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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-10-30, Page 27CHEERING THE PANTHERS ON TO VICTORY — helped greatly by the presence of many students and the official cheering section is shown above at work at are, Elizabeth Kennedy, Judy Mayer, Judy Estey, Patti The morale of the South Huron football clubs is especially the school's cheerleaders. A portion of Huron Park during a recent game. From left, they Glenn and Sandra Skinner. Eliminating the status quo everybody's job for 70's Why shouldn't teenagers be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages at eighteen? The police could not arrest every under-age drinker who had a • bottle of beer on the last weekend, or yesterday, or last night. If they were even to try, our jails would be overflowing. It is a fact that in European countries where the drinking age is lower, there is far less problem with alcohol. In Canada, if a • teenager can get 'stoned' without being caught, it's a big thing. In Europe, since drinking is legal, you are pathetic because you cannot "hold your drink". * * To the relief of many high school students and teachers in London high schools, the final examinations have been dropped. It's about time! Although this move `Thank you "Mr. McAuley, Tell the classes I taught "thank you" for being so wonderful. From what I heard from my friends at Althouse, they were as good kids as could be found anywhere — but I guess I realized that when I was there. • See you on November 14, Jerry Silverman." • i•V 4 ,4 OUT ON THE JOB AT STOKES BAY Last week's camping trip to the Stokes Bay area by a group of grade 13 students of South Huron District High School was enjoyable and successful. Above, Linda Stade is identifying a small bush with Martha Kneale in the background and teacher Vince Elliott looking on. photo by Linda !laugh HORRORSCOPE CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 — JANUARY 20). After the 4th, with Mars influencing your sign you will become a big spender. Give away old clothes if you can afford new ones. Dark places attract you but dark hallways hold hazards. If you seem unpopular don't brood. AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 — FEBRUARY 19). Wild influences connect with your sign. Don't try and hold back. Turn on hidden dynamics if you have any. You tend to be frustrated-general hysterics, screaming, stomping ... etc . .. but don't let it worry you. Be careful on bridges — between 4 p.m. on the 10th to 1 a.m. on the 23rd. PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 — MARCH 20). Decorate yourself. Try and go out — you've been sitting around and getting fat for too long. Watch for a wild party on the 7th. Watery places are enticing — avoid flooded ones. ARIES (MARCH 21 — APRIL 20). You could be mad until the 10th. You'll have to learn to live with it. You have a talent with tools so make repairs. Cooking can be disastrous — don't eat until the full moon. TAURUS (APRIL 21 — MAY 21). Frustrations! Don't do anything this month. Buy a fringy shawl. Sing a lot — a good time for singing and it may bring fame. You'll not like this month because your moon is generally mixed up, but stick it out anyway. GEMINI ( MAY 22 — JUNE 21). Love is on your mind on the 8th. It could be a dangerous day. You'll meet him (her) in a grocery store or parking lot. But beware! — moon makes everyone disagree with you. You may win a contest, especially if you enter one. CANCER (JUNE 22 — JULY 23). Break loose! You may have an unlucky affair but you need the experience! Watch for a cold on the 20. Your anxiety will be responsible for indigestion if you eat out. The 12 will cast light on a secret of yours. You are quirky on the 7th and 9th. LEO (JULY 24 — AUGUST 24). Weather is gloomy and so are you. Don't go anywhere. Spend a few moments of each day memorizing telephone numbers — Saturn hinders your memory. Don't expect any miracles this month, You'll have a meaningful dream on the 12th. VIRGO (AUGUST 24 — SEPTEMBER 23). You are daring but stingy now. Uranus encourages you to throw away. Conflicts arise on the 7th. You speak sharply. Fatal decision will be made on the 9th. Avoid people with blue eyes then. LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 — OCTOBER 23). There is a relationship between your sign and the automatic nervous system, You'll do a lot of self-accusing this month — people will find you dull. You'll have hangups. Buy a winter lease on a roof garden. Start a saving account on the full moon. SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 — NOVEMBER 22). You may have to force your affection on others — resistance is strong (not as strong as you, of course). You are physic on the 10th. Don't play with fire — a phone call might bring you super excitement but don't hang around waiting for it. SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 — DECEMBER 21). Stay home. this Month. A health problem (abscessed tooth?) will have you in bed until the 20th. Give yourself fifty lashes if you go away for a weekend. You may get pounds on your hips so eat lightly on the 23rd. 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(Vices also ur Cenitalia, lholtwood, Grand Bend, Ilcasall, tucan, Zurich Times-Advocate, November 6, 1949 Page 9 Editorial Creativity drain a • Religions exploit naive, destroy man's dignity • CONTEMPLATION—Pam Sereda, a grade 13 biology student, who participated in the trip to the Bruce Peninsula, sits in contemplation before a hike on the Bruce (photo by Linda 'laugh) although not necessarily a conservative or a traditionalist, but one who accepts unquestioningly the ideas which have been handed down to him. Whereas our non-establish- ment man is a "change-water". He is "free and flexible," unbound by such things as physical appearances (not necessarily a long-haired, unkempt, bearded drop-out). He regards insecurity as a challenge (but this does not mean that he is out of work.) "He wants to define the impossible so that he can do it." However the problem is not one of working within or without a system, but of trying to create something new and eliminates the necessity for last minute cramming, the student must work more throughout the year. This should appeal to the teachers. One thinks first of the exam-free students, but the teacher himself cannot be overlooked. All in all, the London school board should be praised for pioneering the end of final examinations. * * It seems we have a sad situation when, from 900 students at South Huron, 60 persons could not be found to go to London and hear Leighton Ford speak. Perhaps our friends in the school are not as irreligious as they appear. It is just that they are not willing to be individuals. I suppose we can be optimistic and say that it will all turn out better "next time" . . and hope that there will be a next time. *(Ed. note: See "Leighton Ford `Plays' by Elizabeth Cook). Where is our student power? By JUDY HORRELL An article in the last issue of the "Guardian" presented three basic ideas: the questionable life of our "dances," the fact that the last dance was an event that our school does not want to be responsible for, and the quite evident fact that students are not entitled to "flow" in and out of the gymnasium on Friday nights. The life of our Friday night dances is being questioned. The guise of "radical behaviour" is being used as the "reason" but, if one is reasonable, one can see that it is hiding the fear of the administration. This is evident in the fact that students from other schools must be signed in by a student of our school. The first scene one encounters upon entering the dance is a group of teachers huddled between the admittance table and the entrance to the gym. At eleven o'clock the doors are locked and you are instructed that if you leave, you will not be readmitted. The administration also uses its perogative in requesting various people to leave the gym permanently. Is this "student power"? the student government which supposedly leads to responsibility and freedom? Why do other schools hold dances where all are welcomed, the students are responsible for the outcome and socializing is maintained peacefully/ An element of trust, freedom and power must be given for growth. What the School is presenting us with is false security, different, and, of applying available knowledge and equipment to produce a better, more just and more fulfilled world. It is not generally realized how small the impact of our hippies, peaceniks, and other antestablishment groups has been on our established status quo because of the way their activities have been blown out of proportion by the press. We must not be fooled in to thinking that the course of our world has been changed and that great reforms will automatically occur. A mammoth effort by millions throughout the world to eliminate the "status quo syndrome" in all of its forms is necessary. "NO ONE TODAY HAS ANY RIGHT TO BACK AWAY FROM WHAT HE SEES NEEDS DOING. THE 70'S ARE EVERYBODY'S JOB." — from the editorial of Pace Magazine (July issue) Although many of us had never heard of Stoke's Bay before October 25, it was the destination of 35 Grade 13 Biology students, and three teachers. At nine o'clock Saturday morning we loaded on to the bus and were soon en route to the Bruce Peninsula. We arrived at the town hall in Stoke's Bay at noon and were warmly welcomed by the Ladies' Institute. They supplied us with a hot meal and as many cakes and cookies as we could manage to eat. Saturday afternoon was passed examining a local area known as "Mud Creek" for two hours. This swamp is an undulating mass of rubbery scrub land. Under Mr. Elliott's guidance we studied the various plants and landforms found at the Creek. Saturday night we entertained the residents of Stoke's Bay with some fast action games. While some of the group searched the main street, By ELIZABETH COOK Our supposedly immoral society is bombarded with the cries of distraught citizens demanding restrictions which would prevent the further corruption of the human race. Undoubtably, censorship is necessary. We must protect the innocent, the ignorant, and the gullible. However, certain dangerous theories and practices are protected by the establishment. One of these traditions is the fundamentalist sect of the Church. Living in a 'Christian' society, we fail to see the evils of the practice and effect of this religion. Obviously many of the doctrines are outdated but most tragic of all is the fact that the naive are being exploited by religion. We have constructed many laws for prevention of obscenity. We must protect man's soul as well as his body and mind for religion captures the very essence of his being. Recently, London and its Xmas shopping season early If you find yourself running to the calendar these days (is it November sixth or December?) don't be alarmed — you are not alone. Each year the Christmas season begins earlier than the last, so that by the time the actual holiday does roll around the spirit of good will and cheer is running a little thin. No wonder! What used to be a subtle hint that the shopping season was approaching is now: walking into a winter wonderland on November 1st with trees, bells, snow reindeer, "Yuletide Greetings'; and a Santa Claus glaring out at you from behind every counter. others socialized with the local crowd. Sunday morning we were blasted with bagpipes at seven o'clock. We spent the day proving our ability to survive on an unbelievably hazardous course, the Bruce Trail. After a slight problem in locating six people, we drove "home" to a well earned turkey dinner. Sunday night we danced in the streets, and held a meeting of the newly formed Turkey Hates Institute, with Elizabeth Kennedy and Shirley Thiel. A few of us continued to socialize with the locals. We discovered that Stoke's Bay consists of Joe's Place, Joe's House, Joe's mother's house, Joe's sister's house ... etc.and, of course, Joe. Monday morning we sailed the bay on a commercial fishing vessel — a beautiful voyage around the islands. Following a hearty lunch we waved goodbye to the people of Stoke's Bay and set off for Exeter. surrounding area was 'privileged' with the distinguished presence of the evangelist, Leighton Ford. He 'played' to thousands. We profess to be in control of our emotions and undoubtably, man's self control is one of his noblest possessions. Fundamentalist religions destroy man's dignity, Certainly many people require an emotional approach to religion. They are victims of society or they are merely very simple people. Of course, they are not necessarily 'stupid' but they lack the ability to discern, to criticize. They are motivated by something akin to animal instincts. Those who possess the ability to stimulate these feelings are capable of producing frenzied, senseless outbursts. The congregation or audience is reduced and civilization regresses for man becomes degraded and bias. What is admirable in seeing a Grade 13 necessary? Grade 13 has become a shelter for frustrated, weary students who are anticipating the rewards of higher education. The Department of Education has successfully removed the stress of the final year by abolishing the Departmental Examinations. If education is being involved in a learning process, and being stimulated by knowledge, Grade 13 can serve no useful purpose. It is, rather, a struggle to balance the necessary credits on a multi-spare timetable. It is the attending of a series of lessons on monotony. The age-old cry that this final year is necessary as preparation for university no longer holds true. Grade 13 is nothing more than a futile extension of the previous year's work. Seers of the educational word have acknowledged that the importance of Grade 13 is rapidly declining and that the Grade 9 class of 1969 can look forward to a promotion from Grade 12 to university. Certainly the current students of Grade 13 will assure those who question the fact, that they have yet to realize the benefits of prolonging high school life beyond its natural death. man `speak' unintelligibly, jerk in convulsions or foam at the mouth like a cattle beast with hydrophobia? Surely a just and loving God made man to be proud and honourable and worthy of life. Man was endowed not only with intelligence and sensitivity but most important of all, the ability to reason. Religion should teach man to be self-respecting and critical. Only when man can love himself for his innate dignity can he even hope to attain salvation. Combos have new records By ROBERT W. GREEN One of the best and most unusual albums around is "Brave New World" by the Steve Miller Band. One of the better tracks is "Cow Cow", an incredibly beautiful song with excellent vocals. The style is somewhat like that of Crosby, Stills and Nash, whose album of the same name is doing very well for them. Since the album was recorded Neil Young has joined the group. It looks like a reunion of `Buffalo Springfield', so we can expect more good music from them in the future. Led Zeppelin's second album, which I believe is available here in Exeter, is highly recommended. It contains very good hard blues which they perform in their very original style. Robert Plant, vocalist, excels in "Bring It On Home", a very successful imitation of Sonnyboy Williamson. "The Soft Parade" by the Doors is another very good piece of music by this well known group. My first impression was one of disgust at the obvious mimicry of the "Mothers of Invention", one of the very few original groups around these days. But after awhile I had to admit that they do an excellent job of their imitation. "Better Watch Out" by McKenna Mendelson Mainline is going to do good things for this very fine blues group from Toronto. Their style seems to be a cross between Earl King and the Stones. This group, I am certain, is the best Canadian group to emerge in a very long time. To tour museum On November 14, the students of Grade 12 and 13 will travel to Toronto to see the widely acclaimed Ontario Science Centre. The bus will leave at nine o'clock Friday morning and return in the evening at approximately eleven o'clock. The cost is one dollar for the transportation, and fifty cents for admittance .. a very reasonable price for the opportunity of touring the museum. With the stones we cast at them, geniuses built new roads for us. —Paul Eldridge This Weekend . . • DINE WELL at The Little Inn BAYFIELD For Reservations 565-2611 Receptions - Banquets - Catering By MIRIAM CATLOS "The Establishment is a state of mind which can fit persons of all categories." Today anyone who acts in a conventional manner, conforms to conventional standards is regarded somewhat suspiciously as a member of the Establishment. The Establishment seems to be everywhere and has infiltrated every category of life. At one point, there even was a • hippie establishment. But who belongs and who doesn't? Generally speaking, a member of the Establishment is a "n o n -s earching" type of individual. He is a conformist, In my opinion By JUDI MALONE Editor How often does a Canadian glance sheepishly at a Canadian product and mutter gloomily, "It's so obviously Canadian," thereby explaining the apparent defects to everyone's satisfaction. We are so conscious of our mighty neighbor to the south that we are overcome with embarrassment when one of our creations seems to scream of cheap imitation. Unfortunately no field of Canadian culture suffers more acutely from this hang-up than our climatic productions. "Little Canada," in Los Angeles, constitutes a major proportion of Canada's creativity. Our actors, producers, directors, writers and artists cling to the dream that perhaps if the United States allows them some recognition then Canada might extend her praise. Canada has sent her creativity packing without so much as shedding a tear at its departure. Culturally speaking, Canada has suffered a pre-natal death. To offer that our artistic genius lies dormant is giving the public false security. It is vitally alive but it is being expelled from our nation through sheer indifference, CBC is often accused of being a second rate network, so "typically Canadian." We dismiss its anxious attempts to please with haughty disdain. We prefer to view American stations where productions breathe of money and established talent. In fact, the CBC offers genuine first class entertainment. This season, perhaps more so than the preceding years, a number of excellent All-Canadian productions have emerged. Skill in all fields of the dramatic arts has revealed that Canada has the power to engage in a major theatrical breakthrough if her audiences would support rather than ridicule, assist constructively rather than reject. The recent French-Canadian film "Isabelle" is an excellent example of what we are capable of producing. Yet Canadian film critics dragged "Isabelle" through the mud until international approval guaranteed that it was nothing of which to be ashamed. Canadians must develop a sense of pride in self-accomplishment. Then, and only then, will we have a future. Perhaps one day soon "Little Canada" will be welcomed home to her mother, and dramatic acts will flourish, Perhaps one day Los Angeles will yearn for the original, skillful know-how in the dramatic arts of her mighty neighbor to the north! 6 4 0 Lower the legal age By JOY WHITEFORD SH biology students travel to Bruce area