HCLN YEARBOOK 2005

“Me”

by Spryos Angelopoulos

My name is Spyros. I would like to share my favorite sporting events with you.

I take part in the Special Olympics program. I like to go swimming, bowling, and track. My favorite is running and diving.

I also have an older brother that just got married. His name is Alex. I also have a kitten named “Coy”, he is a gentle kitty that eats out of my hand. I love Coy.

Do Yourself A Favour

by Kathy Dobson

HCLN student Kathy Dobson with tutor Patricia Patmos

There are many people in the world who have problems reading. Some people say they’re too old to learn to read. Some people say they don’t have the time. Some people worry that they’re not smart enough to learn to read. Some people are embarrassed that they can’t read well.

I read the article on Sonya Moore. I like the story but she should have told her sons that she couldn’t read. Instead she told her employment counsellor. If she had told her sons they would probably help her or give her a book and sit beside her to help her read. I think they would try to help her and not turn her away. People should not be embarrassed to let people know that they can’t read. Sonya was embarrassed to let anyone know that she could not read but she blurted it out while she was talking to the counsellor. She could have saved time if she got help reading sooner. Then, she could have helped her sons with their homework. I am happy that Sonya got the help she needed from her counsellor.