HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1960-11-24, Page 11SDHS Chatterbox
'Studies Press,
Greeks Originate No Chatterbox
Til After Exains
Interest in Sports
" Perhaps when you read this art-
icle written by Mr. Slattery, whose
specialty -is ancient history, espec-
ially Greece and Rome, you will
see that we haven't changed much.
Professional sports play a great
part in our lives today, and great
athletes are hero-worshipped. The
only difference seems to be that
we don't take the Olympic Games,
where our athletes vie with the
cream of other countries, as ser-
iously as the Greeks did.—Ed.
ANCIENT GREEK ATHLETICS
(By Mr. Slattery)
From the earliest times of which
we have any record, the Greeks
were quite concerned about ath-
letic games. To them we owe a
large measure of our interest in
track, field and gymnast sports.
In the Homeric Age there were
contests in jumping, discus throw-
ing, running, wrestling and boxing.
Both the high and the broad jumps
were popular, although only the
latter was included in the Olympic
Games.
We are told that it was custom-
ary to use weights to aid the
jumper in getting greater momen-
tum; some of these, made of stone
or bronze, have been found, and
many representations of them may
be seen on Greek vase paintings.
Probably the weights were used
also to exercise the hands and
arms, just as dumbbells are used
today.
The foot races were of varying
lengths, the short straightaway be-
ing ahout 200 yards. In several of
the old stadia there are still rows
of stone blocks at either end with
places cut in them to give the
sprinters' feet a firm hold for the
take -off. There are also sometimes
holes for posts which may have
held ropes•to divide the lanes. Rac-
ing in full armour was popular, as
was the distance race, which at
Olympia was about three miles.
Throwing the discus .and the
javelin was part of the pentathlon
contest. Javelms had a leather
strap wound spirally and fastened
around the shaft. This gave the -
missile a rotary motion in flight.
Two kinds of wrestling were in
favour. In one, the object was to
throw the opponent so that his
shoulders touched the ground while
the adversary remained on his
feet. The other was more rough
and tumble, and the match con-
tinued until one wrestler declared
himself beaten.
Boxing was considered a separ-
ate sport and was practiced more
generally by the athlete who wish-
ed to win special prizes in the
games. The hands and wrists were
bound for protection with soft lea-
ther straps. These later gave way
to hard,- oxhide „wrappings, often
weighted with lead.
Training diet for contestants in
the games consisted of fresh
cheese, dried figs and wheat por-
ridge. Sweets were forbidden and
wine was used sparingly. In later
times there was a change in diet,
to include the same meats that we
have.
Great distinction was given an
athletic victor. He could set up a
statue of himself (at his own or
his friends' expense) in the sacred
precinct at Olympia. At Athens,
about the time of Solon, an Olym-
pic victor received a reward of
enough drachmai to make him
financially independent and had
the privilege of eating in the
Prytaneum at public expense. He
was given also a seat of honour in
the front -row at the theatre.
"There is no greater glory for
a man . than that which he
achieves by hand and foot."—
Odyssey.
(By Don Muegge)
The publication of The Chatter-
box will be temporarily suspended
to avoid a strike among the slaves
on the staff. They are very dedi-
cated to their work, but they also
want to pass their exams. Every
spare minute is used for study, and
there just isn't time for the paper.
However, we have hopes of pub-
lishing one more edition before
the Christmas Holidays.
MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN CONCLUDES;
NAME WINNERS IN CLASSES
(By Nancy Pepper)
A new feature of our Chatterbox
is to be found in the form of math
problems. Each edition will carry
a problem. Students are request-
ed to work- "the problem and hand
their solution to Mr. Nediger, by
Wednesday following publication.
Each solution will be marked and
recorded. At the end" of the year
the student with the highest score
will be given a suitable prize. All
students in the school are eligible.
Problem No. 1 — Arrange six
ones, six twos, two fives, and two
fours in the form of a square, so
that the four rows, the four col-
umns and also the two diagonals
all "add up to the same• total.
Magazine Campaign
The target for our High School
this year was $2,000 in sales, re-
quiring each student . to bring in
at least $5.00. However, some stu-
dents fell short of this require-
ment; others were much higher:
The top 13 salesmen had a choice
of 13 prizes, including a Marconi
six -transistor radio and case,
Browbie, Starflash outfit, week -end
case, and a dog pyjama bag.
Each student selling subscrip-
tions totalling $5.00 or more, re-
ceived a V.I.P. (Very Important
Person) pin, which entitledthem
to free admission to the campaign
dance.
In addition, holders of V.I.P.
pins are eligible for a draw for a
leather brief ease, a photo album,
and a sports bag, all with school
crests.
The top class-12=B—receives a
Tickling
The Funny Bone
Lady: "Where, is the train to
Boston?"
Conductor: "Just turn left and
you'll be right."
Lady: "Young man, don't be so
impertinent." n`
Conductor: "OK, OK, lady! Just
turn right and you'll be left!"
* *
Teacher: "What is the formula
for water?"
Helen: "H -I -J -K -L -M -N -O."
Teacher: "Whatever made you
say that?"
Helen: "Yesterday you said that
the formula for water was H to
* *
Little Boy: A little bit of noise
with some dirt on it.
"Professor" poodle, and the top
salesman for each day received a
silver dollar.
Anyone who made sales of $30
or over receives a Certificate of
Achievement, and is eligible for a
draw for a Marconi 4 -speed record
player.
The top 13 salesmen were: Jean
McNaughton, Ken Cardno, Bruce
Miller, Bruce Whitmore, Barbara
Turnbull, Dianne Beuerman, Mar-
garet Broadfoot, Wayne Coleman,
Kurt Christensen, Bob McDonald,
Mary Ann Snowden, Nancy Berger
and Brian Evans
The first five salesmen get Cer-
tificates of Achievement , and a
chance at the draw.
Those receiving silver dollars
are: Kurt Christensen, Ken Card -
no, Robert MacDonald, Bruce' Mil-
ler,Nancy Pepper, Barbara Turn-
bull, Joyce Brown, Jean McNaugh-
ton, Margaret Broadfoot, Phyllis
Bryans, Eileen O'Rourke, Dianne
Beuerman, Nelson Ball, Jean Mc-
Naughton.
Organize New
Boys' Choir
(By Ken Papple)
Some of the boys had qualms
before Mr. Plumsteel came into
the special assembly for the boys
on Tuesday at 3:30. Fortunately,
this time it was not for those with
guilty consciences, but for those
who wanted to join a boys' chorus.
Mr. Plumsteel pointed out the
great opportunity for trips and
education in music in the group,
so, fellows, don't be bashful; come
out and give it a try. One time
will never hurt you.
This venture is Mr. James Stew-
art's idea. He would like about
30 boys to be in it. As Mr. Plum -
steel said, every town isn't as for-
tunate as ours is to have a Mr.
Stewart, so let's give him our sup-
port and turn out.
COMING EVENTS
(By June Munn)
December 1: The beginning of
the Christmas exams. Study hard,
do a good job with your exams,
and be ready to celebrate at the
after -exam dance. The date of this
dance will be announced later.
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TRUMPET BAND IS PRIDE
OF SEAFORTH DISTRICT : HIGH
TRUMPET BAND
(By Gwen Storey)
Majorettes:
Judy Crich — Carry on, nurse;
you'll make it.
Pearn McLean—What's4life with-
out a lot of books, boys and noise?
Bass Drummer:
Gerda Christensen — She loves
cars and dancing.
Snare Drummers:
Marg Ann Stapleton — Cute en-
ough to model.
Phyllis Bryans—If freckles would
get together, they'd make a beau-
tiful tan.
Carol Carter—The drum is al-
most as big as she is.
Mary Scott—"Oh, heck! I'm too
spy"
Carol Flannery—So quiet and re-
served.
Ann Achilles — Little stick of
Tenor Drummers:
Cathy Doerr and Faye Little=
Are you two really as shy as we
think?
Glockenspiel:
Carolyn Hammond—Can anyone
be so musical?
Jean Hillen—The sky's the lim-
it!
Bartine:
Dorothy Boyes—It's nice to be
known.
Sharon McNichol—Her deep blue
eyes are focused on one of the
guys.
. Margaret Elgie — She models
clothes and hair-dos—a new one
every weak.
Emily Elliott—An artist — she
draws a certain boy (from far
away).
Trumpet:
Yvonne Pollard -90 words a min-
ute and no typewriter!
Margaret Hillen—It's nice to be
natural when you're naturally nice.
Eileen Smith-rA few years of
experience counts. "
Arlene Williamson—"How dry I
am."
Geraldine McTaggart—Small, but
mighty.
"Pam Stapleton—If there were no
boys, what would girls do?
Sandra McGonigle—Shy . . , un-
til you get to know her. ,
Barbara Talbot—"When the red,
red robin comes Bob',' • `Bob' bob-
bin' along."
Joan Price—Tall girls are seen
. not heard.
Janet McKercher—I'd rather be
good than seem to be.
Linda Papple—"If I • had known
you were coming, I'd have baked
a cake."
Margaret Elliott — One coffee
comin' up.
Geraldine Dennis — The four-
teenth's showman. •
Susan McLean—The Ed.'s daugh-
ter., so what can we say?
Dorothy Riley—On top of the
world!
Mary Crich—"Holy Moses!"
Connie Britton—The best things
come in small _packages.
Jean Shortreed—You don't hear
much from her unless she's blow-
ing (the trumpet, that is!). •
Marlene Pepper — "Smiles will
Tell Students
How To Read
Pay attention to the authors—
try to find out a little about them,
to recognize their styles, 'to 'read
more than one book by the same
author.
Take it slow—if you swallow too
fast you .won't digest.
Take time to picture and enjoy
the descriptions --don't . be a slave
to plot:
Unless you are scanning a book
for information, don't skip parts
that look dull. Dive into them and
they may even prove the best.
If a book seems very dull and
perhaps a bit over your head, it
could•• be that you're --not mature
enough for it. Put it away and try
again in a year or so.
Try stopping at interesting parts
instead of dull ones. That way
you'll have something to look for-
ward to the next time you read.
Spend some time thinking about
the books you read. Why did you
like this book? Did it present any
ideas that•are new to you?
The next book should be in an
altogether different mood and tem-
po. Read all types of bobks=don't
ust stick to animal stories, histor-
ical fiction, or archeology. A grow-
ing brain should be presented with
a variety of ideas. A single thing,
no matter how fascinating, be-
comes dull if there is no variation
from it.
Don't save a heavy book to read
at odd moments. This type of
book requires concentration to be
appreciated. The same goes when
you are tired. That's the time for
light -novels. When your mind is
not alert, you'll probably miss half
the value in the book..
Spend as much time as you can
reading. It is a wonderful form of
education. You'll increase your
knowledge of words, improve your
spelling, improve your powers of
self-expression, and learn many
new facts—painlessly! Best of luck
with your reading!
Mark Entries In
Essay Contest
(By Joyce Brown)
The essays for Grades 11 and 12
have been handed in, but are still
in the process of being marked.
The titles of the senior division
were:
On Being Cheerful Befere Break-
fast; When My World Tottered; Is
a Lie Ever Justified?; Living By
Schedule.
The prizes are $5 $3 and $2. The
money. is provided by the Students'
Council.
An essay contest has been start-
ed for Grades 9 and 10, with the Lugging a huge fish, an angler
essays due November 23. The met another fishing enthusiast
topics for this contest are: whose catch consisted of 12 small
My Last Dollar; A Narrow Es- ones. "Howdy," said the first man
cape; Fire At Midnight; Making as he gingerly laid down his' fish
Ends Meet. and waited for a comment.
These topics providea challenge The other fellow stared for a
for any student Who wants to.make few moinents, then calmly respond -
a little extra .spending money. ed, "Just caught the one, eh?"
Sake you miles."
Colleen. • McCurdy—"Though I'm
-not as big as you, you're not as
small as I".
Dianne Kirk—Ambition: to be
ambitious.
Ann Kling — When I feel like
working I ,lust lie down until the
feeling passes off.
Cymbal;
Mary Flannery—They say freck-
les are really beauty spots.
Flag Bearers:
Cathy Eckert—One of the crown
jewels!
Connie Eckert—Timid, taciturn,
and intelligent.
Likes Mathematics,
Barbara Turnbull
Is Profile Subject
(By Joyce Brown)
This week we are going to disect
the record of a Grade 10 girl whom
everybody should know. The brain
of grade 10, she doesn't limit her
activities to school work. Look
around, and you'll find her in 4-H,
Students' Council, drama, and
football. Football? Perhaps J. S.
would know why.
This fair-haired, blue-eyed miss
won the cedar chest last year—no
mean accomplishment with all the
competition she had. She leads the
class well, and urged 10-C to high
sales in the magazine„ campaign.
Her favourite subject is mathe-
matics, but she has not trouble
with any of the courses. Her class-
mates think she's tops, and the
teachers agree. In case you're
duller than I think you are, I would
,like you to meet BARBARA TURN -
BULL. • •
Dance Marks
Campaign End
The campaign dance, held Nov.
10, was reported by both chaper-
ons to have been very successful.
Mr. Nediger and Mr. Plumsteel
remarked that the behaviour of
the students was very good. There
is no official record of the num-
ber of "V.I.P."'pins presented, or
the ainount to admission taken,
but an estimated 135 students at-
tended the dance, and 65-70 had
"V.I.P." pins.
The attendance and behaviour at
the dances this fall has greatly
improved, and is a remarkable
change from two years ago. Mr.
Plumsteel accounts the improved
behaviour to the rules of dress at
the dances. Bob Elliott confirmed
the report and stated that he was
happy to see such a good turnout.
TAPPING THE GRAPEVINE
Suane: What (or who) is the
attraction in Clinton?
'Mari Ann: What do you find so
interesting about Room 10?
Meta: Are you still after that
marshal from 10-C?
Why do all the girls like to go
to the bowling alley Saturday
nights?
Nancy: Would Bill get up at
4:45 a.m. for you?
Gerda: Which one is it now?
Anne: You know all the quali-
ties of a good wife, don't you?
Bert: What did you want the
plywood for?
Yvonne, Jean, Ann: What ex:
actly were you doing until 5 a.m.
Wednesday morning?
C. A.: What's the reason for
your sudden interest in books?
George W.: Who is May?
Pat: What is the matter with
Gordon D.?
Wilma J.: Don't be 3o selfish!
Four in ONE room!!•
Amy: Why do you like the back
seat? It wouldn't be because Bill
sits there?
Linda M.: How many have you
got on your string now? .
TICKLING. THE FUNNY -BONE
Gary: Do you change your girls
every Wednesday and Friday eve-
ning?
Noreen: Is he really -that dif-
ferent?
*
Father: "Come here, .Tommy,
I'm going to dust your pants with
this cane!"
Tommy: "Aw, don't be old-
fashioned. Why not use a vacuum
cleaner?"
Students Discuss
American Election
V.I.Q. (Very Important Question)
(By Jean Shortreed)
What do the students of S.D.H.S.
think about the presidential elec-
tion in the United States?
.Quite often, many people seem
to have the opinion that high school
students know and care very little
about affairs outside their own
world. However,.. generally speak-
ing, this is not the case. Consider
the election in U.S.A.
Many students were pleased with
the result and some thought that
there was really very little differ-
ence between the two candidates.
Most felt that the question of
religion should have no bearing on
the election. Some did not care
particularly who would be the next
President, and others adopted a
"wait-and-see" policy.
In spite of the complexities of
the American electoral system, the
tnajority of the students indicated
that they take an interest in the
affairs of our neighbours south of
the border.
Dracula _Horrors
Not For Bedtime
SPOTLIGHT ON BOOKS
(By Bruce Miller)
Dracula—Brad Stone.
Dracula! This never -to -be -for-
gotten name rings in the pages of
Stone's masterpiece of spine-chil.,
ing horror. -
Tremble as you read the tale of
Count Dracula, the body which be-
comes a vampire a vampire
which must kill and kill again on
its relentless search for life -blood
to satisfy its terrible craving.
Set in the rugged mountains of
Trannsylvania, Count Dracula's
castle looms over the land, cast-
ing a shadow of fear, mystery and
suspense. The terror in this book
is hard to equal.
You'll find DRACULA the ideal
book for your bedside. It is guar-
anteed to give you the best night-
mares ever as Count Dracula him-
self stalks through the night
searching for YOU!
(Perhaps you'd, better leave this
one until after exams!—Ed.)
Colour Teams
List Standing
(By Joyce Brown)
Volleyball and football are well
over. The touch football results are
a little late, but here they are:
150
200
175
225
Red Team
Yellow Team
Black
White
The girls haven't yet finished the
volleyball games. The play-offs
should be next week.
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