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Student interviews
WHAT CONCERNS YOU
MOST ABOUT EXAMS?
Linda Kennedy 12E: Not
getting enough paper when you
need it.
Brenda Arnold 12A: Exams
don't concern me.
Donna Ballagh 12A: "My
marks"!
Steven Johann 13B: Math B.
Janice Fisher 12A: What
exams?
Joan Hamilton 12D: Getting a
good desk away from the teacher
in the classroom.
Cathy Walters 13B: Studying
before.
Steve Darling 12C: I hate it
when they put me in the cafeteria
to study.
Teddy Brophy 12A: Too many
notes to study from.
Lori McKim 10E: Not knowing
what to write.
,Rachelle Campeau 108:
Everything.
Liz Black 9A: Failing.
Kelly Mackie 11F: Passing.
Patty Barger 9A: Passing or
failing.
Kathy Brooks: Whether or not
I'll have enough time to study
with all my social engagements.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST
IMPRESSION
OF GRADE 9
Dianne Gibson 9C: O.K.
Janet Laidlaw 9E: Challenge
and change.
Sandra Irwin 9D: Wow! What a
school.
Chris Naylor 9F: It was cool.
Bill Hopf 9S: It's alright.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST
ABOUT EXAMS?
Steve. Johann : Getting a good
mark back.
Nancy Schiestel: The end.
Brenda Arnold: Time off:
Joan Hamilton: Days off.
Mary Sanderson:The end so I
can talk again,
Cathy Walters: The party
afterwards.
Helen King: Nothing.
Lora Lee Foulon: They only
last about two hours.
Todd Boon: Getting half a day
off.
Molly McBride: Getting them
over with.
Bev Bell: Holidays.
WHAT IS YOUR
FAVORITE SUBJECT?
Janice Fischer 13A: Physics
because I like Mr. W.'s face.
Mary Sanderson 12H: Lunch.
Steve Johann 13B: Anything
but Math B.
Nancy Schiestel 12H: Business
Machines because I like driving
Mr. E. crazy.
Cathy Walters 13B: Spares.
Marni Walsh 13B: Self-defence
for the bus ride!
Joan Hamilton 12D: Art 401.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS
YEAR'S STUDENTS COUNCIL
Joan Hamilton 12D: "Spirit"
weeks.
Steve Chamney 12B: Better
bands for dances.
Nancy Schiestel 12H: More
dress -up days.
Steve Johann 13B: Purple and
white days.
Cathy Walters 13B: They're
doing a great job.
Donna Ballagh 12A: Mary
Sanderson 1211: A "formal" day.
Janice Fischer 13A: Increase
school spirit.
Several Steves from period
seven spare: an enclosed smok-
ing area for Grade 12.
Alison Roberts
Acknowledgments
At this time we wish to thank
some of the people who have
helped to produce the Madill
Mirror.
Each week the 'commercial
practice office, directed by Mrs.
Ball, types the copy in the format
required by the publisher.
Henry Hess of The Advance -
Times was kind enough to meet
with the school page staff to ex-
plain some of the journalisni re-
quirements necessary for
professional appearance.
Dave Dineen of The Advance -
Times contributed his time to ex-
plain to the camera club the
basics of composition in photo-
graphy, and the special needs of
journalistic photos.
Mr. Willis and Mark Hill have
been invaluable in processing our
photographs so that we are able
to meet deadlines.
RAINY DAY LAMP
—by Alida Dorsch
This lamp to
me expresses
a dull and
sad day
Exams are
"EXAMS! YUCK!" the cry re-
bounds from the halls of Madill.
There seems to be a definite
pattern to the reaction about
exams. The first impression is:
"Oh well they're not for another
three weeks."
This develops into a sullen
walking to classfor about a week.
It appears : to be a • : form of
depression caused by ",why
didn't I study more for the
tests!"
Next comes a form of mass
hysteria. Everything and every -
upon us
one is somehow funnier than be-
fore. Even the fact that you
haven't studied yet is sickeningly
funny. This occurs about 4 or 5
days before exams start.
Finally comes "`pre -exam -
itis". It has various symptoms
mostly consisting of stomach;,
aches and extreme nervousness. t -
No matter what happens before
exams, they are now upon us. So,
work hard,. relax, and you'll be
sure to succeed. I only hope I
follow my own advice!
BELIEVE ME, I KNOW HOW NICE IT IS TO ENJOY A
GOOD MEAL WHILE DOING YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!
It's so easy to build up an appetite while
searching all the stores for that lust right° gift. So
why not go where I go (when I'm in Wingham that is) The
food's terrific, the service is friendly and the
prices so reasonable they won't put a dent in your
Holiday Budget. Drop in for a delicious meal, or
just coffee - you'll love it, Believe Me!
MAITLAND RESTAURANT
Josephine Street, Wingham
I.rr
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Staff interview
Mrs. Joanisse
How would you like to be
stranded in a London train sta-
tion during a raging snow bliz-
zard? How would you like to sleep
on a radiator? Or — try this
question on for size — how would
you like to stumble onto an
examination paper the day be-
fore? If one of the thoughts going
through your mind at the mo-
ment is 'I would love to', well, too
bad you were not with the woman
who experienced these things.
This person is Mrs. Joanisse, the
present-day Art teacher at F. E.
Madill.
While I was conversing with
her the otherday, she informed
me that these were a few of the
highlights of her scholastic
years.
During these years, she attend-
ed the St. Ann's elementary
school in Kitchener until Grade 8.
However, do not let this "elemen-
tary -my -dear -Watson" business
fool you. That not -so -innocent
Grade 8 Home Economics class
succeeded in baking, some very
tasty buns on April Fools' Day.
The ingredients, of course, con-
sisted of detergent, mounds of
salt, and baking soda to replace
. the usual flour, sugar, and baking
powder. The class then sprinted
off to their next class while the
room (and halls) echoed with the
sound of oven timers ringing si-
multaneously. Fun, eh?! Not for
long .. .
Mrs. Joanisse then advanced to
further her studies and begin
years of hard work at St. Mary's
High School and Eastwood
Collegiate, both in Kitchener.
Moving on, she entered Erindale
College of the University of
Toronto, the University of
Guelph, and Althouse College.
Her courses consisted of art, geo-
graphy, archeology — and boys!!
She presently lives in Wingham
and says she enjoys teaching art.
Her hobbies include plants,
photography, and attending con-
certs. She likes swimming, ski-
ing, bowling, cycling, and snow -
shoeing.
When I aksed her what she en-
joyed the most about "good -ole
F. E." she replied: "Some of the
answers from some of the stu-
dents." For example, when the
Art 101 class was asked, "What
does prehistoric man depict in his
art?", one spunky young man re-
plied, "pregnant women!". Oh
well — you cannot win "em all ! !
Before leaving I managed to
squeeze in one more "teeny-
weeny" question. The question
concerned .students at F. E.
Madill and students everywhere.
It went something like this: "Do
you have any advice _ for . the
young people of today?" Mrs.
Joanisse replied: "If young
people are thinking of a career,
they should go into what they like
best. and not worry what the
newspapers say about certain
jobs. If they are determined, they
will get a job."
And as I left the room, I asked
myself if the next place she would
be storm -stayed would be at
"Madill"!
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Senior girls
win two
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Clinton for their third -last gam
of the season. The Seniors ha
little trouble tucking awa
another win, with an easy 44-1
victory over the Redmen.
In a smaller gym than wha
they are used to, the Senior Mus
tangs showed good poise. The
utilized their zone press an
snappy zone offence to thei
advantage. The Madill Mustang
were definitely out. for a victory
and they showed it in a much
more 'aggressive style of play
Scoring was spread out evenl
among the players, The forward
and pivots did a fine job of re
bounding, at both ends of th
court. As a result of their victory
the "purple and white" wil
definitely be "up" for their gam
against Stratford Northwester
Huskies.
Following the Junior game the
enior Mustangs added ye
Bother win to their string o
ictories, with a 43-23 decision
ver the Northwestern team. A
efinite height advantage for our
eniors proved to be too much for
the Huskies as our forwards
dominated the "boards".
Sandra King did a particularly
ood job for the Mustangs, haul -
ng down 25 rebounds and scoring
0 points to become Madill's top
corer. Kathy Fischer and Janet
ood contributed seven points
ach for the "purple and white",
hile some accurate shooting
om the top of the key gave
Tess" Nethery four points.
Previous to this game our win -
ss record was six and three,
oinciding exactly with North-
estern's. However, because of
s win Madill is ranked one
lace higher than the Huskies,
hich improves our play-off posi-
on.
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Junior girls'
basketball
In a sloppily -played game
against Clinton, the Junior Mus-
tangs scraped out a 29-27 victory
against a weaker team. An ex-
tremely slippery floor caused big
problems for our team in the first
half and as a result we fell behind
13-5. A decision by the referees to
move to a different gym was de-
finitely an advantage to both
teams,
The second half found the Jun-
iors playing much better. The
final buzzer found our team on
the top after an exciting see -saw
battle.
A victory against North -
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western in the next game is a
"must" for the Juniors if they are
to'make a play-off .position. Your
support for both Juniors and Sen-
iors would be realty appreciated,
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On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Jun-
iors played Stratford North-
western in their last home game
of the season. Against the strong-
er, .more experienced Huskies,
the Junior Mustangs played a
hardfought battle, but lost in the
end, 39-14.
Hampered severely by a tight
press, the Mustangs were kept
from bringing the ball up the
floor. In an attempt to hold the
Huskies within a reasonable
range, our girls were forced to,
play a mainly defensive game.
The guards for the Mustangs,
while under pressure, served the
team Well. The forwards also did
a very commendable job in pull-
ing down rebounds at both ends of
the court. Our loss was not due to
a lack of shots, but had the Mus-
tangs even shot 30 per cent from
the floor, the game might have
had a happier ending. Regard-
less, the Juniors are looking to
finish the season in a burst of
glory.
Kathy Underwood
Gun Club
The Madill Gun Club is in no
way anything new but sport has
kept this popular club alive.
Thirty members meet every
Wednesday in activity period.
Twenty-two single shot rifles•are
provided and the two-tier range
consists of twenty yards with six
targets. There is no competition,
which lends to the friendly, in-
formal atmosphere. The inex-
pensive and well -attended club is
headed by Mr. Hofer and Mr.
White.
Rachel Wallace
The Wingham Advance -Times, November 15, 1R78'
Editors: Alison Roberts
Brian Arnold
Sports Editor: Joanne Sanderson
Features Editor: Rachel Wallace
PROFICIENCY AWARDS—Karen Wood, Lynn Miller alit`
Janet Wood won proficiency awards as the students with be;'
highest standing in Grades, 9, 10 and 11 respectively. The
awards were presented during commencement exercises at
Madill Nov. 3.
Memorial service :.
A solemn impressive assembly
was held last Friday at F. E.
Madill to commemorate the
sacrifices made by our services
during the world wars. Mr. Elgie
and Mr. Farnell produced the
very effective program, and Mr.
Ritter acted as master of
ceremonies. The F. E. Madill
choir under the direction of Mrs.
Douglas sang the appropriate
music for the ceremony. Branch
180, Wingham Branch of the
Canadian Legion supplied the
color party, which consisted of B.
Morin, B. Hollenbeck and B.
Hogg, with two pipers in full
regalia from the Teeswater Pipe,
Band, Ian Grant and Allan Grant,
both former students of the
school. The advance of the color
party added a very impressive
touch.
Wreaths were presented to the
symbolic cross by Tom Walker,
WHY I WEAR. A POPPY,
Imagine thousands -marching
To battlefields,unknown
Visualize graves left behind
With poppies overgrown.
A bloody fightfor freedom
Fought by brave and true
Thinking of the one at homed,
Making peace ensue.
Bearing dirt and blood and noise
The loneliness and pain
Did not their deadly sacrifice
Help peace to reign again?
Men from many nations
Killed by enemies' hands.
Rest now under crosses
Away in foreign lands.
What thanks do they receive
From us who now live free?
Are minutes silence worth
enough
For peace, from sea to sea?
So let the symbol now be borne
By all across our land
As poppies bloom from every
gout
Sown by the grim reaper's hand.
THE SAFETY
AWARENESS TEAM
Mr. Edward's Safety Aware-
ness Team has already met with
several area regional successes.
Consisting of four players, the
team follows the "Reach for the
Top" format, Try outs have be-
gun and competitors have been
cut down to eight. Competition
was heated and the• first match
for this month will be in Clinton.
The safety subjects vary from
boats to airplanes and the provin-
cial -winning team will receive
$200 in cash and gifts. Good luck
to all the players and we hope
that they will meet with success.
Rachel Wallace
president of the Student Council,
and Dave Crothers, past presi-
dent of Branch 180, and t
assembly then observed a one -
minute silence beginning with the
Last Post and enditfg.•;with
Revielle played by coli
Cameron.
The scripture reading by Trir''.
Wood was followed by an address
from Rev. Barry Passmore, the
keynote of 'which was that
Madill's present-day students
could appreciate the ordeals of
the warriors only at second hand.
He quoted ' the experience of
Ermin Copeland on Christmas
Day 1915, when the Canadian and
German troops sang carols to-
gether spontaneously ,and ex-
changed greetings. After the
horrors of war this human inci-
dent shows . how the common
soldier felt, but the senior of-
ficers felt it their duty to prevent
further fraternization.
IT HAPPENED AT •
MADILL ..
Did you know that ... Market-
ing classes have a new dummy
for their window? One in-
dustrious student was so involved
in his work that he locked himself
into the showcase outside' Mr.
Gavreluk's office.
Library corner.
The following books are avail-
able in the school library.
DEVLYN — Alysse Aallyn
This is an interesting book with
excellent combinations of sus-
pense and action. It begins in a
somewhat romantic setting but
develops into an exciting my-
stery with intrigue and suspense
predominating in the concluding
portions of the book. It is an
historical book with modern
themes and ideas being express-
ed throughout. There is a fairly
high, but not difficult, level of
vocabulary. Devlyn is a very en-
joyable and entertaining book
which is well worth reading.
A CIRCLE OF CHILDREN Mary
Maccracken
Mary MacCracken's true life
story of a class of emotionally
disturbed children is enlighten-
ing and heart-warming. The
battle for "ability" in a situation
where "potential" is a minimum
shows the non-professional the
trials, tribulations and rewards
of such work. Mrs. MacCracken
shows us a new and more
realistic side of a problem most
of us know very little about. It is
an extremely well-written and in-
formative book which is exciting
and will be long remembered.
Alison Roberts
STUDENT COUNCIL AWARDS—Gord Kinahan, Harry Van Diepenbeek and Karen
Tilson received student council awards from President Tom Walker. These were among
many awards given out during the Madill commencement exercises November 3.
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