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PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 15, 1993 - 1.5 Original French Immersion students graduate this year By Julia Dempsey | Port Perry Star When Misty Andrews and Disa Kohls entered Grade 1 in i 1980, they were part of a new program called French Immer- F sion. Meet the first Port Perry French Immersion graduating class. (Front, from left) Laura Sanderson, Emily Smith, Nicole Montpetit, Misty Andrews, Michelle Hiemstra, (middie) Ke- vin Stewart, Disa Kohls, Garett Hazelwood, Dave Philip, Sarah Hobbs, (back) Kevin John- son, Lori Hall, Dale Bradbury, Wendy Little, Joel MacLean, and Sarah White. See story. This month, as they finish their Grade 12 studies at Port Perry High School, they will cel- - ebrate being the first French ~~ Immersion class to graduate in - Scugog Township. Along with their secondary school diploma, the students will receive a bilingual certifi- cate at their graduation ceremo- nyin November. : MERCURY DEALERS GIVE YOU FEATURES INCLUDE: aar?s -- e Air Conditioning ki : ' i PACKAGE e Automatic Transmission "= e Alumi Wheel num Wheels e 3.0 Litre V6 Engine Co g . colour Keyed Headlamp e Driver's Side Airbag Frame and Grill * Cloth Captain's Chairs "MONTH FOR y MONTHS o Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes A NO CHARGE SPORTS APPEARANCE * Running Boards * Sport Striping Package THE BEST-SELLERS FORD AND MERCURY DEALERS RB Offer apphes to vehicles in-stock and for a imited ime only Lease payments exclude shown See dealer for details freight, license and applicable taxes Option to purchase Some kilometrage conditions apply Dealer may lease for less Vehicles may not be exactly as Ontano FMDA_ PO Box 2000. Oakville. Ontario 16) 5Y4 "I have no regrets about being part of the program," Misty told the Star. From Grades 1-3, all subjects were taught in French. English was not introduced until Grade 4. The students stayed together as a class until high school. Al- though they continued to have French class together, they were apart for the first tim their other classes. Disa says the earlier years built strong bonds between the students. She remembers their Grade 7-8 years when they ate their lunch in the gymnasium instead of the classroom. "Our class would sit together in a big circle. Just our class, no- body else," she recalls. Over the years, the class too several trips to Quebec and some of the students travelled to France. Misty and Disa plan on re- turning to Port Perry High School next year for their OAC classes. Both are undecided about their post secondary edu- cation. "I don't think I'll take lan- guages," Misty said. "But I'm go- ing to keep up with my French. It will open doors for me." DON'T MISS PIONEER DAYS THIS WEEKEND SAT., & SUNDAY, JUNE 19 & 20 Where the past comes alive! SCUGOG SHORES MUSEUM VILLAGE 1/2 mile north of Hwy 7A on Reg. Rd. 7 ADMISSION: Adults $3.50 Students $1.50 Seniors $2.50 . Kids over 6 - $1.00 Family $10.00 | EMMERSON 193 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY, ONT. LIL 189 (416) 985-7308 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE PEgAPON NATIONAL V(r pes A Division of | National Victoria and Grey Trustco 5.0° 1 YEAR ANNUAL INTEREST 7.0% - 5 Year Annual Rates Subject to Change without Notice.