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PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2004.
Students prepare to pay and play for prom night
By Elyse DeBruyn
Citizen staff
Area high school students are
being reminded to have fun and be
responsible during one of most
memorable high school events,
which is why some students are
willing to spend hundreds of dollars
on one night.
But how much is too much to
spend?
The F.E. Madill Secondary School
formal (or prom) will be celebrated
on May 29 by many students from
Grade 9 - 12 at the North Huron
Wescast Community Complex,
costing some students anywhere
from $200 to $400.
Tickets for formal are $20 a
person or $35 a couple. Not bad for
a fun night, but then (for some) add
on the cost of the dress or tux, hair
dos. getting the nails touched up and
the limo or gas for the car (which
isn't cheap these days).
Grade 12 student Jenn Voisin said
she will attend the formal for the
third time, but this is the year she
spent the most money.
She said her dress cost $260. a
group of eight friends rented a limo
at $90 a person and her hair cost
about $30.
"I wasn't planning on spending so
much, but it's my last year so I
wanted to get all dressed up," she
said.
But Katelyn Linner, also a Grade
12 student, decided she wasn't going
to "go crazy and spend tons of
money."
Linner said her dress cost $70, she
has plans for a barbecue with
friends, whom she will be driving to
the formal with. Her mom is doing
her hair and she said she will be
doing her own make-up.
"It's ridiculous (the amount of
money people spend.) It doesn't
mean that much to me. I want to go
because it's the only time I'll get to
attend and if I don't go, I'll probably
regret it later in" life. It's tradition.
People always go at the end of their
high school careers."
Nigel Black a Grade 12 student,
said spent $300 on his suit, $35 for
tickets and about $50 for
transportation.
"All together I think I spent
probably about $450. That's
expensive enough. It's not necessary
to spend a lot of money, but it's fun,
sort of. to get all dressed up and
celebrate the night."
Although older students are
invited to formal, younger ones are
welcome as well and Grade 10
student Lindsay Malhiot said she's
attending the formal, but not
spending "much money."
"If it was 'my final year, I'd spend
a lot of money, but there's no sense
every year spending that much."
She said she borrowed a dress, her
date is buying her ticket, paying for
her limo ($100 for each person for
five couples) and "probably" paying
for dinner.
Brian Geotz, a Grade 12 student,
admitted to spending $400 on his tux
for the formal; but he said he will
use it more than just the one
night.
"I don't think it's necessary to
spend a lot of money on one night,
but if people like to show off and
celebrate the big night, that's fine
with me. I'll try to look flashy, but
try to spend the lowest amount as
possible."
Aside from his tux, he said he will
spend money on gas (as he is driving
his uncle's car), $20 for a corsage for
his date and a group of his friends
are gathering to have a barbecue
dinner before the formal.
The night may be full of fun and
excitement, but the students' safety
is one of the school's main concerns
for formal night. A recent assembly
was held to remind students about
the damaging effects drinking and
driving can have, not just on them,
but on others as well.
John Fischer, a Grade 12 student,
said his parents have talked to him
over the years about being a
responsible driver and the school's
assembly was "really good."
"It was really well done. It had a
personal touch to it that, I think, hit
a lot of people hard, which can be a
good thing."
Sara Pfeffer in Grade 12, said
formal is an important night and
students should be responsible.
"My parents tell me not to drink
and drive (like most parents tell their
kids.) A lot of people were in tears
during the assembly because the
stories are so real. I think it
definitely got through to most
people."
Historical Society meets in Stanley Twp.
The annual meeting of the Huron
County Historical Society was held
on Thursday evening, May 20 at
7:30 p.m. at the Stanley Twp.
complex west of Varna.
President Debbie Bauer welcomed
everyone. Bill bawson, Huron
County warden and reeve of
Bluewater extended greetings and a
welcome to the municipality.
Secretary, Rhea Hamilton-Seeger
read the minutes. The treasurer's
report was read by Pamela Stanley.
The membership report was given
by Jean Fraser. Presently there are
186 members.
Officers elected for 2004-2005
are: past president, David Yates,
Goderich; president, Debbie Bauer,
Auburn: first vice-president,
(vacant): recording secretary. Rhea
Hamilton-Seeger, Auburn;
corresponding secretary. Nancy
Hughes, Goderich; membership and
publicity, Jean Fraser, Ethel;
councillors, Isobel Bissonette,
Wingham; Bill Dineen, Goderich;
Ralph Laviolette, Seaforth; Elaine
Snell, Blyth; Reg Thompson,
Clinton; Ted Turner, Goderich.
Life. Memberships were presented
to Joe Hogan, Exeter and Jean
Fraser, Ethel. Also to receive life
memberships were David McClure,
Grand Bend and Ted Turner,
Goderich, who were absent.
The topic. History of Varna — 150
Years was told by Floyd McAsh.
Varna, located in the township of
Stanley, was named by Josiah
Secord. There were many small
pioneer churches. The earliest
schools were log schools. The public
library was formed in 1921 and
continued until 1967.
Sandra Turner outlined the events
to be held July 31 and Aug. 1.
This year is the 40th anniversary
of the Huron County Historical
Society.
The minutes of the first meeting
were read. There were 160 charter
members.
On May 6, 1964, a meeting was
held in Goderich which resulted in
the formation of the Huron County
Historical Society. The first
executive meeting was held in the
board room of the court house on
June 1, 1964. The first open meeting
of the Society was held in the
Carlow Hall on Oct. 16, 1964.
Special 20th birthday celebrations
Huron East coucil at its May 18
meeting approved payment of
accounts in the amount of
$396,411.88.
***
Brussels Agricultural Society '-
extended an invitation to attend the
143rd Brussels Fall Fair on
were held in Colborne Central
school just south of Carlow.
A 40th anniversary cake and
refreshments were served by the
Varna Sesquicentennial committee.
The next meeting will be held at
the Huron County Museum on Sept.
22. The topic, ship building, will be
by Duncan Jewell.
Sept. 21 and take part in the
first Green Acres Mayor's cha-
llenge.
***
-Ethel- Minor Ball committee
advised council of a co-ed three-
pitch tournament on June 18, 19 and
20.
Huron East council briefs
Council receives
invitation to fair