKE Peter Vanslyke is a Grade 13 student who hopes to major in Business or Economics at Western this fall. He is the captain of the Senior Boys' Basketball team and vice- HIGH BOY FIELD SPRAYER president of the Students' Council. As an ac- tive member of the Seaforth Recreation and Parks Committe, Peter helps to plan ac- tivities for all age groups. One major in - school responsibility is to help with daily an- nouncemnts over the public address system. TERRI BRINTNELL SDHS teacher Terri Brintnell was in- strumental in the success of the school's ADAPT (Alcohol and Drug Awareness Pro- gram for Today) program and has assumed a leadership role in the formation of the schools SAID group. She is a staff advisor for the student newspaper, a member of the SDHS Excellence in Public Education Com- mittee and active on the OSSTF Status of Women Committee. Miss Brintnell's greatest challenges, however, have been met in the classroom where she has gained the respect and admiration of her Family Studies students. Her challenging timetable does not stop her from being creative and in- novative enough to get the best out of her students. JIM MOORE As vice-principal and History Department Head since 1983, Jim Moore has proven to be a strict, but fair, disciplinarian. As a result, he has earned the respect of both students and staff. "Out -of -classroom assignments have included: basketball and football coach, staff advisor to the Students' Council, Vice -President of OSSTF District 45, member of the District's CBC, and delegate to the Federations' annual assembly. Mr. Moore is also a regular chaperone at school dances. As a hockey player and minor hockey coach, Mr. Moore maintains a."tom" profile within the community. His "team spirit" is displayed at all extra -curricular activities. Teachers, students and parents all find Mr. Morre to be very accessible. JEAN HILDEBRAND As secretary of SDHS from 1965 to 1982, Jean Hildebrand became recongized as the most important person in the school. She kept two principals completley organized through such crises as a cheetah in the school, the great snowstorm, rebuilding of the school, and an office fire. When inter- viewed on her reitrement, Mrs. Hildebrand remarked there was never a day she didn't want to go to school. The most important things are the kids and the teachers. They are all special - just like family. Nothing is more rewarding than to be here and to listen to problems - to be a friend. There's good in every child - you just have to find it." Government allocates $150,000 The Ontario government has allocated $504 -million funds which will generate a capital project "The Treasurer has announced the provi- valued at $150,000 for the Huron County Sian of a $000 -million, three-year grant corn - Board of Education, Agriculture Minister mitment that will enable school boards to Jack Riddell, MPP, Huron, announced on undertake $1.3 -billion worth of capital con - behalf of Education Minister Chris Ward. struction," said Mr. Ward. The Huron County Board of Education "I am delighted and proud of this major allocation is for renovations at Brookside budget commitment. I believe that this will Public School in Lucknow. allow us to address our most pressing space Elaborating on the Ontario Budget tabled needs, and permit us to move ahead to meet last week by Treasurer Bob Nixon, Mr. the challenges of assuring excellence in Ward told the legislature on Monday that education," he said. provincial grants of $881 -million have been "Since taking office in 1985, this govern - allocated to Ontario school boards. These ment has demonstrated its commitment to grants, when coupled with local contribu- our schools by first doubling, then tripling, tions at varying rates of support, will and now quadrupling the annual amount generate capital projects valued at spent on school capital." • 60 foot boom • Foam markers • Drop pipes available Now booking acreage for spring work. Corn, soybeans, spring and winter grains, white bean herbicides all available for application. 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Wed.,May 4 9 a.m. - Yoga at Arena 1:30 p.m. - Shuffleboard at Arena, Senior Games Competition Thurs., May 5 8:30 a.m. - Fitness Is Fun at Arena 1:30 p.m. - Senior Citizens Meeting at the Legion Sat., May 7 Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary Penny Sale Draw 1:30 - 2:30 - Story Hour at the Library Sun., May S Happy Mother's Da Mon., May 9 7:30 p.m. - Senior Games —Cribbage at Arena Tues., May 10 8:30 a.m. - Fitness is Fun 10 a.m. - Senior Games — Walking at Victoria Park 2 p.m. - Seaforth Women's Institute will hold their Resolution meeting at Dave De Vries meeting place (Ginette's). Mrs. Gordon MacKenzie and Mrs. R.J. Doig in charge. Wed., May 11 9 a.m. - Yoga at Aren 1:30 p.m. Senior Games — Table Tennis at Arena 8:30 p.m. - Seaforth Horticultural Society, tour of Cosyn's Greenhouse, Stratford. Cars will leave from Seaforth Public School. Meeting at school upon return. Everyone welcome. 7:30 p.m. • Croklnole at Arena