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

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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

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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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• THE SPARTALOGUE — 1957 Page Twenty-Nine An Evening of Music and Drama Forster students looked forward to the second annual variety night with great anticipation. It ex¬ ceeded our expectations, being a great success under the competent direction of Miss Weller, Mrs. Mc¬ Kenzie and Mrs. Sinclair. As a prelude to the evening ' s performance, the Grade Nine Choir gave a delightful rendition of Beethoven ' s “Minuet in G”, and “Christopher Robin”, accompanied by Judy Hickson. Dawn Campbell accompanied Elizabeth Kulik as she sang “The Lord’s Prayer,” and “Serenade” from the Student Prince”. Jerome DeLaurier very capably played the lead in “Paul Wrecks the Car”, a comedy concerning a teen-age boy and his father ' s car. Playing support¬ ing roles as Jerome’s brother and sister, Ed Hytten- rauch and Anna Kovinsky succeeded in annoying Jerome by telling him of the lecture he would re¬ ceive for wrecking his Dad’s new car. Marilyn Lynds did a superb job as student director. To start the second part of the program, Barbara Power played Tschaikowsky’s “Concerto No. 5” with flawless technique. Two well-chosen songs, I Love a Parade” and The Riff Song”, rendered by the Boys’ Choir and accompanied by Elizabeth Ord, followed. Two harmonica solos “Home On the Range and “Red River Valley” by Janet McLeod were very well received by the audience. The second play, “Elmer and the Soprano”, starred Bill Bryce, Janet Kidd and Karen Carter. Bill was an aspiring magician in an all-girl family, with Janet playing his older sister and Karen Carter, a Southern belle. Betty Makar was the very efficient student director. A trio, consisting of Lorraine Allen and Judy and Patty Ambrose, sang Good Night Sweetheart” and y “To-night You Belong To Me,” and a duet, com¬ posed of Irene Marshall and Lynne Peters sang Follow Me” and “City of Angels”. Judy Hickson accompanied the trio, and Dawn Campbell, the duet. g An excellent finale for an enjoyable evening was :- provided by the Girls’ Glee Club whose first number r was “Love’s Dream.” In their second number, the if inspiring and timely hymn I Walked To-day i- Where Jesus Walked”, the Girls ' Choir reached a g peak of perfection. “Somewhere Over the Rain- n bow,” with Carole Lyngholm singing the solo, was h their final presentation. The Spartalogue staff extends their congratula- tions to all those who played a part in making this evening such an enjoyable one. d The three choirs which participated in the “Eve- y ning of Music and Drama” repeated their selections d the following Friday evening at the Windsor ,f Secondary Schools Music Festival, held this year at Walkerville Collegiate. Special Assemblies Canadian Guards’ Band Last fall, the students of Forster Collegiate were privileged to hear the Canadian Guards’ Band from Camp Borden. Under the direction of Major Gallo¬ way, the band made an impressive sight on our stage with their shining instruments and colourful tartan kilts. The wide variety of musical numbers captivated the interest of the students, and pro¬ vided a very entertaining concert. School Spirit A lively skit to raise the school spirit for the Walkerville vs. Forster football game was put on by Grade 13. Based on the story of “Little Red Riding Hood”, the skit featured Val Tritjak who portrayed the big bad wolf and Ken Howell, a win¬ some Red Riding Hood. Moral—“Let us support Forster and the Walkerville wolf cannot defeat us”. United Nations’ Week A dramatization of the conversations in the Con¬ ference Room of the United Nations Building was presented by the Forster Forum. Dianne Campbell was the roving reporter who interviewed Rosabelle Veighy, a representative from England; Howard Aitkenhead, an American; and Tamy Cohoon from India. Christmas Awards Assembly The Christmas Awards assembly signified the completion of the first half of the school term. Award bars were presented to each member of the football team, the junior and senior girls ' volleyball teams, to the harriers, and to those who partici¬ pated in tennis and golf. Glenda Atkins and Judy Whitmarch received their school letters. The students’ spirits were high as all joined in the singing of the season ' s favourite carols. A play Too Much Mistletoe”, presented by 10A under the direction of Miss Weller, contributed to the gaiety of the occasion. Grade 10 Competition The Ecclcsia organized a competition among the Grade 10 classes in an attempt to brighten up Thursday morning assemblies. The programs have been lively and amusing and competition is keen. 1 lie Forster Forum Since its inauguration last year, the Forster Forum, a discussion-debating club, has proved an unquestionable asset to Forster Collegiate. It offers students an opportunity to express their views, whether it be about school, dominion, or world topics. The activities of the Forum, under the guidance of Mrs. Haeberlin, are varied and interesting. Each year, in co-operation with the United Nations As¬ sociation, some members of the Forster Forum are sent as delegates to a summer Seminar in London. On United Nations day, it has become the custom Continued on Page 38