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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL'S 'Global Conscience' was in evidence this year at CCI. Members of the small, but vital organization involved themselves in a variety of activities to show their support for issues on human rights on both the local and global level. Amnesty members participated in the CCI Remembrance Day Assembly. Their simple, but moving presentation reminded our school community of the conflicts that still rage in some areas of the world and the need to find solutions to bring about peace.
Amnesty International (TOP LT) also marked Human Rights Week in December, International Women's Day in March and continues its' twinning project with our friends in El Sal- vador. In a new venture, some Amnesty members took part in the 'Change the World' game here at the school in Feb- ruary. What an experience! What a year! Members in this club were: (BK ROW) Rachel Ross, Rachel Sutton, Amy Bu- chin, Mr. Wilkinson (FR) Roslyn Turner, Mrs . Wi lkinson, Hugh Stimson + Kevin Doner. Lonica Hennebury (TOP MID) tempts those on their lunch hour with ice-cream waffles. GAIA - meaning 'Mother of the Earth' in Greek myths and stand- ing for 'Green Action Initiatives Alliance' has taken the first steps in the ion~:~ term plan for naturalization and greening of our school. W1th financial assistance from Canada's Trust Friends of the Environment Fund, the Ministry of Natural Re- sources and the Evergreen Foundation and the technical know-how of the Environmental Network and Silvercreek Gardens, GAIA's small, but dedicated group of naturalists have planted perrenial gardens, native trees + flower beds. A special thank you goes to Mr. Vanderweerdhof and his students for the construction of the greenhouse. GAIA mem- bers (BOT RT) are Stefanie Bond, Matt Pretty, Janet Hughes
+ Hugh Stimson. The YOUTH AWARENESS PROGRAM (MID LT), now in its 2nd year and affiliated with the C'wood Addiction Network, unites both elementary and high school students with the discussion + deliverance of several work- shops by the senior students. The volunteers attend work- shops with SCI + Vanier students and meet weekly to discuss issues of drug abuse. Thanks go to these dedicated and en- thusiastic students. Members of YAP are (BK ROW) Bethann Fraser, Rebecca Ross, Jenn Gourlie (FR ROW) Mrs. Tofano, Janet Hughes, Carrie Rogers + Kira McNicol. Absent are Richard Reid, Rachel Sutton + Lisa Way. Each year, the Gleaner depends upon several business students in the school to travel throughout the community selling ads for the yearbook. The top sales people were (MID CENT) Debra Long and Chau Nguyen. Special thanks also goes to Tanis Schrader, Christine Bockus, Ryan Jackson, Chris Bender, Heather Goldsworthy, Braden Pearson, Holly De gasperi, Aimee Robinson, Kelli Weir, Colleen Baldry, Jeff Lloyd, James Nicholls, Wendy Jones, Dwayne Draper, Clint Fraser, Blair Smith, Chau Nguyen, Albert Hawbolt, Amy Hogg, Shannon Steadman, Jen Cook, Deb Long, Shawn Opala, James Thompson, Trevor Downey, Chris Melnyk, Jim Markou, Dar- rin McArthur, Kirk McNabb and a handshake to Mr. Nuttley. The SCHOOL STORE plays a vital role in selling school sup- plies to the students and staff each morning and lunch. Bon- nie Hopkins and Melissa Spooner (BOT RT) were responsible for orders, retailing, stock and inventory. A superb job, la- dies! The LIBRARY HELPERS (BOT LT) volunteer their time to keep sanity in our very best library. (TOP ROW) Scott Lewin is the computer wiz, Jason Long organizes books, Robert Milligan tends vertical files (BOT) Barb Burton + Lorina McCartney operate the circulation desk under the supervi- sion of Mrs. Brown. Absent are Shawn Mitter + Cory Kier- sted .