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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1960-11-10, Page 9ai SDHS Chatterbox THE EDITOR COMMENTS (By Gisela Helbig) School is in full swing now. Foot- ball and volleyball are vound up; basketball is beginning ta emerge, and the various school clubs are well on their way to another suc- cessful year. However, let's not get carried away with all the ac- tivity, and do some serious think- ing about the Christmas exams. The progress reports have told you where you stand—the rest is up to you. Isn't it better to worry about exams before than after? After, nothing can be done, but now there's still lots of time. Now is the time to start some serious work—not the night before the ex, - ams. You've heard all this before, put if repeating it fifty times will make a dent in just one cast-iron head, it's worth it. Congratulations to our football team and three cheers for our vol- leyball team, for trying so hard on behalf of the school. Many thanks to Mrs. Lendon and Mr. Godin for the hours spent coach- ing the teams. Best wishes to both teams and coaches for coming years! Do you have any special news items, ideas for features, favour- ite jokes, poetry, juicy gossip, or general suggestions? If you do, Teacher Profile Native Of London, Now Teaches Agriculture Here (By June Munn) I would like to extend a welcome and wish success in teaching at Seaforth 'District High School to our new Agriculture teacher, Mr. T. Pollock, who hails from Scot land. Mr. Pollock was born in London, England, but most of his public schooldays were spent in Scottish schools. He attendeHigh School at a boarding schoolln Yorkshire, England. To further his education, he took a two-year diploma course in Agriculture at an English Uni- versity. From England he came to Canada, where he studied at O.A.C., in Guelph, for a degree course. After he graduated from Guelph he went to the University of Connecticut, in the United States. , Mr. Pollock's father, a profes- sional soldier, retired from the Army to become a farmer. His parents have two daughters and another son, who is also employ- ed in Canada. As well as being an agriculture teacher, Mr. Pollock has had sev- eral years' experience farming on the west coast of Scotland. please contact any member of the staff, and if we publish your mas- terpiece or follow your suggestion, youill have the honor of seeing your name in print in "The Chat- terbox"—(except for gossip, of eourse)—a very great honor in- deed if you consider the number of people in the world who • will never have their names in "The Chatterbox". Award Athletes 'E' For Effort (By Geraldine McTaggart) Although Seaforth didn't show much razzle and dazzle in the vol- leyball tournament last Wednes- day in Goderich, the girls, at least, deserve an "E" for effort. To be the victor, the teams had to win the best two of three games. The two teams rallied to win one of the games, but were unable to overcome the powerful enemy in the second and third. Since you haven't seen the girls at work, we'll introduce them to you. The Junior team includes: Joan Teall, Sharon McNichol, Barbara Talbot, Eleanor Keys, Marg. Stap- leton, Geraldine McTaggart, Caro- lyn Hammond, Nancy Dale, Ken- dra Moore, Elsie Doig, Joan Pryce and Joyce Brown. The Senior team boasts these eleven experts: Dorothy Boyes, Joan Reynolds, Freda Hunt, Pam Stapleton, Cathy Eckert, Phyllis Bryans, Nora Gorwill, June Dol - mage, Eileen Dolmage. Marg Boa and Jean McNaughton. We didn't come out on top this year, but as the saying goes, 'Wait until next year'. •Student Profile Many Activities Keeps Him Busy (By Anne Shortreed) This week our attention is focus- ed on a Grade I1 student who, as well as being a member of the football team, is a well-known hockey player. Each night during the football season he faithfully attended practice, even though his thoughts might have been else- where. No doubt, with a little en- couragement, he could be persuad- ed to join the Trumpet Band, since he has had a great deal of prac- tice carrying a trumpet (and blow- ing one). Our student has recently acquir- ed a new haircut, known as "The College Boy", which has aroused a number of opinions. However, one particular person has announc- ed that she likes it, so, let no more be said. He gets along well with his teachers and his fellow students. No doubt you have all guessed by now that he is none other than Tom Dick. TICKLING THE FUNNYBONE Police Chief: "So the •burglar got away? Did you guard all the exits?" Rookie: "Yes, gone out through but he must have an entrance:" * * Teacher: "What does the prefix 'mag' means?" Tommy: "Big." Teacher: "Please give lustration," Tommy: "I like magpies." an it- -DRAMA CLUB PRESENTATION HOLDS PROMISE FOR FUTURE (By Ken Papple) Our Drama Club should be con- gratulated on the performance of the play which it presented in as- sembly on Friday. I'm sure that everyone enjoyed it, especially since part of last period had to be used for the presentation of the play. It must have taken a great deal of time and work to prepare the play. The lines were very well learned, considering the short time that the club had to prepare for the play. Wayne Coleman was the master of ceremonies. The cast consisted of: Sally McDougal, Phyllis Bry- ans; Annie McDougal, Joyce Brown; Pa, , Terry Ford; Ma Cathy Eckert; Willie Singletree, Gordon Ross; Benjamin J. Slick (alias Hiram Shark), Brian Travis. Stage. hands: Bill Campbell, Gary Little, Bill Kleinhart, Don Muegge, Wayne Coleman. Pianist: Glenn Nott. The curtain opened with Sally practising her scales, and, as the plot developed, we became aware that her ambitionwas to sing on Broadway. Complications arose when Willie Singletree visited her and proposed, but she announced STUDENTS' COUNCIL REPORT (By .Phyllis Bryans) Onhursday evening the Maga- zine Campaign dance will be held in the High School gym at nine o'clock. Everyone who has sold $5.00 of subscriptions and is sport- ing a V:I:P. pin (Very Important Person), will be admitted free, while the less energetic salesmen will be required to pay 35c. The Students' Council hopes that this dance' will mark the end of a successful campaign, and that everyone enjoys the last dance before Christmas exams. MATHEMATICS AS A CAREER OFFERS:, MANY OPPORTUNITIES (By W. Nediger) The primary responsibility of the school is to promote intelligent behaviour, that is, acting with reason in the face of any problem. It is the difference between trial - and -error responses and control- """ led and ordered responses to prob- lems. It includes searching for and employing new information in the solution of problems. It means being conscious of and aggressive- ly pursuing new avenues of re- warding experiences. The basic academic subjects are indispensable to the formation of intelligent behaviour. The subject which contribute most to man's skill in being intelligent about himself and his surroundings are his native language, mathematics, science add the humanities. Second in this list is mathema- tics, the subject that interests me most. Itather than attempt to list a number of reasons for studying mathematics, let it suffice to say that a study of mathematics is es- sential in developing one's native intelligence to the best of one's ability, which is the moral duty of each individual. To the end of Grade 12 in our present system, in my opinion, a study of mathe- matics should be compulsory. From then on it becomes more specialized. It is from this point that I would like to show the op- portunities that present themselves to those who excel in mathematics. He who'would choose mathema: tics as a career" would join illus- trious company, such as Euclid, Descartes and Gauss. He would follow Kepler, who calculated three laws that govern the planets' movements around the sun; Sir Isaac Newton, who explained grav- ity in one mathematical formulae, and with Albert Einstein and his significant theory of relativity, the key to the atomic age. The shortage of mathematicians M is acute in every sphere. Universi- ties ,industrial companies, insur- ance firms, other businesses and governmental agencies are all in need of mathematically trained ,personnel. The need for mathematics teach- ers at both the high school and col- lege level, greatly exceeds the sup- ply. Mathematicians will aid in shaping the future in this atomic age, and teachers are vitally need- ed to develop these mathemati- cians. Industries and governmental ag- encies need qualified statisticians to analyse and interpret their data.• Statisticians are mathematicians specialized in the field of statis- tics. The actuary is -a social mathematician. He is in the em- ploy of an insurance company and uses his mathematical abilities on behalf of all of us. Mathematicians are in great de- mand in research i the fields of radio chemistry,' rocket propulsion, nuclear physics and space explora- tions. Research in these fields is conducted by governmental agen- cies, industries, universities and foundations. Mathematics is the basic tool of the engineer. Engineers are of many kinds—aeronautical, chemi- cal electrical, industrial, mechan- ical, metallurgical, nuclear, and others. By making constant im- provements in technology, engin. eers have played a large part in the development of our country. These are only a few of the im- portant and interesting careers that await those who study mathe- matics., The shortage is acute; only one of evet'y 7 000 of our population is a professional mathe- matician. The opportunity is great and the recompense good. Shduld you study mathematics? Lots of parents would have a car if the kids didn't have drivers' licenses. that her career was more impor- tant. A•slick travelling salesman prom- ised to take her on Broadway. He persuaded, her to lend him all the money that _she had—$300. He promised to meet her at the church, but in reality planned to abscond with the money and Pa's gold watch. However, through the heroic ef- forts of Pa and Willie, the villain was captured, Willie collected a reward, and Sally decided that she liked the role of Mrs. Willie Singletree better than any career she could have. Mr. Pullen's training of the cast and his leadership certainly show- ed up in the very creditable stage performance. A reminder to the Drama Club— a new play will be started soon, in fact, this week, and meetings will be held Tuesdays and Thurs- days. MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN (By Nancy Pepper) To date, Monday, November 7, $1,100 has been taken in, and we must get $900 in the next three days. CONSTRUCTION NEWS • (By Torbin Haarbye) Construction has certainly pro- gressed. The walls on the class- rooms are up, and soon they will be all closed in. The windows are up and the roof is almost finished. The cafeteria walls are going up, and Some workers have had a chance to express their frustra- tions by knocking bricks out of the back gym wall. SCHOOL DANCES (By Linda Papple) Commencement Dance The High School auditorium stag- ed a very successful commence- ment dance on Friday night, Oct. 28, from 10 p.m, to 1:00 a.m. Due to the previous exercises, most of the school's graduates were once again welcomed back. Dancing to the music of Ken Wilbee's orch- estra was enjoyed. Thanks is ex- tended to those who decorated the auditorium with crepe paper flowers. * • (By Cathie Eckert) The Students' Council would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Lee Learn, of the Maple Leaf Dairy, for his donation of choco- late milk for our recent school dance. Thanks, Mr. Learn! Your kind act was .appreciated very much. POETRY Our- very first offering of poetry is an extremely serious character sketch of one of our teachers, written by Bill Uhler, 12-A, one of the students fortunate enough to be taught by this teacher. With the permission of Mr. Pullen, we now are publishing it in "The Chatterbox", at the same time is- suing an invitation to all amateur poets to try their hand .at compos- ing something for the paper. Our English Teacher Mr. Pullen is our English teacher, Even though he talks like a preach- er; His lessons on the verb and noun Would often make a felloiwt frown. From his hand a stick protrudes, Which he uses when you're rude; If your English you know not, He will hit you on the block. Though these proceedings may ap- pear Always gruesome from ear to ear, All the girls in Fifth. Form think That he is very fine and distinct. CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGE ADDITION to the SDHS is well advanced and the new accom- modation will be brought into use early in the new year. The picture, looking west, shows the addi- tion in relation to the existing building. The construction will provide five new classrooms, office accommodation an da cafeteria. (Expositor photo by Phillips). PARENTS - STUDENTS GATHER FOR SDHS COMMENCEMENT (By Elizabeth Stewart) The first commencement in 10 years was held in the auditorium of Seaforth District High School on Friday, October 28. Opening the program were introductory re- marks given by the Principal, Mr. Plumsteel. The Chairman of the Board, Mr. F. C. J. Sills, in the chairman's remarks, congratulat- ed the graduates 'for ‘a job well done". The presentation of awards followed. They were: ' The Alumni Award, presented to Margaret Wood by Mr. A. Y. Mc- Lean. The C. M. Smith Memorial Tro- phy, presented ,to Gisela Helbig for the student with the highest marks in the school, by C. A. Barber. The G. A. Whitney Award, pre- sented to Barbara Turnbull for the student with the highest marks, by G. A. Whitney. The Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary Bursary, presented to Bonnie Mc- Leod by Mrs. E. Larone, Presi- dent of the Auxiliary. The Citizenship Award presented to Bonnie McLeod by Robert El- liott, President of the Students' Council. The Legion Award to be pre- sented to Fred Flewitt, but be- cause of his absence Mr. Flewitt, his father, accepted the award pre- sented by Mr. A. Dobson, on, his son's behalf. The R. S. Box Award, presented to Margaret Wood, the student with the highest marks in Upper School English, by -Miss N.• Tay- lor. Mr. F.. A. Godin introduced the guest speaker, Dr. McWilliams. In his speech he emphasized, "You 'must learn to control yourself; learn to think for yourself; become more adult and, above all, keep climbing forward with zest" Mr. J. L. Slattery presented Sec- ondary School Graduation Diplo- mas to: Nelson Ball, Judy Bosh - art, Helen Boyes, Bryan Brady, Carol Dennis, Lynda Dobson, Rob- ert Elliott, Ellen Gorwill, Jean Hillen, Dorothy Jackson; Toni Love, Keith Lyddiatt, Mary; McIn- tosh, Lois Maloney; Bill 'Mason, Anne Morris, Joyce Munn, June Munn, Nancy Pepper Barbara Plumsteel, Yvonne Pollard, Bob Reith, Marion Riehl; -Linda Sav- auge, Jim Scott, Anne Shortreed, Bill Slavin, Corinne Smith, Donna Smith, Una Talbot; Antonette Van den Hengel and Gary Williams. Dr. McWilliams presented the Honour Graduation Diplomas to: Harmon Brodhagen, James Crich, Ron Eyre, Fred Flewitt, Donlyn Hemingway, Fergus Kelly, Lewis Knetsch, Shirley Knox, Faye Love, Noreen McEwing, Bonnie McLeod, Don Morris, Carolyn Neil, William Norris, William Van den Hengel, Margaret Wood. The program ended with the vale- dictory address by William Van den Hengel. Awards In SDHS For 1959-60 These awards were not present- ed at Commencement, but deserve to be --mentioned: Athletic Awards Girls' Championships — Junior Champion, Geraldine McTaggart; Intermediate Champion, Eileen Dolmage; Senior Champion, Mar- garet Elliott,. ---. Boys' Championships — Junior Champion, Thomas Dick; Inter- mediate Champion, William Camp- bell; Senior Champion, Robert Binnendyk. Special Trophies—Duncan Cup, highest scoring girl, Margaret El- liott; Barber Cup, highest scoring Intermediate or Senior boy, Wil- liam Campbell; Ballantyne Cup, highest scoring Junior boy, Thomas Dick; Sills Cup, outstanding ath- lete in the school, . Robert Elliott, Robert Reith. Rifling Shooting — Strathcona Award, best shot in the school, William Campbell. •1Whyte Cup—Awarded to the stu- dent accumulating the most points in the Poultry High School section of the Seaforth Fall Fair, William Millson. McGavin Shield—Awarded to the outstanding student in Agriculture, Fred Uhler. ' Public Speaking Awards—Junior Champion, Savauge Trophy, Gisela Helbig; Senior Champion, McLean Trophy, Jean Hillen. Scholarship Winners Dominion - Provincial Bursaries (1959): University, value $500, Douglas Jamieson. Grade XIII, value $100 Harmon Brodhagen, Lewis Knetsch, Noreen- McEwing, Bonnie McLeod, Donald Morris, Betty Muegge, Carolyn Neil, William Van den Hengel, Margaret Wood. ' Dlininion -Provincial Bursaries (1960?: Frederick Flewitt, Donald Morris, William Van den Hengel. Teachers' College, value $250: Carolyn Neil, Margaret Wood. grade XIII, value $100: Jean Hillen, Thomas Love, Anne Short - reed, Yvonne Pollard, Antonette Van den Henget. Bruce Scott Memorial Scholar- ships, value $500: William Van den Henget, Lewis Knetsch, Donald Morris, Donlyn Hemingway, Fred- erick Flewitt. Elizabeth Scott Scholarships,,va- lue $100: Harmon Brodhagen, Shirley Knox, Noreen McEwing, Bonnie McLeod, Carolyn Neil, Margaret Wood. Academic Shields To the student from each grade with the highest marks on the Christmas and Easter examina- titons.: Gra'tle IX, Barbara Turn- bull; Grade X, Gisela Helbig; Grade XI, Marie Strong; Grade XII, Lynda Dobson; Grade XIII, Margaret Wood. School Crests 1. To students of the second and third year who obtain the required academic standing: Margaret El- gie, Gisela Helbig, Margaret Mac- Gregor, Geraldine McTaggart, Lois Scott, Jean Shortreed, Jean McNaughton, Robert Sharp. 2. To not more than one student for contribution to the work of art or dramatics in the school: Cath- erine Eckert. • 3. To not more than one student for contribution to music in the school: Margaret Hillen. 4. To not more than two girls and two boys for athletic attain- ment: Margaret Ann Stapleton, Eileen Dolmage; William Camp- bell, John Patterson. 5. To not more than three stu- dents who have made a worthy contribution to school activities generally: Phyllis Bryans, Ger- aldine McTaggart. School Letters 1. To students of Grades XII and XIII who obtain the required acad- emic standing: Jean Hillen, Fred- erick Flewitt, Lewis Knetsch, Don- ald Morris, Anne Shortreed, Car- olyn Neil, William' Van den Hen - gel, Margaret Wood. 2. To not more than two girls and two boys of Grades XII and XIII who -obtain the highest stand- ing in athletics in the school: Mar- garet Chesney, Corinne Smith, Frederick Flewitt, Robert Reith. 3. To not more than two' students of Grades XII and XIII who have made an outstanding contribution to Dramatics, •Music or Art: Bon- nie McLeod, Robert Binnendyk. 4. To not more than three stu- dents of Grades XII and XIII who throughout their course have been outstanding in leadership, or who have made a worthy contribution to the student activities in the school: Robert Elliott, James Scott, Lynda Dobson. GLEE CLUB (By Ken Papple) This year's Glee Club is increas- ing in size and ability. As of yet, we haven't had too many practices, but since the football and volley- ball seasons are over, we will be getting down to business. Mr. Plumsteel announced that the club would soon sing in assembly, and that some new music is on its way. The senior members are saying that Mr. James Stewart will give us special coaching from 3:30 to 4:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays. IIUItON. UICP9SIT0 R, $.E EVA, OM, ►%hit is it That SDHS Students Donl . Rood More? (By Bruce Miller) v7.@. (Very Important Questign). One of the best means of self;; education is by reading, yet many students seem to neglect it. Some seem to feel that it is not inter- esting, while others just don't find time. The daily "rat -race" of our lives seems to leave less time for some (who are in many extra -curricular activities), while others seem. to find more time along with all their studies and a few extra -curricular - activities,. One main drawback to reading is the self -formed opinions that reading is only for the "sissy" type and the "brains". This misconception is a strange thought, as even the most moronic mind can take pleasure from read- ing. There are all types of litera- ture for any field of interest. So what do you say, kids? Let's give it a try! 'DAPPING THE GRAPEVINE Ivy: Four weeks!! It MUST be serious. Torbin:; Why weren't you at Teen Town Saturday night? Irene: What's this about you and Alex M. on Bus 18? Marie B.: Did you know that Peter is back? Sam: Why weren't you at school Monday morning? Geraldine: How are you getting along with Love? Tom: Why don't you want them printed? Linda: All's well that ends well. TEEN FASHIONS Trim Mitts, Gloves; --For New Look 'Everything is 'taking a trim- ming' these days, -so let's trim the gloves too! Fringe is the thing, so why net trim a pair of•last year's woollen gloves or mitts with some bright wool fringe? Sew it on around the tops with wool to match the fringe and make some tassels to dangle at the outer edges. Plain tailored gloves take to but- tons and bows like the proverbial duck 'takes to water.. Sew neat lit- tle assorted buttons all over the backs . of the glov4s or tiny neat bows in a row. The sky is the limit here for the variety of, but- tons you'll find is infinite, as are the kinds of ribbon and bows you Can tie. Cotton or double woven nylon tailored 'gloves that just come to your wrist look nice trim- med with bands of fine lace. Try embroidered multi -colored daisies in wool on the palms and MRS. KAY LENDON, who is girls' physical education teach• er at SDHS. (Photo by Phil- lips). SDHS Organizes Math, Chess Clubs (By ,Jean McNaughton) This fall SDHS 'has something different. Along with the Math Club, there is also a Chess Club: This gives its members an oppor- tunity to—spend many enjoyable hours pondering over their moves. The purpose of this unique club in SDHS is to prepare its members for the annual math contest, held later during the school year.' The club will start to work prob- lems after Christmas,`ph3nd until then will develop mathematical reasoning over the chess boards. The last two years Seaforth High entered and was in the top 15 per cent. This is quite com- mendable, because SDHS is one of the Smallest schools competing: At Variety Night or Open House, the Math and Chess Club plan to have an exhibit. • BLAKE Mr. and Mrs. William Oesch and family, of Varn'a, were Sunday guests with Mrs. Lizzie Oesch. Mrs, Mary Hey spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Manson and Mr. and Mrs. Newell Geiger and John- ny. - The Blake school pupils, along with their teacher, Mrs. Laird Jacobi, visited the Court House, Museum, salt plants and the Sheaf- fer Pen Company at Goderich on Monday. backs of woollen gloves. They're so cheery for winter that you might consider giving them as gifts. EDUCATION Key To Canada's Future School is where the home is .. And the Parents' attitude is at the heart of the matter. 'For the home life of a child will influence and, to a large extent, determine his attitude toward school and life in general. Parents and Teachers have a job of teaching to do. And the happiest solution for doing that job well is to establish a clear line of communication between the Parent and the Teacher. LEARN to live better . . . Support Local Education ONTARIO EDUCATION WEEK -- NOVEMBER 6 to 12 This Message is sponsored by these Firms who Believe Education is the "Key To Canada's Future" GEO. A. SILLS & SONS MAPLE LEAF DAIRY SCOTT HABKIRK SEAFORTH SEWER TILE LIMITED W. E. SOUTHGATE, INSURANCE