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(Continued from page 2) motivated event. We scour Ontario to bring in people who will give them something new and exciting.” School activities lead to succass in university “Our aim is to get these student leaders enthused about who they are and let them know there is real value in what they do,” the execu- tive director explained. “On top of that, they get plenty of practical ideas and strategies (in relation to school dances, fundraisers, assemblies, etc.) for building school spirit.” Wilson said there is plenty of research to show that students who get involved in school activi- ties outside the classroom are more successful at university and later careers. Taking part in activi- ties like drama club, outdoors club, band, and sports teams help students to feel school is. a place where they belong. “That’s one chhllenge,” he said, “to make school a positive experi- ence.” STUDIED PART TIME Wilson got to where he is today through a circuitous route. No, he was not a particularly motivated or enthusiastic student. In fact, he left school early back in the ‘50s because of financial difficulties. But he has been a committed churchman for many years with the Church of Latter Day Saints, serving as an unpaid missionary for two years in Britain. He com- pleted his university degrees in chunks and pieces on a part-time basis, but eventually got it all, including a teaching certificate from Lakeshore Teacher’s College Prominent i Travel KEG RESTAURANTS LTD; 220 North Service Road, Oakville WHERE YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS in Toronto. In his career, he has worked with emotionally disturbed kids, taught elementary and secondary school, written for the Toronto Star, and edited a small profes- sional magazine. This was all before he found his niche, his mis- sion in “student leadership train- ing . Now retired after nearly 25 years of teaching sociology, geneaIOgy, dating, marriage, and human sexuality at Sheridan College, Wilson’s attention is focussed on expanding the man- 5 - III'I. III-T Call our experts today and save, save, save! all Packages 8 NELL VANDERWOUDE cruises DIANNE GAUVIN SIMONE SUN date of the Humansphere Leadership Institute. At the present time, the charita- ble group is negotiating with Canada’s Wonderland for a planned “Leadership Day” â€" com- bining top-notch motivational speakers with all the fun of the amusement park. This would be available to students who hold positions of leadership in their schools â€" everyone from student council members, to band leaders, to yearbook editors. According to Wilson, this is a small thing, but they hope it will help to enhance the profile of stu- dent leadership. STUDENT INUITIATIVE More important is the proposed Advanced Student Initiative Program, a national workshop for student leaders with demonstrated abilities, “kids who would gain most from an intensive lab experi- ence”. Students would apply for acceptance and there would be a selection process. After the event, they would return to their commu- nities with an assignment â€"- a ser- vice project to perform â€" in con- sultation with a local mentor, to demonstrate that something had been learned at the conference. The only hitch, Wilson noted, was funding. Humansphere is hoping to connect with a company or foundation interested in being associated with the development of student leadership. “Hey Ms Company President,” Wilson quipped, “MI. Foundation Chairman, direct some money to us so we can train kids to help all our experts today and save, save, save! U Oahille NELL VANDERWOUDE 849-8747 31.23:“ Cum, DIANNE GAUVIN SIMONE SUN Choose any two of these fantastic Keg starters for only $5.01 Garlic Cheese Bread Bruschetta Bread Scallops 8: Bacon Escargot Keg Size Nachos Keg Size Skins Chicken Strips 8: Fries Chicken Strips 8: Caesar Prime Rib Sandwish Choose any- of these fantastic Casual Classics for only $5.01 When it comes to food we’re full of it. > 5:01 STARTERS other kids.” ' cliff, not down at the bottom, he a"! Preferably at the top of the might have added. E‘ 5:01 CLASSICS proudly presents an exhibition of original paintings by noted Oakville artist OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE I 338- 1854 Also featured will be the original paintings of Alan Kingsland’s newest golf prints Just a Pitch” 8r In The Pines” MEETING PLACE GLEN ABBEY FRAMING 8t FINE ART ALAN KINGSLAND Meet the artist at the Opening reception Sunday, October 24, 2-4 p.m. i:;!d'i;¢§t‘.r; [’6']de ., I! , “5' f 1’ 44.’ “1er 0".- J’o‘t‘t‘a fa"; 1'; fa": riff}. 0‘ Q ‘5’. Exhibition continues to November 7th Original Watercolour 18”x50” ”AWAITIHG ADMIRATION” Potato Skins Mushrooms Neptune Shrimp Gratinee Regular SizeNachos CV5 *iIkWQ-vw-qi