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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-02-05, Page 13READY FOR THE PANCAKE EATING CONTEST — One of the events at this weekend's Winter Carnival at South Huron District High School will be a pancake eating contest. Two of the lightweights in the school George Ryan and Gary Hnat are shown with a sample of the delicacy that will be served to contestants, Saturday. T-A photo The Readers Write By JUDI MALONE This week the school is holding its first Winter Carnival Weekend. The Student Council has worked constantly in the past two weeks to make this weekend a success from every .aspect. -Of course no matter how well organized such an event is, one thing can guarantee a flop lack of sttident participation. We are convinced that most students plan to make .several appearances throughout the weekend. Unfortiinal,ely some have the immature conception that an all night basketball marathon calls for an all night booze party.. Any students who see the Winter Weekend as a good excuse to engage in a twenty-four hour drinking spree will, no doubt, find themselves the cause of the First and Last Winter Carnival, For those who are willing to enjoy the weekend in reasonably good shape, the Carnival offers much- — sports, snow sculpturing, icicle contests, movies, dances, etc. The Student Council is to be commended for their interest and concern in providing the students of the school with a tremendous opportunity to promote school spirit. Crash course needed in simple manners Around the school Name winners of impromptu GETTING A LITTLE PRACTICE INDOORS — South Huron District High School's Winter Carnival will get underway Friday afternoon at theExeter arena with a broomball game. Despite two successive losses, the teachers arc sure they can gain a win over the grade 13 students. Teacher Carl Mills who figures the job can be done with Only one hand is getting in some practice in the hall with fellow staff Member Vince Elliott while students John Godbolt and Judy Burke are ready to provide the opposition, T.A photo South Huron District High School Pl-k4 PRESENTS WINTER WEEKEND February 6 and 7 DANCE 9:30 to 12:30 Featuring "Talismen" SATURDAY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ALL DAY • 24-Hour Basketball Marathon — beginning Friday 7:00 p.m. 'Movies • Skating Sat. 7:30 p.m. "DI RTY DOZEN" Starring Lee Marvin, Jim Brown Sun, 2:00 p.m, "THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR" Starring Steve McQueen. GENERAL ADMISSION .75 Saturday night and all day Sunday at the school EVERYONE WELCOME FRIDA t NIGHT Times Advocate,.February $, 1910 Pa • 13 Editorial Support the carnival Paul is very much alive despite rumors to contrary Criticizes attire Dear Editor: When I joined this school five years ago, as one might expect, I was a Rid" with the world by the tail. As I grew up, I failed once and was shot down many times. I have learned that I was a typical "GREASER", white socks and all. In 1970, I realize how dumb I must have been and now I can put myself in the place of the greaser today. Some guys still wear white socks. However, the problem is not the males, but the females. My idea is that there are little girls, females, young ladies and mature women. I think we have mainly females and young ladies in our school. The females have decided that their "thing" is to wear slacks or blue Jeans. Most of these females or "dumb broads" are not trying to prove anything. They are just trying to push the establishment as far as possible. These females think it is the thing to do, but do not realize how ridiculous they look. Some of these "hip" females after wearing the same short, wrinkled bell bottoms for a week, showed up the week after, wearing dresses. She had realized that she was getting little attention, so slipped back from the female to the young lady. These females don't realize how they are harming themselves. The young ladies are clearly marked. They do not wear jeans and get most, if not all, the attention and compliments. The old argument about how cold it is with short skirts does not hold true. The weather is just as cold as last year, yet these people did not dream of wearing slacks then. After all, they are not grandmothers who had to walk four miles or more to school, through drifting snow. If it really snowed and was that cold, most girls would likely miss the bus. Two sisters from the extreme north end of town wear short skirts with coats to match. They walk each day and usually go home for lunch, These girls complain about the cold but do not wear blue jeans to school. They are considered young ladies by many people. The majority of girls do not approve of what these people are doing. If they continue in this manner, our school is going to have a poor reputation and will not - be able to respect the school's name. The sooner this minority group realizes how dumb they are and the damage they are doing to themselves, the better off our school will be. Glen A. Miller Pants sensible "Dear Mr. Miller, Your letter registering concern over the attire of the students of this high school seems ridiculous coming from a person like yourself Who has already spent (survived?) five years in this high school. Perhaps it is regrettable that boys here still wear white sox. We will not affirm or deny your preposterous statement precisely because it is so insignificant. Somehow it appears doubtful that God intended the ankles to be displayed as banners of either virtue Or corruption. (Surely, proper foot attire would have been outlined in the Bible, if so). However, your complaint that girls who wear pants seriously undermine the respectability of the school may be somewhat more valid hi the eyes of many adults. You seetn to possess an old maid's conception of etiquette. You must admit that it does seem rather extreme to label girls as being of queationable background if they like to wear pants, It is only reasonable to realize that in a climate such as ours, pants are sensible and fairly important precautiong. Did you not know that short skirts and bare legs are responsible for fatty deposits and superfluous hair on the legs? Perhaps you would prefer girls who wish to protect their legs to wear leggings which they could remove at school? We sincerely hope that you would not wish to promote thickened and hairy legs on young ladies. Your most erroneous argument seems to be the fact that nice girls would not wear pants to school. If you wish to protect the eyes of the innocent young from such promiscuity, I would suggest that the loose flowing pants of today are far less revealing than,the somewhat microscopic skirts which are generally worn by the `respectable' girls. Your interest in writing such an article is appreciated by the Staff and we intend to present you with a survey of student opinions. Sincerely, Your Friendly Student Newspaper Staff Wild oats sowed Dear Editor: In the fall of this year, the grade ten students of South Huron went on a history trip to Ottawa. However, it appears that the students' purpose on such an excursion was to make history rather than study it. Consequently, it is doubtful that there will be future 'educational' trips to Ottawa. The behaviour of these students was such that one is reminded of nursery school age children attempting, out of obsequious adoration, to imitate their parents. Although, undeniably the trip to Ottawa was an unparalleled orgy, school trips are frequently characterized by similar occurrences. One cannot necessarily fault the students — they are young and their actions can be explained as the inherent need to 'sow their wild oats'. Certainly youthful idealism, rebellion, and frustration are displayed in vivacious and often boisterous behaviour. However, it seems unnecessary that adolescents must, like confirmed alcoholics, drown their sorrows or fabricate happiness in undisciplined drinking. Nevertheless, it is highly unlikely that this entire generation has 'gone bad'. Obviously, society is partially to blame. It seems ridiculous that adults are so unaware of this problem. Many are entirely ignorant of the extent to which it exists. It is no longer merely 'bad' kids who drink. An anyonymous survey taken on drinking in this high school several years ago showed that it exists in epidemic proportions. It seems natural that the youth of this area would be more inclined towards such unhealthy pursuits — this is a Culturally deprived area and drinking is one accessible channel of diversion. In some cases, the motivations are entirely different from those of the 'Wild' youth of former generations. Of course, many adolescents still drink to display their 'maturity'. Many develop great tolerance to alcohol because these 'binges' occur With weekly regularity. These are the young social drinkers. They are More fortunate than others. There is also a class that drinks (like seasoned winos) because of critical personal problems. These cases urgently require help in the form of compassionate therapy. To them alcohol is no longer just a crutch or an image. It has become an escape in itself. The situation is much more Serious for the present-day youth because he is subjected to Many More pressures than were his parents. Admittedly, he has few physically dernanding tasla but he is prodded, whipped, and saddled mentally, into accepting forever in -creasing responsibilities. Life is accelerating, The typical indecision and idealism of youth cannot 'keep the pace' and yet maintain the always precarious balance of sanity. Adolescents are caught in the tide and their attempts to shirk their duties as humans show that they need more time and understanding to first of all, gel their individual moral concepts before wading into the current. Perhaps, it appears to be terribly idealistic to demand that the eternal rat-race stop — until adolescents can catch up and join the turmoil... Moreover, they do not want to conform to the supposedly staid and mundane existences of their elders. The word 'establishment' has become an obscenity. Even so, society cannot totally compromise itself — obviously experience does have some merit. Youth must be taught first of all to be introspective — to at least have a basic knowledge of their tendencies and desires, first as humans and then as individuals. Secondly, there must be a more responsible attempt on the part of society to cultivate respectable (in the sense of noble) patterns of behaviour. Adolescents look to society for guidance and it has had remarkedly little insight or interest towards its offspring. To consider contemporary youth as a psychological mutation is really not sufficient. The problem, as of yet, is not insurmountable if society is willing to evaluate, criticize, and innovate its standards. Teachers are underdogs By JUDY BURKE Again this year the grade 13's are giving the teachers another chance to redeem themselves in a broomball game. It seems for the past two or three years the teachers have been unmercifully defeated. They come to school the next day black and blue and physically exhausted but their pride or maybe the lack of it makes them come crawling back to the superior grade 13's for another chance. Little do they know we have been working out since September and they stand very little chance, but oh well. So come on teachers and we will see who must carry the title for 1970. The big grudge game will be played at the Exeter arena, Friday afternoon at 2:30. By JOHANNA LUPSON- The incredible story reached the whole world at the same time: Paul McCartney was DEAD. From Apple headquarters in London, to magazine offices in New York to radio stations in Detroit, Los Angeles and Miami, the news bulletin was identical: Paul McCartney,was DEAD! And when Paul — who was relaxing on his farm in Scotland with wife Linda, and adopted daughter Heather, and two month old Mary — was told that he had supposedly died, he said: "I am alive and well and unconcerned about rumours of my death." But, of course, although Paul was obviously alive and well, the rumour would not die. It had started with a thesis a student at Ohio Wesleyan University had written, declaring that Paul had, in fact, died in an automobile accident in November 1966, and the Beatles had never announced the news, and simply replaced Paul with a look alike. A Detroit disc jockey picked up the story, other newspapers and radio stations followed, and suddenly the most unbelievable story of the year was bringing millions of Beatle lovers to tears. Even Paul's announcement and his presence at an airport in Scotland, where he was photographed, obviously in the best of health, did not clam/the rumours. The clues, everyone said, don't forget the clues which confirm the fact that Paul is dead. Clue No. 1 — If you listen carefully to the instrumental finale in "Strawberry Fields Forever" you can make out the phrase "I bury Paul". Clue No. 2 — In the booklet which goes with the "Magical Mustery Tour" album, all of the Beatles are wearing red carnations. Except Paul, who is wearing a black one. Clue No. 3 — On the cover of the "Sergent Pepper" album, Paul is wearing an insignia marked "O.P.D.". In Britain, By LINDA HAUGH An impromptu speaking contest was held at South Huron, January 21. The students were given a ,topic and ten minutes to prepare a three to five minute speech, on that topic. The winner was .Judy Burke, whose topic was "school spirit". The judges of this competition, were Mr. Shaw, Mrs. Edwards, Mr. Eddy and Mr. Lawton. This year, South Huron is having a Winter Carnival. It is scheduled for February 6 and 7, .with events to interest everyone. Probably the greatest thing at the winter weekend, will be a marathon basketball game, starting at 7 p.m. on Friday night, and continuing until the winning team is declared 24 hours later, on Saturday night at seven o'clock. Other events will be powder puff football, snowmobile races, pancake eating contests, snowshoe races, snow sculpturing, icicle growing, toboggan team races, sleigh rides, broomball, skating, that stands for "Officially Pronounced Dead". Clue No. 4 — If you listen to "Revolution No. 9" which was thought to be made up of Should check eating habits By JIM THORNE Today's teenager pays about as much attention to the Canada Food Guide as he does the Lawrence Welk Show. The teenager claims that he or she just does not have the time to eat properly. For instance, in the morning he either has little or no breakfast because if he does, he will miss the bus. This so-called problem could be solved if he could just manage to pull himself out of bed a little earlier. If this is not desirable, retiring before the witching hour might provide a solution. At lunch time the student gets a little better nourishment, provided, of course, that his mother has packed a lunch. The females always seem to be on a diet of some description, and so seldom have lunch at all. If the student does not bring a lunch, he may be better off than the rest of us. He has access to a hot meal which is served in the cafeteria. Otherwise, a bag of french fries or a hot dog may make the noon meal. After school certain people tramp downtown to buy a bag. of cheesies or potato chips. While these are filling snacks, they serve no useful purpose to the waistline and have little or no food value. Such snacks will undoubtably contribute to dental problems — which are more painful than these snacks are worth, Supper is slightly more nourishing, since mother insists that one digest something more substantial than a candy bar. As little has been devoured during the day, a snack before bed completes the day. This usually consists of something sweet which is not good for either the tummy or the teeth. movies, and dancing, all topped off with a Snow King and Queen to reign over the weekend. Snow races of all sorts Students entering the snowmobile, snowshoe or toboggan races, any one or participating in all three are in for an interesting time, The snowmobile races include cross country and drag races. Possibly western pick-up races will be also held. The machines will compete according to engine size and the winner of each event will receive a cash prize. In the snowshoe race, the contestants strive against each other in a distance that will take some thirty to forty-five minutes. The most challenging, to the physical body will be the toboggan pull. The reason being each toboggan and team will journey over all types of engaging terrain. random sounds, and reverse the turntable, you can make out the phrase "Turn me on, dead man." When Ringo was told that people were listening to Beatle records backwards to come up with clues, he said, "It's hard enough Making them go forward with out worrying how they sound going backward." Learning that the rumour had started in America, George said, "America is such a fantastic place. No other place in the world could create that sort of story." No matter how often Paul appears in public, no matter how many statements Beatle press officer Derek Taylor makes, no matter what, the rumours will probably continue. So it's only fitting that, in this story debunking of rumour, Paul should have the last word, "If I were dead, I'd be the last to know." Where are the prefects? By SUE McCAFFERY South Huron's prefects are doing a great job! Ask any innocent bystander — they could easily tell you what a prefect is, what a prefect does, and could doubtless point out half a dozen of those honourable people ... or could they? Our prefects are doing a wonderful job — at being and doing nothing. Sometimes I wonder if there really is such an animal or are they just figments of an over-active imagination Not so — apparently we do have prefects, at least, so I've been told. Their function is to, well, uh ... The number of prefects at a school dance is unbelievable. They contribute their time to aid South Huron in keeping . . . their numbers down to a minimum. I wouldn't know a prefect if he reported me for insubordination. But since this has never (to my knowledge) been done, and likely never will be, no doubt go through school never knowing who, what, when, why, and if prefects are, For a group that is supposedly "doing their thing" and helping with discipline (or whatever) they certainly are inconspicuous. Just what do they do? Feel important? These students are doing an appalling job of something that is necessary and would enable student opinion on discipline to be stated and followed much more. Why can't these students, do something — at least prove that they are alive, anyway. By BARB STANLAKE The lunch bell rings. A mad rush is made for the classroom door with the majority of the boys reaching it first. Then, a race to the stairs, and a column of students (three abreast) going down the staircase. A quick stop at the locker and a dash to the finish line (the lunch line that is) for first selection of the lunch meal. This is a common occurrence in the halls of South Huron. Although they are repeatedly warned to walk, not run, no one pays much attention. Occasionally someone falls down a flight of stairs and certain people going in the other direction are trampled in the onslaught but on the whole it works quite well. But does it? The school is supposedly a place of education but certainly some people are lacking in the knowledge of manners. Favorite Grade 9 "stunts" are pushing books off desks and out of the arms of fellow students. They are often the offenders in the travel of the stairways, squishing the senior students against the wall. It should be taken into consideration that these people are the youngest members of the student body and by Grade 10 most of this stops. But what about the older students? Many boys still rush ahead of girls through those heavy fire doors without hesitation. I have been told, the first people to slam onto some buses are the boys ahead of girls, of course. A little more consideration for the "weaker sex" could be shown in these areas. The whole student body is to blame for the continuous marking of desks and floors and the littering of the halls and Where are you? Several people are rather intrigued about the prefect situation, and it would certainly be appreciated if one of you would write to the Guardian and let us know the prefect position. So please, enlighten us the ignorant multitude — AND may Allah rain instant recognition on your head if you do. school yard. ' These etiquette problems could be eliminated with a small effort from each stu dent. Perhaps a crash course in simple manners would prove beneficial in either Health or English class. This is my opinion should you disagree or have anything to add, please write to the SHDHS Guardian. Ride the sleigh all day Saturday By LINDA WEBB Everyone enjoys the ever increasing popularity of sleigh rides. To uphold this sport there will be sleigh rides all afternoon, Saturday, Feb, 7. We hope that everyone attending South Huron's Winter Carnival will venture on at least one excursion. It will be a great chance to sit down and enjoy the cold air. Grow your own icicles By TED SKINNER One of the unusual contests at this weekend Winter Carnival is an icicle growing event. Perhaps it sounds strange to hear the phrase icicle growing but that is exactly what it is. Icicle growing is the gradual application of water over a beam suspended out of doors. The. .water freezes, resulting in a stalactite of ice. With an artistic touch and a little imagination many variations can be achieved. Such variations occur when food colouring is added, resulting in a beautiful array of colours. Another is achieved by turning the icicle in different positions after each freezing and the reapplication of water to produce variations in shape. The icicles will be judged for their beauty, size, shape and imaginativeness. Judging will be from 10:30 to 11:00 Saturday in front of the school. Cleo