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New Year Starts at St. Stephen's Secondary School The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. Wednesday, September 21,1994 15 Book Sale Benefits Kids'Safety Village m ,r by Robert Geary With the beginning of each school year, notable changes can always be seen at St. Stephen's Secondary. Every Every year there are new students, new teachers and more portables. The arrival arrival of a new principal, though is not something that happens at the beginning beginning of each school year. On Tuesday, September 6, 1994 the students at St. Stephen's Secondary Secondary got a chance to meet our new principal, Ms. Mary-Cathcrine Kelly. On Friday, I managed to have a quick interview with this busy and important important person. Ms. Kelly was bom in Glasgow, Scotland. She immigrated to Canada Waste Management Part of Trent Lecture Series on Sept. 27 Walter Pitman will speak about waste management September 27 in the first lecture in a scries organized this fall by Traill College at Trent University. The former Trent dean and Peterborough Peterborough MPP will be speaking in his current capacity as chair of the Interim Interim Waste Authority for Greater Toronto. Toronto. He will speak on Waste: An Agenda for the 21st Century, in the junior common room, Scott House at Traill College, 8 p.m. ■ Heather Murray, a third-year Trent student in history and English literature, gives the second talk, "Teacher, are my lessons done?": Images Images of Teachers in Contemporary Culture, October 13 at the Trend, W.allis Hall, Traill College, 7:30 p.m. •Peterborough MP Peter Adams talks about A Year in the 35th Parliament, Parliament, November 7 in the junior common common room, Scott House, Traill College, College, 8 p.m. ' Traill's annual Humanities Day lihe-up will feature nine Trent professors professors talking about their current research, research, December 14, in Traill College College lcctlire hall, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. B.H.S. News HIGH kwJSCHOOL by Marcia Schryer and Sharon Seto : It's that time of year again, when the doors of Bowmanville High School open to crowds of eager young minds seeking opportunities for higher learning. Although the students students are sad to see the summer end, thé 1994/95 year promises to be exciting exciting and full of spirit. The school has experienced a population boom - with a total of 1300 students enrolled, 285 in Grade 9. » B.H.S.'s Executive Council have put on a series of assemblies to welcome welcome students back to school. As a part of this year's agenda, the Student's Student's Council has arranged many activities. activities. As always, students will have an opportunity to show their enthusiasm enthusiasm by participating in these upcoming upcoming events throughout the school year. In addition, Student's Council has . announced that an area-wide dance, including St. Stephen's, Clarke, and Courtice High Schools, will be held in October. i In accordance with the "International "International Year of the Family," Mr. Bill Todd, a phys. ed. teacher, has committed committed himself to promoting family involvement for the Municipality of C'larington. He has approached the Peer Helpers of B.H.S. and expressed the significance of the project and stressed drat any help would be appreciated. appreciated. The "Year of the Family" is concerned with uniting families for at least one night a week, in certain locations throughout the area, in hjopcs of creating a more involved family atmosphere, i ; As some people may be aware, legislation has been passed, officially changing the legal smoking age to 19. The new law, which will take effect effect November 1st, 1994, will affect some of the staff and students at É.H.S., as the school will be declared a| smoke-free workplace. Any public functions which take place on die premises must adhere to the legislation legislation by forbidding smoking. Principal Jack Taylor has been holding a string of meetings in which he has been discussing discussing with the students affected, possible solutions. One idea is to organize organize a smokc-cndcrs program in V/hich the students who wish, to quit till lie able to seek help, i! As all the students embark on a fresh beginning, the 94/95 year will give them a chance to expand their tfiinds and become a part of all that is g(eal at B.H.S. 1994 ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Daiiilliiv; teiobei 'us;, 1994 Coiilticl this community newspaper for details. with her parents at a very young age. She lived the rest of her childhood and teenage years in Scarborough. While in elementary school, Ms. Kelly Kelly became interested in Track and Field. This very athletic person was selected for the Ontario Provincial Track and Field team and was a member from the age of 13 to 21 years of age. It was during her teenage years that she broke many Provincial records and set 8 Canadian National Open and Native Records with her strength areas being 400 metres, 400 metre hurdles, long jump and relays. Ms. Kelly's goal was to make the Olympic Team and compete internationally. internationally. When she was 13 years old, she was the youngest competitor in the Canadian Track and Field Olympic Olympic Trials and she continued to compete compete nationally and internationally throughout her career. At the end of her high school career, career, Ms. Kelly received a scholarship scholarship for athletics from Florida State University. She continued competing in. Track and Field events and received. received. numerous awards such as Most Valuable Athlete at Florida State University's Track Program and "All American" status in the 400 metre hurdles, 1 mile and 2 mile relays. relays. After Ms. Kelly received a Coaching Degree in Physical and Health Education, Bachelor of Science Science and Education Degree, she returned returned to Ontario and attended the University of Toronto for her Masters Masters Program in Education Administration. Administration. At this point in her life, Ms. Kelly had decided to study for a career career in the education field. Being a coach and her involvement in teaching teaching and coaching while at Florida State University had played a factor in her decision. Some of Ms. Kelly's role models were her parents, coaches coaches and teachers. Since returning to the Toronto area, she has held a variety of jobs in the education field: coach, Physical Education Teacher, Dance teacher, choreographer, Department Head of Physical and Health Education in the Metro Toronto Separate School System, System, Vice Principal and Principal. Before accepting her present job here at St. Stephen's, Ms, Kelly worked in the Niagara Peninsula for six years and one of her responsibilities was Principal of Notre Dame College School in Welland, which had 2 campuses campuses and a population of 1400 students. students. When asked what attracted her to the job of principal at St. Stephen's Secondary, her reply was, "I thought it was time for me to have an experience experience with a small school." Ms. Kelly really likes the campus setting the school is on. The students arc also very friendly and enthusiastic. She also likes the fact that the school is close to the country. "Being part of a strong school community would be exciting and a wonderful challenge." Ms. Kelly is very excited about her first year here at St. Stephen's Secondary. She will be helping to plan the building of the new St. Stephen's. Stephen's. Ms. Kelly will take part in the designing of the new facility. The school is in its 10th year of existence and the new principal encourages the students to have ideas for the celebration. celebration. When asked if she has any advice for students on the topic of school, Ms. Kelly replied, "It is very important important that everyone gets involved in school activities. The students make the school what it is." Indeed, getting involved makes the year more enjoyable. enjoyable. She looks forward to meeting the Grade 9 parents on the evening of Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. It should be a great chance for her to meet the grade 9 parents as they experience the students daily timetable timetable and meet all the teachers. ' It certainly seems that our new principal is well prepared for the job. Ms. Kelly's experiences in leadership roles will, no doubt, prove to be an asset to the school. r/y> 0 /., f A/ ' / v Wc in Author Trina Astor (right) was at the Toronto Dominion Bank in Bowmanville on Thursday afternoon signing copies of her children's book, "One to One; A Tie for Today". Proceeds from the sale will go to support the Kids' Safety Village under construction in Whitby. An estimated 15,000 kids will le am about proper bicycle and road safety at the Safety Village. «COME TO 1995 COWAN PONTIAC BUICK NEW CAR SHOW!! A ¥ wp® rcuv *• ■ Celebrating 25 Years of Service. 5)/?C , P'rw *7 (P/t - ° Sc, SAFETY DISPLAY IN ACTION SHOWING: * Air Bag Deployment in a simulated Car Crash complete with Crash Test Dummies! * Actual Safety simulation of the Anti-Lock (A.B.S.) Braking System and of course the All New 1995 Pontiacs, Bulcks and GMC Trucks .. featuring the 1995 Buick Riviera Thursday, September 29, 6-9 P .m. Roses for the first 60 Ladies • Refreshments • Door Prizes Friday, September 30 New Car Display • Refreshments • Door Prizes Saturday, October 1 Barbecue 12 noon to 2 p.m. - Magician 2 p.m. New Car Display • Refreshments • Door Prizes ÊHÏ □ Üj 1 U BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. 166 King Street East Bowmanville Telephone 623-3396 ©