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September 22, 1966 THE NEWS AWARDS PRESENTED AT COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES The hoods and gowns worn by the staff of the Schreiber High School in the processional at the annual commencement added dignity and color to the occa- sion. -- Rev. R. J. S. Inshaw offered the invocation and Dan. Mac- Donald, president of the student council, gave the welcome ad- dress to the very large audience. Principal E. E. Forgues com- mended the community for its interest in education. School board chairman L. R. McCuaig introduced Dr. John Miller, a native of Schreiber and a graduate in 1937 of the town's continuation school. Dr. Miller now is a professor in bi- ology at McMaster University. Dr. Miller said the roots of childhood grow deep, and he was pleased and proud to re- turn to Schreiber, not only to meet old friends but to see the expansion of educational facili- ties. He humorously added, he found one disappointment in that as yet no student from Schrei- ber was enrolled in McMaster. Canada's universities not too long ago were considered pro- vincial, he said, but not now. McMaster had the first atomic reactor in the Commonwealth and all are continually expand- ing. Some peuple attach great significance to the advantage of attending classes in historic places but against this must be weighed the crcwded lives lived in such great cities. In Canada there is still room to expand and grow, not only mentally but physically while at school. Dr. Miller said he does not share the belief, frequently found, of status implied in re- ceiving a university degree. Edueation should be a personal gratification and _ satisfaction which continues throughout life as a constant challenge. Many who have never had the advantage of a formal educa- tion have become admired and acknowledged authorities on their subject. Particularly in this part of Ontario one finds an open field in nature study. The full life, which is the desire of everyone, is not confined to academic learning but to con- tinuous interest in learning. Mrs. Ruth TMulligan, also a Schreiber native and high school graduate, now on the teaching staff, thanked Dr. Miller. The Canadian Legion branch 109 scholarship of $100 was pre- sented to Warren Morrill by H. Spikula. The Schreiber Lion's $100 scholarship was presented by H. Eaton, the Schreiber Kins- men $100 scholarship presented by R. Turner, the Schreiber Home and School scholarship of $100 presented by Mrs. R. Spa- doni, and the Knights of Colum- bus $100 scholarship presented by S. Chcoine, were all award- ed to Roger Rajotte. The Catholic Women's League bursary scholarship of $100 was presented by Mrs. D. McGuire to Anna Fummerton. The ladies auxiliary to the Canadian Legion scholarship of $50.00 was presented by Mrs. D. Gunter to Charlotte Ross. Honor graduates were Edith Clemens, Joan Doyle, Anna Fummerton, Ronald Hamilton, Edmund Harju, John McPar- land, Elaine Rajotte, David Ro- berts, John Scott, Roy Williams, Bruce Young, Patricia Dim- mery, Boyd Drake, James Gel- lert, Linda Handel, Bryan McIn- nes, Lyle Nicol, Roger Rajotte, Diane Rummery, John Small and David Winters. Secondary school graduates were Brian Bailey, Sherry Lee Condie, Mary Ellen Gerow, Mu- riel Holmes, Crystal Kusik, Warren Morrill, Anne Noonan, Patrick Spadoni, Kenneth Bo- rutski, Catriona Foster, Donna Gray, Sharon Jarva, Georgett LeBlanc, Muriel Nesbitt, Char- lotte Ross, Daryl Lynn Weaver. With registration of 190, there were 58 perfect attendance bars and money awards t> 27 stu- dents averaging over 60 per cent. The school choir led by Diane Rummery, gave several num- bers and Warren Morrell gave the valedictory. Following the program. the graduation ball was held with lunch served by the home and school association. High School ewerd winners (reer, Charlotte Ross, Anne Fummerton, Roger Rajotte. L.te R. - Warren Morrill, Front - principal E.E.Fergues, Dr.John Miller, guest speaker, and Borrd chairman, L.R.MoCuaig. Hat Sale The girls' auxiliary ef St. John's Anglican chureh clected the following new officers for the year: Helen Harness ,presi- dent; Brenda Dimmery, vice president; Jane Bailey, seer tary; Carol Dimmery, treastf« er; Shirley Winters, social cone vener; Linda Lidkea, card con- vener. They planned tea in the church hall for Oct. 1. The Busy Bees group of St. John's Anglican church resum- ing their regular meetings Sept. 14 and made plans for their fall hat sale. The event will be held on Oct. 6-7 in the evenings in the church hall with tea served. They also plan to sell Christ- mas cakes with a deadline for orders set for Nov. 15 with delivery Dec. 1, Rodney and Jim Bryson, both with HMCS Ottawa in Halifax spent their leave with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bryson. Their ship leaves shortly for a Mediterranean cruise, Mr. and Mrs. Carl LeBlanc are in Duluth attending a con- vention. Fire Chief Pat Bolan is at- tending a firefighter's school in Gravenhurst. Photo by Inez MeCuaig When telegrapher Oliver Plummer closed his key on his last day of work before retire- ment on pension he was met by a large group of officials, fellow workers and friends. On behalf of his many friends, J. D. Bromley, CPR superin- tendent, presented Oliver with a wallet and substantial cheque. Oliver began his service with the CPR in February, 1920, working first in Hurkett with Denny McCann and Joe Lang- lois. Between then and being posted permanently in Schreib- er in 1941, he worked in every station in the district. For the time being Oliver is remaining in Schreiber where he maintains comfortable bach- elor quarters. Holy Angel's School, Schreib- er, has enrolment this years of 316 with 41 entered in first grade, 10 of which are frum new families in town. On the staff are Sister Loyo- la, Miss S. Dennison, Mrs. M. Carbonneau, Sister St. Timothy, R. Lannigan, Harold Shack, Ron Piche, Mrs. H. F. Fleming, An- thony Speziale and Mrs. D. Fig- liomeni. Kindergarten room and one other ciassroom are presently under construction. Kindergart- en classes will begin afier Christmas if a teacher can be secured.