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6 Tho Acton Free Press Wednesday July 1978 Emotional evening for first graduates BEST ALL ROUND students were Sue Kinal and Paul Nolan The two were presented with the McKenzie Smith bursary by Mrs V Beer and VICE PINCIPAL Carl Hymers presents Kitty Edge with her grade eight graduation diploma from Smith Kitty was one of 180 graduates from the school It was an emotional scene for 180 graduates and teachers at McKenzie- s first graduation ceremonies held on Tuesday June The Legion was decorated with foil paper stars and clouds with the name of each student graduating Paper plaques Identifying the dif awards to be presented covered the walls of the holt Gary principal of tho school expressed the emotions of many when he recalled Iht first day of school where pupils from Robert little and Bennett joined forces to form the Irst graduating class of Smith pictures were taken at MchinzicSmllh school to start off Students and teachers then gathered at the Legion where they enjoyed a delicious cold dinner buffet Grace was led by Dave Allen Parents arrived at the Legion for the graduation teremonks and were corned by master of Graduation certificates were awarded to students by principal Gary and viceprincipal Carl Gifts were presented to the schools namesakes Pat and to Mrs Vivian Beer on behalf of the late Flmer Smith The intermediate public speaking award was presented to Steve Sacon by Wen 3 represcnlatie Ed Steve won the school competition and went on to win the North finals and eventually to compete in the Optimists Central Ontario finals Presentation of the McKenzieSmith male and female sportsmanship award were made by Dave Boycott and Jeff ftecelpienb of these awards were Kelly White and Hob School rms wcrt pre by the I 0 E for the most academically Improved boy and girl Representative Lucille Cooksley awarded the ring to Robin Hansen for the most improved girl and Greg Mnltby the most Improved boy The Legion Auxiliary award for the student with the highest mark was presented by Ann to Rodriguez had an average of per cent School letters were presented by Gary Dawkins and Carl The students honored with their large M were Paul Carter Chad Crooks Mark Duval Tim Jock Garton Sue Kinal Paul Nolan Yves Savard Tony Saxon Tony Shephard Heather Thatcher and Kelly White Best all round boy and girl student received the McKenzieSmith bursary Sue Kinal and Paul Nolan were presented with the bursary by Mrs Deer and Pat McKenzie After the presentations had been completed parents and guests were entertained by the graduating choir singing Goodbye Girl and Danielle McKenzleSmith students also provided the background music for the songs Valedictorian spoke to class mates recalling the initial steps of joining the two schools and many of the good times that came out of it The school took port in sports both at home against other schools the public speaking competition seed selling to raise money for graduation a trip to Ottawa and the production S Pinafore brought back many of the humorous Incidents between teachers and stud in her She cited many of the changes McKenzie Smith graduates will encounter in the next few years of their lives Guest speaker Ill was Introduced I and thanked by Karen Mr McKenzie spoke about his days of and student he had taught who turned out to be the principal of McKenzie Smith He warned students against drifting through school and res bed the portancc of knowing where they are going and working to achieve it Recognize the opportunity and make maximum use if your time and ttlcnt A surprise presentation Gail Kdth and Gibson v is made to the school The three teichers hod worked many hours to complete hooked wall of the school crest The crest was designed by the late Kevin before Smith school was formed in honor of the two pnneipils it their retire ment Principal Gary accepted the ing on behalf of the school I he evening ended suitably witli a slide ipe presentation entitled Memories The picsent put to music stirred up my emotions for those students ind teachers who were part of the first class at Smith middle school incc it the I put the perfect end on a perfect evening for students of Smith t lie hr ide ight committee is made up of Patty Dawson Chandra Heather Thatcher Sue Civiero Collelt Chris Carole Lovell Chris Mark Duval Sue Kinal Gourlay Lynda Towbrldge Jock Tim Paul Carter Russell Steve Saxon and Paul Nolan Graduating students are Da vie ly Ken Jed Rot Kennedy lluucll Hobby I Ik riK by Kim en Horry Mc Laurel alien Hinder Harris Todd Iiaphiw Jackie Ted Cunn Herrigun Mirk Ann Jrlyniw 1 Sieve Donna Cavotovlc An dree Mike CollUu Chad ANNOUNCEMENT Murray Gavin Cord Dave Andrea Nolan Paul I Mini pi Susan Reynolds It Jell Sail Yves Steve Sal on Mac Rob Karen Lynda Trowbridge Moll tut Carol Allan All nson Mark Cannon Ken eld Chandra Kim Brace Harris m Dean Hughes Humeri jM Sue Ford n Carole Cord Mc Arthur Tom Hob Munro tick lion Louise Payne Gall Linda Rob M Karen Vlcary Tony Allen Jamie Tammy Dunn Dave Dunne John Elan Sandra rYewmiw Sharon Gavin Pierre Soph Jones Lynn McCord McCoy McGinn n Don Nancy 11 Itodriguei Cord Thompson Shell Winters A MAS wiles lo m J chard G lei 1or Drjsrialc Mara Duval K y Si I A ion fuller Jock jm of lo Paul Noble Medcu recent Linda Brain to Ton Sanon aria SnelJ John Hood A Li llalogH Karen Ilia MCKENZIE SMITH letter earners were presented with their letters at the grade eight graduation Letter earners are Sue Kelly White Heather Thatcher Yves Savard Tony Saxon Tony Sheppard Paul Nolan Jock Garton Tim Evans John Evans Mark Duval Chad Crooks and Paul Carter MAS TEH of Cere monies Rodriguez received the the highest mark Adela had an average of in grade tight at Smith Be a RED CROSS Blood Donor ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING for July 1979 Monday July 17 1978 pm If you enjoyed the Back to Acton Days this year please come with your thoughts and suggestions to make it even bigger and better next year Everyone Wecome We will be planning an entry for the Fall Fair and Christmas Parades ROB VERMEULEN accepts the male school sportsmanship award from teacher and coach Dave Boycott Rob was selected as the male athlete at the McKenzieSmith graduation last Tuesday evening AUCTIONEERS EVERY ITEM ON SALE THIS IS THE MCKENZIE SMITH WAS pleased to accept this hooked wall hanging from teachers Sanford Ena Gibson and Gail The three teachers have worked hard to complete the gift for graduation The design is the crest of school and was designed by the late Kevin Broostad Kevin created this in honor of Pat McKenzie and Elmer Smith at their retirement A couple of men run oft after they were seen taking the rear licence plate of a vehicle belonging to a hill Road South man Ron Lamb RR1 Mike Kelly RR1 YEARS EXPERIENCE The Arton 8532010 GREG was pre with a Smith ring for most im proved male student The Lakeside presented the gift at the McKenzieSmith Hurry FINAL WEEK Burlington Carpet Sale ORDER NOW AND SAVE NATURE PRICED RIGHT GOODEAT1N Unpasteurized Clover HONEY 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