Essex District High School - Argus Yearbook (Essex, Ontario Canada)

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LET US LAUGH Gems from answers on Grade 11 history papers . 1, Solon gave land back to farmers that had been combined in large estates. 2, Fasces were long pieces of cloth worn as a dress. 3, Their was a death penalty for sanctifying a slave. (Hammurabi ' s code.) [j.. By using their thumb the Egyptians could find the area of a circle and the volume of a cylinder. $. Alexander the Great sustained himself from liquor. b. The boys in Spartan times were wiped annually. , Theseus W 3 S put into a maze. His lover gave him thread to find his way out and a sword to kill the lion. Ke got out and they went away together but he gave her up got a new chick, 6, A bailiff is the lord ' s manager of a single manor disliked by the pheasants., o. Interdict--This forbid people of a certain territory the sacraments and sacrileges of the church. Answers on a Grade 0 English paper-- An axle is an imaginary line on which a wheel turns, A female teacher- is very distracting The old man will irrigate the c Horen with his fantastic stories. Where did George ’Washington Carver get his name? His name was George. Ec lived in Wash inton. He liked to Carve things. Prom an Agriculture answer on care of chicks: Block off the corners to prevent cuddling and death of chicks. Fiss Rivers had put on the Bookkeeping exam ER (debit), Clara Bachmeier put the debits all on the credit side, because every time she saw the UR sho thought that he had gone to the ooctor which would have been posted under the Credit side. ! ' r. Monteith says he has never been unfortunate enough to get lice Paul--They ' d never find a home there. Mr. Scott, noticing Freda ' s new hairdo, observed: It looked like a wet mop before, now it looks like a dry one.”

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There we re three draws for prizes. The first and second draws were open to students who sold two subscriptions or more. inner of the first draw was Antoinette Gagon who received a Holiday camera and flash. The second draw was won by Gary bright who received a black and white panda. The third draw was for the grade that had the highest sales per student. This was grade 13. The prise, a black and white panda, was won by Wesley Bridgen. The sales per student was l( 3»92. The average in grade 13 was frll.45 per student with-llCD and 10S second and third respectively. Ralph .Gilbert, General manager of the liagazine Campaign. Junior Public Speaking Contest During February, the junior public speaking contest was held. The participants who were all from grades 9 and 10 were Dianne Michael, Patsy Clifford, Ruby Couture, Bob Sinclair, and Julie Ann Danckaert. The judges we re Kiss Bennett, Miss Latimer, Mr. lleuser, and Mr, Battagello who chose as the winners: first, Bob Sinclair and second, Patsy Clifford. Bob spoke about the history of the Olympics and Patsy spoke about Jack Miner’s Bird Sanctuary. They will be awarded,pecu¬ niary prizes by the Students’ Council, OPEII HOUSE On the last day of April, Essex High held its annual open house. The many parents and students in attendance were delighted with the various displays and e.±ibits throughout the school. Special gymnastic performances were staged in the auditorium as well as foreign dances, a fashion show and a balancing display. The cafeteria was the scene of varied e:diibits depicting the equipment and work of the Red Cross, Cadet Coup s, Athletic Society, Stamp Club and the shop department. In the classrooms parents were given an opportunity to meet and discuss problems with the teachers. In many rooms, class work also was displayed. Other attractions included movies of our school trips, a model kitchen in the home economics department, the library and a display of articles from such lands abroad, as the Fi ji Islands, New Zealand, China and Mexico. Judging from the large attendance, Open House is a popular event in our school area.

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SCHOOL CLTJSS A ' D ORGAFIZATIONS BAND The band had twenty-three members this season and was ably led and ’conducted by Mr. Master-son. The band played at all oar fall foot¬ ball games and participated in the Spring Prelace, Mr. Masterson is very interested in acquiring more members for the b.and and invites you to oin next year. CHESS CLUB For- seme unknown reason sn epidemic ' of chess plagued our school this winter and it was a rare occasion when a person didn’t see two heads bent intently over a chess board. Finally John Milne decided to take advantage of this new interest and created a chess club. There is a club for Grade 10 students and a club for Grades 11, 12 -and 13 students, A tournament is now In progress and he champion will e declared in the near future. RED CROSS CLUB The boys of the Red Cross, under the supervision of Mr. Haynes, this year produced in the shop a type of block for children with cerebral oalsy. These blocks arc made in such a manner that continued use gives these children macular control. The blocks will be sent to hospitals which treat children who have this disease. The girls of the Red Cross who are supervised by Miss Read and Mrs. Foster -re carrying on numerous projects. They are Making mainly stuffed toys for hospitalized children ana comfort bags for Hungarian refugees. The canteen provides Red Cross funds and helps clothe and feed the young Korean child who is the ward of our school. CTJ -iREJT EVENTS The Current Events Clu. is another newly organized activity in our school. On the suggestion of Miss Murphy it was organized by Mr. Montelth and Paul Kuxworthy. The club selects a topic usually of an international aspect and then meets and discusses it under the supervision of chairman, Paul Muxwqrthy. Some of the more interesting topics discussed this year wore: The Hum r-rian Situation, Eisenhower Doctrine, Flying Saucers, America As a Leading World Power and Canada ' s position In The World and The British Commonwealth , As membership was only given to Grade 12 and 13 st idents this year there were only 20 members in the club. However, the club is hoping to expand next year nd ext ■ ' d its mem ership.