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14—THE BRUSSELS POST , FEBRUARY 8, 1978
Students roar as.
vice is 'The Fonz'
The audience roared with
laughter at the figure on the
stage. He was none other than
Mr. Wood, our Vice Principal,
complete in his outfit of "The
Form". With his Chain swinging
and his running shoes squeaking,
Fonzie casually strolled across the
stage making all of the girls melt
at the sight of their idol!
Mr. Wood was just one of the
many teachers that became
involved in so,me way, shape or
form, with "Snow Fest /8". Just
to give you an idea of the sorts of
activities that this authoritarian
group participates in, here are
some of them. The teachers were
involved in the broornball game
and the Tug of War teams. They
are good sports too, considering
their Tug of War team was
outnumbered 2 to 1! One teacher,
the "Unknown Comic" made his
debut in the Gong Show and two
others acted as judges for several
contests. The teachers haven't
students at b a just limited their enthusiasm to
the Snow Carnival. They have ..
group of three male teachers who
entertained the entire student
body, at one of the Monday
morning assemblies! But, to top
everything, thanks to the warm-
heartedness of the teachers there
weren't very many tests
scheduled for Carnival week. To
me, that is just -about the nicest
gesture they have every made!
They may not realize it, but every
student in this school loves to see
any teacher get involved and
cause some laughter--in any kind
of situation! It brightens up the
whole day, or week for that
matter.
The main purpose in creating
Teachers beat
"Snow Fest" week, was to revive
the School Spirit that has been
slowly fading away over the last
few years. This goal has been
achieved one hundred per cent—
just ask any teacher or student! It
was great to see so many people
stay at school for the events that
had been planned.
We had a. beautiful week,
weatherrwise, and lots of partici-
pation. That is why "Snow Fest
/8" was such a roaring success.
Who said that Madill was lacking
spirit? We're all alive and
Cheering!
Julie King 13B
Co-Editor
the students. Coach Graham
almost didn't make it to the
game, because of his injury, but
he ignored the pain and his agony
(woo!) and got there by stretcher!
The only thing wrong .with the
game,, was that the . teachers
never gave the student team
enough time to score!
Jahice Guest 13A
the students' council-Purple and On Wednesday, January 18,' in foul and Mr. Gavreluk got a
White Day, The Christmas - the ,midst of the winter Carnival, penalty--for reasons unknown
Assembly, Greaser Day and so everyone was dismissed at 1:00 to (but probably well-deserved!).
on. , see the -annual 'Student-Teacher "Mr. "Swift-Sfick" McLennan
We
very talented Broomball game at the Wingham should have received a penalty for
- Arena. The arena was packed picking on various, defenceless
with spectators who witnessed student players-but-Mr. Elliott
the unfortunate loss. The • failed to see the obvious (sight
teachers managed a lucky goal to becomes impaired with old age)
give them a 1-0 victory over the and Mr. McLennan escaped
students. Each team had to have unpunished.
five female players •(and the rest Special thanks go to the
male). Mr. B. Elliott ("B", stands cheerleaders who stood behind
for blind) and the competent, the right team and encourage
honest Frank Leahy were the
referees. The game consisted of
two twenty minute periods. Mr.
Lane, the hero of the teacher's
team, got the only goal, late in the
first period. He was assisted by
Miss Schofield and Mr. Willis.
It was a heavy-hitting game
with three big penalties Janet
Wood got one for molesting a
teacher, Paul Dickson for broom
On Friday the students of F. E.
greeted the school in a different
way; but why shouldn't they.
Friday was the last day of the
winter carnival, and greaser day.
Many students costumed
.themselves in fifties 'costumes
with 11F 'having the greatest
participation, and 13B coming
second.
_-The apparel of many of the girls
consisted of a blouse, perhaps a
sweater, a skirt, white running
shoes, and of course bobby socks,
been involved and active in nearly
all of the activities suggested by
even have a
Ski teams
compete
Cross Country Skiing is an
exciting sport intended to give
sightseeing of our beautiful
country, give tone and strength to
muscles and good physical
fitness. Mr. Hunter and Mrs.
Lisle the coaches of this year's
team, hope to do well in Huron-
Perth on February 2.-
The boys' team is composed of
Tom White, John Campbell,
Bernie Webster, Graham
Rutherford, Kemp Currie and
Jerry Brenner.
The girls' team consists of
Janet Wood, Sherri Smith, Kathy
Cruikshank, Gail Thompson, Jane
White and Chris Orien.
The members practice on their
own and they have practiced
several times at the Falconer
Trail. Last Sunday, January 22,
the teams went to the Beehive
Tour. There was no competition
but the distance of 18 .km. was
good practice for a tour.
We wish the team good luck at
Huron-Perth!
Annette Dorsch 13A
Teacher Interview Mr. Elgie
Mr. Elgie, an English and
Drama teacher here at Madill,
was born in Fort William,
Ontario. His family moved to
London when he was five. It was
in London that he attended school
and later the University of
Western Ontario.
At U.W.O. he was trained
under the University Reserve
Training Plan and later served in
the Rdyal Canadian Airforce.
While' still attending U.W.O. he
acted on the Little Theatre Stage
in London. After achieving his
B.A. he went to Toronto
University where he received his
B. Ed.
His first teaching experience'
was previous to university, in a
one-roomed stone-school, near
Brockville, Ontario. He taught
thirty-two pupils in all eight
grades. After university he taught
in Ottawa and then out west
before coming to Wingham.
Mr. Elgie has acted and
directed in the Northern Ontario
Drama Festival. He has acted at
the Passadena Play House in
'Passadena , California, home of
the rose Bowl, in a play called
"Girls of the Golden West."
Mr. Elgie has travelled
extensively around the world,
spending time in India, Russia,
Europe and the Near East.
Mr. Elgie is presently busy
casting for "Fiddler on the Roof"
an operetta which Madill will
present this spring. Mr. Elgie
says this is a wonderful family
show and he hopes the people in
the area will come out and enjoy
it.
Question: What changes would
you like to' see in the school page?.
Carol Jamieson 13A--More
pictures and more articles and
poems written by the students.
Rob Demaray 11B--I'd like to
see the daily results of the races
at Woodbine Raceway.
Dale Whitfield 12H--More
pictures, and Madill having the
winning scores.
Sally Le Van 13A--Nothing. It's
perfect.
Brian Arnold 12A--1'd like to
see it in the Lucknow Sentinel!
Joanne Sanderson--I think it's
okay, but there should be a
section for the clubs.
Tom Walker--There should be a
vaster assortment of school items
pertaining more to the majority of
the students.
Cathy Willits--There should be
more student interviews and less
articles on sports. (Tom used all
my big words
Karen Underwood--I think it's
okay the way it is.
Rita White--I don't think
anything should be changed.
Joanne Wood--There should be
more pictures but I like the
student interviews.
Marni Walsh--It would be more
interesting if there were more
articles written by students, such
as essays, poems, etc.
Susan Langlois--1 think it's
good the way it is but there
should be more pictures.
Leslie Vandenburg and Gwen
'James--There should be more
information on the geography
club and more poems, and short
stories. The student interviews
are really good.
Valerie Stuart--It should be
bigger and cover more areas.
Connie Meurs--It's okay the
way it is.
As far as the guys went, there
was a wide selection. ,An old suit
and tie, adorned with a white
shirt. The closer to authentic,
with T-shirts and stovepipe pants.
And the "Pseudo-Fonz" type
with jeans, T-shirt, leather jacket,
shades and of course greased
hair, hence the name greaser day.
There were also many other
variations, and new ideas, too
numerous to mention.
' As with any dress up day, there
were those, (including yours
Students dress up for greaser day
truly), who refused, or just duirt t
dress up. As with the greasers,
there was a wide range of clothing
here too, although it didn't count.
These dress up days, like
purple and white day, drum up a
lot of school spirit, not to mention
the fact that they can be fun
There should be more of them
in the future, to break up the
monotony of everyday life.
Steve Johann
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