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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 11,1996 15 Turkey Dinner at Clarke Local Youths Honored by Optimist Club Members of the Bowmanville Optimist Club honored the achievements of local youths during their Youth Appreciation banquet held Wednesday, November 27th, at the Flying Dutchman Hotel. Shown with the youths who were honored are Ontario Street Public School Vice Principal Alison Kneen and Deborah Landry, an Optimist Club director. In the photo are Peer Helpers Ivan Lo, Melissa Vanderveer, Ryan Cork- urn, Chris Seguin, Stephen Tait and Leila Shaffaf. Also shown are Jamie Wilson and Billy Stacey who rescued a child from a creek near the Dr. Ross Tilley School earlier this fall and Ashleigh Dwinnell, an award-winning highland dancer. The Optimist Club members and guests also heard a presentation from Ontario Street School's vice principal in which she described the "Peer Helper" programs that are under way in a number of schools. Evaluation Days at BHS From page 14 food items are also brought in to assist with the preparation of a holiday meal. Our own turkey dinner will be served in the cafeteria on December 12, sponsored by the Students' Council and Clarke High School Cafeteria. Tickets are $3.00 for a delicious delicious meal which will be serve up by staff and council members. members. The music students from Clarke High School and The Pines Senior Public School will be presenting a Seasonal and college must meet the deadlines or they will not be successful in gaining admission admission to their chosen programmes. programmes. Athlete of the Week Congratulations to Nick Hand who has been chosen as Athlete of the Week by the Physical Education Department Department here at Clarke! Nick is a student in his final year at Clarke who believes that being focused is important if you want to be successful. Nick has certainly proven this to be the case through his participation participation on teams both the teams for whom he has played. If he makes a mistake, he goes back out and gives 180% more to correct the situation. situation. He channels energy into the game, not into taking foolish foolish penalties, although he does take the occasional one, he admits! admits! Having supportive parents has helped Nick to continue to be able to participate in so many activities. His British father father was a soccer player; he and Nick's mom have always attended Nick's games and have provided encouragement and even analysis of the games which was always positive, Nick says. Without such support support it would have been very difficult for him to be so involved. involved. The ability to focus has had a carry-over effect for Nick in the pursuit of his future plans. He has been involved in the Co-operative Education Programme Programme at Clarke at the Clar- ington Fire Department, the Bowmanville Ambulance, and by Matt James ~ It's been a busy week here at BHS."The sports teams are off to a great start. The Senior Boys' Basketball Team opened their season with two losses, -- r j -- ----but had a successful win -- Clarington Board of Education against Donevan by a 25 point when he opened his large choc to all secondary schools. It was span to set their season record olate milk and heard the car- suggested that each school at 1-2. From page 14 about their further use in the school's curriculum. The Evaluation Evaluation Days were recommended recommended by the Northumberland ers would like to thank all who donated. A giant congratulations goes to Brett Blackett, who probably probably grew two inches, along with all of the excitement make use of at least one or two of these days. B.H.S. had eight Evaluation Days because it is not a semestered school. In the past at B.H.S. the school year ended with exam days that were not put to practical-use. practical-use. They were used for students to complete assignments assignments or write a test in order to raise their mark in a class they were in danger of failing. These evaluations were not used properly because they did not evaluate all of the students. Authentic Assessments have created an opportunity for these exam days in June to no longer be necessary. Mr. Hubbard believes Authentic Authentic Assessment to be very valuable to students and had this to say: "These evaluation days forced teachers to talk to each other on how each of them assesses assesses and evaluates students. It gave them an opportunity to share their expertise. Everyone grows. The experience will be The Junior Boys' Basketball Team demolished Donevan on December 6 with a score of 70- 25. They were off to a tournament tournament on December 7. The Midget Girls' Volleyball Team spiked their way to a first win of the season by beating beating Father Leo Austin. They won the first game 16-14, lost the second game, and finished the win off with a 15-11 victory. victory. The Swim Team sent five members to Uxbridge on December December 6. Each member won at least a first place medal in each of their events. On a more serious note, students students gathered in the auditorium auditorium for dramatic presentations illustrating violence against women. Students showed emotions emotions and respect to the speakers. speakers. The assembly was described described to be "phenomenal" by head organizer Victoria Smith- son. Pennies, pennies, pennies, are being collected by the United ton moooo! Brett won a 1996 Suzuki Swift. And finally, just a reminder to all students and faculty to come out to the December 13 th semi formal dance. Maxout DJ services will be putting on a fantastic show. ~~ r on teams both at Celebration of Music (plus des- Clarke and in the community, sert) in the Clarke High School At school, Nick has been ingymnasium ingymnasium on Wednesday, volved in hockey, soccer and December 11 at 7 p.m. Student basketball. In the community, and Senior tickets are $1; adult he has participated in soccer tickets are $3. This event is al-. and has played hockey for the ways well worth attending as Clarington Toros for a number there are many musically tal- of years, ented young people in this Nick believes that you don't community. have to be the captain or the We are also all looking for- assistant captain or the assist- ward to door decorating, can- ant captain to be a leader. By dygramS' a talent assembly and encouraging others on the team ^wumnvmo nuiumance, ana staff breakfast, all happening to get out there and do the best will travel to the Wesleyville dtmng the last week of school, job possible and by never put- Fire and Rescue Training^ Sta- Academically students have ting others down is how Nick tion, Ontario Hydro, second sell1 sell 1 been busy. On December 2, has chosen to be a leader on mester. Nick has put in many extra hours as an emergency Clarke students participated in the Science Olympics in Co- bourg. The junior team was made up of Steve Gulab, Tracy Schillings, Mike Harper and Katy Evans. The senior team consisted of Ian Crookshank, Kyle Colville, Holly Douglas and April Kaji. Parents should also be aware that university applications are due to OU AC on December 13; that deadline will quickly be upon us. Also, community college applications are being completed in Guidance and are due by December 20. Students who plan to attend university Nick Hand Athlete of the Week rescue worker in the field, and plans to attend Humber College College next year to train to be a Firefighter. We also know Nick at school as a member of the students' council. His voice can be heard at the end of the day over the P.A. in his role of communications communications officer for the council. He enjoys this position very much and is a valued member of the council. The final words are Nick's: "Thank you to parents and coaches who have helped so much." very helpful to the students as Way at BHS. Over $416.00 the March exams approach." has been raised so far. Organiz Students Raise $1,066 Students at S.T. Worden School in Courtice raised $1,066 in their Terry Fox run held last September. The students ran or walked 10 kilometres by completing several several laps of their schoolyard during lunch hours over a five-day period. A total of 127 students participated. Three of them were chosen at random for this photo. They include: Justin Bcrnon (left) Katie Sowchuck (centre) (centre) and Jetty Thompson (right). MANY THANKS The Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville, gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and businesses. Your gracious support and generosity made the 9th Annual Harvest Ball a tremendous success. The Harvest Ball Committee is thrilled to donate the $30,000 raised to the Hospital's Operating Room for a laparoscopy set. Thank You! A&P Abemethy's Paint & Wallpaper Active Bodies Randy Alldread Amadeus Seafood & Steak House Archibald Orchards Frank & Y vonne Augecci Avery Dennison Ayren Links Golf & Country Club Bandstra's Flowers Bank of Montreal Baskin-Robbins Beaver Lumber Beaver Foods Bev's Floral Body & Sole Hair Salon & Spa Body & Sole Wellness Centre Eric & Jenny Bowman Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy Bowmanville Area Medical Assoc. Bowmanville Golf & Country Club Bowmanville Fabrics Bowmanville Foundry Co. Ltd. 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