Trinity College School - Record Yearbook (Port Hope, Ontario Canada)

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The Art nd Music Option ln September, 1978, T.C.S. broadened its educational horizons with the implementation of the Art and Music option at the grade ten level. Art and Music are no longer extracurricular activities but rather full-fledged credit courses. The possibility of any student becoming the next Michelangelo or Beethoven is small, but one important factor is that the opportunity for developing one's creative urges is available through this new option. This year, thirty-four boys in grade ten are taking art under the cheerful instruction of Mr. Behnan. He has maintained a healthy balance between self-expression and an appreciation of craft and technique. To further the student's awareness of visual standards and concepts, art history was incorporated within this program. The music program has nineteen boys in its ranks, all at the grade ten level. Each boy is learning an instrument of his own choice as well as writing music either in theory or ear training. The entire class is in the school band which performs on Founder's Day. In order that boys may keep on developing their musical and artistic capabilities, both options will be introduced into grade eleven and twelve in subsequent years. The satisfaction of creating something worthwhile, whether on a musical instrument or on canvas, is an important sense of being in a day and age when machines and advanced technology increasingly deprive man of his creative potential. Art and Music are both vital to a well-rounded education and will provide students with a better un- derstanding of society and themselves. The fact that many boys at T.C.S. come front diverse cultural backgrounds adds to the flexibility and effectiveness of this new program. 1 llielow, Clockwisel Pinnington, Martin and Narinesingh are colourful individuals: Roughton, Hyland and Prodor. men with hot air to spare: Clark, one of the thirtyefour artists: Mr. Prower keeps a tight rein on stray toots: Murray, Francolini and K. Walton are all part of the T.C.S. band: outdoor classes allow unrestricted creativity. 'ik if

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4 And The Stories Behind Them Mr. Millar takes the place of Mr. Walsh in the modern languages department and is teaching French and German to students in grades, l0, ll, and 12. Before coming to the 'School On The Hill', he was teaching at a public school in Elgin, just north of Kingston. Upon being asked what he liked most about his early impressions of T.C.S., he promptly answered that it was the much closer contact between the boys and masters. The Record staff has dug into the ancient ar- chives of the school and found that this answer was the most predominant one in new staff. Mr. Millar is also a keen hockey player, a track enthusiast and helps out with both sports. With a track record such as this, tno pun intendedl it is obvious to see that Mr. Millar is wasting no time in getting into the action of T.C.S. life. As director of the play 'The Physicists', he is getting into more limelight and is expecting ceaseless phone calls from Broadway with lucrative offers to take charge down there. The Record staff has analysed the situation and feels that Mr. Millar being a modest man, will keep his talents at 'The School On The Hill' for years to come. s ll 'f .. . 7. C 'A 1 axis Mr. Staunton is not a stranger to the hallowed halls of T.C.S. He comes to the Senior School from Boulden House after a year of absence. He will teach History in the Senior School. Before his five year stint in Boulden House, Mr. Staunton taught in sunny Jamaica for two years. After having his life threatened on a regular basis, he decided to retreat to the security of Port Hope with its 'Banana Belt' weather. He took a year off last year to get his B.Ed at OISE. The valuable and 'crucial' experience made him realize the incredible difference between public and private schools In public schools, 'the staff and students beat a hasty retreat after 3:30. The dedication of the T.C.S. staff and their immersion in the numerous extracurricular activities is a definite uniting force in the positive attitude of our school, 'When asked whether his future plans at T.C.S. include becoming Headmaster, Mr. Staunton replied, 'l'll take the fifth amendment on that one.' 17

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A Loss Beyond Words Mrs. Garland Leaving After Twenty Years of Service Mrs. Garland has been the driving force behind the Developmental Reading Program at T.C.S. since l959. Her other active contributions to the School on the Hill include being a member ofthe Port Hope Ladies Guild and also being a cheerful part of the dramatics society, per- forming in many productions over the years. Our resident expert in the English language teaches grammar, speed reading and comprehension, vocabulary development, poetry, as well as Thought and Style. It is largely due to this program that many foreign students have been able to attend North American universities. Her course has not been limited to beginners in the English language since even the most intelligent minds in the school have gone to Mrs. Garland for a quick briefing before their college board entrance examinations. After twenty years at the helm of the Developmental Reading Program, Mrs. Garland is leaving T.C.S. and by this departure, is leaving a big gap to fill in the vital field of language development. -i' V..