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8 Omaxo Weekly Tkyi.u, Wedn.uday~, Hovember 4, 19Gw Clarke High -School news report 'The Future Starts Here" From thxe Principal Often students speak eloquently of their experience at high school. Andy Rorabeck gave the followmng valedictory address at Clarke High School October 19, 199 1. Andy speaks of how Clarke High School molds and prepares students for the next stage in their life and the responsibility each student must take for their life. 1 .There are many things 1 could say tonight -- of the time we've been together, of memories and reminiscing -- but remniniscing, for the Most part, takes too much time to create a picture -- and the picture it tends to mrate usually glows far brighter than the reality it was part of, a delusion of that from wi ch it was bom. 1Rather than create some incomplete sunlmary for everyone to sift through tonight, 1 want to find some common thread that most people, when brought to terms with it, can relate to in somne way -- something that may mean more tha an episode of pictures. For some reason, I was chosen to represent this class to everyone. That is a strange thing, really -- that one person is expected to be able to sum up the views and experiences of many people -- strange because I cant. Im sure everyone bas a slightly different opinion;, for some, this is a happy occasion; for others, it is one of placid acceptance -- regardless, however, of the personal thoughts, we are ail here, and we are all moving on to somewhere else. 1 suppose that is one link between us -- for whether we like it or not, we are alIl linked together, as a class, and as people -- we have al either been refined or eniarged by our experience here,-somewhat prepared for where it is we will be when we leave tonight. How we get beyond that somnewhere else' is up to each of us -- how we will end up anywhere inx life is largely because of, or results from, the choices we've made. Choices, to some, are the ideas that determine our outcomes; while to others, they are objects to be taken without thought, by any favourable (or favourable) means that chances to corne into mi. Someday, however, mary fmnd that the choices they make actually begin to determine wbat their choosers are; and the being that reality may portray may not be the one tiha a deluded its shell for so longç. 1 say this because this miay be the last time some of us come inx contact with eachother for a long time. Some of us will lose contact, and neyer be seen again; some of us will remain in touch for a long, long, time. A few of us may come back here somreday , while others will forget and neyer give it a second thought. What inm sayinig is that we are here tonight, for the most part, to say "see you later" to an establishment that has occupied the last five years (more or less) of our lives; and when we say "see you later" to this establishnment, we are also saying "goodbye" to the people who have helped influence the way some of us are. It's somewhat of a milestone, 1 guess; no doubt many of us will bave many more to celebrate, and celebrate them we will. This may seem a small marker for some, maybe seem non-existent to others; but it still was an experience, a space of years that sometime we will accounit for -- and what will any of us remember? Grade Nine? Classes? People? Regardless, we will remnember something, whether it was ablur or anepic -- ahello or a goodbye. These years were supposed to be, remnember, the most tumnultuous times of our lives, times of self- realization, in which we made many choices, and life, I have heard, is always tumultuous in its ebb, tbat the choices do not stop here -- neither, then, does what we were taught here -_ it continues with wbat we learn. We were, educationally and humanistically, shaped and prepared here - - whether we are- sbaping good or bad (or whether we think of it at aIl), we are the way we are, to some extent, because of the people and staff we called Clarke. Anyway, I won't prolong this speech. We are now beyond thîs part of our lives -- we leamed what we chose to, and now we're here to say goodbye -- but not to forget that it was here that we finished our first, and maybe for somne, our final stage of secondary education. What we do now is up to us; in fact, most of us are farther towards where it is we want to end up. Our reasons for gomng there are varied, no doubt; it is up to use to decide (or ignore) if our reasons and methods are of lasting substance; one will only receive from life what they put into it. The "basics", however, fmnished here; now we m-ust move on with what each of us bas learned, accomplished, and given each other by being a part of this, the 1990-91 graduating class of Clarke High School; and keep moving on, for as long as each desires." Music Notes The Clarke Senior Band has been very busy these past few weeks in preparation for its trip to Orlando. Funds are being raised through the sales of miniature wreaths which were such a popular item last year and poinsettia sales will be beginning i late November. (Both make great Christmas presents!). But, in between aIl the serious money-making, the band still bas timne for some fun. -This Friday night, the Clarke gym plays host to the long-awaited b and sleep over. A reliable source on the executive bas informed me that a lot of fun-filled activities like indoor soccer and 'hide-and-go- seek' are on the agenda. Also, the executive will be preparing breakfast the next morning for ail those able to get up after a night packed with excitement! The band cant wait! But, most importantly, last week the band recorded its audition tape that will be sent to Orlando which brings the ultimate goal of going to bring back the gold that much dloser. Needless to say, the band is anxious, yet confident, about the outcome. Orlando, Florida or Bust!!! Co-op At Bowmianville Memorial Hospital by Laurie Soko1juk It's 5:45 a.m. when the buzzer of my alarm buzzes to wake me from my deep sleep. Somehow, I drag myself out of bed knowing it will be a good day because CO-OP IS AMAZINJGI I'm working at Bowmanville Memnorial Hospital in the nursing departmnent. The experiences I bave gained over the last 6-7 weeks cannot be explained in this article -- they're too great. The doctors and nurses are'really fniendly and most are willing to let me leam as much as I can. By just observing the staff do its job you leamn so much. I think doing a lot of things makes you wart to leam also., At first, struggling to master blood pressures was a fear, but with great nurses and patients, I think I've got it mastered!! Feeding, bathing, and talking to patients, and of course, making beds, really give you the feel of what nursinp is ail about.,This (Continued page 9) VOTE and ELECT BOB WILLSHER PUBLIC SOHOOL TRUSTEE WARD 3 EXPERIENCED TO SERVE .1 *Married to Lynda, two sons, Steve and Chris educated in the Northumberland and Newcastle Board. *A business background - employed by General Motors 27 years, currently,. Supervisor - Salaried Personnel, Car Plant. *6 years as a Trustee, Northumberland and Newcastle Board. *Served as Chairper son and Vice Chairperson of the Board. *Served on most Board committ ees. *Active in the community - aware of the needs of Ward 3. COMMITTED TO EDUCATION *Involved as a parent and trustee in the schools of Ward 3. *Believes a quality education is an investment in the future. *Proven ability to help parents resolve problems and get action when required. *Believes the classroom Imust be the focus of everyone involved in education. *Believes communication with the community is essential - wiIl resumne writing the monthly column "Around the Board" if elected. COMMITTED TO COST EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT " Financli accountability is a priority. * Innovative ways of meeting capital needs'must be developed. " Active participation in municipal planning process. " Develop a "cioes it benefit the student" approach. to spendîng. ON NOVEMBER l2th VOTE and ELECT BOB'WILLSHER For Trustee Northumberland and Newcastle Board, of Education For Information Cali Bob ai 987-4845 Authorzed by C.FUO for the Bob Wilsher campaign