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Joe Pavkeje – South Huron helped me discover myself

Joe Pavkeje – South Huron helped me discover myself
Click the Image for a Video My name is Joe Pavkeje and I am a grade 12 student at SHDHS. I live in Exeter with my mother and four siblings, and I hope to attend University for a degree in English and Literature in the fall of 2010. My time spent at South Huron has been most influential in helping me choose a...

Matt Underwood – Treasures his time with Friends

Matt Underwood – Treasures his time with Friends
Matt Underwood’s plans for the future are complex; they include a number of steps and back-up plans. He is man who clearly likes to have options. The first step in his plan is to attend the University of Guelph in honours agricultural science, but then potentially join the military to eventually become a...

Anne Potter – Extra-curriculars motivated her

Anne Potter – Extra-curriculars motivated her
Anne Potter is an entertainer extrordinaire; she hopes to put her singing, playing and acting talents to use in pursuing a career in theatre. The youngest of four girls, Anne has excelled in high school in a wide variety of academic pursuits. English has been a favourite subject, but it is from...

Charlotte Beaumont – Tried different things

Charlotte Beaumont – Tried different things
Charlotte Beaumont has many fond memories of her time at MDHS and emphasizes the importance of getting involved in a variety of experiences. She has played field hockey, tennis, baseball and is currently vice president of Student’s Council. Charlotte’s most memorable moment occurred when she...

Aleigha Ehgoetz – Co-op is a great way to “figure it all out”

Aleigha Ehgoetz – Co-op is a great way to “figure it all out”
A natural leader, Aleigha Ehgoetz has her future plans all figured out. After jumping into high school life with both feet Aleigha has decided she will attend university next year in a concurrent education program with the hopes of someday teaching elementary students! Aleigha has always enjoyed working with...

David Sun – Opportunities always involve risks

David Sun – Opportunities always involve risks
David Sun was born in China and moved to Canada in March of 2005. He is grateful for the education and life skills that he has acquired at Stratford Central Secondary School. David also speaks highly of his volunteer experiences with Central’s athletic program, particularly his involvement with OFSAA...

Corey Smith – Talent, Skills & Hard Work

Corey Smith – Talent, Skills & Hard Work
Corey Smith says, “My time at South Huron has been a great experience and I would not change a thing.” I intend to stay for a fifth year to do a few more classes, figure out what program to apply to in university and most of all get in another year of sports. My friends, family, teachers and many...

Heather Ryder – Next step is a career in Medicine

Heather Ryder – Next step is a career in Medicine
Heather Ryder is a grade 12 student at Stratford Northwestern who is excited to be heading off to university next fall to pursue a career in medicine. She hopes to attend a school in the USA on a softball scholarship and then continue on to medical school after earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. At...

Katey Potter – Thankful for opportunity to travel

Katey Potter – Thankful for opportunity to travel
In the movie, Hope Floats, Sandra Bullock said “Beginnings are scary and endings are usually sad, but it’s what you do in between that counts”. This quotation accurately describes my high school experience. As a grade nine student I was terrified of coming to high school, but now as...

Natalie Elliott – Headed for career in Veterinary Science

Natalie Elliott – Headed for career in Veterinary Science
Natalie Elliott is a grade 12 student at CHSS and lives with her family in Clinton. She has one older sister, Nicole, who is currently attending Guelph University in her first year of Food and Nutrition. Natalie is a well rounded student who has excelled in academics and has been very involved in...

Ian Droog – Credits importance of Family

Ian Droog – Credits importance of Family
Ian Droog – In a nut shell, my high school career means getting into a university which then leads to my future job. However, when you look closer, it is much more than that. It’s about meeting new people and making new friends. It’s about trying new things like joining the band, sports or...

Tyler Benning – Calculating a career in Mathematics

Tyler Benning – Calculating a career in Mathematics
Tyler Benning is completing his fourth year at Listowel District Secondary School. His goal is to enroll in Mathematics at Wilfrid Laurier University and eventually have a career in Financial Planning. Tyler was born in Palmerston and his elementary education took place at Listowel Christian and Wallace...

The Choice is Yours

The Choice is Yours
It is important that young people find work that is rewarding, dignifying, and allows them to become valuable contributors to our communities. This search may lead directly to work, to an apprenticeship, to college or to university. Which pathway will you choose? A pathway is designed to lead a student to a...