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DAVID SKELTON
In this Centennial year, I am hon- oured by my fellow graduates to be granted the privilege of delivering the 1967 Valedictorian Address and I would like to thank them very much. I only hope, that I can express what this night means to us of the gradu- ating class.
Since this is our Centennial year and the last year for departmentals, it is only fitting that the best results that the Grade 13 gr?-duating class
has ever attained were achieved. This could possibly be an indication of what the future holds as Canada moves into the dawn of its second cen- tury. I trust, and deeply hope, that whatever the future holds and no mat- ter where our further educational paths lead, that each of us will find fulfilment in Canada, so that we can serve this nation to the best of our abilities. Nevertheless, wherever destiny takes us, the m em ories of C.C.I. that have made these four, five, or more years pass so quickly will always be ever present.
Tonight, therefore, marks the culmination of our high school careers. Although joy and happiness are the prevalent emotions, sadness enters, for we not only say good-bye to a friend C.C.I., but also to nur parents. How can one begin to express our thanks? Also, we must thank our tea- chers. We are grateful for the guidance that these dedicated men and women have given to us. We must thank them for instilling in us the wil- lingness to learn and to go on learning.
Whatever our future roles may be in the troubled and difficult theatre of this world, may we play our parts with enthusiasm, with dignity, and with courage, and in such manner that we bring honour to our homes, our school, and our country.
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