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

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“THE SPARTALOGUE” — 1956 Page Twenty-Eight w kjLJI » GIRLS’ CHOIR FRONT ROW (left to right): Catherine White. Allana Benoit, Marie Pitlick. Barbara Power, Dawn Smith, Brenda Boutette, Miss Cluff, Jean Stewart, June Pickering, Dorothy Erdeg, Deneece Dudley, Ruth Ann O’Hara, Jeannette Blanchette, Sally Lucier. SECOND ROW: Marilyn Green. Rosalie LaFontaine, Joanne Zuk. Marjorie Dubs, Judy Kropie, Elaine Shaw, Rosetta Brown, Barbara Chery, Pat Telek, Donna Burnett, Janet Lucier, Joyce Mears. , THIRD ROW: Elizabeth Cada, Dawn Campbell, Theresa Brunelle, Mary Jewell, Kay Desmond, Louise Mitchell. Marylou Richards, Jeanette Syroid, Joan Cheshire, Kay Endo. FOURTH ROW: Barbara Huntley, Iris Masropian, Carole Lyngholm, Bonnie Howe, Grace LeBlanc. Carolyn Levis, Verlie Hutchinson, Beryl Waterer, Kelora McLean, Joan Dewit, Barbara McLaughlin, Ruth Brian. FIFTH ROW: Darlene Burns, Donna Barnes, Ann Rutherford, Marilou Dobson, Meryle Knighton, Helen Silk, Dianne Campbell, Diane Mears, Barbara Spurrier. Sharon Lingard, Christine Boyd. SIXTH ROW: Elaine Dockeray, Geraldine Grondin, Jean Aitkenhead, Loretta Decarie, Margaret Sparling, Betty Makar, Joyce Jensen, Carolyn Smith, Carolyn Dietzel.

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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.

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THE SPARTALOGUE” — 1956 Page Twenty-Nine United Nati ons Report W. Mitchell Situated on the bank of the East River on Manhattan Island are four buildings of the utmost importance to the preservation of peace in the world; these structures com¬ pose the headquarters of the United Nations. As we ap¬ proached this impressive site, our eager group of seven ex¬ changed glances of anticipation, for we were now beginning to realize fully the wonderful opportunity that the Windsor and Riverside Boards of Education had given us. As I stood below ' a towering spire of glistening marble, the Secretariat, which was surrounded by its sister buildings, the Library, Conference, and General Assembly Halls. 1 could not help thinking that even a naive little Eskimo child would appreciate the majesty and grandeur of the scene; for like his homeland, this city within a city was almost completely white. Also, the location of this land of white was relatively serene, although situated within the heart of a metropolis. Surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the business world, the United Nations Buildings gaze fondly down upon their spacious gardens of lush green foliage and then survey the miles of stone and cement out¬ side their limits. To enter the Conference Building, we first had to pass through Canada ' s gift to the U. N.—nickel plated doors, simply decorated with four figures symbolizing peace, jus¬ tice. truth, and brotherhood. As we stepped into the public lounge, our eyes were at once arrested by four tiers of flying balconies which sweep across the width of the edifice. This room is filled with sunlight and is completely uncluttered. The first room we visited was one set aside for the religious aspect of the United Nations. This tiny Meditation Room, as it is called, is very simply designed. As there are many religious beliefs among the various member nations, the room could not contain any symbol related to only one religion; thus, a large green fern and a flag of the United Nations are the only two significant objects within the soft grey walls. Important men such as Anthony Eden and Georgi Malenkov have spent a few reflective moments in the Meditation Room before delivering a speech to the General Assembly. The U. N. is organized on three levels—six appointed committees, which are given a certain number of items on the agenda to deal with, elected councils, which concern themselves with the aims and services of the United Nations all over the world, and the General Assembly, in which all member nations vote on each bill. Since we were privileged to attend a commitee meeting of the Ad Hoc Political Com¬ mittee, a council meeting of the Trusteeship Council, and the tenth anniversary session of the General Assembly, we received a complete picture of the workings of the U. N. In this respect, we are greatly indebted to the Honourable Paul Martin, who strove to make our visit as informative and pleasant as possible, even treating us to dinner in the exclusive Delegates’ Dining Room. The Conference Rooms are literally stages. By means of television, radio, movies, the press, and personal visits, the public can view the activities of the representatives. The delegates ' desks are arranged semi-circularly in several rows around the chairman’s platform. At every meeting, the delegates rotate one seat. For the convenience of their audience and other members, each delegation can be identi- fid by a plaque, bearing the name of his country, resting at the head of the desk. The galleries of the press and public flank the representatives at one end of the spacious Con¬ ference Rooms. In order to keep the visitor informed o( the conference happenings, each chair is equipped with a set of earphones and a dial, which he may switch from the voice of the speaker to an accurate translation in English, French, Russian. Spanish, or Chinese. Whenever debate became in¬ volved with technicalities, we amused ourselves by switch¬ ing from one language to another. This could be done with¬ out any interference to anyone. At these meetings, the delegates discussed such topics as Enfranchising the Na¬ tives of the Union of South Africa,” “the Korean Recon¬ struction Programme. and a Report on War Refugees. Highlighting our tour was our visit to the General As¬ sembly where the delegations gather either to pass or to veto all bills. The circular dome of the ceiling hovers over the representatives themselves, who are surrounded by special guests to the left and right, the secretary general ' s rostrum at the front, and the public galleries to the rear. The meeting flowed along smoothly without any interrup¬ tion or lengthy debates. How impressed we were with the smooth organization of this, the main body of the United Nations. As we turned to leave this site, our expressions were pensive and our thoughts profound, for before us lay the foundations of a world government, truly a blueprint for peace”. I know the whole group greatly benefited from this experience. STSPt urn 1 I VS CQhCKte PHONE CL 2-7241 Prepared by Experts for • Foundations • Walls • Sidewalks • Driveways Best ol service at all times. Heated con¬ crete for cold wea¬ ther construction. STE L MG 8C LD VG AfAT£ VAlS Zrfi. Windsor, Ont. 2494 Sandwich St. Eas-