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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-02-17, Page 10• Exeter ►ar«.a Wednesday, February 17, 1999 Remember when... On June 30 to July 1, 2000, South Huron District High School will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The Exeter ?limes Advocate would like to join in the celebrations by sharing articles or pictures which have .appeared over the years. YEARS 1947TO 1950 - HI HIGHLIGHTS Gleaned from Exeter District High School Who should receive a university education, boys or girls? What is the cost of such an education? Robert Quillen, the editor of "The Foundation Inn Tribune", cannot see the use of parents starv- ing themselves so they can send their daughters to college -to learn French which they will never speak and chemistry "For which they ain't got no more use than hip pockets to a frog". Instead, he contends that they should learn something useful, like "what to do for the colic, and how tci over- come the influence of grandparents, an' how to make a mother-in-law mind her own business without starting a family row". With most girls getting married within five years of graduation from high school, Quillen may have something, for in Canada where the males outnumber the females by over 333,000 according to the 1931 Canada Census, there is lit- tle chance of any girl avoiding matrimony, espe- cially with her mother's help. Although college may prepare a girl to lead a fuller life, unless the parents have several thousands of dollars which they can afford to spend on her in order to keep her from associating with store clerks and office stenographers, it may be a financial waste. It would seem more reasonable to educate boys, who besides acquiring all the cultural values, would put it to use long enough to at least get back their parent's investments with something to boot. Nevertheless, few boys seem to realize the opportunities that come with a college educa- tion. In our high schools, the boys are outnum- bered two to one, and few complete their acade- mic training. An Exeter parent said recently that she wished that her son could continue to university since learning came easily to him; he seemed interest- ed; he wasn't wasting his time like the majority of his chums were, and he wasn't mechanically inclined so wasn't suited to his father's work. She felt that even with the aid of scholarships, it would be' heavy going with room and board at twelve Dollars a week and with prices skyrocket- ing. Using some figures that were compiled on the cost of the various Canadian colleges, we figure that it would cost close to a thousand dollars to get by on during a nine-month school year - tuition, room and board, clothes, laundry, books, travel, spending money etc. True, a student has three months during which he may work, but the bulk of the burden must be borne by his parents. Therefore, provision for his education should be made as early as possible, when he starts prima- ry school at least. Several Exeter families are already doing so and are making monthly pay- ments to insurance and investment companies for that purpose. A college education will cost from four to seven thousand depending on the course, but it is a good investment since it will pay more than ten dollars for every dollar spent in addi- tional earnings during his lifetime. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHDHS "ALL - YEARS REUNION" CONTACT KENDRA ARTHUR 235-4006 (H) oil 235-4587 (W) os PAT RowE 236-7167 Panther Pride Day at News from St. Anne's by Philip j .McMillan. Principal Semester Two is in full swing. Students have seen their exam results and :received their reports for Semester One on Friday, Feb. 12th. Students shouldreturn the signature page to their home- room teacher to verify that their parent or guardian has seen the report card. Students who were unsuccessful in gaining a compulsory credit should see a Student Services counselor, as soon as possible. The timetabling process has begun for September 1999. As students submit their course selection sheets, we begin to construct our new timetable. It's very important for students to submit their course selection sheets this week. Students who fail to make the submission dead- line may not get their first choices for courses in the next school year. We are planning some great spring events. Students will be involved in the Walk Against Male Violence, in May. There is a fashion show planned for April ath and 9th. The drama club will compete at the Sears Drama Festival, in Elmira, in early March. The Fastathon will again take place in early March. Students will raise awareness about hunger and collect funds for a local charity at the same time. There is a Europe trip planned. This will involve about 36 students who will be in France and Italy in the second week of March. The teams continue to practice: I watched girls' volleyball and boys' basketball Last week and was very proud of our athletes for their sportsmanship. I always believe that it is in play- ing the game that we win and I watched a lot of winners last week. Well done teams. The boys hockey team was away this week to a tournament and our (new) girls hockey team is off to Toronto to a tournament on Feb. 16th and 17th. There are many other events planned through- out the semester. We are getting ready for our first Graduation Prom and Commencement this June. Staff, students and the School Advisory Council are all involved in the preparation. Local church and community groups who want to get involved in our commencement exercises may call the school to offer their help. We are pleased at the number of groups who have already stepped forward to offer scholarships for the graduates. We have begun a letter campaign, but if parents know of a group or agency we should contact, give us a call. Point to Ponder Did you see the following covered by Press recently? . "MOSCOW (AP) - A plan to educate a group of orangutans on the joys of fam- ily life by watching television backfired after the apes became more interested in the tube than each other, The Moscow Times reported today. The newspaper said the male orang- utan became so engrossed in watching TV that he started to ignore his mate, who became upset over his neglect. The zoo director said the apes will have some of their TV privileges reduced." Get the point? the Associated REV. VERNON DEAN POINT TO PONDER The Special Games The University of . Western Ontario has had a wonderful tradi- tion for the past 27 years. The Kinesiology department organizes a special day for London and area special youth. Special invitations are sent to .the elementary and secondary schools in Western Ontario. The guest list included the mentally and physically challenged aged eight to eighteen. The organi- zation starts in the fall with a handful of dedicated young men and women meet- ing to plan a day of joy and comradery for 110 par- ticipants. There has to be activities and food and drink for all to enjoy, hopefully there will be snow but if not, there has to. be contingency plans to entertain the guests. Slowly the planning evolved and each Kin. studenttakes over his/her area of expertise, nothing can be let to chance, the games take precedent over assignments, parties and sleep. Early Saturday morning the university students began to arrive at Thames Hall to finish the prepa- rations. I was amazed, my daughter, Sarah, actual- ly left the house at six in the morning with maybe five hours sleep to participate in the days festivities. At nine the special guests and their parents arrived, name tags -and pairing up university students went smoothly. Chairpersons Pauline Liabotis and. Laura Walker and their committees organized the games along with 100 or so students who provided the fun for all. The why they entertain their guests is simple "to have the special kids have a day of enjoyment", no monetary or academic rewards, needed, it sufficed to see the smiles and laughter that lit up the gym. Jason's dad summed up his feelings when he ,told me that Sean, a developmentally challenged young man, was able to participate on an equal footing with all of the other kids, it was his day to fit in and simply have fun. At two in the afternoon after five hours of enter- tainment the awards ceremony commenced, .every participant was given a purple and gold ribbon with a gold covered chocolate loonie attached. The Special Games did not get national coverage in the media, the radio, T.V. stations and the local news- papers did not even cover the event. Hundreds of university students were involved but their good works did not receive the front page coverage that one first year student in residence received for cut- ting himself and setting a waste paper basket on fire. Maybe it is time that we spent more time prais- ing the caring good works of our youth than focussing on the negative. There is a story that I like that might help you to discern the difference; John arrives home from a walk on the beach and tells his wife of his having to endure the sight of young women adorned with bikinis. "What were the men wearing" his wife asked? "How am I supposed to know," was the response. As an alumnus and a father of two U.W.O. stu- dents I am proud to have witnessed the initiative and dedication demonstrated by the students. Their sense of caring for others less fortunate is a won- derful example for the rest of society to follow. Their values demonstrated tolerance, compassion and respect and should be acknowledged and applauded. "Most men look at things . as they are and ask Why. I dream of things that never were and ask Why Not?" LEONARD LESSER COUNSELLOR A new semester is underway and March is just around the corner. This year, March break is only one week long. It starts Mon., March 15 and continues throughout the week. School begins again Mon:, March 22. Report cards are going home Tues.,'Feb. 16. Attached to each student's report will be a newsletter concerning the confidentiality .of a student's personal information, a list of important second semester dates, and our school "Code of . Behaviour". A registration form will also be included for the All Years Reunion in honour of the school's 50th anniversary planned for the weekend of July 1, 2000. Parents and students are strongly encour- aged to spend time reading the newsletter. The "Fireworks" dance was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who made it out last Wednesday. South Huron's next dance is Thurs., April 22. This will be our famous black light dance and will be the last dance of the year other than the formal. There are some new staff members at South Huron. SHDHS planned forThursday, Feb If you see M. Bogorin, Ms. Elder, Ms. Knox McClinchey in the halls, be sure to welcome them to our school! The last Blood Donor Clinic took place at South Huron on Mon., Feb. 15. Thanks to everyone who came out. Giving blood is a gen- erous contribution and I'm sure it will be greatly appreciated. Panther Pride Day is almost here! This is a new spirit -filled day occurring Thurs., Feb. 25. Panther Pride Day includes a staff/student breakfast, swing -dance lessons, various sports activities, an Arts Cafe, an open house and a number of other events. More details will be discussed at the upcoming grade meetings on Fri., Feb. 19. Events ues., Feb. 16- Report cards and newsletter goes home, Boys' basketball at South Huron; or Ms. KRISTIN BROOKS mama PROFILE 25 Wed., Feb. 17- deadline for college applications, Reach for the Top tournament in Clinton; Thurs., Feb. 18- Girls' volleyball Huron Finals, Midget boys' basketball tournament at Soron; - Fri., HuFeb 19- Wrestling at Parkhill, Boys' basketball at Huron•semifinals, grade meet- ings during morning classes; Mon., Feb. 22- Curling Huron Playdowns in Vanastra, immunization for Grades 9 to 11 in small gym; Tues., Feb. 23- Girls' volleyball Huron Perth Finals, science trip to Imax Theatre in London; • Wed., Feb. 24- Boys' basketball" Huron ' Finals, Reach for the Top tournament at South Huron; Thurs., Feb. 25- Panther Pride Day