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SUSU Sm bi ontromO MNase (Come ME (steno Michael Harold was recognised at Ennistymon Vocational School’s an- nual award ceremony last week.
Mr Harold, who devoted a 40-year career to teaching mathematics and Science in the school, retired four years ago and passed away last month. An image of Mr Harold was included on the cover of the award ceremony’s programme and a minute’s silence was observed in his memory before iW elomre Mise 0 6 om ol oseee TOE
During the ceremony, the senior student of the year was announced as John O’Brien, Ardnaculla, Ennisty- mon, who received the Patrick Com-
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This and four other special awards commemorated students who died while attending the school and one who met tragedy a short while after graduating from the school.
Junior student of the year went to Seamus Crosbie who received the John Kierce Award, while the senior and junior sportspersons of the year award went to Micheal O’Loughlin (Jimmy Considine Award) and Pa Na- gle (Seamus O’Donoghue Award).
The Emer O’Loughlin Award for transition year student of the year, first presented last year, went to Michael McCormack.
The awards were presented by chairman of the school’s board of
management, Cllr Flan Garvey, school principal Enda Byrt, and a number of teachers. The event was co-ordinated by teacher Halimah Heaslip and the student council.
Music to entertain the big number of students, parents and staff was provided by Shona Long, Seamus Crosbie, Cathal Hogan, Mairead Fahy, Gavin Coughlan, Seamus Scholand, Shane Sexton and Sinéad RST rededee
Enda Byrt congratulated students and staff on a very successful and busy year and told the parents that they could be justifiably proud of everyone who was nominated for an award as well as those who were eventually chosen for awards.
He reminded the attendance that the school’s award concept was root- ed in two fundamental ideals – do your best and show respect.
“Ours is a small school and one in which we pride ourselves in concern for students and in our efforts to help them maximise their social and per- sonal qualities while under the care of the school,” he said.
‘“T would also like to recognise the very dedicated teaching and support staff who prided themselves in hav- ing a care and concern for students that extended far beyond the class- room door.
“T hoped that this continued to be the foundation on which the school’s success 1s based.”