Orangeville High School - Red and Blue Yearbook (Orangeville, Ontario Canada)

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THE ACADEMIQC ACTTIVITEAES CLUB The A.,A. C., is probably the youngest ogranxzatnon LU the school. As stated in its constitution, its purpose .tsl to promote an :nf terest in education and to encourage extra-Qcurrlcultart acti'-'tttes xr. order that students may develop an. active respons1.b,x,l1tty in school affa- rs U One of the main projects this year is the new sySIE'1'1'1 of bars, crests and letters, which are awarded to students for theer achneve ments in the Various academic activities of the schoolf, Another of its undertakings is that of the school newspaper which will be continued next year if there are students willing to play an active part on its staffd The club has a rnernbershxp of approxtmately ftiteen students, representative of all grades who meet at school durang the noor. hour or at the home of a member in the evening., The members of the executive are: President Marg Gahel Secretary Jan Curry Editor of The Pen Don McNeal With the support of the students of O0 DOI-L50 the organs ization will be continued in September and will again attempt to Carry out its purpose. C' De finiti ons A citizen is a mar. who wants better roads better schools, better public offtclals, and lower taxeso UN , ':, Duties: The tasks we look forward to warh dm stastt- perform with reluctant eh and brag about ever after. Thinking: When, yourmouth stays shut and your head keeps talking to itselfo

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T HE S CHOOL NEWS PAPER The first issue of the Pen our school newspaper, was completed in March of 19620 The major part of the work was done by students who were aided by several teachers in an advisory capacity, and by Mr. Cline who has been our printerc The newspaper staff has attempted to have an issue printed each month, reporting all the major events that occurred during the month within the school., The paper was named by Dave Culham, a Grade l3 Student, and he received a prize for his effortso The record of achievement of the newspaper and the people associated with it, has not been a long oneg however, it has been impressu- ive and has helped contribute a great. deal to orgamtzinyg all the events in the school. The Pen is a part of the movement to attempt to instill, greater school spirit by placing more stress on student participation, and student actions. The idea has succeeded at least initially and it is hoped that the Pen may continue next year as a part of each monthfs actlvitieso The members of the newspaper staff were: Don MCN eil Editor Marg C-abel Assistant Editor Marg Finnerty Girls Sports Vince Judge Boys Sports Wayne McKelvey General. Robin Still Humour Cheryl Turner Art. Don McNeill, lt3A Joke: As the pedestrian stepped off the curb, a Stn Bernard dog knocked him down., Before he had a chance to get up, a tiny foreign sports car ran over hmmt A passerby rushed to help him up and anxiously asked if he had been hurt. l dldnlt mind being grounded by the dog the man ana swered, but that tin can tied to his tail nearly killed mefo

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FAS HlON SHOW On Wednesday afternoon April l8th, the girls of the Horne Economics Department had an opportunlty to display their new fashfonst Orangeville High School was again. presenting its annual spring .spectac.ula1r we the fashion show. After Pat McMillant welcomed an audience very ticntent on our show, the Grade nine girls made their grande entree, skipplng dtatmtlly across the stage in their half-:slips to the delightful music of Never on Sun.: day . Following next on the programme were the Grade ten, pyyjamas Many effective settings were employed to display these pyjamas. Encluding the Pyjama Brigade, The Pied Piper, Babes in Toyland, Public Py-tama Party and Easter Bonnets., The versatility of these pyjama settings proved that many hours had been spent on planning as well as on the actual sewlngt With the help of a few Grade eleven choiriste rs, the grade eleven girls went off to the fair in their beautiglfully made woollen jumpers, skirts and jackets. These ensembles will certainly be welcome additions to the girls' winter wardrobes., Finally Grade twelve girls made their appearanve thei r smart wool dresses, with the exception of Pat, lVlc.M.i,llan who was the Belle of the Ball in her lovely arnel evening gown. We were then entertained by the orchestra under the capable direction of Mr., Friesen. The orchestra played many memorable selections which were thoroughly enjoyed by all music lovers.. The skirts and blouses of Grades nine and ten were the next items on the agenda. Grade ten danced two very enjoyable danfeso tsklrt dance and the mexican hat dancel. Whether they were, Standing on the Corner or Strolling in the Park , t.he Grade eleven gtrls looked very stunnlng .rn the: r new cotton summer dresses. They were again very ably assisted by the chor,lst.ers., The Grade twelve girls returned to model their highest prom ject in Home Economics -Q their spring suits and coats wgth matching acca essories. The girls surely were to be congratulated on their excellent work, for many long hours of work were required to make these ensemblest,