Muizenberg High School - Yearbook (Cape Town, South Africa)

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'- 1 1 iirwscezfrw -el V- we f M- 5 , LIBRARY REPORT 1988 The prophecy made by Mrs Heyns at the end of 1987 - that the library would go from strength to strength this year - has been fulfilled. There is a conscientious group of 12 librarians. This group consists mainly of Standard 6 pupils. The librarians are: Candice van de Putte, Melanie Ball, San- dra Jennings, Nicky Hallet, Emmeline Wagner, Michelle Douse, Susan Daniels, Ingrid Diffenthal, Gene Meyer, Terri Hobbs. Juanita van der Merwe and Dylan Rosser are the head librarians. This year all librarians received badges. This year, for the first time in many years, stocktaking was done. Mrs Heyns managed to rope in a few mothers to help with this mammoth task. Without the help of these dedicated mothers there would have been total chaos. The moms completed their tasks in record time - thanks very much moms for your much ap- preciated help. At the third annual Parents meet the Teachers Meeting, many new and much needed books were donated by parents. This contributed greatly to the ongoing expan- sion of our library. There has also been marked increase in the number of pupils and teachers using the library. In closing, I would like to thank the following people: Mrs Rault and Mr van Wyk for their help in unearthing 'lost' and outstanding books, Mrs Heyns and Mrs Lane our teachers-in-charge, for their help and encouragement throughout the year, the librarians for their help. Juanita van der Merwe lHead Librarianj I Efff37f'7T?iIi7'?f??i iff 7' ' f ' L' 'r ' tr'-agk AN OPEN LETTER TO: MUIZENBERG HIGH SCHOOL STAFF AND PUPILS My year at Muizenberg has been the most rewarding and enjoyable time in my life. The people I have come in contact with and the friends I have made, I will never forget. These people have helped me through the hard times and 'jolled' with me through the happy times. My year will never be forgotten by me, nor hopefully by the people who have made this year the'best time of my life. TO ALL THE MATRICS I WISH TO SAY: Whatever you decide to do, remember to make sure it is something you want to do, and enjoy it. Make it fun. How do you define fun? Fun is what you make of it. Some people say needlework is fun, others say running a marathon is fun. My football coach taught me: You have one chance in a lifetime to do something. What you do now, you do once and for all. So reach for it all, guys. Your climb to success has just begun. So go out there and make the best of TODAY but never forget yesterday because if you forget yesterday, you will forget where you have come from and how you got there. Here is a poem that sums up all I have tried to say to you in this letter .... The Summit See not the small trials and vexations of each hour of the day. See the one purpose and plan to which all are leading. If in climbing a mountain you keep your eyes on each stoney or difficult place as you ascend, seeing, only that, how weary and profitless your climb. But if you think of each step as leading to the summit of achievement, from which glories and beauties will open out before you, then your climb will be so different. If any of you are in the vicinity of New Mexico, don't be shy. I'm offering an open door to anyone and everyone who steps into my doorway. Thanks for everything. Todd Morris 1988-89 Rotary Exchange Student P.O. Box 2217 Ruidoso, NM 88345 45059 258-5290

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Back Row: Ryan Thomas, Garth Airey, Paul Habberley, Richard Storey, Clifford Lomax, Marc Musikanth, Roualeyn de Haas Front Row: Jonathan Logan, Simon Price, Mrs E. Reid, Alain Musikanth Qdrum majorj, Mr D. Cole, Buddy Wells,' Paul Bevan CADET BAND This year the Cadet Band has continued to grow and prosper. The Cadet Band joined up with the school's newly-formed Drummie squad, to perform at the False Bay Mardi Gras, which was held during the March holidays. M.H.S. received overwhelming applause, and many positive comments from members of the public. Membership of the band, following the Mardi Gras, in- creased from 4 side drummers to 6, and from 4 trumpeters to 7. Peter Herweg also joined the band as deputy drum major. The band continued to practise throughout the year, and performed, together with the Drummies, at the Past Pupils' Day, on 3 September. The band consisted of the following members: Drum Major: Alain Musikanth, Deputy Drum Major: Richard StoreyfPeter Herwegg Side Drummers: Buddy Wells, Paul Bevan, Marc Musikanth, Paul Habberley,Noel McShane, Craig Han- cock, Trumpeters: Simon Price, Greg Liebenberg, Jonathan Logan, Ryan Thomas, Roualeyn de Haas, Garth Airey, Richard Storey, Tenor Drumrners: Leslie White, Scharl du Plessis!Ryan Thornasg Cyrnbalist: Clifford Lomax. Alain Musikanth fDrum Majorj S.J.A. The S.J.A.'s meetings were held on Mondays at big break this year. Mrs Doreen Brand continued with her talks and instruction of last year, but this year's main theme was The Bible. Meetings consisted of discussion and study of the various sections of the Bible: the Five Books of Moses, H0151 Scriptures, CIC- The Apocrypha and Talmud were also discussed. On behalf of the S.J .A., I would like to thank Mr. Cole, for his enthusiasm, as well as Mrs Brand for taking the time and trouble to prepare most informative and factual notes and lessons. Alain Musikanth f'Chairmanj Sponsored by V. Properties