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SECTION A THE HERALD Wednesday October 1981 I graduation recalls educational milestone By CHRIS Herald SUff Writer I think I can safely say both figuratively and literally that Mike left big shoes for me to fill With that testimonial to his predecessor Michael Furlong who retired last June after many years In town new principal Don Baker launched his first commencement exer cises at Georgetown District High School Saturday While friends family and faculty filled the school Grade 12 and students accepted their graduation diplomas At times that graduation objective might have appeared vague Mr Baker said but you are here today and that diploma should make you feel good Among the graduating class es labout ISOstudents received Grade 13 honor diplomas while the balance were Grade 12 graduates there was the high schools usual outstanding number of Ontario scholars this year Trevironus work at earned her three scholarships including an Ontario Scholarship present ed by the provinces ministry of education to students with an BO per cent or better average In six Grade credits and four awards Referring to the Love Georgetown promotion Mr Baker said the graduating reflect much or the spirit of that summer cam standing for those values which show concern for the values of others Mr Baker also praised the mutual caring and respect students and teachers share at the school noting that it is a particularly challenging task to maintain those values In an institution Its a lie Representing the Board of Education Wards and 4 Georgetown trustee Betty Fisher said years of perseverance by the staff and fellow students have given the the tools and self- confidence to go on Valedictorian James Allans brief it lighthearted address recalled card games with a coach and cowering under desks during a chemistry class again emphasizing the closeness students and GDHS apparently enjoy Among the graduates honored at Georgetown and High Schools commencement Saturday afternoon were these Ontario Scholars Georgetown students picked up of the scholarships this year and several students relumed to the podium several limes to collect other awards rccoRnlilng their Herald photos by Chris Aagaard CHWO birthday Radio In is inviting residents to Town council endorsed a recognising the radio stations silver anniversary CHWO has served the area between Toronto and Hamilton since HALLOWEEN WEEKEND at SPRINGBROOK NURSERY WITH GREAT SPECIALS IN LIKE FOB YOU Juniper Evergreens Fruit- Trees and Flowering Shrubs Bring In this Ad and receive one Flowering Shrub one per family On an Pine and Urge CD ID Urr OFF On an Home Plants ana nee On fi PILE OF AVAILABLE Specials on only or Del Nov 1st Queen St Between 3rd Line Brampton ASSOCIATE DEALERCHRIS BYDEVAATE COMPLETE CAR CARE SERVICE PRESERVEASHINE YOUR CAR BEFORE WINTER Preserve the beauty of your automobile investment with a protective shield that seals out the harmful ef fects of winter Protection against snow road salt sand and other chemicals that reduce the safety and beauty of your car TIDY CARS OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE STEAM DRY CLEANING INTERIORS UPHOLSTERY GUARD VINYL ROOF RESTORATION PIN STRIPING TOUCHUP PAINT SPLASH GUARDS SAME DA Y SERVICE FOR FREE ESTIMATE CALL OR DROP IN AT 111 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD N GEORGETOWN The entire ceremony was a modal of conciseness lasting barely an hour and a half And throughout the high school band performed sporting handsome new deep blue An unexpected presentation during the ceremony which was followed by a banquet for the graduates and their guests saw long time GDHS teacher John Todd receive the Kent Memorial Award After three years of failing to choose what it considers a worthy recipient the schools student council chose to Mr Todds efforts in promoting extracurricular activities Grade 12 student Jeonnette Brown was chosen to receive the Hills Herald Award which annually recognizes a student of commercial subjects who has entered the workforce after completing a four year course Other special awards included FACULTY OF GEORGE TOWN DISTRICT HIGH SCHOLARSHIP to the Honor graduate who has achieved the highest proficien cy Louise Morwlck JL LAMBERT PROFICI ENCY AWARD from staff and former students In honor of Mr Lamberts services as Principal from 1933 to 1965 It is given to a student for high proficiency In scholarship combined with good school citizenship Derek Ferguson BOARD OF EDU CATION PROFICIENCY AWARDS to sludents obtain ing high standing in each of the Grade II and Grade 13 atlngcourses ltlsawardedfor general proficiency HONOR GRADUATE GRADE 13 Christopher AMY AWARD to on honor graduate for general proficiency by the Rotary Anncs of Georgetown Douglas Fisher SILVER MEMO RIAL AWARDS to two honor graduates for general profici ency Doug Susan KINETIC CLUB OF GEORGETOWN MARGARET HICHAM MEMORIAL AWARD to a girl honor gradu ate for high proficiency and excellent school Barbara Trcvlranus COUNTESS OF STRATHMOHE CHAPTER AWARD to the student who has made the most outstanding progress in the school year John Thorpe UNIVERSITY WOMENS CLUB OF GEORGETOWN A To Year honor female students who have shown leadership In school and community activities and who arc enrolling in accredited postsecondary institutions Susan Maureen To an honor female gra duate who Is deserving on the basis of performance not necessarily high standing and who Is proceeding to Col lego or University VERDUN LODGE AWARDS to the two students who have success fully completed Grade 13 and who will be continuing their education at a post secondary institution Kevin Rebecca KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AWARD to the student who has obtained the highest standing In Sociology Debbie A BAXTER PLAQUE Tor the outstanding science student in Grade 13 Kevin EDWARD P AWARD for outstanding profi ciency in Grade 13 English Arbuckle STANDARD PRODUCTS ART AWARD to the student who has exhibited Continued on page Ratepayers meet tonight The Georgetown Area Ratepayers Association meets again tonight Wednesday at in the Georgetown high school Residents arc urged to attend this important organizational meeting on the eve of new revelations about the communitys ability to accommodate further growth Teachers subs meet The a I on Substitute Teachers Association meets next Thursday Nov at the Robert Baldwin School In Milton and Wilson Refreshments will be served at the pm meeting The ROTARY CLUB of GEORGETOWN announces their annual SENIOR CITIZENS DINNER PARTY In Holy Cross Church Auditorium 224 Maple Avenue Monday November 2 700 pm TURKEY DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT For more information call between 7 9 pm 8776136 TOWN OF HILLS ST SOUTH HILLSIGEOUGETOWNI 8775185 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Downtown Studies GEORGETOWN BIA I I major study area area influenced by study ACTON BIA I I major study area area influenced by study The Subsidiary Planning Town Halton HUH public mealing PHASE ill report of the DOWNTOWN STUDY PROGRAM lor of Acton and Georgetown The foregoing will Involve presentation of lh consultants final recommendation with respect to development policies which at- ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS WELCOME TUES NOVEMBER 3rd 730 pm Halton Hills Administration Building Trafalgar Road Line Halton Hills MPVErJDITTlBAMA Director of Planning Town Halton Hills