"A large crowd was on hand for the 15th annual graduation exercises held at Sir William Osler School last Thursday. Thirty seven grade eight students received their graduation diplomas. The graduation diplomas were presented by the principal, Mel Mitchell and teacher Jim Breen. A number of other awards were also presented. Winner of the penmanship award, presented by Miss Ethyle Breedon, was Pamela Barnes. The citizenship award, donated by the Imperial Daughters of the Empire, was Kevin Horner. The award was presented by Mrs. June Brown. The Tec-We-Gwill Women's Institute Trophy for English, presented by Mrs. Bruce Keffer went to Douglas Jessop. He also won the Fisher's Corner Old Boy's Trophy for general proficiency, presented by Mrs. Orville Hughes. The valedictorian address was made by Jan McQuiggan. The grade eigh graduating class members are: Valerie Allen, Beverley Atkins, Pamela Barnes, Linda Bishop, Paul Bookalam, Cathy Carmichael, Julia Czako, Greg Davis, Ross Elliott, Darrin Gamble, Kevin Horner, Janice Hounsome, Fay Ingersoll, Douglas Jessop, Robert Kalnins, Greg Lane, Diane Lapp, Frank Lovejoy, Laurie MacRae, David McCasey, Jan McQuiggan, Aileen Money, Billy Moore, Roger Nelson, Chris O'Reilly, Mark Palmer, David Paton, Barbara Ramsay, Brigette Saniga, David Scales, Ricky Scott, Dennis Scott, Tommy Scott, David Slinerland, Carol Treacher, Lisa Tuplin, Norman Walker."

"Joy Anne Kell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kell of Gilford, graduated from the Toronto Institute of Medical Technology as a respiratory technologist on September 17. Joy Anne has accepted a position with St. Joseph's Hospital in Guelph."

"Miss Linda Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Turner of Timmins, formerly of Bradford, received her Bachelor of Science degree at Western University of London. She is now majoring in Cytology at University of Toronto."

"The graduating class from Bradford public school in alphabetical order are: Kim Barranger, John Bateman, Gary Bergeron, Larry Callicragas, Deena Clark, Cathy Collings, Jane Collings, Lynn Dakin, Tracey Dodds, Jim Everitt, Robin Ewart, Sally Fuller, Brian Grimley, Billy Hardy, Debbie Heighington, Nick Juranic, Debbie Lewis, Scott Lohnes, Lorraine Lucas, Peter Masin, Kevin May, Rick May, Linda McKnight, George Niemeyer, Kathie Pattenden, Joan Saint, Cheryl Sargent, Ron Storey and Karen Watson."

"John H.R. Allan graduated February 7, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Geography at a Winter Convocation of Guelph. The graduate is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Allan of Churchill."

"Richard S. Rak, 270 Simcoe Street, Bradford, graduated Friday, June 6th from York University's Faculty of Administrative Studies with his Bachelor of Arts [Honors Business Administration]. Richard has currently accepted a position with the Bank of Montreal in this area."

"Debra Ann Shipley, daughter of Corporal and Mrs. Bruce Shipley of Grand Bend, Ontario and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Campbell of Bradford, recently graduated from Sheridan College School of Nursing in Mississauga. She has accepted a position at Toronto General Hospital."

"At the autumn convocation of the University of Western Ontario, London, on October 24, David S.L. Blackwell, son of Dr. and Mrs. G.L. Blackwell, received his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Organic Chemistry. David is employed by the 3-M Company of Canada, Ltd. in London as an analytical chemist in the field of Industrial Hygiene."

"Miss Patricia Wolfe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wolfe of Bradford, graduated from Women's College Hospital and Ryerson Polytechnical Institute [nursing division] June 2."

"Eric Saunter of Churchill graduated on Friday with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. The graduate, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Saunter will be attending Althouse College, University of Western Ontario in London this fall."