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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1977-02-23, Page 16Madill Mirror "I know Cancer can be beaten" Mrs. Florence Bendall Burlington, Ont. Cancer can be beaten. Your 'dollars are needed now to continue the battle. Give hope a boost. When a volunteer calls, be generous. CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY 4 PAGE SIXTEEN THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY 23,1977 Editorial Each one 'of us has basic survival needs which must be met like air, food, water and shelter; but we are constantly seeking other needs to satisfy ourselves. We look for security from others and recogni- tion from groups -- we search for love and affection and also for growth. These are basics which everyone needs to develop a strong mind and body. Tied in with these is the need to express ourselves; the need to be heard. The importance of oral expres- sion is displayed by much of our media through the use of radio and television. The spoken word is the principal means for acquiring other's thoughts and insights and for sharing ideas, and it is necessary that this take place between the student and his peers, and his instructor. A number of students fear ridicule and alienation by others for talking about their own ideas, while some thrive from the experience of contributing. In many cases the teacher has to provide a supportive climate so students can talk openly. By this he can recognize the divergent abilities of his students and probably better understand the students "thought waves". I guess the teacher first must serve as the model to break down the barrier between himself and the student. No one is going to completely open up to an instructor who puts himself on a pedestal, constantly reminding the student that he is inferior and is of no importance. It's a hard process to reach that one-to-one basis where the best communication can take ' place. They are not trying to produce little selves, but people who can think and relay what has been learned. If oral expression can take place at the student's discretion within the classroom, it will help him feel that he i$ contributing and has a place within the class. On the-other hand he can nourish his undernour- ished areas from listening to others, concerning vocabulary, reading skills or about the immed- iate lesson. It might hurt, but at least he will recognize where he stands. The ability to express ideas is important wherever you are in life, whether it is in nursery school, elementary or secondary school, on the job, or within your home. Really it is a skill worth mastering and because we spend so much of our time in the classroom that seems to be a great place to continue learning the art. Of course 'silence is golden' but there are so many times when things need to be said and are not. I feel that each one of us needs response and recognition from those around us -- silent classrooms do not fulfill these needs. Joan Leishman, Editor As usual each morning, in first period English, the class continues with their sleep which was interup- ted by getting up and going to school. One student in the third row seemed quite wide awake so Mr. Morrison Wanted an explana- tion. "It's simple", replied Ruth. "I just rinse my contacts in ice cold water!" Reflections REFLECTIONS OF A VISIT TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE 'Recently I made a visit to a community college in this area. Colleges used to be a form of post secondary education to Grade 12 graduates or for those students who couldn't afford to attend university. Last week when I visited a college I was surprised at the number of university graduates that were enrolled in 'different courses. It seems that college is a form of specialized practical educa- tion that university students indul- ge in quite frequently. They realize that they maybe can't get a job without some practical experience. They seek this practical education from colleges. Interviewers of some colleges now prefer students to have grade thirteen or at least one year of university. Unfortunately a lot of good grade twelve graduates are not getting into the course of their choice, because they feel there is less risk that a university graduate will do poorly in a given course. The university graduates hold more professional promise because he has experienced post secondary education previously , and he is an independent individual. Is this true? Not in all cases, I'll agree. Something else that has been on " my mind lately is the fact that quite often rural students, aren't given serious consideration in limited enrollment programs. The reason for this is prejudice. Some interviewers feel that rural stud- ents have led sheltered lives and are not independent or able to cope with the situations that might occur during their college education. As a result urban students are preferred for most limited enrollment pro- grams. 1 strongly disagree with this idea that rural students are naive, and sheltered. There are no statistics that prove that students from rural communities are poor risks at college. Students from the Wingham area have stamina and resilience that city students don't possess. Country "kids" aren't afraid of getting in there and getting their hands dirty to do a job well. Rural students are also thinking people. We have more time to ponder. When you ride on a bus for one hour at least, every day you often think about the day's events and tomorrow's activities. My feelings are that' students should be judged as individuals and on previous accomplishments, not slipped into a category. Anyone can learn, but it takes the basic 4ualities in a personality to make that person a success in his chosen field. For all you grade eleven students who are considering enrolling in a community college after grade twelve, think and make sure you're not going to get put down. Fight for. your rights as a student and don't get pushed into a category by some overbearing interviewer! Rural students and grade twelve gradu- ates should be given an equal opportunity for enrollment. Be prepared! The habits of the city are strange and harsh but in most cases necessary to identify the'truly devoted student. Mary Anne Alton, Co-editor Geography Club There is a group in our school that knows how to enjoy learning a bit more about the. geography of our area.' If you've never wondered exactly what exciting things hap- pen in the F. E. Madill Geography Club, read onl Every Wednesday night in activity period, about 40 or SO faithful members attend the meet- ings of this club. To keep "law and order" in such a large group, they have elected Joy Rutherford as their president, and Martha Grah- am ,as secretary-treasurer. Of course, we must put in a good word for Mr. Cardy, their staff advisor! Their meetings consist mainly of making plans and viewing films in preparation for upcoming field trips. In the Fall, the Geography Club went on a one-day trip to Tobermory and Manitoulin. They also went for a hike on the Bruce Trail that same day. They are now making plans to go on their second cross-country ski trip of the year. It will be held this .Saturday, Febru- ary 19 on 'the Falconer Trail. Other plans of this club sound just as interesting! In the future, they are going to fly over Wingham and surrounding area for a bird's eye view. They are also hoping to go canoeing. In the spring, they are planning a bus trip to Toronto where they will "see the sights", and enjoy a smorgasbord meal. If you think this sounds impres- ' siye, what are you waiting for? Join the Geography Club! Mary Eadie, 12B Cross Country Skiing Last Friday, February 11th our two teams travelled to Stratford for the Huron-Perth meet. F. E. Madill showed who was best 'by taking both the girls and boys' Huron-Perth championships. This was the first year for all the skiers and they' all did very well. Out of forty skiers John . Campbell placed fourth even after he got lost twice during which time he passed the first place skier. Bernie Webster placed seventh, Rick McKay placed second and Kemp Currie placed eleventh. In the girls' division there also Jr. Math Contest On Tuesday, February 15, ap- proximately 100 students from grades 9, 10, and 11 wrote the F. E. Madill Junior Math Contest. This is a preliminary' contest used to select the students who will write the nationwide Junior Math Con- test on March 1. The top team in grade 9 was made up of Richard Daugherty, Faye Forster, Geoffrey Hamilton and Reg Thompson. Grade 10's winning team was Ron Unrau, Susan-Thompson and Janet Wood, and grade 11's was David Housser, David Cronin and Jerry Bremner. Each of these winning teams received $10 for their efforts from the Students' Council. Those students chosen to write the National Contest were: Grade 9: Richard Daugherty, Paul Craig, Kathy Underwood, Lori Hackett, Lynn Miller, Mark Ab- bott, Faye Forster, Lori Goodall, Patti Mann; Jeff Mulvey: Grade 10: Ron Unrau, Susie Powell, Susan ThompSon, Janet Wood, Richard Brighton, Steve McKay, Kathryn McKim, Diane Stephenson, Norma Maclntyre. Grade 11: David Housser, Ryan Hayes, Steven Johann, David Cronin, Karen Richmond, Tom Walker, Jerry Bremner, Ruth Alton, Brian Arnold, Fred Stute, Francis Telehus. We wish these thirty students the best of luck on March 1. were about forty skiers. Individual- ly, Shari Smith placed first, Janet Wood who also lost her way, placed fifth, Ansley Currie placed , third, Chris Orien who lost her way and ended up skiing a mile and half more than she had to, placed seventh and Judy' Malda placed eleventh. As you can see the course was very confusing, however, our teams did very well. It is hoped that all the skiers will be back next year so that we can Amp .our well-earned title. Congratulations to all these skiers for an excellent match! The next meet will be held February 26th at the Falconer Trail outside of Wingham. This meet will just be for fun and anyone is welcome to compete. So come out and get your exercise and join in the fun! Student Teacher Interview MR. BENDER How, would you like to join a bedpushing race pushing a bed from London. to Waterloo just to 'draw attention to a winter carnival? Ask Mr. D. Bender how he enjoyed it. Mr. Bender was born in Hanov- ' er, Ontario, which makes him a native of this area. It was in the same town that he almost drowned. Being a typical' youngster in his boyhood years he decided to walk over an ice-covered river. The ice broke and Mr. Bender fell' in. Fortunately for . this school, some- one rescued him. It was also in Hanover that Mr. Bender attended Hanover High School, now John Diefenbaker. After high school graduation, Mr. Bender went on to study 'at the Waterloo University College now ' known as Sir Wilfred Laurier. Mr. Bender went right into teaching after graduation. He has been teaching here at F. E Madill for 13 years, first teaching 2 years of history then grades 9, 10, 12 and 13 geography. Mr. Bender also in- structs in class driver training Mondays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. He now resides in Wingham with his family. He has 2 daughters, ages 8 and 11 and one Gerbal called Barney. (Barney is just a family pet.) Collecting ancient books is one of Mr. Bender's hobbies. He also enjoys buying and refinishing antiques. , His travels have taken him through Eastern Canada, Spain and Belgium. .Mr. Bender believes 'in concen- trating on the present instead of worrying about the future, and also in trying to make the best of every situation. Best wishes from all of us at F. E. Madill and may the future treat you well. Judy Malda ent; Susan Adams, president; Eleanor Johnstone, assistant to the vice president; and Jamie Strong, treasurer. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council Executive this year is full of new .ideas and lots of energy. They are: left to right, Brian Jeffery, vice president; Carol Carter, secretary; Ruth • Henderson, assistant to the presid-