G.D.H.S. 60th Reunion in Glencoe

the placemat gals: reunion sponsors

Mary Simpson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:16:08 +0000

Sandi Hipple is printing 25,000 placemats for the Villa Dining Lounge advertising the big May 2-4 wkd (May 18-20) reunion party.

Sandi and Deb Pattyn run CHYX Media Management , a community oriented publishing company committed to enhancing the connections of our local businesses, associations, and group organizations with our local residents/neighbors.

They are a dynamic duo who do all those advertising placemats (FREE for restaurants) we study at the local eateries. Thanks for supporting GDHS!

Call Sandi at 519 245-0591. They also do:

community maps and event advertising
website design packages (design and hosting)
logo design, menus, brochures and flyers

Servicing the following areas:

Middlesex Centre (Delaware, Komoka, Ilderton)
Strathroy/Caradoc (Strathroy, Mt. Brydges)
London/Lambeth
Port Stanley, Talbotville, St. Thomas
Glencoe, Melbourne, West Lorne
Grand Bend, Bayfield, Parkhill (spring 2012)

Register now for golf May 20, 2012 at Wardsville

Mary Simpson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:30:46 +0000

Sunday May 20th,2012 Wardsville Golf Course (www.wardsvillegolfclub.ca)

18 Hole 4 person Best Ball Shotgun Scramble. Contact Don Cunningham now. We want 144 golfers committed before December 31, 2011. mailto:doncunningham45@gmail.com 519-494-5966.

An ideal opportunity to play with Classmates, Cousins, Parents or Grandparents!!

Registration….. 12:00 noon Shotgun Start….1:00 pm

BBQ and Prizes…6:00 pm

Prize Donations are much appreciated and gratefully accepted prior to OR the day of the tournament.

For more information please contact Don Cunningham mailto:doncunningham45@gmail.com

519-494-5966.

Early Bird Fee of $60.00/person prior to April 2012…$70.00/person after April 1, 2012

Cheques payable to GDHS Reunion Committee

Register now! (The registration committee is waiting)

Mary Simpson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:28:50 +0000

The word is getting out! Party in Glencoe on the May 2-4 weekend! The next step is: REGISTER! $50 per person for the entire weekend. Big value!

: Come for the fun!

60th Anniversary GDHS Reunion will be held the weekend of May 18-20, 2012 . Come to Glencoe for the weekend and re-connect with friends, class makes, team mates, and teachers. This is going to be a great party.

Click on the Register Here tab in the right hand column and send us the money. A lot of great people are working very hard to make this a special weekend for you.

“Sex Please, We’re 60″ by SMAK Dinner/Theatre in Appin

Mary Simpson — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:14:48 +0000

The women mix up Bud’s Viagra pills with the Venusia, and it has a strange effect on men: it gives them all the symptoms of menopausal women, complete with hot flashes, mood swings, weeping and irritability! When the mayhem settles down, all the women find their lives moving in new and surprising directions.

Laugh till you cry after a big homemade roast beef dinner at the Appin Community Centre. $35. Call GDHS Grad, Janet Eaton Muscutt, April 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, May 4, 5, 6 to reserve your party. Friday and Saturday evenings arrive at 6:15 pm p.m. Sunday aft 12:30 pm. Reserve tickets at 519-289-5094. Only advertised here because they always sell out!

“The Amorous Ambassadour” sells out all nights

Mary Simpson — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:42:24 +0000

“When Harry Douglas, the new American Ambassador to Great Britain, tells his wife and daughter that he is going to Scotland for the weekend, they each announce plans of their own. Their newly hired and very British butler Perkins watches stoically as each one leaves.”

Our Fall production is over and everything turned out great. We sold out all nights with 1477 people attending the 12 nights. Our Spring Production is “Sex Please We’re Sixty” and we have 3 nights sold out already. So anyone wanting tickets or gift certificates as gifts should speak early.

Call me (519) 289-5094 And have a Merry Christmas!

Janet Muscutt

Crystal James, alumnus, wins the 50:50 jack pot.

Mary Simpson — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:59:38 +0000

Crystal James, GDHS 1995 – 1999, won the $1100 jackpot. The other winner was the GDHS alumni scholarship funds.

Crystal owns Crystal’s Corner Cafe on Haggerty Road in Newbury. She started in business when she was in Grade 3, helping out Judy Jones, a local entrepreneur. In March 2009, Judy was ready to retire from her Newbury restaurant, and Crystal bought her out.

Crystal fondly remembers her GDHS years. A highlight was working on a model of the Glencoe arena complex, finishing the project after exams when everyone else had disappeared. She was the proud winner of the Communication and Technology Award in 1997. Selected for a special class run by Mrs. DeVries in 1997, Crystal remembers learning life skills that helped her prepare for owning her own business.

Congratulations, Crystal! Thank you for supporting the GDHS Scholarship Fund.

Crystal's Corner Cafe in Glencoe Fair Parade

Student United Way Campaign raises $1053.88

Mary Simpson — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:05:11 +0000

By Jane Bowley, teacher.

Amanda Vollick Ross ran an extremely successful United Way Campaign raising $1053.88 for organizations in our community .Donations were made through dedicated staff and student activities.
Events for students included Tape a Teacher to the Wall (Mr. Baia and Mr. Wolfe), busking in the Cafeteria (music students), the Helping Hands Homeroom competition where students purchased helping hands for $2.00 which were posted in the front hall, and a Field Hockey buyout. Events for staff included dress down Fridays, a Staff luncheon, and a silent auction where staff had the opportunity to purchase Mr. Moore and Mr. Baia to teach a class.

On November 17th all grades 9 and 10 students participated in a TVDSB Violence Prevention play entitled “Cut” which addresses violence in relationship issues. After viewing the play, senior students facilitated activities designed to encourage discussion and skills with the goal of prevention of violent behaviour.

The Breakfast Program continues to serve 40-50 students each day, especially those athletes who have had morning practices! The group appreciates donations that are coming in and welcome everything that might be used for breakfast.

GDHS had its first music concert of the school year on Wednesday, November 9. The next concert will be Wednesday, December 14, weather permitting.

On Monday October 31st the halls were filled with so many different faces and creatures as students displayed their Halloween costumes. The Students’ Council organized an assembly that allowed the student body to vote on the costumes they liked most. A JibJab video of staff acting ghoulish was a new addition to the assembly, as was a demonstration of a self-carving pumpkin by Mr. Broderick. Many of the Glencoe public donated canned goods that were picked up by Students’ Council volunteers on Halloween Night. A huge thank you goes out to all those who made this canned goods drive such a success.

The Students’ Council celebrated their hard work by attending The Black Light Harvest Dance on November 4th. Over 100 students supported this event organized by the Students’ Council Dance Committee.

On November 3rd the GDHS District Review Team welcomed several visitors to the school to introduce them to all that GDHS has to offer. On November 24th, the Ministry of Education-mandated District Review will take place at GDHS. These visitors will visit classrooms and will tour the school with the goal of learning what the school currently does well and giving feedback on areas of improvement.

GDHS Sports News Nov 2011

Mary Simpson — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:03:21 +0000

The Student Athletic Association held its first fundraiser of the year. This was a 3 on 3 basketball tournament which was won by Graham Deller.
Both boys’ volleyball teams have entered the playoffs. On Thursday November 3rd the senior boys defeated St. Joes 3-1. They have advanced to the next round of playoffs to be held on Tuesday November 8th against Central Elgin in St. Thomas. The junior boys team placed 3rd in the league standings earning a bye into the second round of playoffs to be held at GDHS on Tuesday November 8th.

The junior girls’ basketball team ended its season on Friday November 4th by losing a playoff game against St. Joes. This team consists primarily of grade 9 girls who should do very well next season.
The field hockey team and the cross country team have both finished their seasons. On October 19th the field hockey team faced its nemesis, Medway, in the playoffs and played well but did not win.

In cross country, Garrett Salomons represented GDHS at WOSSAA placing 30th out of 87 runners in the Junior Boy’s Divisions. He ran 6km in 22:41. The team had a celebration lunch on Wednesday November 9th.

Tryouts for wrestling, boys’ basketball, and girls’ volleyball began November 7th.

GDHS Spirit Wear has been on sale this month. Students, staff and the public are encouraged to buy clothing to show their school spirit as well as their support of the upcoming 60th Reunion. Clothing is available through the school and at Mayhew’s. All orders must be placed through Jane Bowley.

Jane Bowley

Breakfast Program a Hit

Mary Simpson — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:35:45 +0000

by Marie Williams-Gagnon

There is more than one reason to get to school before the opening bell at Glencoe District High School these days. Students are flocking to school for a breakfast program that has grown in popularity since the school year began.

Teacher Diane Zinkan and educational assistant Sharon White serve up a rotating breakfast menu to students who are in need of something to eat before the school day begins. Zinkan stresses that not all participants are eating at Breakfast Club due to financial need but instead many stop by for a bite after early morning sports or band practices while others are simply not interested in eating breakfast at home before catching the bus or walking to school.

The menu features a variety of items throughout the week including cereal, toast, bagels, smoothies, cinnamon buns, fruit and juice. Baking is done in the Developmental Education Program classroom or by Zinkan and White to ensure that no student need be hungry starting their school day.

A can is set out to allow students to make donations and both Zinkan and White are impressed with the manners of the students who stop by to grab a quick bite or meet with friends to visit at the classroom with a cafe ambience.

Having received funding to begin the program through Breakfast Clubs of Canada and Breakfast for Learning programs, GDHS is already serving approximately 50 students each day. It is well-known that students who are well-nourished perform better in class and are also better able to concentrate.

While funding has been secured for some expenses and the community has been generous, Zinkan says that donations of items like napkins, fruit, eggs or other supplies would be welcomed. Anyone with questions may call Zinkan at the high school at 519-287-3310.

GDHS commencement reunites friends and family

Mary Simpson — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:44:41 +0000

by Marie Williams-Gagnon

Friends and family who traditionally gather for Thanksgiving dinner joined together a little early for the Glencoe District High School annual commencement and awards ceremony on Friday evening, October 7 in the school’s gymnasium.

Following music by the GDHS band and a processional led by piper Bonnie Rowe, the national anthem was played by the band. Opening remarks were offered by principal Michael Moore and students’ council co-president Taylor McLean.

Marion Moynihan, superintendent of education for the Thames Valley District School Board, brought greetings on behalf of the Board, Rob Campbell spoke on behalf of the trustees and Bonnie McArthur brought a message from the Alumni Association.

JUNIOR AWARDS

Individual proficiency certificates and honour awards were presented to the junior students at the onset of the program, prior to intermission.

Grade nine awards: Emma Holder – general proficiency, visual arts, exploring technologies, academic mathematics and academic geography; Blake Beam – academic mathematics; Catherine Lemkay – applied mathematics; Ashley Metcalf – locally developed mathematics; Shanelle Wilson – applied geography, dramatic arts and healthy active living (girls); Jacob Weber – healthy active living (boys), music instrumental, academic French, academic English and academic science; Hilary Hager – applied French; Carlie Hawco – applied English and applied science; Jonathon Lavoie – locally developed English; Taylor Clift – locally developed science; Michael Johnston – GLS learning strategies; and Kevin Ryan-Knight – GLE learning strategies.

Grade nine honour roll certificates, for those who had achieved an average of 80 per cent or higher in eight credits taken that school year, were presented to Matt Alexander, Marissa Ardiel, Shekina Cartlidge, Amanda Enwright, Carlie Hawco, Emma Holder, Emily May, Jacob Weber and Shanelle Wilson.

Grade 10 awards: Eliza McColl – general proficiency, French, healthy active living (girls), academic Canadian history, academic English and academic science; Amanda Sparry – applied Canadian history; Amanda Futcher – applied English; Megan McDougall – applied English; Shawn Rankin – locally developed English; Graham Deller – academic science; Kyle Teather – academic science and manufacturing technology; Laura Bowman – applied science; Chantel Poisson – locally developed science; Josh Rabideau – locally developed science and locally developed mathematics; Jacob Weber – academic mathematics; Amanda Futcher – applied mathematics; Jacob Moore – manufacturing technology and healthy active living (boy); Greg Kendall – healthy active living (boys); Patrick Wood – healthy active living (boys); Ashley Metcalf – learning strategies (open); Laura Waters – learning strategies (open); Hilary Hager – career studies, music instrumental and civics; Keegan Knight – large group activities (hockey); Jake Frampton – introduction to computer studies; Natalie Catlos – construction technology; Lauryn Wolfe – construction technology and dramatic arts; Megan Patterson – visual arts; Justine Albrechtas – food and nutrition; and Spencer Rabideau – transportation technology.

Grade 10 honour roll certificates were presented to Justine Albrechtas, Laura Bowman, Natalie Catlos, Graham Deller, Amanda Futcher, Ashley Gillett, Hilary Hager, Angela Hong, Sarah Lilley, Eliza McColl, Jacob Moore, Megan Patterson, Kyle Teather, Natasha Thomson, Lauryn Wolfe and Patrick Wood.

Grade 11 awards: Meagan McGill – general proficiency, university physics, university/college financial accounting fundamentals, university French, university English and university mathematics functions; Sarah Deller – university French and university/college dramatic arts; Eliza McColl – university/college dramatic arts; Amanda Sparry – open dramatic arts and college English; Christiaan Williams – workplace English and open learning strategies; Steven Lyons – university/college functions and applications; Crystal Elliott – foundation for college mathematics, parenting (open), college introduction to computer programming and college biology; Dylan Pattison – workplace mathematics; Chris Levett – college introduction to computer programming; Cassidy Gagnon – university biology and university chemistry; Zach Shimla – university/college music instrumental and university/college understanding Canadian law; Lloyd Smith – workplace custom woodworking; Lauren Enwright – university/college visual arts proficiency; Amanda Futcher – university/college communications technology; Kyle Chalcraft – open designing your own future; Alex Ritchie – open healthy active living (coed); Dylan Melo – open media studies; Tyler Thomson – open information and communications technology; Jacob Silva – university/college world history; Jameson Wolfe – university/college world history and grade 11 citizenship; Glen Slaughter – college transportation technology; Taylor Degraw – large group activities (hockey); Shannon Enwright – university/college technological design; Shawna Stevenson – open fashion and creative expression; Courtney Blair-Lumley – Merle Blair Memorial Award; Kyle Cutler – Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibb Award; and Christopher Longboat-Marsh – Margaret Dann Memorial Award.

Grade 11 honour roll recipients were Nathan Aranha, Brett Blackett, Crystal Elliott, Shannon Enwright, Cassidy Gagnon, Brooke Goodchild, Chris Levett, Meagan McGill, Dylan Melo, Nigel Mitton, Amanda Sparry, Justin Staels, Tyler Thomson and Jennifer Walker.

GRADUATION

Following an intermission, graduates and special award winners were honoured. (The individual and honours awards for those who received their Ontario Secondary School Diplomas are listed in brackets with each student’s name. The list of other award winners follows the list of graduates.)

OSSD recipients were:

Logan Arnold (university/college communications technology, technical studies, OPC principal’s award), Peter Belrose, Ryan Betts, Hilary Boekhoven (Town and Country Mutual Insurance Company Award, health sciences award), Shawn Bruggeman, Robert Buko, Brent Carruthers, Erika Catlos (Harold Marcus student award, Thames Valley Education Foundation award), Cyrus Chapman, Kasi-Lynn Clinton, Taylor Degraw (general proficiency, cooperative education, university mathematics of data management, Mita Gupta award, Governor General’s academic medal), Sarah Deller (university English, May family writing award, Leda Durrell Memorial award, Glencoe Lions Terry Fox memorial award, Peggy Kading memorial award, MacKellar memorial scholarship), Kelly Elliott (college chemistry, Gale Force award, Bruce B. Foster memorial bursary), Erica Findlay, Tanner Findlay, Gregory Gosnell (attitude, attendance and achievement award),

Evan Guille, Justine Hansmann, Kelsey Haskell, Wesley Hathaway (college mathematics award), Raymond Hearn, Robert Hesketh, Heather Holman (Royal Canadian Legion (Bothwell) Award Br. 252), Stephen Jefferson, Michael Johnston (workplace mathematics for work and everyday life), Nicholas Johnston, Jason Jones, Alexander Lalama, Quinn Little (mathematics of data management),

Eliott Martin, A.J. McCallum, Carleigh McInnes (Freda and Graham MacDonald Memorial award, GDHS Alumni and Friends scholarship, Lioness community service award), Taylor McLean (university advanced functions, university chemistry, Marion Dobie math/science award, GDHS services award, Eva Youlton memorial award, Melbourne Masonic Lodge award), Adam Mitchell, Nicholas Moxam, Niklas Mueller (college information technology in business), Samantha Northrup, Dylan Pattison,

Spencer Rabideau (Wolfe Equipment award), Cody Reese (mathematics of data management, Tony Degraw memorial award, Marion Wilson award), Hayden Rock, Emily Schepers (mathematics of data management, university Canadian and international law, Government of Ontario Lieutenant Governor’s community award, MacEachran memorial scholarship), Shawna Stevenson (Isabel Brown award), Meriah Swanson (environmental science/geography award, G. Stewart Allen Bursary), Sarah Thirlwall (college English), Kyle Tofflemire, Bailey Tuffin, Kevin Welsh, Douglas White, Kelsey Winegarden (college and apprenticeship mathematics), Carly Wolfe, Jordan Wolfe and Kerri Wood.

Other grade 12 award winners were: Nathan Aranha (male technical studies), Theresa Baillie (university/college dramatic arts, Bruce B. Foster memorial bursary, Rotary senior girls citizenship award, Queen Elizabeth II aiming for the top scholarship), Jaimie Brown (workplace English), Tabitha Carter (Queen Elizabeth II aiming for the top scholarship, grade 12 student award, OCEA certificate of achievement), Kyle Cutler (open Ontario literacy course), Lauren Enwright (university world history: the west and world, university/college visual arts, Compass Group Canada), Amanda Futcher (female technical studies), Andrew Futcher (college computer programming, Rotary senior boys’ citizenship), Lanita Harris (open learning strategies), Keegan Knight (college and apprenticeship mathematics, Glencoe Minor Hockey scholarship), Robert May (workplace construction technology, Kerrigan family award), Meagan McGill (university/college music instrumental),

Michael McGill (university/college challenge and change in society, university biology and calculus and vectors, Queen Elizabeth II aiming for the top scholarship, McNaughton Family Shopping Centre award, Frank Sabovitch memorial award, students’ council scholarship, GDHS 50th anniversary reunion award, mathematics calculus award), Matthew Miller (principals of financial accounting, college physics, John Jobson memorial award), Nigel Mitton (open communications technology: digital imagery and web design), Charlie Noe (university physics, university French), Kristy Peroff (open advanced learning strategies), Cameron Scott (college recreation and fitness leadership) and Emma Smith (cooperative education, Queen Elizabeth II aiming for the top scholarship, SheBella entrepreneurial spirit award, Kemp Family Wealth Management bursary, Libro Financial Group award).

Those presented with grade 12 honour roll awards were Logan Arnold, Taylor Degraw, Sarah Deller, Tanner Findlay, Amanda Graff, Wes Hathaway, Heather Holman, Quinn Little, Robert May, Carleigh McInnes, Taylor McLean, Matthew Miller, Nicklas Mueller, Charlie Noe, Spencer Rabideau, Emily Schepers, Emma Smith, Shawna Stevenson, Meriah Swanson, Sarah Thirlwall and Jordan Wolfe.

Certificates of accomplishment were presented to Brandon McFadden, Tyler McGahan and Jeannie McNaughton.

Ontario Scholars, who must achieve at least 480 marks based on their six best grade 12 level credits, were named as Logan Arnold, Theresa Bailie, Tabitha Carter, Sarah Deller, Andrew Futcher, Paul (Denny) Giles, Amanda Graff, Quinn Little, Michael McGill, Taylor McLean, Charlie Noe, Emily Schepers, Cameron Scott and Kerri Wood.

Southwest Middlesex awards were presented to Logan Arnold, Taylor Degraw, Sarah Deller, Tanner Findlay, Wes Hathaway, Heather Holman, Carleigh McInnes, Taylor McLean, Niklas Mueller, Spencer Rabideau, Emily Schepers, Shawna Stevenson, Meriah Swanson and Sarah Thirlwall. The Village of Newbury award was presented to Cody Ritchie.

At the conclusion of the awards presentations, teacher Jane Bowley read the words of Scott MacGregor introducing valedictorian Logan Arnold who then presented his address, thanked by students’ council co-president Emily Lilley. Principal Michael Moore made closing remarks before guests, graduates and award winners gathered in the cafeteria for a reception following the ceremony.

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