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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1976-04-28, Page 14School Daze 1976 FORD 'HALF TON PICKUP V8 autTatic 1976 FORD HALF TON PICKUO, 6 standard 1975 AMERICAN MOTOR HORNET, 4 door sedan 1975 OLDS CUTLASS, 4 door 1975 PONTIAC BROUGHAM, 4 door sedan. 1975 PONTIAC La MANS, 4c!oor 1975 CHEV IMPALA, 2 door 2-1975 PONTIAC VENTURAS, 4 doors 1974 DODGE MONACO, 2 door hardtop with air conditioning 1974 OLDS DELTA 88 ROYALE, •4 door hardtop with air conditioning 1974 PONTIAC ASTRA 1974 DODGE DART, 2 door hardtop 1974 PLYMOUTH SCAMP, 2 door hardtop 1973 BUICK LaSABRE, 2 door hardtop 1973 CHEV BELAIR, '4 door sedans 1971 DODGE MONACQ, 4 door HAMM'S CAR. SALES ..LTD. MYTH PHONE 523.4342 rising servesby informing. CANADIAN ADVOITISING"ADVISOAY BOARD 0.4 rld-Nrs, gpgro-.1.,•1 iwgits 14-42taM-Ir • • • WEDNESDAY, APRIL, 28,1976 PAO!: FOURTEEN THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO . Teacher Interview nrest- And 'Views From $140 d .1.1 _Whatdo you thnik of the student Couneif eleation-procedures? I think there* should be more time for candidates to campaign, more time for: students to get to know candidate's issues. Nancy Warren, 11K:. I think they should put up a •list in the hall explaining the duties• of each office: 'then, more people 'might run. Barb Loiree, 10E: .1 think the elections should be held earlier in the year, allowing the new, council -niore time' to become associated with their Offices. In some poiitiona, such as the social convener,. I think that the assistant, should run the previous year, then elect his assistant Anatirmotts: The student council procedures are fine, it's the students who need changing or pushing. Anonymous. "There's. no; one else running you're in' by .acclatuateon." These words were spoken many times last week, because all but four of the elected positions on our student council were filled by acclamation. The students who received positions on the council were very concerned about it - and with good reason. Democracy means having a freedom of choice - and the student body, because no one mould contest these posi- tions - had no, choice. The student body must take whatever these- people give them and the students, should say nothing. Did Lsay "Say Nothing"?', That's idealistic thinking! Th first program these council members put into effect that • the students don't altogether agree with, the complaints will tlegin. Instead of knowing that they have the support of the student body, these council members know that they got the job because no one° else wanted it. I feel these students-deserve a lot- of credit for accepting the position. Some, I know, felt, like shaking the student body into action, which probably wouldn't have worked. The most serious aspect of our election', was the fact that our president and vice president were put in by acclamation. Susan Mama and .Brian' Jeffray were officially introduced at the election assembly last week. Susan• said their best qualifications are that they are "'ambitious and hardwork- ing?. Its too bad that Susan and Brian were the only students willing to accept the most import- ant jobs in the council. They will do a good job, and work hard for the student body, but I think, and I'm' sure they agree - that it would be easier if they knew they had the full support of the studett body '- and had been elected. To all the students who are on the new students council - good luck. - The student body owes' special thanks to those ivho accepted a post by acclamation, and congratulations to those who were elected. May '.76 - '77 be the, best year for. Madill yet! MARJORIE POWELL. F. E. Madill has always had a certain, amount of 'Wildlife," but recently; the wildlife took on new forms. This week a sparrow was seen on the second •floor, which was rumoured to have had a scar on the middle toe on the, left leg and a mole on. its left temple. Myron McKee thought he would do the school a favour by shooting it.' He dashed down to his locicer to'get his equipment and dashed back again. He slowly crept up on' the unsuspecting sparrow and aimed,. looking right into its beady little eyes. He fired. There was a flurry of feathers and a mournful chirping as it flew away. Did he miss it? No. He thought his' picture would be great for the school page. Exams do crazy things to people. One grade nine student was really keyed up about his history exam. He started in, madly, writing. Nearing the last of the exam his pen ran out of ink, but 'he. 'kept on writing, nevertheless, right to the end., When Mr. Simpson came to mark it, he was astonished, to 'say the least. The first two pages were readable,"the next two were fading away, and by the fifth page, the ink wasn't even there. The student was told that this couldn't be marked because there was nothing to mark. To this the student retorted that he • Was in the right because he had it written down, it was the teacher's fault if he couldn't read it. 'The teacher momentarily stunned, gave in, and sat-down to go over the exam with a lead pencil. At the beginning of a ' math 551 class last week, the fire alarm rang. The conscientious teacher (who is often likened' to Paul Newman) carried outside .with him his trusty yardstick, and a piece of chalk. In the event that the school was really burning, this mathematician was prepared to conduct the class• impromptu, perhaps on the pave- ment or,,the' wall of the school. Despite rain, snow, , sleet or fire alarms, the math 551 class goes on! MR, B. WILSON This year\ is Mr. Wilson's first full year, at' F. E. Madill, Maybe lout will have remembered' two years ago a supply teacher who came to school with a black leather jacket, riding a motorbike. This was Miss Coutts' supply or "Pinch Hitter". Mr. Wilson trained at Western and teaches English as you may have guessed. . He Previously taught at Sudbury for one year, Sarnia for two years, Toronto for one year and now Madill. Mr. Wilson was involved in "Sam The Record. Man" (a record store). He had stores in London ' and Kitchener and later expanded to stores- in Sarnia and Windsor. Surprisingly enough he sold out last 'May, because'he liked teaching far better. While we're' on the same topic, he has a record collection of 8,000, records. His favourite artists are the Moody Blues, Paul McCartney , and the Styxs. He also has a 10,000 volume library: He enjoys car racing but was encouraged by a former principal to discontinue this hobby ' because it was a bad influence on his students: Mr. Beryl Wilson writes an editorial for a London newspaper and attends meetings of various organizations. Mr. Wilson's hometown 'was' London. South _where he attended high school at VVheable. When he started in grade nine the school was just opening. It was built on a garbage dump, it had no furniture and on hot. 'September days they couldn't open windows because the surrounding area had, not been landscaped and the, smell was unbearable. Mr. Wilson now lives in Clinton, only because his wife works at Bell Telephone. Mr. Wilson's main philosophy is basically happiness. He . views every sad moment' as a moment of happiness lost He tries to carry this philosophy into his classroom and feels it adds more enjoyment for his students. All foods are enjoyed by Mr. Wilson because they go directly to the belly and that's where the problem lies. His fayourite magazine is National Lapoon which is a satirical maga-' zine brought to his attention by one of his students. His favourite mov- ie is "plow Up" which he has seen several times on television: During the winter break he worked on a.. promotional tour with , Johnny Winters. He said he enjoyed meeting people and learning 'new things. "It wasn't really work because it was different" said' .Mr. Wilson. As far as his future is concerned, .Mr. Wilson said he'd like to continue teaching at Madill "if they'll keep me". He said "There is a unique, breed of students at Madill. Some say this is an old-fashioned school which is basically true. Some rides are strict' but the student body work well under the system and are accustomed to what is ,acceptable. I taught at a "free" school in Toronto where students had good creativity, but weren't responsible. All students are unique.." Mr. Wilson commented on the cutback of the budget. "It is great, but sad. Now students will really work, for things they want. It will get to the point that there won't be enough money for extra, curricular activities including sports. The student council will take over and this will reinforce the schdol spirit. Schools belong to students, and teachers are just sign posts. This is the way it should be....instead of going tor a Toronto museum because of the teacher's whim, it will be the student body that decides Where the field trip will be because they will have to work to School Daze Recently the nominational speeches for the candidates for the• student council were held. One little guy, obviously bored, 'began squirming after the second speech, "Gee,,this acclamation bit. I wish they'd just acclaim what they want to and sit down." And so it went on. idgfien the assembly was over, he turned to his companion beside him and questioned, "This accla- mation? . What is it anyhow?" The science , classes had ' a Biological experience, dissecting suckers. A Bio 551 class came into Mr. Gnay's room directly after wards. The room was warm and the stench was so bad that everyone felt a little woozy.- At that moment Mr. Gnay entered the room with a spray can of Lysol in his hand and a grin on his face, "Not like the smell? Well fix that for you. Personally I don't know • whether the room's worse smelling like fish, or like a bathroom, but have 'your choice." The class sidled towards the lysol. SO with a • psssf-psst here and a pssst-psst there, the room was transformed into the smell of the Cleanest, most disinfected bathroom around.' On Wednesday the period sched- ule was all changed around to accommodate •the assembly. Because of this arrangement, period 1 fell at the end of the day. Mr. Neil finished teaching his period 1 class and began putting another note on the board, presumablifor the next class. One amazed student confidentially said to the one beside her, "Do you think we should disappoint him and tell this is the last class today?" - HOW'S YOUPChei1C0 TO MAKE A GREAT USED CAR DEAL 'moon". secondary School Editorial supply the money." Mr. Wilson said the most humorous thing that has happened to him while at Madill occurred one day when, much to his dismay, a girl sat' and stared at hiM for the entire pericid. Other students realized the situation and were giggling but couldn't. seem to embarrass her. 'This is Mrs. Wilson's greatest fear that one day he will fall in loVe with one of.his female students and elope, de- ' manding a divorce. Actually this is a common joke that accompanies . M. Wilson's profession. Mr. Wilson helps with the creative writing club 'but this covers more than romantic sonnets or ballads, in case you were considering the prospect. Mr. Wilson escapes up north away from the city every other . weekend. He is retreating to nature to get some peace and quiet and to get a, good day's fishing in. • When he first taught at Madill, he drove a motorbike to school which made his wjfe shudder. NoW Mr. Wilson driVes a 1976 Grand, AM to work btit he hasn't really ;changed; he's just grovvn two years older and wiser. MARY ANNE ALTON.