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

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Page Twenty THE SPARTALOGUE — 1958 WHAT THE 1957 GRADUATES ARE DOING Howard Aitkenhead—Provincial Bank. Philip Arber—Engineering, Queen’s. Glenda Atkins—Nursing, Royal Victoria Hospital. Donald Bean—Salesman and Installer for Awning Company. Lois Bowen—London Teachers’ College. Jerry Brumpton—Forster C. I. Neil Burgess—Assumption University. Dawn Campbell—Queen’s. Lloyd Cochrane—Forster C. I. Jim Cruickshank—Provincial Bank. Mary Lou Dobson—London Teachers’ College. Pat Dobson—Nursing, Metropolitan. Elaine Dumaine—Nursing, Hotel Dieu. Ed Dydo—Chemistry, Assumption. Marilyn Ellis—Nursing, Grace. Jim Johnston—London Teachers’ College. Gordon Law—Western. Doug Long—Forster C. I. Marilyn Lynds—London Teachers’ College. Betty Makar—Western. Bob McMaster—Imperial Bank. David Moore—Forster C. I. Elizabeth Ord—University of Toronto. Patricia Page—London Teachers’ College. David Peach—Assumption. Barbara Ray—Nursing, Hotel Dieu. Torn Shannon—University of Toronto. Ed Sorenson—Studying Accounting in Windsor. Marilyn Talbot—Assumption, B.S A Valentina Tritjak—Western. Rosabelle Veighey—London Teachers’ College. Jack Wayne—University of Toronto. Catherine White—Queen’s. Bruce Wightman—Assumption. Barbara Conrick—London Life Insurance. Jane St°e UgaS WOrking at anspeary’s Drug Mary Lou Eberwein—Hiram Walker’s. Margaret Garrison—Nursing, Grace. Bill 1 KSglfwc t T ° wn Hsl1 ln u s,lle - Claire Renaud—Nursing, Hotel Dieu. 0alI and S Die nSOn — Secretary at Biternational Tool Richard Taylor—Hiram Walker’s. Joanne Zuk—Bell Telephone. Rose Anne Adams—International Tool and Die Lorraine Allen—Commercial Credit Office ££ at Hospital. Noreen Clarke—Sterling Drugs. Ronald Dockeray—City Hall. Maureen Fisk—Hiram Walker’s Office Nancy Grondm—Dance Teacher. Betty Holliday—To become Mrs. LeRoy St. Clair ernice Klmgbyle—Office work at City Hall oyd Lesperance—Sandwich West Town Hall Thornoe p e Y la Income Tax Department. Thomas Painter—Dominion Stores. Jack Shaw—Working at Burroughs. Helen Silk—Seventh Division Court. Denise Smyth—Secretary at Morrice. Barbara Spurrier — Personnel Department of Me- Cord. George Teron—Munsinger Art School and Ameri- can Decalcomania Company Limited. UNITED NATIONS TRIP During our high school years we are challenged by new and exciting experiences that broaden our future and enrich our lives with cherished mera- ones. My trip to the United Nations in New York wd undoubtedly be a lasting memory on which I shall be able to ponder with a sigh in many years to come. a As we stepped aboard the giant Stratocruiser that was to fly us seven thousand feet above the earth to our destination, it seemed that a dream was becoming a reality. Two hours later we landed at La Guardia airport, the largest in the United otates. But wonders were yet to come. That eve¬ ning as we walked down Broadway and Times Square, we marvelled at the millions of lights blaz¬ ing in a glory of colour, turning night into day. On the third day of our visit we were given the privilege of touring the great “Wonder City”. The tour included such sights as the Empire State Budding the fabulous Radio City Music Hall. Towrf tbp R Centre ’ t. Patrick ' s Cathedral, China town the Bowery and many other renowned places interest. In a cruise around Manhattan Island Z ' V-t W he , m . a J est 1 lc symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, bulwarked by the breath-taking view of the skyline of New York. T be m° s t important phase of our visit, of course, Nati l he f grea V°PP° rtun ' ty of seeing the United St of W ° rk ' N t VCr wil1 1 for 8 et the impressive ththnilA g £ h i te ma , rble and « lasa buildings onlt hone oTf W , h,ch the w °rld represent the only hope of freedom from strife and war. In the l?Jhf r ° Und ° f t h ' S majestic scen «. the flags of be Sl ' °ordI nem r er C Untr ' es are flown fdpha- positfon d ° anada ° CCUpying the thirteenth A tour of the U. N. began in the building of the eneral Assembly. The Assembly hall is truly ers OS 2 a 4 h me n h SeatS f f0 [ 8 ? delegates - 270 observ- ers 234 members of the Press, and 800 visitors. 3orl nC 7 A j S f bly is the conscience of the world made audible, and the nearest thing to a parliament of mankind. While visiting the U N we were very fortunate to attend a committee con- armament General Assembly - dealing with dis¬ armament. This proposal was a direct appeal to the Soviet Union to co-operate in these measures The tour took us next to the Conference Building the home of the three Councils in the U. N.—the oil anTtL ecurity Council ' Each SSl hambe; 3-XS press ’ tel - Continued on Page 49 K

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Page Twenty-Two THE SPARTALOGUE” — 1958 CITIZENSHIP IN THE SCHOOL contribute to the development of citizenship in young people? Before considering this question one must first realize just what the traits and attitudes of a good citizen are. A good citizen respects and obeys the laws of his city and country; he understands the necessity for good laws in the growth of a community. A good citizen is always willing to fulfil his obligations to his country; he does not begrudge time spent serv¬ ing on a jury or on the leaders’ staff in a civic centre. A good citizen does not vote with his eyes closed; he investigates the background, education, and aims of every candidate in order to vote in¬ telligently. These qualities must be instilled in young people before they become adults. Schools, like cities and countries, must have rules. When young people reach high school age, they understand that rules are necessary in schools, and that one must respect them. Such a rule as No smoking on school property” may seem un¬ necessary to a student at first glance; ‘ after some reflection however, he realizes the hazard of fire that would exist without this restriction. In addi¬ tion to their being required to obey the general school rules, students are required to stand when asking or answering questions, to be respectful toward their teachers, and to be punctual with their homework assignments. Also they learn to obey the rules in games like basketball, football, and tennis in their physical education classes. The prin- cip es of good sportsmanship and co-operation are included in these courses. This development of character and respect for rules in students is the first step toward good citizenship. Extra-curricular activities in the schools also vo»H, lbU Tf t0 tke . development of citizenship in youth. The majority of secondary schools have or- gamzcd clubs. Each of these clubs has an efficient adult counsellor but the clubs themselves arc led by presidents, elected by the members. The mem¬ bers. too, have responsibilities as secretaries, treas- TW ' °r !TT be u S ° f c ? mmittees w thin the clubs. Thus, students have the opportunity to practise democracy and to learn its advantages by Nocri- ence. Student councils, another vivid example of snvilf peop e who are Poetising democracy, are small governments within the schools. Students learn how to work well together as citizens of their school — planning dances, assemblies, and charity drives. Those students who learn to accept respon¬ sibilities as members and officers of school organ¬ izations will be efficient citizens in the future. Most important of all, students are taug ht in school how democracy developed in the world. They learn that the first sparks of the spirit of democracy were lit by the Greeks of Athens and latei by the Romans, but that these sparks smol- dered to only glowing embers with the advent of the Middle Ages and the rise of absolutism and feudalism. Eventually, the desire for freedom erupted in an angry fire of revolts and violence By studying the hardships endured, the drastic measures often taken, and the first clumsy attempts at self-government made by man, students learn to appreciate freedom. They become more eager to participate in maintaining democracy, realizing their duties as the adults of tomorrow. They be¬ come aware of the fact that citizens must vote honestly and intelligently to keep democracy. The contribution of the school in the develop¬ ment of citizenship in youth is essential. The re¬ spect for laws, the willingness and ability to accept responsibility, and a realization of the importance of voting carefully—all these most desirable traits schod°° d C ' tizen young P eo Ple can acquire through —Carol Talbot, 12A. It was a fine summer day, when a man, certainly of some position, by the manner in which he was road ’ W8S See ° amkkng a ' on K a remote country With him was a young boy, who soon was being led up a desolate path, at the end of which between two pines, sat a tiny red school house. . a I he L Clim e 1 th , e ricket y steps and opened the rusty-latched door; but to this man it was more than merely opening a door. It swung forth the vistas of a world gone by as he ventured into the days of yesteryear. h e f Se ?k ed r himself at , a musty desk - Paying no heed to the finery in which he was clothed. There lon r 1 ' , Un ? ““• old cIock - its Pendulum ong since stilled. And the crack in the plaster over (or Xt° W stilL Why - jt had been there tor what seemed to be ages. .riJn Tf T L he desk where the teacher had stood giving forth her seemingly inexhaustible store of knowledge That desk had seen more polished ap- wRK p r® sented and more youthful posteriors dealt with than might be tabulated. wUdThS r ° S ! a ? d str , ode through the doorway rs and nl S T . ,awyers - engineers, teach- til II l ' rS ’ humanitarians, naturalists, scien- tists, all pass in review. . eno “fh of this idle, reminiscent chatter, said the gentleman to his son. “I have an appoint¬ ment with the Atomic Energy Commission. —Dennis Rankin, 9H.