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

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PUBLIC SPEAKING Front Row (left to right): Rose Mary Mills, Mary Ann Simon, Sue Riseborough, Sandra Tobin. Karen Car¬ ter, Elizabeth Kulik, John Blackloek, Lynn Marshall, Rose Thornton, Nadine Nazarewich. Second Row (left to right): John Samuel, Bob Shoemaker, Bill Karlechuk, Susan Richard, Marianne Jane, Jo-Anne Jenkins, Kathy Tritjak, Dianne Mitchincr, Carolyn Thompson. Third Row (left to right): Curtis Sands, Bryan Trothen, Ken Randall. Betty Matthews, Linda McLaughlin, Marjory Ollett, Diana Bellringer. Marilyn Ord. Douglas Henry. Fourth Row (left to right): Mrs. Haeberlin, Miss Mitchell. Elton Plant, Stan Fraser, Mr. Jenkins, Jim Silcox, Richard Riseborough, Miss Clary, Mrs, Letourneau. PUBLIC SPEAKING TWO W.S.S.A. CHAMPIONS Four excellent speakers represented Forster in the city Public Speaking contests. As usual, they returned to the school amid showers of congratulations. Both of the girls were victorious over the top speakers from t he other Windsor Collegiates. The only regret was that there were no further contests for them to enter. Our Senior Boy placed second in his division. In the Senior Girls ' Division, Karen Carter, last year ' s W.O.S.S.A. Junior Girls ' Champion, successfully defeated her two worthy opponents in the school competition— Elizabeth Kulik, who spoke on Fire Prevention and placed second, and Betty Matthews, whose topic was Antarctica . Karen ' s address, Helen Keller: On Being Blind , was a very warm and sympathetic presentation of the blind woman s personal victory. Her impromptu on Canada ' s Natural Resources was thoughtfully and expertly delivered. Karen also represented Forster in a contest sponsored by the Ontario Hydro at Ridgetown. There she won Honour¬ able Mention and received a cash award. Elizabeth Kulik was Forster ' s representative in the I.A.P.A. Safety Contest, winning first place in her division, and later giving commendable competition to the other divisional winner at a luncheon i n the Elmwood. Our Junior Girl also brought success to Forster. From seventeen entrants in the Junior Girls ' division, eight finalists were chosen in a preliminary contest. They were Dianne Mitchiner, Diana Bellringer, Mary Ann Jane, Sue Rise¬ borough, Susan Richards, Cathy Tritjak, Mary-Anne Simon and Sandra Tobin. Of these, Sandra Tobin was chosen to represent the school in the city contest, with Sue Riseborough placing second. Sandra ' s original and thought-provoking address on Friendship delighted her audience, as did her impromptu account of her favourite book, A Man Called Peter . According to all reports, Sandra was definitely the outstanding speaker in the city contest, and even her worthiest opponents were no match for her, as she carried off first prize. John Blackloek, our Senior Boys ' winner, was awarded second place in a closely-contested city competition. In our own school, he spoke on Stage Production and gave an entertaining impromptu on The Newspaper , thus defeating four other contestants. Jim Silcox, the second- place winner, spoke on Advertising . Also seeking the Senior Boys ' title were Brian Trothen, Stan Fraser, and Dick Riseborough. Although Lynn Marshall, our Junior Boys ' winner, was not successful in the city contest, his effort was extremely commendable for a Grade Nine speaker, and he showed great promise for the future. His prepared address con¬ cerned Automation. Curtis Sands, who spoke on Pat Boone was awarded second place. The other speakers were Bill Karlechuk, Bob Shoemaker, John Samuels, Ken Randall, and Doug Henry. Public Speaking is one of the most rewarding extra¬ curricular activities our school offers. For many it requires an extra surge of courage, and for all a great deal of time and untiring energy; but its far-reaching benefits are well worth the effort. We are sure that this must also be the conviction of the coaches—Mrs. Haeberlin, Miss Mitchell, Mrs. Letourneau, Miss Clary, and Mr. Jenkins—for certainly their enthusiasm must have helped to inspire the con¬ testants to make such an excellent showing this year.

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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.

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PREFECTS First Row (left to right): Elaine Critchlow, Dorothy Garrod, Donna Burnett, Elaine Cooke, Carol Preston, Grace Jewell, Julie Chmilnitzky, Marie McGuinness. Sophie Skoczen, Marylou Richards, Jeannette Syroid. Jean Attwood, Laurie Bailey, Pat Telek. Second Row (left to right): Richard Riseborough, John Blacklock, Donna Hays, Sharon Lingard, Barbara Chery, Sheila Tyler, Lillian Melville, Jean Colman, Judy Jackson. Jean Holdsworth. Judy Prier, Carol Talbot, Karen Pike, Victor Roy, Jim Brown. Third Row (left to right): Doug Howell, Sandra Crabbe, Diane Bowen. Ann Grant, Linda Masino, Judy Abbott, Carolyn Dietzel, Beth Cada, Marion Patrick, Gary Pattison, Bob Sirdashney. Fourth Row (left to right): Ed Thrasher. Gary Flewelling, Art Morris, Jerry Makar, John McIntyre. Don Fisher, Cliff Charbonneau, Morgan Price, Andy Kyte, Stan Fraser, Jim Kotras, Terry MacDonald, Larry Hyrmw, Elton Plant, Don LaFontaine, Harold Hetherington. 1 i S ■ n 1 IE f ' DANCE COMMITTEE First Row (left to right): Ann Grant, Carol Preston, Judy Hickson, Barbara Power, Marylou Richards, Jeannette Syroid, Betty Wintonyk, Jean Attwood. Second Row (left to right): Carolyn Dietzel, Jean Holdsworth, Sheila Tyler, Judy Prier, Karen Pike, Pat Telek, Carol Talbot. Third Row (left to right): Morgan Price, Art Armstrong, Larry Karpiuk. Andy Small, Terry MacDonald, Don LaFontaine. Fourth Row (left to right): Don Fisher, Cliff Charbonneau, Whit Tucker, Stan Fraser, Jim Kotras, Larry Hrymw.