Forster Secondary School - Spartalogue Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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THE SPARTALOGUE — 1956 Page Eighteen FRONT ROW (left to right): Heidi Grieser, Miss Philpot, Dorothy Erdeg, Deneece Dudley. Lois Bowen SECOND ROW: Valentina Tritjak, Rosabelle Veighey, Julia Murdock. Pat Dobson. from another planet, or even another solar system? Major Keyhoe does, and after reading his beliefs, perhaps you will, too. THE SECRET OF THE UNDERSEA BELL—Science and adventure, by J. S. Douglas. This exciting story of adventure and mystery was written by Mr. Douglas after many weeks with abalone fishermen —exploring the underseas which he describes so vividly. SCIENCE MAGIC—Science, by Swezey. Here is an astonishing collection of scientific stunts and experiments which are fun to do while learning the funda¬ mentals of science. CHAMPIONS BY SETBACK—Athletics, by Boynick. The pages of this wonderful book unfold the heart¬ warming stories of ten athletes who overcame their physical handicaps. After reading this book, you will certainly believe that Proud men can do anything.” The following is the list of books recommended by the Library staff. Hero are some of the comments you too will make about the books. FOR GIRLS TORBEG—by Grace Campbell. Senior Fiction. Torbeg. the domain of a prince and his wife, comes to life on the pages of this intriguing story. This is a drama of hard and robust living, of good humour and warm hearts and the durable love between a man and his wife. GOWN OF GLORY—by A. Turnbull. Senior Fiction. You will live in this novel. If you have ever seen a country town come slowly awake on a summer’s Sabbath, you will find in these pages a warm pleasure, and a deep sense of peace. TO HAVE AND NOT HOLD—by J. Syon. Fiction. An engaging blend of teen-age romance and first-class advice is sure to capture the hearts of each and every reader. MARTY GOES TO HOLLYWOOD—by Bialk. Career. The sober facts as well as the romance and glamour of Hollywood are all here. Read for yourselves the adventures of a girl reporter in fabulous star-studded Hollywood. THE FAIR ADVENTURE—by Gray. Fiction. Serena Page MacNeil, our heroine, sometimes found it hard to have each big moment dwarfed by someone else ' s even bigger moment—but you will laugh heartily at her folly. FOR BOYS MEN AND SHARKS AND MANTA—by Hans Hass. Senior Science and Travel. Filming the killers, close-ups and close calls under the sea is the vocation of this excellent author. You will explore with him the floor of the Red Sea and face dangers and dilemmas unlimited. THE TWO JACKS—by W. R. Bird. War, Senior. This book contains the almost incredible exploits of two Canadians, Major J. S. Fairweather and Major J. M. Veness. who escaped and fought side by side with the Marquis. FLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE—by Major D. E. Keyhoe lU. S. Marine Corps, retired). Senior Science. Can you believe that we are under observation by beings FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY—Senior Fiction, by Paton. This book has become known as the most distinguished novel that has come out of South Africa in many years, and one of the best stories that has appeared anywhere in recent times. RIDE WITH ME—Senior Fiction, by Costain. This full-length novel of the Napoleonic period is as colourful as the uniforms of Wellington ' s own Dragoons, as sound as a gold florin, and as romantic as its French heroine. Costain also wrote The White and The Gold”, an excel¬ lent study of Canadian history. TREASURE-DIVING HOLIDAYS—Travel and Adventure, by Crile. You will be amazed with the antics of the six members of the Crile family on the floors of three seas. ANIMALS IN ARMOR—Animal Life, by C. Hylander. The door to the fascinating science of herpetology , the study of reptiles, is opened. This guide for young naturalists is generously illustrated with drawings and photographs.

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•THE SPARTALOGUE — 1956 Page Nineteen The Spartalogue staff wishes to express its appreciation to the English teachers, especially Miss Munnings, Mrs. Sparling, and Miss Cluff, for supplying us with so many interesting stories and poems written by their students. Since printing all the stories and poems was impossible, the editors read and then voted on the entries in an effort to give you the cream of the crop. We hope that the readers will enjoy these selections as much as we did. 1 lie Do-It-Yourself Craze By ROGER PENNY The regrettable event occurred many years ago, but it still remains fresh in the memories of a few. It was an event that condemned man to a life of frustration and futility. If only he could have seen the results of his mad folly—the severed fingers, the maimed arms, the frayed tempers! If only he could have been content. But this prehistoric man became dissatisfied with the fruit he was eating and temptation was nigh. His fevered eye caught sight of a succulent brontosaurus, and the die was cast. Taking hold of a nearby branch, he broke off the club with his bare hands. Man was fated, and the do-it-yourself craze” was started. From its humble beginnings, this deadly menace spread, germinated and multiplied into a multi-million dollar industry. Pick up your favourite magazine and you cannot escape; far-reaching advertisements like “Anybody Can Build a House” or “We’re Swimming in Our Homemade Pool” catch your eye. They make it seem absurd that you can not construct a simple ten-room house with catch-phrases like Mil¬ lions have. Why don’t you?” and “A mere six-year-old can assemble it.” Looking at the plans, I have come to the conclusion that six-year-olds are not as mere as they used to be. The articles make it seem im¬ possible that you have not built a twenty foot yacht or assembled your personal “univac” machine. In a recent popular magazine there were two mint specimens of this enlightened age. Mr. Factum wanted to build an ociliscope, and considering he was an electrical engineer, it seemed plausible. But what did Mrs. Factum do? Why, just what any other red-blooded wife would do. She decided to build a high-fidelity amplifier for the family phonograph. By her own admission she did not know how to use a soldering iron and there was a slight suspicion that she did not know a vacuum tube from a light bulb. Of course, the project was a tremendous success. Oh, for the land of the story book! But there are vic tims of this insidious disease. There have been scars of this cult, which includes two- foot swimming pools, houses with foundations that resemble billowing waves, and “bar-be-que” pits that look like United States Steel at full shift when in action. But the most common and demoralizing of all these failures can be found in the many basements of Canada. Time and time again, the forgotten derelicts lie motionless, victims of narrow doorways. But what of the future? Can we dare imagine the monstrosities to come? The field will have to widen to include a few new medical books which will feature such articles as “Brain surgery: Self taught . In the science fields there will no doubt be a few articles on building your own atomic pile or on the pleasures of radiation. But as time passes, even you may be tempted by a sudden constructive urge. Be firm and suppress the vicious thought. But if you ever need a partially assembled row-boat, I will sell you one cheap. I have to make room in my basement for my new easy-to-assemble” blast furnace. THE STORM The morning dawned grey and still; The air was filled with a hoary chill: Birds in the forest ceased their song, As darkening clouds came rolling along. Great drops of rain began to fall; The darkened clouds passed over all; Thunder and lightning louder grew; Now rain in torrents was falling too. The trees bowed low to the storm ' s wild call; Flashing lightning brightened all; Crashing thunder, wind and spray: Nature fought this battle grey. A breeze sprang up from out of the west: Blowing the clouds away with zest; Into the distance passed the storm; The sun beamed out bright and warm. —Neil Wightman. 11A.