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C.S.S. Speaker Nancy McNamara, of Office Office Innovations, told the Coop Coop students of Courtice Secondary Secondary School to never settle for second best. She addressed the school's employer appreciation appreciation breakfast last Wednesday. She told the group of students and their employers to go for what they want in life because it will be worth it in the end. McNamara noted a couple of the students who had worked with her in co-op placements over the past six years eventually eventually got around to telling her they were interested in doing other things in their lives than decorating offices. One student wanted to be a writer, so she was put to work creating brochures. brochures. McNamara pointed out that, although she has a business, business, she always wanted to be a singer. Now, she is taking singing, dancing and guitar lessons lessons to obtain her first goal. Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, November 9,1994 21 Students Return to B.H.S. for Commencement Exercises The graduating class of Bowmanville High School 1994 had their fall Commencement on Friday, Oct. 28, at the school. Their valedictorian was Craig Rickard. B.H.S. Students Preparing tor University Decisions by Sharon Seto No one knows or understands more, the stress and anxiety of High School life than O.A.C. students. There is a common fear gripping the hearts of most hoping to attend university university next year- - not gaining entrance entrance into the school of their choice. Before one begins to worry about admission, each student must undergo undergo the process of selecting three universities universities and programs, which they feel are best suited to their chosen career career fields. The visits from various universities, universities, over the past months, have provided provided some insight into the specific requirements for courses, as well as the cost of tuition fees and living away from home. Students have about a month of deliberation left before applications are due. Guidance Councillor, Jane. Ashley will visit each O.A.C. English class by the last week of November, to assist in filling the forms out. Along with the three universities and' MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON APPOINTMENTS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington will be considering appointments to the Clarington Public Library Board pursuant to the Public Libraries Act. The Board that is appointed will be responsible for the administration of public library service in the Municipality of Clarington. Service is voluntary citizen participation and there is no remuneration. COMPOSITION The Board will be comprised of up to 9 members to be appointed on the following basis.by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington: a) Two members shall be persons recommended by the Northumberland and Clarington Public School Board. b) One member shall be a person recommended by the Peterborough-Victoria-Northumberland and Clarington Separate School Board. c) The remaining members shall be persons nominated and appointed directly by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, be a Canadian Citizen and a resident of the Municipality of Clarington. If you wish to be considered for appointment to the Clarington Public Library Board, as one of the members nominated and appointed by the Council, application forms are available from the Clerk's Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. Completed application forms must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 1994. If you wish to be considered for appointment to this Board on recommendation of one of the School Boards, please contact the applicable office noted below. Peterborough-Victoria-Northumberland and Clarington Separate School Board 459 Reid Street Peterborough, Ontario K9H 4G7 705-748-4861 Northumberland - Clarington Board Of Education 834 D'Arcy Street Cobourg, Ontario K9A4B5 905-372-6871 Marie P. Knight, A.M.C.T., CMM Deputy Clerk Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 JQ MUNICIPALITY OF minqtori Date of Publication: November 9, 16 and 23,1994 ONTARIO CS-Ind. 5050 © program selections, students are also required to submit a $75.00 fee, for processing, and their Social Insurance Insurance numbers. Anybody in O.A.C. who believes their average may run into the 90- 95% range or above, is considered to be in contention for scholarships. Those interested, may inquire for more information in Student Services. Services. Recent outbreaks of gang related violence in schools in the greater Metro Metro area, have stirred a great concern in many. Luckily, B.H.S. has not been exposed exposed to any such disturbances. To ensure that the state of well-being is maintained, history teacher, David Rempel is hoping to embody a proactive proactive gang policy. The policy aims at toughening the school against those who may pose a potential threat. If all goes well, the policy will be presented at the next staff meeting. meeting. On Monday, the yearbook staff put on an assembly to promote the 1994/95 edition of the B.H.S. Screech Owl. The yearbook, under the charge of staff advisor, Andrea Anfossi, is a valuable source of High School memories. It is now on sale for $30.00. World AIDS Day is on December 1st, of this year. A guest speaker will be travelling to the school from the P.W.A. (People With AIDS) group to speak to the students on ADDS awareness. awareness. Fundraising will start soon, to help raise money for a donation towards towards the AIDS cause. Watch for our annual Christmas Gift Guide to be published on Wednesday, November 23rd To reserve space for your advertisement please telephone Display Advertising S&t Canadian statesman 62 King St. W. 623-3303 Bowmanville