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

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DRAMA Front Row (left to right): Jerome De Laurier, Bill Kovinsky, Betty Makar, Miss Weller, Tamy Cahoon, Joyce Jensen, John Biaeklock. Second Row: Marilyn Lynds, Carole Lyngholm, Nancy Moore. Sharron Randall. Janet Kidd. Barbara Power. Ann Kovinsky. Third Row: Paul Mitchell, Bill Bryce, Fred Dufour, Richard Riseborough. Ed Hyttenrauch. Absent: Andrew De Saeger. DANCE COMMITTEE Front Row (left to right): Betty Makar, Marilyn Lynds, Mary Cleminson, Mary Sibley, Rosalie La Fontaine, Gail Parker. Second Row: David Peach, John Dewhirst, Delores LaFontaine, Carol Paterson. Lois Bowen. Stuart Klein. Jim McMurray. Third Row: Jim Cruickshank, Mr. Whetstone, Mr. Brown, Rod La Fontaine. DRAMA - - STAGE CREW Sitting: David Aitken, Elton Plant. Glen Dean. Front Row (left to right): Nancy Weir, Phyllis McCuaig, John Sparling, Don Evans, Philip Arber, Carol Patterson, Miss Weller Second Row: Marv Butler, Sandra Mills. Gail Casey, Judy Ambrose, Mary Sibley, Marjorie Dubs, Julia Murdock, Donna Maier. Third Row: Carolyn Dietzel, Judy Turnbull, Nancy Grondin, Bill Gray, Gary Tucker, Rodney LaFontaine, Donna Gray, Loretta Decarie.

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THE SPARTALOGUE — 1956 Page Twenty-Five Variety Nigkt A combination of talent and the untiring efforts of Miss Cluff, Miss Weller. Miss McEachem and Miss Doan made our first Variety Night a real success. At eight o ' clock sharp scarlet curtains opened to reveal the Forster mixed choir which presented Forster Time , a number composed by Miss Cluff and Miss McEachern. The same group, accompanied by Sandra Mandzuk, closed the programme with a stirring rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus”. Appearing second on the programme were the members of the girls ' chorus—visions of loveliness in their gossamer evening gowns. Accompanied by Elizabeth Ord. they pre¬ sented Serenade” from “The Student Prince”, Stranger in Paradise” and The Unchained Melody”, Later they re¬ turned to sing Three Little Maids”. During this number, David Robinson selected a pretty wife, Diane Campbell, as Diane, Mione Marchant and Tamy Cohoon vied against one another for the attentions of this farmer boy with the ex¬ perienced eye. The boys ' chorus then contributed a choral number. Deep River . A thought-provoking play The Faithless with its refer¬ ence to Judas Iscariot and the thirty pieces of silver was the first presentation by the drama group Miss Weller as director, and Joyce Jensen as student director, supervised the cast. Bill Bryce, Barbara Powers. Tamy Cohoon, Richard Riseborough and Paul Mitchell did an excellent job in this P la y . , Many solos, ranging from current favourites to operatic tunes, uncovered Forster ' s hidden musical talent. Donna Barnes sang “Birth of the Blues”, after which Elizabeth Kulik entertained with Because”. Two religious numbers. “He , and The Lord’s Prayer , performed by Pat Dobson, were very popular. Later, Elaine Dockeray sang Such a Day and Marilou Dobson proved that It ' s a Grand Night for Singing , when she asked the audience to join in singing the chorus of this popular song. Sandra Mandzuk ' s beauti¬ fully trained voice did true justice to “Apres Un Reve , and You ' ll Never Walk Alone”. In the course of the evening two duets provided more entertainment. Barbara Huntley and Kaye Endo presented Santa Lucia , and Caroline Smith and Joan Beare sang It ' s Almost Tomorrow”. A trio composed of Pat and Judy Ambrose and Lorraine Allen harmonized with “Side by Side , accompanied by Rose Marie Woolsey. Besides the accompanists, two talented pianists performed for the appreciative audience. Milan Crepp presented Pre¬ lude in C Minor by Rachmaninoff in a commanding and forceful way, while Dawn Campbell’s Sontata Opus 31. No. 2 revealed her great ability at the key-board. Andrew DeSaeger, Pat Telek, and Sanford Schen with their accordions soon had their listeners tapping in time to the music. One of the main attractions of Variety Night was a comedy entitled “How to Propose . As a marriage lecturer, Bill Kovinsky gave invaluable suggestions to prospective poppers of that well-known question. Examples of proposals from the cave-man to the present day were acted out to the amusement of the audience. After a heated chase. Michael Roohon succeeded in dragging off his charming cave-lady. Nancy Moore. Jerome DeLaurier, as Sir Montmorency, wooed his fair lady, Ermintrude (Janet Kidd I. with a knightly speech. In a Victorian setting, Mr. McBean (Ed Hyttenrauch) and Miss Vera Butts (Sharron Randall l were brought together by Miss Butt’s father iJohn Blacklockl. A scene right out of a Damon Runyon episode involving Fred Dufour as Butch and Anna Kovinsky as ' ' Cooky ' ' in a Brooklyn setting, brought appreciative re¬ sponse from the audience. Then, Andrew DeSaeger, the capable handyman, changed the scene to a high society tennis court where Jerome DeLaurier as Kent Van Porter III sought the hand of wealthy Linda Van Courtland (Mari¬ lyn Lyndst. This being leap year, the finale was indeed timely. Our lecturer, a confirmed bachelor, failed to escape when Elaine Popkins (Tamy Cohoon ( outwitted him by proposing to him as she executed several expert full nelsons Miss Weller, Betty Makar, the student director, the cast, and the back-stage assistants all deserve a great deal of praise for this entertaining play. The choir and audience joined in singing “God Save the Queen’ to end our first and highly successful Variety show. Assembly 1 li lili lits Our Thursday morning assemblies reflected the varied interests of Forster students. Scholastic pursuits were some¬ what forgotten as the halls echoed with laughter in appre¬ ciation of first-class amateur talent or loud enthusiastic singing. On the few serious occasions we observed, co¬ operation was the keynote as the students observed the proper decorum. Cheers Led by Nancy Grondin, Pat Cooke, Dolores La Fontaine, and Marjorie Mitchell, the cheerleaders successfully roused the school spirit in each of their assemblies. An innovation was the introduction of two new cheers. Grab Another Rebound” and The Red Men . School Spirit The School Spirit Committee did its share to lure more students to attend football games. Dean Saul, as a reporter, interviewed female members of the Ecclesia who were dressed in football player ' s garb. This was intended as a sneak previeiv of our potential team. Twelve A Loyal 12A brought school spirit to trial this year in a delightful satire. Ken Howell as Mr. School Spirit appeared before honourable judge Eddie Dydo, who listened intently to the case while he read a comic book. Occasionally he was awakened by pretty witnesses Nancy Moore and Eliza¬ beth Ord. Jim McMurray. the mad Russian, soon made a hurried exit after he presented a petition in an equitable court. The jury was engaged in eating bananas, reading magazines, or quarreling among themselves. Finally Sparta, portrayed by Marilyn Lynds, pleaded with the court to grant the accused another chance on the promise of re¬ pentance. A sing-song followed with Barbara Kerr at the piano and Jack Wayne as master of ceremonies. Awards A varied program of carols, a play, and presentation of awards rang down the curtain on a very successful fall term. To open the assembly, the mixed choir, directed by Miss Cluff and accompanied by Miss Cushnie, sang “0 Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night.” The student body joined in singing the last verses of the carols. Mr. Silcox and Miss Doan awarded typing certificates and pins to students who achieved a typing of forty words per minute. Those receiving pins were Nancy Weir, Margaret Hogg, Jackie Fowler, Carolyn Levis. Rose Marie Woolsey, Barbara Spurrier, Mary Lou Davidson, and Ron Dockeray. Certificates were also presented to students obtaining thirty words per minute. Mr. Ellis and Mr. Christie then presented the shooting awards and crests for competition in Stratford and River¬ side. At Riverside. Wayne Hutchinson of 11A won a trophy for his high scores. A very amusing play ' Twas the Fight Before Christmas was presented under the direction of Miss Weller and student director John Sparling. The cast included Ed Hyttenrauch, Joyce Jensen, John Blacklock, Carole Lyng- holm, Bill Bryce, Betty Makar and Fred Dufour. Athletic awards were presented by Mr. Mallender and Mr. Krol who in turn received tie bars and cuff links from the football team. Mr. Brown closed the assembly by wish¬ ing the students a Merry Christmas. Quartet Forster students were promised the personal appearance of a famous quartet if they sold four hundred tickets to one of our basketball games. Although we sold only three hun¬ dred and sixty, the quartet obliged, and the comical antics of Eartha Gumey, Martha Ray, Perry Mallender, and Satchmo Krol delighted everyone. For their efforts, the Ecclesia presented three of the performers with five-foot crying towels, while “Satchmo” merited a ten foot one because he needed it . . Continued on Page 67

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Page Twenty-Seven THE SPARTALOGUE” — 1956 The Hall owe’en Dance Our annual Hallowe’en Dance was its usual light-hearted success, as students streamed into the school to join in the merry-making. The auditorium and halls, gaily decked with ghosts, pumpkins and the tradi¬ tional black and orange streamers, rang with the songs and laughter of fun-loving teenagers in blue-jeans and plaid shirts. Carol Patterson was chairman of the social committee which was in charge of the dance and included Pat Pattison, Trevor Wright, Tony Brechkow, Mary Louise Donnelly, Marie Woolsey, Marie McGuinness, and Tammy Cohoon. A sing-song, led by the senior students on this committee, put everyone in a gay mood. Miss Gurney then called enough square dances to satisfy even the most avid barn-dance enthusiasts. Selling “cokes ' ' to the thirsty mob were Ann Grant, Marjory Dubbs and Margaret Sparling. To conclude the evening, the students danced to recordings of Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey, and for the “chicken” there were selections by Bonny Lou and Tennessee Ernie Ford. Thanks to the committee and to Mr. Mallender, Miss Weller, Mr. Steadman, and Miss Gurney the party was a real success. 1 lie Footba 11 F ormal The traditional canopy of red and white streamers set the stage for the Forster Football Formal. Carrying out the football theme were gay replicas of cheerleaders frolicking on pillars and pictures of collegiate football heroes marching across silver goal posts. On hand to lend their patronage for the dance were Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Steadman, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Haeberlin, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Krol, Mr. and Mrs. D. Mallender, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Whetstone, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Tucker, and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bower- Members of the dance committee in attendance were Gail Parker wearing blue nylon tulle, escorted by James Smith; Joan Ballantyne lovely in coral chiffon with Rod LaFontaine; Dolores LaFontaine charm¬ ing in blue nylon tulle, with Don Allen; Rosalie LaFontaine in pink lace, squired by Grant Wilson; Annette Gagnier was wearing mauve nylon tulle, escorted by John Dewhirst; Mary Sibley in white net, with Jim McMurray; and Helen Meyers, wearing yellow nylon tulle, escorted by Bob Davis. A photographer was on hand to take pictures and among those taking advantage of the opportunity to have a souvenir of the evening were Claire Renaud and Dave Peach, who had entertained at a “coke-tail” party beforehand, Maureen Fisk and Jack McKenney, Marge Mitchell and Bill Howitt, Helen Domagala and Tom Yates, Judy Hole and Gary Rutt, Diane Yates and Don Horne, Diane McLean and Dave Marsden, Margaret Carson and Peter Masson, and Jill Armstrong and Bruce Lome. Bobby Brew and his orchestra provided the music for the evening. Carol Kipps and Peter LaFontaine, Jean Fraser and Gary Tucker, Diane King and Dean Saul, Nancy Bowen with Doug Carr, Marie McGuinness and Bill Kovinsky and countless others were seen dancing to the strains of Bob’s music. The spirit of Christmas and the New Year had invaded the hearts of all those in attendance, and the result was a terrific success. Sweater Swin£ Under a canopy of scarlet and white streamers forming a circus-tent effect, a capacity crowd danced to splendid music at our 17th annual Sweater Swing. A mirrored ball rotating slowly in the centre of the “tent,” reflected fanciful lights on the dance floor. To add to the circus theme, brightly coloured animals decorated the pillars and a huge clown juggling balloons held sway in the centre of the stage. Many patrons were here to help make the dance the success it was . They included Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Steadman, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. D. Mallender, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Krol, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Whetstone, Mr. and Mrs. W. Christie, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Ray, Miss M. Doan squired by Mr. R. Sinclair, Mr. and Mrs. L. Albrough, Mr. and Mrs. C. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. R. Weir, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Sibley. Members of the dance committee, chatting at the coke stand at intermission were Carol Patterson with Dick Howitt, Mary Sibley escorted by Jim McMurray, Lois Bowen with Walt Baranowski, Marilyn Lynds with Jim Leishman, Betty Makar with Jim Cruickshank, Claire Renaud with Dave Peach and Marguerite Tremblay with Stuart Klein. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Sweater Queen and Swing King. Nancy Bowen, squired by Bill Kennedy, was the queen-elect, and Gary Tucker, who attended with Jean Fraser, was crowned king. The king and queen led a gala grand march around the auditorium.