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The Huron Expositor, 1961-02-23, Page 11SDHS Chcdte rbox Published by the Students of the Seaforth District °High School Editors: Gisela Helbig and Robert Sharp • SUGGESTS PROCEDURE TO BE CHEERY BEFORE BREAKFAST (By Carolyn Hammond) They say a wife should be cheery before breakfast, to put her hus- band in a good frame of mind for • work, Well, that could be, but I'll tell you that it's not always ''so easy to say "Good morning, dear," and "Did you have a good sleep?" when you had a rotten night, and the big oaf slept•peacefully through all of the trying experiences you had to contend with. To get everything off to a superb beginning, you forgot to put the garbage out for the collector to pick up the next morning. There you were, tripping out in your dressing gown and slippers, lugging the can around, You could have asked "the man of the hpuse" to help you, but after all, he's had a • hard day at work (as ifyou haven't had a nerve-racking day too!) Next on the list of events: Junior awakens just as you are about to retire. You try to tell him that it's the middle of the night, but he STRATFORD SHAKESPEARIAN THEATRE (By Jean McNaughton) ' The morning of February eighth dawned bright and sunny. Grade XII students were glad, for this was the clay they were to visit the Shakespearian Theatre. Immediately after the one -ten bell, students rushed to the two " waiting buses. Soon Miss Taylor, Mrs. Pollock and Mr. Pullen em- erged, and we were off. Half an hour later, 47 students filed into the theatre. The guide discussed the theatre and answered several questions. He said that the theatre was ,ferm- ", ed in 1953, and can set 2,258 peo- ple, which means $8,000 gate re- ceipts at a full house. Rehearsal usually begins about nine weeks before opening night. Each actor has no more than two roles in one season. This discussion .gave us a new insight into producing and di- recting a play. • Following the discussion, we tour- ed the theatre and saw points of interest such as the dressing roams, the laundry, the make-up room Where wigs are also kept, the sew- ing room, the prop rooms, and the orchestra gallery. Finally, we went along a narrow catwalk to the di- rector's office at the ceiling. All too soon the tour ended and we headed back to Seaforth. 4 • just can't seem -to hear you above those piercing screams he is emit- ting. When your bout with Junior is finally ended and he is sleeping happily, yen triutinphantly trot off to bed in good faith, only to find "hubby" stretched all over the bed in sweet repose. You have that sudden devilish urge to push him over, and perhaps out the other side of the bed, but you restrain yourself somehow and bring your- self to spend a few more dreary hours lying on the edge of the bed, not daring to fall asleep complete- ly, lest you fall off the bed. As you lie there in that state between sleep and revival, you be- gin hearing the sound of waves crashing on the short, but reluct- antly awake to the fact that the sounds are only the• constant snores of that lump beside you. About 4:00 a.m, you finally drop off—to sleep, that is. It is now the morning after the night before. You half fall out of bed as your foot is entangled in the little bit of covers you have left. (HE has them all!) On leaving your boudoir you stagger through the bedroom door (and I do mean through) into the bathroom. When you reach the sink, you squint at the mirror. Is that a horror movie? No, it's just your reflection in there, but what can you expect! Back in the bedroom again, there's your trate .finally deciding to get up. You rush to the kitchen and be- gin to prepare a breakfast that you feel is sure to put him on the right foot. All is in readiness and you are awaiting the guest of honour. As per usual, he comes rushing out and seats himself behind the morning paper. Between "slurps" of coffee and "chomps" of toast, you make an effort to smile at him. This is too much for the poor fellow. He now thinks you are completely insane, for he rushes out the door calling his ever repeated good-bye, "I'm in a hurry this morning!" And they still try to tell you to be cheery before breakfast. There you sit in front of a cold break- fast meant for him, and an empty coffee cup covered by a crumpled newspaper. I think the husband should be the cheerful one, but hus- bands don't seem to agree. SDHS ATHLETES ARE GUIDED BY NEW BRUNSWICK NATIVE -(By Kenneth Papple) This week we turn our spotlight on a young gentleman of our staff, Mr. Frank Godin. Mr. Godin was born in Dalhousie, New Brunswick. He is the oldest member of a family of eight, con- sisting of four boys and four girls. At the present time, his parents arq living in' Dalhousie with some of their family. Mr. Ggdin received his public and high.;:school education in his home town. After his graduation, he attended St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, for four • years and received his Bachelor of Science Degree. Next, he entered the Physical Education College at Springfield, Wass., and received his Master's degree in physical ed- ucation after two years. Mr. Godin . began his teaching career with four years in a Fred- ericton high school. Here he met • his wife, who was -also teaching school. In August 1957, Roberta E. Pooley became Mrs. Godin. The following July, William (Bill) was born, and just last summer Eliza- beth (Beth) arrived on the scene. In the fall of '58 he came to our school, and has taught Physical Education and Lower School Sci- ▪ ence. In university, he found Biol- ogy his favourite subject, while Mathematics and Science rated highly in public school years. When I questioned. Mr. Godin about his hobbies, he replied that e didn't find much time for them, but enjoyed baseball, skiing and • curling. lie' appears to enjoy ev- ery sport, and you probably have noticed that he is an excellent dancer. • 4 • • Although there are gripes about Mr. Godin from people who don't care for work in any form, no one can deny the outstanding results he has obtained, both on the teams and in general fitness. Some find him a hard master, but results don't come from sitting around and wishing for them. Mr. Godin has helped to make wishes become realities. In the future, Mr. Godin plans to continue teaching physi- cal education. I know . that the students will join me in hoping that'he will remain on the staff of S.D.H.S. for many years to come. FRANK GODIN DONT WORRY, DEAR? IT'S ALMOST SIX____ HE'LL BE HOME FOP. DINNER IN A MINUTE ANYWAY. _BUT TVE FORGOTTEN WHAT IT WASE___' 0 as iNs sim\ ./1 THAT'S ITS HE'S BRINGING HIS BOSS HOME RAJ— DINNER! OREDINNERI Sports Sparks - (By Kenneth Papple) Wingham 30, Seaforth 50 Wingham 40, Seaforth 44 Victory was once again the re- sult of the contest with Windham on Feb. 9. The Seniors came up with an impressive lead of 26 points, while the Juniors had to fight harder for a "photo finish" of 44-40. Schneider was again going strong for the junior squad, and proved his worth by basketing 27 points. Akker contributed 12 points, Mueg- ge 3, and Sharp 2. Coach Godin gives Richard Muegge credit for holding Wingham's top scorer down to 8 points. The main opposi- tion from Wingham was Mactavish, 13, and, McDowell, 12. In the Senior game, Campbell, our big scorer, racked up 19 points, while Govenlock tallied 17, and Menheere accounted for 8. The squad has acquired an experienc- ed guard, Bill Uhier, who was a great help in this game. On the Wingham squad, Turnbull and Mac- Donald came up with six points each. Goderich 32, Seaforth 43 Goderich 36, Seaforth g0 On Feb. 16, both Seaforth and Goderich had a win to brag about and a •loss to mourn. The seniors Golds gagged Goderich 43-32, but the juniors came home with long faces and a score of 36-20 against them. According to reports, the sen- iors were jubilant after this game. They have reason to be, for they are now tied for top spot (with Clinton, I believe). The scoring was evenly distributed. Campbell. and McKercher each netted 9, while Govenlock and Menheere sank 7 each. In the juniors, Schneider man- aged 13 points; Akker was next with 3, and Doug Mills and Bill Rowat got 2 each. The big gun for Goderich was Scheoch, who came up with a staggering total of 25. New Addition Brings Comment •(By June Munn) Although some when confronted with the question were too shy to give an opinion, those that did agreed unanimously that the new addition had bright and cheery classrooms. Many and varied of their comments: "Quiet", "Lighting, Nice, but different", colourful." There was some complaining about the colour scheme, especial- ly the colour of the new lockers. This controversial colour is heart- ily disliked by some, and admired by others. The fact that so many different shades are used in each room irritated some people. The general opinion about the colour scheme: "I guess it's to keep you awake!" The wide hallway is g definite asset in the school. It is almost impossible to have a traffic jam there. The new addition also helps to relieve the congestion around rooms 9 and 10. The fact that it takes a long time to crawl from Room 11 to Room 15 annoys the teachers and pleases the students. Already several comments have been made about the pace of the students as they change classes. Everyone agreed that the ample window space and bright lighting helped students to be alert and lively during classes. This is a sharp contrast from the somewhat gloomy rooms of the old part. Na- tural light can not be replaced by artificial lights. The new rooms are so bright and cheerful that it is almost impossible not to work. Some suggested that pupils would not lack entertainment at noon hours, as the checkerboard floor makes an excellent chessboard, and would also provide for a game of hopscotch. One of the main arguments, "Why did the phone booth have to be across from the Principal's office, and without a door?" The romantically inclined stu- dents find fault with the lack of corners, for those last sweet words, with that special someone before° going to class. Regardless of all the joking com- ments, everyone is proud of the new addition to our high school. were some "Terrific ! " wonderful", and "Rooms Contests Can Be Either Rewarding Or Deflating (By Arlene Williamson) When a contest for selling news- paper subscriptions was announce ed, I was so excited that all 1 could think about was entering the contest, since the prize for the Win- ner of the 'Contest was a trip to New York City. For the first fp days I slept, ate, and in general, lived in the contemplation of imp of the biggest cities in the world,' where many televesion shows or- iginate, where fashions are care- fully observed, and also the home of the former world champions, the New York Yankees, and Yan- kee Stadium. This is the city of where many movies are made; the second home of many' movie stars. This city is also the home of the tallest building in the world. It is in New York City where you are able to see the Statue of Litt erty, the symbol of peace between France and the United States. The fascination of all this made me forget about the contest which I had to win before I would get the trip to that famous city. The day that I had to go out selling subscriptions, for the first time, soon came. I woke up that mottling feeling fine. It was a beautiful day; the sun was shin- ing warmly through my window, and the birds were singing happily outside. Then I remembered what day it was. I started getting "but- terflies" in my stomach and I no longer felt fine. My head ached and I was sick, but I had to get this day over—the worse day of my life, or so I thought then. My sponsor, Mr. Sydney, came that afternoon to help me get start- ed on my campaign. At the first place we went into, I was nervous and tense, and unsuccessfully tried to do the right thing. The man came over to the car (I was very glad because I don't think I could stand up), and immediately I shoved the subscription form in his face. He was so surprised•that he just stood there with his mouth open. After two more explanations from myself and one from Mr. Sydney, the man finally understood, what it was that I was doing. The rest of the day went better, since Mr. Sydney did most of • the talk- ing and I just listened. Student Profile (By Bruce Miller) Bill Campbell, a blonde -haired, blue-eyer, young gentleman of S.D. H.S. is one of the more versatile students in that he often provides entertainment for the school in many different forms. As a member of our rugby team, Bill provides a spark to the team as he urges it on to victory and gives the other students something to cheer for. Then as he makes a rush down the floor of the gym for another basket he brings forth the school spirit as they voice their joy for the efforts of this likeable sportsman. Bill exemplifies the best in sportsmanship as he is never the poor loser who can't offer those three cheers to his opponents. Then as those melodious notes drift down to the dance floor, don't look up in surprise if you see Bill seated at the piano, banjo, accor- dian, or one of the many musical instruments that he has mastered. Or, perhaps, you may see him giv- ing his best as he faithfully lends his voice to the Glee Club. On the whole, Bill is one of the rare people who can become sue- cessful at almost everything he tries his ;hand at, and still be one of the best -liked stgdents of the OW - Many days I would come home so discouraged that I never wanted to hear another refusal again. In the mornings I didn't want to get up, because it meant more of the many "No thank -you" and only a few of the "Thank yous. Some- times I felt like bursting out cry- ing, but I kept at it and at night when I'd count my points, each lit- tle bit added up and brought me closer and closer to the city that I thought about all the time—its Broadway lights andi lavish enter- tainment. It was my wonderful dream city. When I was doing my campaign- ing I found that there are many different kinds of people in this world. Some people will give you the subscription, not because they want or need the paper, but be- cause' they want to help you get the trip. Some take it after a lit- tle persuasion and maybe with a small discount, but there are a few people who wouldn't take it if their life depended on it. Some people even close the door in your face, but most of them are very polite and do the best they can for you, even if it is just wishing you luck. As the contest was drawing to a close, the trip to New York City was getting more vivid. In the sec- ond last standing ofQ the contest- ants, I was in second place, so I started planning the clothes I would take with me, and even started packing. The day the fin- al placings were to be announced came, and as I opened the paper I held my /breath. There it was! I had come in fifth! It was only the first four« who got the trip. My whole world fell down around me. I was so dis- illusioned that I couldn't sleep or eat for days. After a few weeks my disap- pointment was lessened and the consolation prize of ten per cent ,gf my sales helped me to forget more easily. My experience hadn't been completely useless, because it taught me never again to count on anything too much until I was really sure of it. TV Program Will Feature Students (By Anne Shortreed) A new television program, with the spotlight on high school stu- dents and their activities, is be- ginning on Saturday, February 25, from 6:45 to 7:00 p.m. It will be featured on CKNX-TV, and will continue each Saturday evening at the same time. News is required concerning sports events, past and future; so- cial and club activities, as well as results of competitions and awards of an academic or extra -mural nature, Emphasis is mainly to be centred on group activities and achievements, 'but any outstanding accomplishment by one or more students would be welcomed. The student body is urged to write to the program asking ques- tions concerning topics which are of interest to them. This program is designed to make public "the positive accomplishments of young people", instead of the "negative activities which have already re- ceived far too much publicity." The success of the program will depend on a sustained interest in reporting news, as well as origin- ality and ingenuity. Since the people at the television station are kind enough to give school activities publicity, it is surely not too much to expect the co-operation of the students them- selves. As well as watching the program and Interesting their par- ents hi it, they can also help It by submittingany interesting news rte rs ,01 which they are aware. T• HE HERON EXPOSITOII, AEOPATIT, I ;a_ ' ukorall,. 340,-4' �,""A'k:di�. A4..,'L. rP'3a,. a : f '1` x:�c dw..'. t .. ., _ h nuc. Y�7a;• a:. THE GIRLS' TRUMPET BAND is one of the outstanding organizations at Seaforth District High School and during the year it has been in existence has been the means of bringing much favorable plubicity to the school. Members of the band shown here with their bandmaster George Hildebrand, and Principal L. P. PlumsteeI are: Kneeling (left to right), Pearn McLean and Judy Crich; front row: Phyllis Bryans, Margaret Stapleton, Kathy Doerr, Ann Achilles, Gerda Christensen, Mary Scott, Carol Carter; Carol Flannery and Faye Little; second row: Cathy Eckert, Anne Kling, Dorothy Riley, Colleen McCurdy, Geraldine McTaggart, Diane Kirk, Emily Elliott, Connie Britton, Pam Stapleton, Arlene Williamson, Mary Crich ,and Connie Eckert; third row: Mr. Hildebrand, Sandra McGonigle, Barbara Talbot, Jean Shortreed, Lynda Papple, Marlene Pepper, Eileen Smith, Marg Hillen, Carolyn Hammond, Mr. Plumsteel; fourth row: Joan Pryce, Susan McLean, Janet McKercher, Geraldine Dennis, Margaret Flannery, Margaret Elgig, Sharon McNichol and Dorothy Boyes. (Expositor photo by PU4 s) WHY SHOULD WE READ BOOKS? (By Mr. F. C. Cosford) Sometimes when students come to the library for a book I get the impression that they come only. because they must read something in order to meet the requirements in supplementary reading, There are others who come frequently in search of another interesting book. These students are obviously en- joying their privilege and, I be- lieve, are enjoying- life more fully. The greatest need of all youthful readers is for guidance in what they choose to read. As our school library grows, this becomes more and more important. I believe that books can be ser- viceable to all young minds. With a good book you can escape from the humdrum life around you for a while. Often a good book will present an idea that will shake you into thinking about things that really matter. You are -made to look again at certain things that you have taken for granted, and to question them. Even a book that makes you angry is' doing you a good turn, for it makes you think. If a book makes you feel that you are being inspired, informed or entertained, never mind what any- body else says about it, it is good. It is advisable for you to read as widely and as wisely as you can. You will find that you will have an enormous advantage in know- ing more about more subjects than others do. This will enable you to express yourself with more clarity and conviction, and it will help you to become mbre self-confident and poised in any company. People will come to respect your opinions because they know that you have absorbed facts and ideas, and that your mind has material with which to work. How are you to select the books you read? Should you apply the old formula and choose the books you would like to have with you if you were wrecked on a desert Girls' Sports (By Geraldine McTaggart) This year the girls, especially our juniors' basketball record, is worth looking at. Our Juniors boast four wins out of four games, which is something to be proud of. They have been victorious over both Goderich and Wingham, and only Clinton lies ahead to be con- quered. island? The selection of books is highly personal. Unless you can get interested in a book, it is not for you, despite the ravings of the critics. The books you would choose for a stay on a desert island are not necessarily those you would choose to read on a bus, at noon - hour, or in your favourite chair. Only one bit of advice is valid— leave out whatever is not of the best, With all the demands on your time you have not one hour to Waste on the naughty, the cheap and the shoddy, when Dickens, Conrad, Shakespeare and Dumas - the classics—are readily available. Do not be misled by the slick cov- ers and vivid illustrations on the jackets of second-rate stuff. These classics are not made great because someone somewhere named them so, but because they contain. lessons for all time. The accumulated thought of mankind is too rich an inheritance to be ignor- ed. This heritage has a message for you because it concerns the • eternal problems of good and evil, love and hate, happiness and mis- ery, which have not changed much over the years.• A workable plan to follow in selecting books is to think of de- partments of reading, such as his- tory, biography, poetry, science, drama and philosophy. Choose books from several of these de- partments and read according to your mood. If you find that you dislike your choice of books, return them at the first opportunity and select others. Every department of literature has something to con- tribute to your welfare and enjoy- ment. Poetry sets out in choice words the things you think and feel but cannot say. Whenever you read poetry, you are increasing your skill in the use of language and adding to your ability to say things in various and more attrac- tive ways. Prose, on the other hand, is the common way of ex- pressing ideas and it is interest- ing and exciting to see how differ- ent writers state their thoughts in words. For those of you who complain that homework and other duties do not allow you to settle down for long spells of reading, I have this to say. The average reader can read aboutthree hundred words a minute. At this rate, you could read twenty average -length books in a year if you took just fifteen minutes a day for reading. No other pursuit can be more easily taken up or put aside. Modern readers carry books in their purs- es or brief -eases for casual enjoy- ment while waiting for meals, hair- cuts, buses, telephone calls and even dates. The paper -books have encouraged this kind of reading and among them you will find some of the very best writing. That they are inexpensive is just another rea- son for having as many as your budget will allow. When will you be at the end of reading? Never! What you know is so much less than there is to know that you will perpetually gather ideas and information. Books make us inquisitive—always The Junior triumphs: Jan. 26, Seaforth 31, Goderich 14; Feb. 2, Seaforth 21, Wingham 4!; Feb. 9, Seaforth 28, Wingham 11; Feb. 16, Seaforth 15, Goderich 10. The Senior girls won both their games against Wingham, but were unable to defeat the sharpshooting Goderich squad. The Senior scores: Jan. 26, Sea - forth 16, Goderich 35; Feb. 2, Sea - forth 29, Wingham 20; Feb. 9, Seaforth 31, Wingham 18; Feb. 16, Seaforth 21, Goderich 26. With only two games remaining, our Juniors are the sole possessors of first place. Will they remain there? Let's hope so! The Annual Meeting of HIBBERT CO-OP CREAMERY will be held THURSDAY, MARCH 2 Pat 2 p.m. IN STAFFA TOWNSHIP HALL Guest speaker will be Mr. J. C. Palmer Associate Director of Dairying, Toronto One of his topics for discussion will be that all processing pro- ducers are expected to construct milk houses and install adequate cooling facilities in the future. He will endeavour to answer any questions. EVERYONE 18 WELCOME! GLEE CLUB -Tenor and, Bass By Linda Papple) Tenor—Donna Berger, Margaret Mien, Geraldine : Dennis, Gerald Van Den Henget, Graeme Craig, Robert Reynolds; Robert Brady, Kenneth Devereaux, Allan Wilson, Mervyn Pepper, Kenneth Papple, Kenneth Cardno, George Townsend, Carl Berger, Torben Haarbye. If you want to meet three tenors so sweet, Donna, Marg and Gerry are mighty neat; Jerry and Graeme, our Grade IX boys, Sing out well in full tenor voice. Bobby and Robby find it fun To strive for top honours, second to one. Ken and Al are right in style, Merrily singing all the while. Mery and Ken stand right in line, And their singing is pretty fine. Now here is another Ken, And George is right behind; Carl comes next, then Torben, Who always knows his mind. Bass—Tom Love, Bill Campbell, Doug Norris, Robert Binnendyk,- Bert Dennis, Glen Nott, Brian Tra- vis, Bruce Whitmore, Robert Munn, Bruce Miller. Now the tenors', ended, seeking the answer to "what lies beyond?" There is no basic edu- cation required to become a read- er. You just start to read; set aside time for reading, and go on from book to book. The bass section next comes along, Although they are outnumbered, Their singing's really strong. Some years of experience add to Tom's success; Bill and Doug from the subject never digress; Bob and Bert, the Romeo's of our group, By their Juliet's will never be serv- ed soup; Brian Travis and his friend, Glen, Are healthy, husky, strong young men; We have two Bruce's singing hard, And their voices need no guard. Now last of all, but not the least, Comes Robert Munn, who's not a beast. TICKLING THE FUNNY BONE Mr. Conney was trying his best to teach Grade X the fundamentals of the drupe, a special type of ; fleshy fruit. This family includes the prune. After lie was finished, he asked: "Are there any ques- tions?" Geraldine: "Yes, sir. Did you say that the prune is a drip?" .« « « Why did the girl go to the foot- ball game? Answer: She thought that the quarterback was « « a refund. Herb: "Can you tell me how long girls should be ,dated?" Tom: "Same as short ones, of course." * * « Esther: "We had to analzse soda water in chemistry today." Hester: "A pop quiz, eh?" OJT wait Az-4.ring Spruce Up for Spring! Body Special COMPLETE PAINT JOB to brighten your car for the coming Spring ! DO IT NOW PRICE 5950 LOWER PART ONLY 44.50 .. Repairs and Panels Extra At Special Prices NOW Mechanic's Specials OVERHEAD VALVE GRINDS — 6-CyI. 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