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Charles Seath, now principal of Don Head Secondary in Rich- mond Hill, presented the dip- lomas, and George Domina, principal of the Richmond Hill High presented student leader- ship awards to last year's Student Council President Bonnie Brickles, Head Boy Mark Dobbs and Head Girl Stephanie Blissett. Graduates of Bayview Secondary School, Rich- mond Hill, were on the giving as well as receiving .end at the school’s tenth annual commencement .Friday evening, October 23. . There were secondary school graduation diplomas for 101 graduates of the five year pro- gram, and honor graduation diplomas for another ‘67. Thirty received certificates of standing in two year business and commerce and tWo year technol- ogy and trades programs as well as diplomas for 23 graduates of the four year arts and science program. There Were 38 graduates of York County Board of Educa- the business and commerce four tion’s Superintendent of Plan- year program and 38 for the ning and Development Stephen four years science, technology Bacsalmasi, presented the H. L. and trades program. Simms Award for excellence in Prizes and presentations in_ office practice to Rosemary eluded students’ council awards Dykev and former Princlpal and cash donations from the Howard Eubank, new principal students' Korean Adoption pm- of Sir Robert L. Borden Sec- gram Charities. ondary School, Scarboro, pre- Three of the “hoops former sented the Annie Eubank vice_p,~incipals and former Award to Maria Coppola, now a principal were on the platform. $2322: at Tomntos Tamers, Prizes and presentations in- cluded students‘ council awards and cash donations from the students' Korean Adoption Pro- gram Charities. Students Give $2,600. To Charity And Honor'CathoiicSchqois Plan Family Life Education Former Graduate Bayview 10th Commencement“ A or York County Roman Catholic evening sessions for parents was dignity of another. he becomes School Board intends to have presented. The order of pre- less ofa person himself" Ia series Of evening SeSSiUUS in sema i011 WES develop“! i)\' ‘.. ‘ 'P R v 7 ‘3“! Honda V i E z ‘ v. . . l !‘ . ‘ eaCh SCIIOOI fOI the Pal’CIltS. 1-10rlnqi'oa n 9 ‘.1 RD |' x a A _ . l. . ,, Other sessions would cover ‘McClennon and Sister Theresa‘th DI‘DDOSPd \‘nrk (‘nnnnv mm Another former vice-principal SPECIAL LARGE LAND OWNERS Let us help You KEEP ONTARIO GREEN Dead trees removed at REASONABLE prices. Experienced men, modern methods and equip- ment. Take advantage of our LOWER RATES during fall and winter months Free estimates - - - Phone 884-7774 COFFEE SHOP (new) & RESTAURANT 82 Yonge Street North RICHMOND HILL TREE SERVICE & FORESTRY CO. LTD. 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Be Fit And Slim with It’s fun. relaxing and mars/tall guneral flame Wright & Taylor and Pipher Chapels unce 1876 126 Yonge Street North, Richmond Hill SAVEWAY Dresses SAVEWAY Serving the Community under the Ladies’ AND UP 280 BAYVIEW PLAZA RICHMOND HILL 280 BAYVIEW PLAZA RICHMOND HILL I The Mathematical Association of America and Society of Actuaries was represented by John Seymore who presented a gmathematics award to Tony Pax- man for his achievment in a ‘provincial competition. 1 Staff - Students’ Council ‘awards for high subject aver- ages were presented by Vaughan ToWnship Trustee Morer Kin- nee, chairman of the board’s advisory vocational committee. to Lorne Ormerod, English and history; Margaret Harmon, two ‘languages; and Lois Gee. two tmathmatics and two sciences. Margaret Harmon also re- ceived the York County Board of Education general proficiency and book award presented by Area 4 Superintendent Murray Dobson and the Students’ Coun- cil Award for general profic- iency and citizenship from the boards’ a Superintendent of Plants and Sites, Ronald Mc- Knight. Stafl? - Students’ Council ‘ The Hugo Schenk Awards, said Mr. Martin, will be made annually. A plaque to honor Hugo, he pointed out, was on display in a showcase in the school's main corridor and is flanked by paintings of two of the Korean orphans by Student Sharron Corrigan. NINE SCHOLARSHIPS Nine students receiVed Ont- ario Scholarships for achieving an average of 80 percent or better in their top seven grade 13 papers. These Were presented by the county board’s Associa- tion Director Gordon McIntyre to Stephanie Blissett, Richard Clow, Lois Gee, David Glan- ville, Sharon Harms, Margaret Harmon, Barry McKillop, Lom Ormerod and Carol Wallace. The Richmond Hill Kinette Award was presented by Mrs. Roy Swanson to Gheila Gee, now.a student nurse. and Karen Perry. MEMORIAL PRIZES Staff-students’ council awards Barry McKillop, chairman of for high course averages. in the KAP Committee. received grades 9 and 10 went to Georg- the grade 13 Patrick Cillis ina Luck and Nicholas Milicevic. Memorial Leadership Award Bayview's Vice - Principal from Patrick's sister, Colleen George Cameron presented the Cillis. Canadian Manufacturers’ Assoc- Another memorial award. the iation Award donated by Texas‘Richmond Hill Lions Club Dr. Instruments of Richmond Hill‘Cameron Cowan Award, was to John McConkey and John presented to Lorne Ormerod Robinson. by Lion Bruce Smith. 1-,L _AL_-‘ _.nn_ u._ Principal Arthur Martin ex- plained that Hugo, who graduated from the school last year, had himself excelled in computer science. He was killed last spring in a traffic accident ‘during a student car rally in aid of the Korean Adoption Pro- gram. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schenk, were on hand for the presentation. ‘ nu unlale . The Richmond Hill Chapter IODE History Prize was pre- sented to Karen Perry by Mrs. M. B. Verrico, and the Rich- mond Rose Chapter IODE Prize for English also went to Karen Perry. It was presented by Mrs. Helen Foord. Three grade 11 and 12 students were the first to reâ€" ceive the new Students’ Council Hugo Schenk Memorial Award for excellence in computer science. They were Brian Gen- tles, Richard Bunny and Hilary Snow. In the last school year the Korean AdoptiOn Program cam- paign for funds had raised about $4,700, said Mr. Martin. far more than was needed to maintain seven Korean orphans adopted by the school. and sur- plus funds were being directed to local charities. He called on the KAP Chairman Barrie Mc- Killop to present cheques to recipient organizations. A cheque for $1,100 for Blue Hills Acadamy for Emotionally Distributed Children, was re- ceived by Chief Childcare ‘IYAn‘un-u RTWnâ€" Vann‘nn ‘ The Richmond Hill Chapter TIODE History Prize was pre- sented to Karen Perry by Mrs. M. B. Verrico, and the Rich- mond Rose Chapter IODE Prize for English also went to Karen Perry. It was presented by Mrs. Helen Foord. V A _ ‘ CITIZENSHIP AWARDS ‘ Mr. MacDonald also pre- sented students' council awards for general proficiency and citizenship of Kathryn Frise, Sara Graziani. Stephen Lismore and Karen Perry. LIMITED 884-1062 In his opening remarks, Mr. Martin described the new sem- ester program at the school and the philosophy of individual progress, “It is a philosophy which says students have the right to make mistakes, this is as much apart of learning as all the rest, a part of growing up. They can learn that things are as they think they are. or are not as they think they are.” With its excellent guidence facilities, library and resources, said Mr. Martin, the school has the facilities that make this new organization a justifiable ap- proach to learning. GREETINGS FROM BOARD There was a dinner for the graduating glass before com- mencement and a brief recep- tion after. Richmond Hill Trustee Deena Simpson brought greetings from York County Board of Educa- tion, saying the board encour- ages such experimentation, that there is a place different types of schools in the country. Margaret Harmon was valed- ictorian. Children are born cur- ious she said. Their thirst for knowledge is nurtured in public school, and further in high school. Now the graduating class was going on to higher educa- tion in other .places, universi- ties, colleges, the working world, and some into marriage, but learning continues every day whatever the situation of the individual. On Friday Afternoon Bay- view had its Junior Commence- ment for grades 9 to 12. At this time 52 “Super 80” pins were presented to students who had achieved 80 percent or better standing in these grades. Another $500 was Lplaced in the treasury of the student council’s benevolent fund to be uSed in aiding needy students attending Bayview. The school orchestra con- ducted by Ray Barton played a number of musical selections throughout the evening. She spoke of the atmosphere at Bayview~ which made it an ideal place for learning, of the numerous curricular and extra- curricular programs of the school and thanked Mr. Martin for his skill and courage in pro- viding leadership. She also thanked the stafi, and con- cluded, “The world is just be- ginning to open its doors to us. May we take advantage of what it has to offer.” Honor bars wei‘e presented tq another 72, and 44 graduates of two year and f5ur year courses received Bayview staff- student subjec't awards. Miss Janet Williams of the Victorian Order of Nurses ac- cepted a cheque for $500 on be- half or that organization, and Mrs. Helen Gray received a sim- ilar cheque on behalf of the Association for Children With Learning Disabilities. The E. Totton Mathematics Award went to Verylene Gam- brill and Mary Anne Van Arem. Five school letters were awarded, and 14 academic letters were awarded, and 14 academic letters. Leotards A cheque for $1,100 for Blue Hills Acadamy for Emotionally Distributed Children, was re- ceived by Chief Childcare Worker Norman Knapton. Richmond Rose Chapter IODE Bursary for citizenship was awarded on the vote of the student body to Merle Hamny and presented by'Mrs. Helen Foord. Another memorial award, the Richmond Hill Lions Club Dr. Cameron Cowan Award, was presented to Lorne Ormerod by Lion Bruce Smith. JUNIOR COMMENCEMENT Children's All Shades and up Three of those who took the course at Thunder Bay â€"~â€" Ken- neth McClennon, principal of Notre Dame School, Newmarket, Randy LaMorre, a teacher at the same school, and Sister Theresa Doherty. Principal of St. Margaret Mary School in Pine Grove were present to an- swer questions. Mr. McClen- non's wife, Mary and Mr. La- Morre’s wife, Barbara, both teachers with the county’s Ro- man Catholic board, also took the family life course and will be helping with in-service training of other teachers. The board’s recommendation that the study guides prepared by the rteachers’ family life cur- riculum committee in co-opera- tion with Father Lafrenier was approved, although there was some difference of opinion as to when certain subjects should be introduced. EMPHASIS 0N FAMILY Mr. McClennon assured the trustees that “sex education” made up only about ten percent of the family life study, that emphasis was primarily on the psychological inter-relationships and responsibilities of the in- dividual in the family. The committee includes three members of the board’s admin- istrative staff, three pastors, three principals who took part in the family life course, three teachers who attended the family life course, and the boards‘ Religious Conordinator Robert Cooney. Mrs. Lee argued that certain aspects of sex education were being introduced too soon, while Dr. LaCroix, a medical doctor, felt that these subjects should be phased. Parents should be reassured, said Mr. McClennon that the trustees and staff have devoted so much time to preparing the program which will be intro- duced into the schools only as staff are ready and after the parents have had an opportunity to meet and thoroughly discuss it with staff. Early in the year the board duri agreed that such a course was tute needed, and during the summer 17 teachers and principals from York County took part in an extensive six-Week course at Lakehead University in Thun- der Bay. The intention of the board was that these teachers should serve not only as in- structors in their own classes, but that they should also take part in the in-service training of other teachers and continue as ‘resource people in their respec- tive schools. '1'] Cler enta pare cuss othe clerl Tl clud not fam. Chr. A A committee was set up headed by three trustees, Dr. William LaCroix of Markham Township, Mrs. Noreen Lee of Woodbridge, and Peter Van Dyk of King Township. Children mature at difierent rates, said Dr. LaCroix, and those children who are ready for certain knowledge will bene- fit while it will go “over the heads" of the rest. The same subjects should be introduced again with an increase in the intensity of emphasis as the children grew older, he said. Sister Theresa admit-ted there had not been time to fully dev- elop curriculum, that certain aspects of the program had yet to be worked out from level to level. To delay *would defeat the purpose, inSIS’ced Dr. LaCroix. When simple biological facts are introduced early, children accept them as a matter of fact, but later they are self con- scious and snickering. Before deciding to undertake the program, a number of trust- ees, board ofl‘icials, principals and teachers had attended a “live-in” weekend session con- ducted by Father Leo Lafrenier, director of the Family Life In- stitute at Thunder Bay. It was pointed out that, in any case, the program could not be introduced into the school until it had received the ap- proval of the regional curricu- lum branch and the department Three of the participating teachers were present at a meeting of the board on Octo- ber 20 to report on progress to date. CURRICULUM QUESTIONED PANTY A suggested outline of six evening sessions for parents was presented. The order of pre- sentation was developed by Mr. McClennon and Sister Theresa during the Thunder Bay Insti- INVOLVE CLERGY The purpose, said Mr. Mc- Clennon was to encourage par- ental involvement by giving parents an opportunity to dis- cuss their mutual situation with other parents, staff trustees and clergy. The idea, he said, is to in- clude the family in the program. not to invade the privacy of the family but rather to strengthen Christian attitudes to family. Although six parent-involve- ment sessions have been plan- ned, Mr. McClennon agreed that it might be possible to cover the ground in fewer sessions. PARENTS MEET FIRST The first session would be an orientation session, with parents and educators discussion, “What is family life education?” Dis- cri-minating between sex and sexuality, sex instruction and sex education. It would delve into the need for family life education, the board’s view on family life education, and the role of the parish in family life education. A family life committee has already been set up in the New- market Sharon area reported Mr. LaMorre, including mem- bers of the Catholic Women’s League, St. Vincent de Paul Society, medical doctors, psy- chiatrist, psychologist, trustees, teachers and parents. “In information sessions we become aware of the attitudes of the people in the community, and the committee could con- tinue to act as Iiason between the school and the home,” de- clared Mr. LaMorre. Such committees, Mr. Mc- Clennon told the trustees, could view the audio-visual aids that might be used in the family life program before they were pre- sented in the schools. This would be followed by a session of physiology and an- atomy, covering male and feâ€" male anatomy and reproduction. Parents would learn the terms used in describing the various parts and functions of the body so they could comfortably dis- cuss them with their children. “If you teach a child to accept his own sexuality as a gift from God, "to respect himself and others. treat him with dignity, he will be a better person,” said The dignity of the person 4 the person~parent, and the person-child, would also be covered. This year it seems everybody's infroduc new economy cor. "Volkswagen-sized." "Volkswagen-priced." So not to be outdone, we've done the sc from scratch. Because for 22 selves with workir different outside. And so today, while ours m‘ the newest economy car, it's 0 advanced. nity to dis-l The series of parent meetings tuation With’would end with a seSSion on trustees and parent involvement in the lfamily life program at home d, is to x'n- and at school. ihe Program. DEPARTMENT MUST 'ivacy of the APP E u strengthen Rov to family. "Six, sessions are not too mmittee has many" commentfl Mr. La- in the NeW- Mon'e- “They W111 open the ea reported d001‘ ffn‘ more parental 1nvolve- ndina mom- ment In all school programs." 22 years of hard labour for $1999. g bette Other sessions would cover the proposed York County cur- riculum from kindergarten to grade 5, and the curriculum from grade 6 to grade 8 â€" the aims and objectives, and how some specific aims are dev- eloped at each level. Dr. LaCroix told the trustees that all of them will be ex- pected to serve on their local committees. Morre. “They will open the door for more parental involve- ment in all school programs." “It is an evolutionary pro- cess,” agreed Board Chairman Eugene Jacobs, “it is a learning experience for all of us.” The tentative curriculum for family life education for the primary, junior and intermed- iate divisions was approved, and following final approval by the board and the department of education will be introduced in- to the schools, but only at levels where members of the school staff are fully qualified to undertake the program. Meanwhile a schedule of meetings for parents will be drawn up, and in all areas, the parent meetings will preceed the instruction of the program in the local school. FLOWERS 313%; 889-9593 Local & Metro Wide Delivery 7 Wedding Consultants 323 Yonge St. South RICHMOND HILL 884-5211 LAURELEA FLOWERS 178 YONGE STREET NORTH/RICHMOND HILL/889-77OI THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Nov may no ctually the most W. 8: P. 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