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

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THE SPAKTALOGUE — 1957 Page Twenty-Seven Halloween Dance This year’s Hallowe’en party got off to its usual good start as the dance committee led the student body in a rousing sing-song. Gay orange and black streamers decorating the auditorium and hall provided the traditional back¬ ground for our festivities. Skirts and sweaters gave way to slacks and plaid shirts as all in attendance participated in the square dances called by Miss Gurney. The dance committee consisting of Tamy Cohoon, Gordon Law, Tom McCrimmon, Judy Turnbull. Lois Bowen, Bob McMaster, Roger Douglas, and Don LaFontaine, helped to make the evening ' s festivities a success. Mr. Silcox, Mr. and Mrs. Ray, Miss Gur¬ ney, and Mr. and Mrs. Mallender generously lent their support as patrons. Winter Whirl Red and white streamers, sparkling silver stars, and tinselled Christmas trees decorated the audi¬ torium for the gala event of the year—the annual formal dance, rechristened “The Winter Whirl.’ The name was suggested by no less than fourteen students when the Ecclesia sponsored a contest to select a new name for the dance. Lending their patronage were Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Steadman, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Sparling, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dumaine, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. L. Wollison, Mr. and Mrs. David Mallender, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Page, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ord, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Heaton, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Whetstone, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. William Ellis. Members of the dance committee included Eliza¬ beth Ord and Gordon Law, Lois Bowen who came with Dave Snyder, Tamy Cohoon escorted by Tom McCrimmon, Barbara Conrick accompanied by Doug Long, Jerry Brumpton who brought Helen French, Jim Leishman who escorted Carol Lyng- holm, and Bob McMaster with Janet Varah. The music for the festive occasion was provided by Bobby Brew and his orchestra. Seen dancing were Dawn Campbell and Ken Howell, Betty Makar and Jim Cruikshank, Glenda Atkins and Howard Aitkenhead, Patty Page and Richard Taylor, Mari- lou Dobson and Ron Robinson, Claire Renaud and David Peach, Marguerite Tremblay and Terry Jenkins. Mary Gorman and John McIntyre, Rosemary Paterson and Charles Stickley, Marie McGuinness and Roger Damore, Valentina Tritjak and Ron Tessier, Diane King and Dean Saul, Barbara Gray and David Moore, Mary Lou Eberwein and Ken Lauzon, Marilyn Lynds and Mike Moore, Lorraine Allen and Earl French, Nancy Grondin and Wayne De Lisle, Anna Kovinsky and Walt Baranowski along with many others, attended to make this one of the most successful formal dances on record. Sweater Swing The crowning of the “Sweater Queen, Tamy Cohoon of 13A, and “Swing King,” Larry Karpiuk of 12A featured Forster ' s 18th annual Sweater Swing. The contest preceding the dance was the liveliest ever held. Posters advertising “Queen and King” candidates from the upper classes decorated the school and at the same time stimulated so much interest that nearly three hundred students attended the dance. Many patrons helped to make the Sweater Swing a success. They included Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Stead¬ man, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Whetstone, Mr. and Mrs. A. Heaton, Mr. and Mrs. G. Jenkins, Dr. and Mrs. S. Sanborn, Mr. and Mrs. J. McKenzie, and the parents of Grade 13 students. The dance committee, headed by David Peach who came with Ann Clarke, did a superb job. The auditorium was cleverly decorated with red and white streamers which ran from a rotating crystal ball to the balcony. Members of the dance com¬ mittee were Philip Arber, Gordon Law who came with Elizabeth Ord, Doug Long with Barbara Con¬ rick, Nancy Grondin accompanied by Jim Cruick- shank, Barbara Skeggs escorted by Ed Dydo, Mar¬ garet White who came with Doug Ferguson and Dawn Campbell with Warren Eling. United Nations Pilgrimage Congratulations to Margaret White of 12A for winning a two-week trip to the United Nations and other important centres. The trip, sponsored by the Oddfellows and Rebekahs of Windsor, enables the winners to attend the “United Nations’ Pilgrimage for Youth” at New York. It will also include visits to Washington, Philadelphia and Ottawa. To win the prize, Margaret White competed against thirteen other Windsor district students. Each candidate was required to give a five-minute address about the United Nations. Jim Leishman, the second Forster Collegiate representative, also made a very good showing at the competition.

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Page Twenty-Six THE SPARTALOGUE” — 1957 A Decision Marjorie Dubs, 12A. He stood against the door of the hut, a strong, husky boy of about eighteen or nineteen. His mus¬ cular, well-built body contrasted sharply with the lazy-looking, obese, sagging bodies of his tribe. Lines of deep concern were on his face. Had he done the right thing? What if his father, the chief, died? His people would not only turn against the white missionary who had been trying so hard to reach his people, but also against himself. In his mind he thought of the happenings of the last three days. A messenger had come to the mis¬ sionary’s compound where he had been learning to read and write, and where he had also come to accept the white man’s God. “You must come quickly, Luku,” Papeta said almost in a whisper. “The chief was stabbed in a war with the Lowas. The witch-doctor says for you to come pretty quick.” Luku did not stay to listen to hear any more of what Papeta had to tell him. He hurried to the missionary’s hut which stood at the far end of the compound. “Muzungu (Mr. White Man), my father, the chief, he was stabbed when at war with the Lowas. I must go to my village. If he dies, I shall never return, for then I shall be forced to stay as the chief of my people. They will not let me come back.” “Let me go with you. Maybe I shall be able to give him a medicine that will heal his wound. The missionary waited anxiously for the reply. No, Muzungu. My people do not trust you. They will kill us both if you go. I will try to make the witch-doctor let me bring him to you. Pray, Muzungu.” With that, Luku ran off with Papeta to his vil- lage. Finding his father almost dead and realizing that the witch-doctor could do nothing for him, Luku felt that somehow he must make the people understand that the white missionary doctor might be able to heal and restore their chief to them. At first, even though he, the chief’s son, pleaded on bended knee, the witch-doctor said “no” to all his entreaties. Finally in desperation, he made a rash statement which he almost, but not quite, re¬ gretted now. If my father dies, you may kill me,” he had vowed quietly to the witch-doctor. “Since I am his only son, you would then be chief according to the laws of our tribe.” There was nothing more that the witch-doctor wanted. u white medicine man, old Membou had muttered, “but if your father dies, you shall not live.” Now as Luku stood before the door of the white missionary s hut, cold sweat poured from every pore in his body. If the operation (whatever that meant, he did not know) was not successful, he would not be alive much longer. The witch-doctor was standing only a short dis¬ tance from Luku. In his hand lay a menacing dagger. It had been the instrument by which sacri¬ fices had been offered to the gods . Would it now become the means by which Luku would meet his death ? All the men of the village had surrounded the hut. They stood motionless now, but one word could send them intb an animal-like rage in which they would not likely be satisfied with only his life, but might even kill Muzungu. The boy shuddered as he thought of what might happen and he wond¬ ered if he had made the right decision. Would it have been better to let his father die there in the village, or was it better to have him here now, where, if he died, at least one more, if not two more people, would die with him? Suddenly there was a stir within. The missionary came to the door and stood looking aimlessly at those around him. He said nothing. He just stood there. Luku could hardly bear the suspense. He felt that he must know what had happened. Just as he was about to say something to the missionary, Muzungu came out of his reverie and disappeared into the interior of the hut. In a moment he reappeared, but he was not alone. Leaning heavily upon the missionary’s shoulder, stood the chief. Looking first at Luku, he whispered, “You are wise, my son, for you were the only one who knew enough to bring me to the white medicine man.” Then turning to the witch-doctor and the rest of the tribesmen he said, “You, my people, shall not hate the Muzungu any more. He is a friend to you and to me. We will help him. Our children shall come to his school. We shall learn of his God and follow Him. I have spoken.” Even the witch-doctor bowed in submission to the chief’s will. Luku sighed deeply. He had made the right de¬ cision and now, because he had been ready to sacrifice his life, his people would learn of the only true God. THE CROSSING After farewells, by the rail you stand. Behind you lies your native-land. The tang of salt invades the breeze, Ahead, a land of mysteries. Your tiny ship obeys her helm, Though dwarfed by Neptune’s watery realm; Braving the vastness of the ocean, The untamed violence of its motion. Then through the crisp sea-air you spy, A thin blue line ’twixt sea and sky; Again the friendly earth you view, As you salute the strange and new. —Elaine Critchlow, 11 A.

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Page Twenty-Eight “THE SPARTALOGUE — 1957 PUBLIC SPEAKING FIRST ROW (Left to right): Miss Ham, Rosabelle Veighey, Velta Baumanis, Helen Kulinsky, Barbara Powers, Dianne Campbell, Elizabeth Veighey, Karen Carter, Jennet Bowyer, Carmen Eaton, Esther Apple. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Sparling, Betty Matthews, John Blacklock, Eddy Hyttenrauch, Philip Meretsky, Norbert Bellaire, Bill Ford, Barry Robson, Miss Mitchell. THIRD ROW: Jim Silcox, Liz Kulik, Michelle Crabbe, Mary Holden, Anne Loit, Charlene Olah, Pat Maddison, Mrs. Haeberlin. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Haines, Arthur Armstrong, Jack Wayne, Ann Grant, David Robinson, Milan Crepp, Stanley Fraser. Put lie S pea ting So many students took part in public speaking this year that eliminations were required in some divisions in order to narrow the field. The com¬ petition was very keen, with the result that the judges had an unusally difficult task in picking the ultimate winners. All the contestants acquitted themselves excep¬ tionally well in the contests. Our special congratu¬ lations are extended to Jack Wayne, who went on to capture second place in the W.S.S.A. competition. Seven students, who were skilfully coached by Mrs. Sparling, participated in the senior boys’ con¬ test. The winner, Jack Wayne of 13A, chose as his topic “The Pageant of the Theatre.” His speech aroused the keen interest of all, as they followed the development of the theatre through the cen¬ turies. The second place winner, John Blacklock of 11 A, speaking on the importance of “The Atomic Age”, stressed the point that atomic energy in the future may become man’s best friend or his worst enemy. Receiving honourable mention was Wallace Mills of 12B. He spoke on the invention of the aeroplane. The other participants were David Rob¬ inson, Arthur Armstrong, William Ford and Barry Robinson. Four girls, expertly coached by Mrs. Haeberlin, entered the senior girls’ division. Rosabelle Veighey of 13A took top honours with her enlightening speech “The Early Man”. She stressed the import¬ ance of the contributions made by early man to our civilization. Winning second place, Ann Grant of 11A related “The History of Advertising,” describ¬ ing the various phases through which advertising has passed to become the great force that it is in the world of today. Dianne Campbell and Elizabeth Kulik are to be highly commended on their fine speeches. In the junior girls’ division, Karen Carter of 9H won first place. Her interesting speech on the fas¬ cinating and mysterious race of the Incas stressed their ancient cu lture and unusual customs. Mary Holden of 10D, speaking on “Astronomy”, placed second. For the informative speech “Youths of Continued on Page 59