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

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Page Twenty-Eight “THE SPARTALOGUE” — 1959 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THE WINTER WHIRL This year the traditional canopy of scarlet and white streamers bowed to gay balloon-filled nets streaming from the revolving crystal ball in the centre. The setting was one of festivity and joy, in keeping with the New Year theme. Bubbling champagne glasses, stylish top-hats, and glittering stars carried out the theme to its fullest extent, adding to the merriment of the occasion and raising the spirits of the dancers. Noted amid the dancers were the members of the dance committee, who worked diligently towards the success of the dance. They were Judie Hickson wearing royal blue chiffon escorted by Bill Conrick, Carol Preston in white net accompanied by John Muir, Barbara Power in acorn chiffon with David Soulliere, Arthur Armstrong escorting Grace Jewell who wore pink organdy, Clifford Charbonneau accompanying Janet Dufour in white lace, Larry Karpiuk with Penny Walmsley who wore turquoise net, Morgan Price and Marilyn Clews dressed in white net, Andy Small accompanying Pat Maddison wearing aqua brocaded-net, and Whit Tucker escorting Heather McCuaig dressed in blue chiffon. Lending their kind patronage to the dance were Mr. and Mrs. Steadman, Miss McIntosh and Mr. Bernardo, Mr. Brown, Miss Burnett and Mr. Bygrove, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Heaton, Mr. and Mrs. Krol, Dr. and Mrs. LeTourneau, Mr. and Mrs. Mallender, Mr. and Mrs. Motruk, Mr. and Mrs. Price, Miss C urtin and Mr. Saab, Mr. and Mrs. Small, and Mr. and Mrs. Tucker. Seen dancing to the enchanting music of Bill Richard¬ son were Joyce Graham and Barry Pepper, Mary Beth Jewell and Gerry Makar, Sandra Tobin and Paul Mitchell, Sharon Bocchini and Tom Dennison, Jo-Anne Goulin and Andy Kyte, Judy Whitmarsh and Ken St. Clair, Carlene Appleby and Bob Saunders, Olga Tarr and Hubert Segum, Pat Telek and Tom Kulik, and Chris Boyd and Milan Crepp. Also seen were Larry McLaren and Jean Stewart, Mary Gorman and Stewart Wolfe, Ann Whetstone and Jack Redmile, Judy Ouellette and Jim Kotras, Anna-May Vardzel and Harold Mercer, Karen Carter and Wayne Wright, and many others. —Mary Beth Jewell, 1 2A. SWEATER SWING April in Paris was the theme of Forster ' s 20th annual Sweater Swing— Le Swing de Maillot 20me . Our able dance committee laboured hard, and on the fateful night, Forster was transformed. Le Cafe d ' Amour did a brisk business on the balcony. Coke and hors d ' ouvres were served by the white-shirted garcons , and candle-stubs set in wine bottles lent that beatnik touch. On the main floor, glowing stars and sparkling poodles hid the walls and ceiling. A canopy and posters of France covered the lockers, and two glowing Can-can girls flanked the stage. The special infra-red lights gave a glow to every¬ thing; you could recognize your friends by their phos¬ phorescent eyes and teeth. All the guests enjoyed dancing under the crescent moon, and meant the compli¬ ments which they were giving on all sides. The dance committee, headed by Cliff Charbonneau, and consisting of Jean Attwood, Dianne Bowen, Caroline Dietzel, Jean Holdsworth, Larry Hyrniw, Jim Kotras, Terry McDonald, Karen Pike, Judy Prier, Marilou Richards, Andy Small, Jeanette Syriod, Pat Telek, Sheila Tyler, and Betty Win- tonyk, collected the pennies in the Wishing Well for their reward. Special credits go to Andy Small, who donated the bird bath; Beth Cada, who made the poodles; Mary Holden, who painted the dancing girls; Don La Fontaine, who scaled the roof; Mr. Ellis, who lost a screwdriver; and many others. Thanks also go to the patrons, teachers, and parents, who played an invaluable part. Among these were Mr. and Mrs. Steadman, Mr. MacDonald with Miss Newell, Miss McIntosh, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair, Mr. and Mrs. Motruk, Mr. and Mrs. Heaton, Miss Mitchell with Mr. Rocco, Mr. and Mrs. Price, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Mc¬ Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Small, Mr. and Mrs. Bowen, and Mr. and Mrs. Reid. Noticed at the dance were: Carole Burrell and Mike Marentette, Judy Hickson and Jerry Makar, Morgan Price and Marilyn Clews, Marie McGuiness and Scott Hayes, Grace Jewell and Art Armstrong, Sharon Parker and Jack Redmile, Bonnie Steer and Keith Halliday, Nora Jean Boyd and Jim Leishman, Karen Carter and Wayne Wright, and many others. —Elizabeth Kulik and Mary Holden. THE CHESS CLUB The chess club, headed by Mr. Heaton, has had a very successful year. Fifteen new members joined, and ten of them learned the rudiments of the royal game. A tournament was run off, and the five best players were Michael Rochon, John McKenzie, Gary Flewelling, Doug Howell, and Mary Holden. The club met noon hours and after school whenever any two of its members had a half hour in which to play. With this method, many more games were played during the year than had formerly been possible. All in all, we had a very enjoyable season, and, while the more experienced members progressed in the advancement of their skills, the newer players learned the excitement and some of the skills that go into a winning game of chess.

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THE SPARTALOGUE” — 1959 Page Twenty-Seven BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ continued From Page 26 GREEN LIGHT—L. C. DOUGLAS This novel by the famous author of The Robe ' pro¬ vides the reader with another warm and thougnt-provoKing experience. It has ail the excellences whicn we nave come to expect from this writer—interesting, believable characters, tense and often mysterious situations, and a worthwhile message. As we follow the unusual path of a disillusioned young surgeon who travels under an assumed name, we are held in suspense as he is nearly discovered, and yet we almost hope that he will be found out. Any mature reader will find this an absorbing book. AUGUSTUS CAESAR ' S WORLD This is a history book for those who do not like history books. The author has set down in the most interesting manner possible the most interesting facts available about Ancient Rome. These are some of the eye-catching chapter titles: We Still Call It Sunday, The Love Story Ends, Stepsons and Stars, Horace and the Country Mouse, Philippi and the Ghost, and Bloody Fingerprints. Read this book, look at the illustrations, and agree that Ancient History can be fascinating! JUNGLE CHILD Imagine the danger and excitement of a childhood spent in the jungles of India! What must it be like to keep elephants for pets, and bathe them in the shallows of a river, commanding them to use their own trunks as portable showers? What fun it would be to scout the surrounding area with a capable guide and instructor along to teach you about curious insects and animals in their own environment! In a vivid, exciting manner, this author has given us the opportunity to experience such thrills as she herself did. No fictitious adventure story could be livelier or more interesting than this true account of a very unusual childhood. THE F.F.O. The idea of a school paper was born last fall, and germinated for several months in the minds of a few students who organized a staff among themselves, and discussed their ideas with teachers. Although there were a few sceptical individuals, most people seemed to think that a school paper would fare well, especially since it would be something peculiar to our school, and thus it would be a fine example of Spartan superiority in the world of journalism. Plans were roughly made, and the idea of a school paper was presented to the Ecclesia. The idea fired their imaginations, for when we asked them for seven and a half dollars as a loan to start the paper, they gave us fifteen. Then came the Christmas holidays, and while Spartans were, for the largest part, enjoying vaca¬ tions, the F.F.O. staff worked hard and long, planning ow to make the paper a success. At first, the members of the group were appointed to positions on the staff by Ihe editor, according to his idea of their abilities; later, elections were held for the numerous posts. The F F.O. has now a fairly large staff. There are people about whom you will probably hear little in connection with 1 e paper, and who have worked hard to help the students make the paper a success. Mr. Steadman has offered much sage advice and has generously given materials free for our first edition,- Mr. Krol has given advice, guidan-e. and assistance; Miss Scarfone was the first teacher approach- o concerning a school paper; and Miss McIntosh and Mrs. Letourneau have both helped immensely with elimination of errors, and possible legal difficulties. The most patient labourers of all were the typists, Irene Marshall and Lynn Peters. The F.F.O. has, in the short space of one year, become well-known and highly popular. It caters to the sports fan, the comic fiend, the girl or boy with a problem for that often original and occasionally sensible advisor, Dorothy Dixie, and the hunter for the school ' s headline events of the week. This year has seen great strides in the development of the school paper,- the next will see even greater strides, and whether or not the paper will trip over its shoelaces on those monstrous steps we have yet to see. —John McKenzie, Editor. FRENCH CLUB For the first time in Forster ' s history, a French Club has been formed under the direction of Mr. MacDonald. This club consists of grade 1 2 and 13 students who meet in the Music room each Wednesday at noon. Here, they eat their lunch and converse with one another in French. During their lunch, they are frequently shown pictures or slides of France. This has proved to be very interesting as several students are present at each meeting. Supervisory teachers are Mr. MacDonald, Miss Scarfone, Mr. Cayen, Mrs. Letourneau, and Miss Goldstein. —Marion Patrick. CAMERA CLUB The activities of the club were greatly expanded during this year. The few active members of the club were responsible for taking the graduate pictures for the Spartalogue. The club now has its own camera and electronic flash. During this year the dark room equipment was greatly expanded and used extensively. A highlight during this school year was the informative talks given by Mr. Galbraith to Larry Whitson, Fred Fox, and Randy Scott. These talks covered the proper method of taking portraits, the composition of a picture and the use of the new dark room, drier, framer, and print washing equipment. INTER SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Many students have thoroughly enjoyed the I.S.C.F. meetings that have been held since last September. This is the first year in the last three that this dub has been held. Dick Riseborough has done a wonderful job as president and has been very ably assisted by Pat Maddison, our vice-president. Pat has also taken over the Missionary Minute , giving us interesting information about mission¬ ary work at home and abroad. Harold Hetherington and Linda Mann are on the Youth Council for Windsor Youth For Christ . At many pleasant meetings, we have enjoyed hymns, scripture-reading and special speakers. We have also enjoyed parties organized by the city I.S.C.F. executive, including a Roller-Skating Party in Essex. The first week¬ end in May was reserved for a camping trip to Proud Lake in Michigan. The motto of this inter-denominational group is To know Christ, and to make Him known . We sincerely hope that the students will continue this organization and help it to grow in the future. —Margaret Howell.

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FORSTER FORUM First Row (left to right): Mrs. Haeberlin, Karen Carter, Marie McGuin- ness, Carol Talbot. ECCLESIA EXECUTIVE Left to right: Bill Ford. Ann Grant, Morgan Price, Carol Preston. Second Row (left to right): Mary Holden. Marion Patrick, Sheila Tyler, Ann Grant. Third Row (left to right): Don Fisher, John Blacklock, Bob Turner, John McKenzie. Fourth Row (left to right): Jim Silcox, Mike Roehon, Ed Thrasher, Dick Riseborough. THE ECCLESIA Once again Forster ' s student council, the Ecclesia, can be proud of its achievements. As in the past, tine leader¬ ship has been largely responsible for its success. At the beginning of the fall term the Ecclesia ' s first elections saw Morgan Price as president, Ann Grant as vice-president, Carol Preston as secretary, and Bill Ford as treasurer. For the spring term, Ann Grant became president, Cliff Charbonneau became vice-president, Sophie Skoczen secretary and John Muir treasurer. This year ' s Ecclesia can be credited with many achieve¬ ments. The social committee conducted Forster ' s annual Fun Night in September, as well as a second dance in October. Charitable activities were also carried out under Ecclesia supervision. To raise money for the Spring Hill Disaster Fund, the Ecclesia sponsored another dance later in the fall. At Christmas time, again this year as last, a toy drive was held to benefit the needy children of the city. The drive took the form of a contest between boys and girls. The girls came out victorious, thus making up for last year ' s defeat. As a result, on the last day before Christmas holidays, boys were seen parading through the halls wear¬ ing aprons. system. Final approval was also qranted for the printing 0 grade nine handbook This book was compiled under the direction of Mary Holden. The Ecclesia hopes lhat this book will aid all new Forster students in becoming easily acquainted with school procedure. The Council also gave approval to the Student Activity Card system, whereby students would pay a set fee at the beginning of the year ° r a pass to almost all student activities. At the request of many senior students the Ecclesia voted in a measure Dealing with the more serious side of school affairs, Ecclesia once again organized an efficient Prefect allowing the graduating class to wear caps and gowns at Commencement. As always, the Ecclesia has done much for the students of Forster. Once again Forster may thank the Ecclesia and its members for a job well done. —Jim Silcox, 11 A. THE FORSTER FORUM During 1958-1959, the Forster Forum completed a very ambitious programme of debates and discussions. Under the able supervision of Mrs. Haeberlin, the meetings were held on alternate Thursdays during the noon period. The executive was elected at the first meeting in the fall term. Ed Thrasher was elected president, Mary Holden vice-president, and Jim Silcox secretary. The discussions and debates were both varied and inter¬ esting. They ranged from Should We Trade With Com¬ munist China? to Should Teenagers Go Steady? As the year progressed, the club delved into the effect of foreign small cars on Canadian markets and the commer¬ cializing of Christmas. Last fall the activities of the Forum were centered around the United Nations. Endeavouring to present the annual U. N. programme in a different manner, the Forum broad¬ casted an informal question and answer period over the public address system. John Blacklock also gave a brief account of his trip to the U. N. Throughout the year, the student body has given excellent support to the Forum ' s activities. The opportunity to express frank and honest opinions is appreciated by each and every student, and the Forum ' s stimulating debates have afforded that opportunity. —Jim Silcox, 11 A.