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Whitby Free Press, 30 Oct 1996, p. 21

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Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, October 30., 1996 , Page 21 Pekky a Trafagar Castie O)n FridaY nighit, Anderson held its annual commencement ceremonies. The bighlight of the evening was the inspiring speech given bY valedictorjan Beth Gilles. Wendy Visser earned the Mfayor's Medal award and Cara Boddy the Governor General's award. Interim report cards were distributed on Monday, but don't worrY, if you're not really happy with your marks, you stiM have lots of time for improvement. Don't be afraid- to approach your subject teacher for help. Ifyou are in need of lots of help, you can apply -for a peer tutor who can ait down and work, you through your probleme on a weekly basis. If iterested, pick up an application' outside of room 134A or s»e.4M. Blake or Mrs. Dillon. Five recIpients orf this year's Multicultural Council of Oshawa/Durham community service scholarship were recently each awarded a cheque of $1,000. Recipients were: (1) Maria Christina Uy, graduate of St. Stephen's- Secondary School, Bowmanville, and attending McMaster University in Hamilton. (2) Magda Lenartowica, graduate of Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic School, We sent our cross-country team to an individual meet at Trinity Coilege on Oct. 18 and, since the course was fairly flat and -not too strenuous, Mr. Cleary was gratified with our times. Ini the midget race, Megan Granville placed fifth out of 13 and our junior team of Brenda Desmoulin, Heather Davison and sisters Asa and Fia James secured fourth position overail. IjuBt crused merrily along at my customary pace anid enýjoyed the breeze. Before long we will have to switch to indoor track, se these long autumn runs wiil be no more than beautiful memories. Well, I simply cannot let National Cheristry week slip by without recognition. The designation of Oct. 23 as Mole Day is now chemistry situdents, Cane dramnatic pauses, foamy Kýolewaski and Alison green-spewixig flasks and Schol oard hIds The science league coference o ars WHIBY TUDNT eoatrge Gangr eeThe Durham Board of advantage o h èrn through' a ficroôcpeata ecnt JuniorOfte ang Science Leage workshop at Leslie MoFarlane Education wiil host its fifth opportunities, the Durham Public Sohool. Two Gradie 4, 5 or 6 students annual Parents As Partners board will provide free child fromeac Duhar elrnenaryschol ere Learning For Life conference cane and scheduled activities frit om heh Duram lemntrycoo wr on Saturday, Nov. 9. Ail for chidren aged three to 10. iitdtthsPhoial day. eo, htyFrePes events will b. held at Lunchhour supervision wil Phoo y arkReso, Wlty reePras Sinclair Secondary School be provided but children MQuire took complete charge of the week's festivities and we celebrated the Mole in song dance and contests. You may flot tbink there is anything special about the mole, after ail it is just a number. But what a, number! 6,022 times 10 to the 23rd is certainly no ordinary nuxnber. Twinky Sharma won herself a t-shirt for cannily finding ail the 10 % commolemenbs' hidden around the sehool and Hoily Buchanan picked up another one for astutely guessing how many moles of bubble gum Were in the showcase. That mustve been before the leak, eh Mr. D? Mr. Davie's third annual chemical blow-out, amazingly conducted to the full-volume beat of the 1812 Oshawa, 'and attending McGill University in Montreal, Que. (3) May Farnouah, graduate of Bowmanville Secondary School and attending McMaster University. (4) Christine -Ibarra, graduate of Pin. Ridge Secondary Sehool, Pickering, and attonding the University of Toronto. (5) Lucianna Stano, graduate of Monsignor John Pèeyma, attending McGill University. The schlarships are given Crimestoppers and Durham Regional Police need the Publices help in solving a break and enter that occurned at Mlichaela Arts and Crafts Supenstere, 1755 Pickering Pankway, on Aug. 14. Around 8:20 a&m., employees heard loud noises coring from the accounts office area of the business premise. A maIe was observed leaving the office area then quickly vacating the premises. Closer investigation revealed that someone had forcibly'broken in at the rean of the building. -Taken in the incident was a quantity' of cash. The suspect la descnibed as male, black, aged 20 te 26, five feet nine nhs eir ulsotbakar wearing a white and urquoisblackk huit Cimestoppers Winl pay a cash reward for any information' that leads te anu arrest in theincident." Caler. nover have té give thefr name or te stinl court. Cal 436-8477. to graduating students from Durham seoendary achools in recognition of thein outstanding achievement in academic studies, service in the community (and registered in a college or university). an erauation '..entre in Whitby. This year's con.terence will address not only needs and interesta of parents but also those of school community council members. 1Fonty-foun workshops and 16'table taflW will b. offered on a vaniety of topics including study and homework skillsP teaching childnen anger management skIs, motivating student leanning, and depression in ,Chiidnren and adolescents. While parents take Tanya Hunter I Alana Koster Sinclair Secondary Sohool No one has any- excuse te be tired this week. Setting the dlocks back gave evezyone a much needed extra hour ofseleep. Were you there te see Mr,. Sutherland iss the cow? Mr. Sutherland puckened upD to givethe cow akis for Urâe Way. Last night's Halloween dance was spooktacular! Congrata te the best costume and the beat TAG for their pumpkin. It was great to see ail you ghosts and goblins. if you missed out last night, make sure you attend our next dance on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Hope everybody has their copy of Headrua, Sinclairs- new publication which makre its debut yestenday., If Y»-ou haven't got your copy, made in» to set one from Comm'non "ntr"su or visit Mis. Eales ln ~ tdi Don't forget Sinclairs third annual craft and collectibles sale. Saturday, Nov. 2 is the day te b. at the school for uxcelent Christmas deals. 3abysitting is available for ýiose who need our services. must bring their own lunches. Conference registration Packages will be sent to schools during the second week ini September. The cost for the full day package, including lunch for adulte, is $10 per person. Registration formns must b. returned by mail or through the school courier service to the Education Centre by Oct. Wrwi both us. Cre ithoyu ear-popping surprIses, capped a wicked week of zany fun. Did I mention the colouring contest? Congrats te JenniferHiüng, Allisoni McMurter, Jimin Min, Anabel Diaz, Yumi Choi, Sarah Chun and Jennifer Lee. Monday our SWAT team took in a special Juraasic Park/Outbrenjk animation lecture and show at the Science Centre. Sometime Ill let you in on what this terrific group is up to. On the sportsfront, our basketbalteams ended their regular, season this week, with 'an under-14 win against York House, 42-32, but a disappointing under-20 lose to Albert Coilege. Albert has a Ivery fine team this year s0 we- tried to be gracious by inviting them to dinner. Though that was nice, it wasn't quite as good as a win. Mrs. Campbell took our swim team .off to Havergal for a five-school challenge relay on Oct. 22. Our present team is one of the largest and multi-talented we'have had in recent years se keep watching for their resuits. At least this is a sport that does3 not depend on fine' weather, a grassy fîeld or' expensive equ1pment. If you come out in a suit and are prepared for hard work, theyM1 teach you to swim competitively. Next on our agenda is the bouse play auditions. Student directors will be casting qikl 0that rehearsals can begin next week. Got a pencil? Each of yo0 hoj consider this as youn personal invitation te come out and enjoythis evening of comedy, drama and thought- provoking social* comment Professional treatment eliminates bad breath rather than just trying to cover it up. Treatment is 95% sucoessful. Cail today for a consultation or a free brochure.. 340 Byron St. S., Whitby e (905) 668-5444 WhibFreePress Scott Andrew wvho has delivered thei Whitby Free Press for nearly 4 years has béen recogizd as the cariercf thenmonh EACH CARRIER 0F THE MONTH WILL RECEIVE A T-S 'HIRT AND COUPONS' COURTESY0F MCDONALD'Sý- Scholarshnips awarded '&7 1

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