Page 1 - Boksburg High School yearbook 2017

A word from the editor...

To say that 2017 has been an intense year for us all would be an understatement. It is, however, from our most
difficult times that we grow and become who we are meant to be. That is why we have chosen “The
Journey” as the theme for our yearbook this year. We are all on a journey to discovering who we are. Some of
us are leaving to seek our own path in the world - to our matrics, we wish you the brightest of futures.

I’d like to thank everyone who had a part in this yearbook - it is a monumental task and so many people
contributed, from coaches and co-ordinators, to students, and the management of the school. I would like to
thank Mr van Tonder and Ms Miranda in particular, for their gorgeous photographs, as well as the students
who assisted them. Thank you to Keagan Keyser for our wonderful cover art. Special thanks to Mrs Boshoff, our
principal, for her support and encouragement. It has been a real privilege to put together a taste of what
Boksburg High School is all about.

Some of us know exactly where we want to go. Many of us are terrified of the future and have no idea where
we are headed. I’ll tell you a secret - very few people REALLY know what they want to do with their lives. And
that is okay. Not everyone blooms at the same time. We differ in talent, in privilege and in opportunity, but we
have all been given the gift of being part of this very special school. In the words of Max Ehrmann, author of
the Desiderata, a text that is close to our hearts here at BHS - “Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the
universe, no less than the trees and the stars. You have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to
you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”

I hope that the pages that follow put a smile on your faces today, and tug at your hearts in years to come.
- Mrs CA Doubell, Editor

Contents

1 Editors Note and Index 36 Maths Department & Olympiad 71 Golf
2 Governing Body's Report 37 Public Speaking 71 Mountain Biking
3 Principal's Report 38 Blankets 72 Equestrians
4 Our Beautiful School 39 Grade 8 Revue 72 Consumers' Department
5 Farewell, Mr du Plessis 40-41 Outdoor Hockey 73 Mr and Miss BHS
6-13 Celts 42-43 Indoor Hockey 74 Art & Design Retro Gr12
14 Cross Country 44 Choir 75 8-11 Art & Design
14 Blood Donation 44 Interact 76-77 Netball
15 Science Department 45 Junior Awards 78-79 Soccer
15 Science Practicals 46 Senior Awards 80 Afrikaans Department
16 Eisteddfod 47 Matric Awards 80-81 Afrikaans Texts
17 LO and CAT Department 48 Valedictorian's Message 82-83 Cultural Day
17 CAT Olympiad 49 GRADE 12 A and 12 B 84 EGD & Technology Department
18 Band 50 GRADE 12 C and 12 D 84 Teachers Awards 2016
18 First Aid 51 RCL 2016/2017 85 English Department
19 History, Geography, SS & Tourism 52-53 Matric Dance 86-87 English Texts
19 Media Centre 54 RCL Camp 88-95 Scots
20 Book Club 55 GRADE 12 E and 12 F 96 Staff Fun
20 World Book Day 56 GRADE 12 G and 12 H 97 Finance Department
21 Cooking Practicals 57 GRADE 12 I and 12 J 97 Admin Department
22 Green Blood Camp 58 Colour Run 98 Writing Competition Winners
23 Cricket 59 Athletics 99 Long Service
24 Fashion Show 60 Art, Design and Creative Arts 100 Cover Design Finalists
25 EMS Department, MPC Challenge Department 101 Fun on the Corridors
26 Slipper Day 61 Security Team, Sound and 101 School Achievements
Lighting
26 Gym 102 Congratulations and Farewell
62-69 Picts
27 Swimming 103 Viking Cup
70 Grounds Staff
28-35 Gauls 104 Autographs
70 Support Staff
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