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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-02-25, Page 11• .Pages .10 Tintes-Advocate, February 25, 1998 E PANHE amp.pq Watch for this page the last week of every month South Huron reclaims one of its own by Sherry Cassell South Huron's hew -Principal, Ms. Homuth, says she is "feeling more comfortable every day" at our school. Ms. Homuth was a student herself, here at South Huron, and also taught at our school for six years. She has worked at six other schools, and says that she feels more comfortable at South Huron than at any other school In which she has worked. She says that returning to South Huron feels like coming home. When asked what hopes she has for South Huron, Ms. Homuth stated that she hopes she can have a positive relationship with the students, where stu- dents will feel free to drop In and talk to her. She believes that everyone In the school, no matter what part they take In making the school run, needs to work together to make everything run smoothly. She says that she Is "optimistic about what we can do together." She further com- mented, "it takes everyone doing their part to get things going." She is confident that we can achieve an attitude of mutual respect within the school, between students and staff. She believes strongly that a feeling of community is needed within our school. I asked Ms. Homuth what changes she plans to make at South Huron. It appears that she Is doing well in getting her ideas presented and running. Changes that have already been made at our school are the attendance allowances (the number of days allowed has been lowered) and the canceflaticin of homeroom. Other things that Ms. Homuth expressed a desire to change are the daily timetables, the profile of the student council, and the introduc- tion of new sports and clubs. I assume that all of these changes will be in full effect come next September. Another change that Ms. Homuth expressed she would like to make, is the addi- tion of grade meetings. When she first arrived at South Huron, that was the way she chose to meet us, and she says that she would like to continue grade meetings, and make It a habit. It is a pleasure having Ms. Homuth as our new orincipal, and I believe that If we all work together, we can make our experience with her a positive one. Deb Homuth - Report cards issued to student's delight or dismay Brad ('Daus Report cards. for all South Huron "students came out •iin. Friths • • Fchruars lith. Jt was a day to celebrate for some: the long dreaded day - .tor others. -tom Phourtharath, it grade nine student sums up a typical mu- -dent Ieclnig. "evcryb ode is excited when they .are gating the report • card.. -and as soon as they sec it they wish they never got it!" . - Mr. Allen commented that 'the -grade nine report cards were heifer than, usual though there wasn't an overwhelming change Mrs Homuth said that the report card marks were scattered but the people with higher • attendance had higher marks than the people with poor- attendance hab- its So glance over those. reports -one last nmc. Check your comments Review Your attendance record and -buckle down for the new semester' Students enter London Free Press Poetry Contest March. 2I-st, is international Day for the elimination . of Racial Discrimination. Several English students at South Huron have submitted -games in the 4th Annual- London Multicultural youth Association Racism Poetry Writing Contest in celebration of this day. ; The following is hotel) Geiger's entry: l to here. I'm tree Just wish you would see Standing here arms outstretched Pray to God for a friend to catch .1 hope and wish tor someone to care Thc only difference is the skin i wear I wonder -why l m lett behind I wish they all were colour blind • What is this. a lonely stranger wonder if he possesses the anger Here he conies walking up to me This is strange --he cares to know me We rise together proud and free He doesn't care that he's not like me it seems like such a minor victory Minuscule to hang free But now I'm able to tn. and cope At (cast I know --now there's hope. • "Wish of Hope" by Kale!) Geiger (Grade 12 ) Volunteer tutors needed Thc Avon Maitland District School Board Literacy/ Numeracy Protect needs volunteer tutors to help learners of all ages with haste reading. writing and math skills. Tutoring tunes and locations are flexible and no experience is required. Please call Ann Hecncv or Barh'Kannegicsser if you can donate time to help an adult ora child in your ciommunity. (482- 7948( Wrapping up and moving forward in SHDHS sports by Matt Turnbull and Nlatt Littlechild ,yoccer --Mr. Peat will be coaching the Girls and Guys soccer: Practices begin: March First Gamc: April. Rugby practices begin the week of February 22nd Boys Basketball--Midget/Senior Coach: Mr. O'Rourke (TO.) Thc midget team lost only 2 garner in a tournament un the 19th in Seaforth finishing 2nd in the Huron schedule. and second overall for the season... The senior: finished in 4th place. and played a' semi-final game in Goderich February 2(Ith (results not known at publication) . . Volleyball -- Coach Mr. Shore. The Senior Girls Volleyball team lin- ished•in 3rd place at the season's end. They lost to Clinton 3 games to 2 in the *yolk. Great job overall! Curling Coaches Ms. Shore, Bill Urquhart, Les Hills, Harry Jacobi. Thc curling team had an excellent season. Thanks to the coaches. Thc team travels to Gannanoquc the week- of Feb. 22nd for provincials. 'Information on Junior Boys Basketball and Junior Girls Volleyball will appear next month. Thanks to coaches. Mr. Robilliard (volleyball) and Mr. O'Connell (Basketball) for a great season! All of the'abovc reams. as well as thc Reach for the Top Team. the Chess Team and the Sears Drama students.are being paid tribute in a Recognition Assembly today. For more Panther news please turn to page 11 Valentine hearts and throbbing feet Jessie Dineen - Personal Opinion Column - • "Oh. my feet are trilling mc'' That's what I complained ahiun all semi formal night 1 wore 2 inch platform shoes that i never plan on wearing again. Thank goodness you weren'tallowed to wear shod In .the gym because I couldn't wait to rip those shoes off!. -. . " _ . . On Fchruars 12th. South Huron held a semi-tormal dance between 7:3(I pnrand II pin. - When I showed up. I was disappointed iii the numhcr of people there. Yet M 0 pm many students had made their way. over to the dance: It •you are wondering how mnapeople were a, itiallj there. Iet's test say that -I only . goy stepped, on :r tea limes! ,I Actual nurnbcr ot tickets sold was approxi- : match • 2501...... 'Ttic F)1 played some good tunes. He certarnls got everyone up and danc- ing_ There was a great variety of music --song. that Hire easy to dance to. 1 -he suulent council dufan excellent,.toh of decorating '.Thc atmosphere cer- tainlygot even one in the mood. for Valentines Day. " • All in all. the '9S Valentine's semi -formal dance "Cupid's Capers". timed nut k. he a great event .and 1:still got horne in time to throw those terrible shoes away ' - Thanks'to the stude. Mi Rohitluard: all staff volunteers and stn. dents'for stipT rTi g, sent. An arfdiliona!'thanks to the student council for bringing motivational speaker Gord Pavntcr to the school for an tiasscm- hlr and tor the Valentine Kisses fund raiser --.all event. &trim: Fchruars•! What's new in the world of chess and math Here's the information Mt Greenwood has on these fronts --Plans are - underway to ms tie CHSS to South Huron tot a day of chess. --In Fchruary the iiniversns tit Waterloo has been holding a National Canadian Math Competition. Approximately zu South Huron students participated from grades nine. ten. and eleven.. --the Senior Math Compction will he held in April Trainrne.starts soon for grade 12 and OA Students 'Blood Relations' cast members Vanessa Laye and Rob 7<trner arid staff supervisor Ms. Jantzi. Drama is alive and well at SH be Heather Becker • Since Nos: 1007 drama students at South Huron have been working hard. at putting together • a play called "Blood relations" for the Scars Ontario Drama Festival. This lesuval is running from February 18th to thc 21st. at the i3lytlr Centci of Perlurninig Arts The Regions of Huron. Perth. and North Waterloo counties arc included in this celebration of the Arts. Some of the schools- that are also participating arc Clinton. Listowel.. St. Mary's. St. Anne's... and many more . fhi} !estival gives students an opportunity to experience 'real' theatre. For some. it may be their first tune performing. for others if nray be their fifth time. Workshops are being given by teachers: and other working professionals. 'Students have the chance to talk to students from other schools who share a common fond of theatre. They get it chance to sec good quality theatre as well as a variety of productions No play will be the saner. South Huron's play is called "Blood Relations". This play is about the real life character of Lincs Borden. Liziy Borden was an axe .murder from the United States. This play provokes the audience to question whether or not she killed her parents-- and why. Thc Director of our school production is Ms. Jantzi. Thc students, under Ms. lentil's supervision. have put a lot of work into this, program. Therc are also many people who have worked behind the scenes. The .following is a list of the cast arid crew: Darryl Romphf. Erin Jennison. Vanessa Laye, Meagean Pearson. Keriann O'Rourke . Megean O'Rourke, Sarah Vermunt . Lindsay Regier, Rob Turner. Mike Bloisc, Ryan Gibson.' Matt Simpson. Kristina Cowell, Heather Hogarth, Elisabeth Lutgengorf As this article appears. South Huron will have performed four times dur- ing the Sears Festival. We'll have a report on how the performances went in next month's edition. as well as information about the performance to be held here at South Huron. We hope the cast and crew 'break a leg' as they continue lo -perform "Blood Relations".• I "Baby think It over" - by Miranda Hayter ' According .to statistics Canada. nearly 25,000 children are born to Canadian teens every year. Many teens' parents try to educate them abo-u( the consequences of teen pregnancy, but unfortunately they have to learn for themselves. A program"called "Baby think it ' over", was designed to do this. The baby was designed by Rick Jurmain, a. "rocket scientist". after he watched a program on TV about teen,prognancy that showed teens using eggs and sacks of flow. to stimulate 'caring fin a baby. Rick thought they werepoor substitutes for real infants because they didn't cry or wake up the teens. His wife told him to build something that does. and he did. The. program provides a reasonably realistic stimulation of • parenting. 11 is also used for teen pregnancy prevention. it's designed to help teens .. understand that babies demands are Unpredictable and must*met promptly. Babies require a great deal Of time and attention, and babies change a -parent's life profoundly. Through this program. youth adults explore the ithysirat—emntirmal-sneial--and oaneial-=eonseeyuenees o parenthood. South Huron District High School's family studies class was fortunate to he able to take part in this experience for the first time this fall. One doll costs around $400 therefore only one doll was purchase&: Fifteen- students took part this semester and 28 -students will participate next semester. Thc doll is actual baby size. SOcm long and 4k -g in weight. Thc hahy comes in both genders -.for the Caucasian. African=American. Asian: and Hispanic cthnicities. Thc school provides everything' the need. diaper hag filled with Things to make it realishi. infant carrier. and.clothes. It teaches the money: time: -and work involved in caring for an infant The doll was picked up by a student alter school and kept over night, and brought to Ms. Janke; the -faith studies teacher. the next morning. That process was used .for all the students Ms. Janke said -she would have wished for the hahy to he. kepi for it longer period of time to.make it realistic. .but 'they only had one doll and a shop period of time.. It teaches the money. time; and -Work involved in caring for an.intani A•Ietter was sent horns tor parents. with a consent form they had • to -sign saying thcy-allow their teen 10 participate and will reimburse the• 'amity studies department fin any. damages. The students also . signed a form Saying Ihes accept all responsibilities for the baby. The program .Yorks hs the students getting a care kcy attached to then wrist with a non= transferable hand. so thc.responsibilities stay with theyparent.:-Thc care.kcy is inserted in a battery, operated control boa in the infants hack: when the hahs cries: The. baby cries at random. unpredictable tines 24 hours a day. Thc care key must he held m place for 5 to 35,minutes. representing the time it takes to carr for an infant. Aare. key is used instead of a bottle because whcit a hahy cries it doesn't always mcan.it's hungry. Aftcr the teens experience being a.parent. the leacher removes. the small box in the infant's hack. The teacher pushes a button and three triangles will •light up Thc first triangle. green. shows the number of rough handling events Thc second triangle. yellow. shows the number of neglect events lasting longer than one minute. The third triangle.- red..shrnv the total minutes ot crying. it the numhcr blinks while hang displayed. -the box Was removed from the babies hack for five minutes or more. • - Thc.student's mu.t completc_a dian during their parenting and write-ahout their experiences. After their care period they wrote a hetet clay. sunirnarizrng their experiences. Thu student's that participated in this -parenting ever- iences• /rad • tnatp things to say. "lt makes vcui think twice about having a child in the near future. It was .a great -experience and the baby was vers. realistic in all ways' - - - • - - • • Christine Went Baby think it over'. is a very good learning. experience. -.tt - ,helps teens to reahzrthe responsibility of caring for a hahv...it took A LOT ot time to care tor'-•. - Chcrtssc Knip "1 }vas glad to give the hates hack in the morning. because it wioke me up every 2-3 . hours during the night! But it (caches you it lot about having to tend to a hahy al l the time. even when you're m the middle of something else" tuba Geiger "At hone my dad said it. was vett realistic: He said tic needed more ttme_10 prepare for n and Amen) it" • Jen Taylor ' Judgin.c.lront strident responses. this program appears to be reps educa- tional. Mwry stridents liop<. this. will conform in the noun Amanda Hodgert - Family Studies Spotlight Panthers have `Never Say Die' spirit In Mr. Conles February IOth was it great day in South Huron athletics. Thc Midget Girls' Volleyball Team arc now the 1098 Huron -Perth Champions! In their pool, they finished a close second behind Stratford Nothwestern. heating out strong teams like Madill and Stratford St. Michaels. In the semi-final thc dcleated the .host team. Stratford Central 15-12. 8-15, 17- 15. Thc final was a rematch. with Stratford Northwestern. who took the first game 15-5. The Panthers roared back. 'showing that never say die spirit. and won the next two games 164. and 15-12 totake home the medals • Special mention should be given to" starting players. Kelly Rutter and Dully Chansanrone: setters Crelene Duck and Katie Fox: and Jessica Davies (team captain) and Kern Fulton the two power hitters. • I (Coach Conley. along with Ms. Shore who cannot coach presently due to injury! would like to thank Rochelle Beauchamp for all her help. and . the girls' team for their hard work and dedication to South Huron Volleyball. You truly have been a pleasure to coach. Congratulations! Athlete of the month by Chad Dalrymple Thc Athlete of the Month is Brandon Martin, who plays on the South Huron Junior. Boys Basketball 1cam. Other nominees for this month arc Julie Rouseboom. Cherissc Knip, Jeremy Van Esbroeck. Kyle Farwell. Jayden Russell: Jessica Davies and Carrie Illman. • The athlete of the month is chosen by draw from the nominees. Thc real challenge. Mr. McEwan says. is to be nominated. It is quite an accomplishment just to be chosen as each coach nominates one of their players and from that group one is randomly drawn for the title of ath- lete of the month. Congratulations to all nomi- nees and to Brandon Martin for their contribu- tions to athletics at South Huron. RPPP--mmi Brandon Martin