Port Hope High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Port Hope, Ontario Canada)

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their popular candidate for vice-president, introduced a very successful band from Port Hope High School, the Montereys. Ken Hancock, ' leader of the Happy Gang, and Sandra Johnston, their friendly vice-presidential nominee, also presented an excellent band, the Marquis. Two members of the beat generation, Cleo and Leo, performed a very am¬ using skit, during the Happy Gang ' s noon hour campaigns . Ken Hancock, their talented leader, gave us his rendition of the Blue Danube Waltzes and also per¬ formed on the ukelele for our enjoyment. A member of the Happy Gang party was hoisted into the clouds via the flag pole, causing quite an exclamation from on¬ lookers . The Polka-dots really went to town on their campaign, having a number of contests relating to their theme. Judy Black guessed the number of Polka-dots on Pauline ' s skirt and sweater and Priscilla Carrier won a draw for a cake. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the Polka-dot campaign was provided by the leader of the opposition. Ken Hancock found th£ missing polka-dot from Pauline 1 s attire and was awarded a cake. This campaign introduced many novelty ideas, proving that the sky ' s the limit, for one noon it even rained polka-dots. Many new and exciting ideas were presented in the final speeches which closed the campaign. The Happy Gang platform promised an increase in school spirit by supplying instruction in the fundamental rules of sports, so spectators would know what was going on. Transportation would also be provided for rural students coming to school functions. A mascot for the school, a bulldog was suggested which would symbolize gentleness, courage, and fighting spirit. Square dances, a bi-monthly paper, a grade nine initiation and a vote oh the controversial question of school uniforms were also proposed. A very novel plank in the Happy Gang speeches was laid by an amateur ventriloquist, David Black and his dummy Terry. Promises of the Polka Dots nailed down in their campaign, included plans for a ski-club, a noon hour chess, checkers and cribbage club, a debating club, a winter carnival and a political science club which would visit Ottawa, Washington and New York. Trips were proposed totheC.N.E. Grandstand, the Stratford festival and Argonaut football games. Another interesting idea was a Turnabout day when some lucky students and teachers would exchange identities. With these promises in store for them, the student body had a very difficult decision in order to vote wisely for a good Students 1 Council. An n In and Out - Get Acquainted dance was held to mark the end of this year ' s campaign for the Students ' Council. Tension mounted until at ten o ' clock the new Students ' Council was announced. Ken Hancock, leader of the Happy Gang, was elected president and Bill Skitch of the Polka Dot Party was the successful candidate for vice-president. All mem¬ bers of both parties received very enthusiastic applause. So amid cheers and congratulations the 1960-61 election campaign drew to a close, leaving the impression with the entire student body that this would be the most exciting year in the history of P.H.H.S. DEDICATION - HAROLD J. MUMBY, (Continued from page 5) To the students who visit him in the office, Mr. Mumby is noted for the occa¬ sional Admit Slip, (or detention?), issued with a warm smile. The scholars who frequent his math, classes in 115, in an atmosphere of triangles, circles and sq¬ uare root signs, know him for his wonderful sense of humour. To the boys in the Cadet Corps, Captain Mumby is famous for his love of perfection and discipline. Captain Mumby has retired as Chief Instructor of the Cadet Corps at Port Hope High School: but we are confident that his good work will be carried on by his successor, Capt. K.G. Rose. And so to Mr. Mumby, for his devotion to the cause of education, for his success with the Cadet Corps, and for the honour which he has brought to P.H.H. S. thereby, we are proud to dedicate the 1960-61 Blue ' N White. 27

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MAY MUSICALE 1960 May 6 Mary Lawson Master of Ceremonies for this year’s May Musicale was Alan Porteous, an ex-student of P.H.H.S. The Senior Band opened the programme playing Cath¬ edral Canyon , the examination music for the Peterborough Kiwanis Festival com¬ petition, and selections from My Fair Lady . The Senior Band later accompanied the Glee Club to perform They All Call it Canada. The Music Council Talent Conte s t winners — the 1OA Combo and the 12B Impressionists performed well. It is hoped that next year the Music Council will continue this search for hidden talent. Harold Tharme, playing the mouth organ and guitar simultaneously, was an instant success and the audience received a pleasant surprise when they heard popular songs played without the usual racket. The Junior Band played the Sweethearts Waltz and Moving Up DayMarch, followed by a violin solo by Mary Rose. Mary was chosen by the music instructor, Mr. Werner, because of her hard work and calibre of ability. The Senior Orchestra entertained the audience with Melodies from the Cav- alleria Rusticana and Minuetto from the Fifth Symphony. Immediately after that, it accompanied the Glee Club for the singing of Through the Years. In the Garden Waltz was performed by the Jr. Orchestra. This orchestra is composed mainly of first year instrument students, and while the performance was not perfect, the enthusiasm shown by this group is refreshing. The Glee Club has won a place in the hearts of Port Hopers, it seems, for their excellent performance was warmly received, and with this encouragement they will surely do well in competition. Peter Dent, accompanied by Bonnie Malcolm, showed great promise with his clarinet solo. He also was chosen to play because of his obvious interest in music and his ability. The intermediate Band played the Festival March and Little English Suite, followed by the Grades 9 and 10 String Ensemble’s rendition of Larglette from Concerto Grosso. The climax of the evening came when Mr. Werner presented the Music Coun¬ cil Awards of Merit to the various deserving students. Geoffrey Kennedy received the Philip Sousa Band Award for being in the Sr. Band. Dorothy Muldrew and Bill Skitch received similar awards for the Orchestra and Glee Club respectively. The evening ended with a dance and refreshments. The Music Council of 59-60 would like to thank the staff and students for their co-operation in this undertaking and also we wish the Blue N White continued success in producing one of the best school editions in the province! STUDENTS ' COUNCIL CAMPAIGN September 19-22 By Carolyn Pollock Throughout the campaign for 1960-61 Student s Council, our school was im¬ pressively transformed with Happy Gang clowns , black and yellow Polka-Dots, slogans and posters displayed prominently everywhere. Both parties had theme songs which were sung in the halls, in the cafeteria, and even in classrooms. Cars gaily painted for both parties were placed in the parking lot where all could see them. ,«■ During noon hour, soap-box campaigns were held. Nominees for both par¬ ties were introduced and many stunts were tried to win the favour of the student body. The Polka-Dots, under the leadership of Pauline Hodgetts, and Bill Skitch, 26

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W ' neJmq people- wilK pokftdoTs »J. CL Vl ' el ICtLlOlLS vvCLy To w’nrv faffirig on poss ' ie? Po u. reca PokcKciot? . ok yect X wa« Jl ’V in r uj,t;. a» 2 c „-+ see where. KENNER COLLEGIATE ORCHESTRAS October 28 Lynne Kerr On Friday October 28, the students of Port Hope High School were enter¬ tained by the Senior and Junior orchestras of Kenner Collegiate. Under the dir¬ ection of Mr. Homburg, the two string orchestras presented an hour-long concert of classical and popular music. At one point, the Port Hope students of the Senior orchestra directed by Mr. L. Werner, joinedKenner for a medley of compositions by Schubert, Handel and Brahms. Some h i g h 1 i g h t s of the concert were the novelty number Plink, Plank, Plunk, and a beautiful rendition of the favourite song Blue Moon. It is hoped that this concert will provide an incentive to the Port Hope students of music, and the school is grateful to Kenner for a wonderful musical interlude. HALLOWE ' EN DANCE October 28 Lynne Kerr The teenage ghosts, hobgoblins, hobos and such were on the prowl last Fri¬ day night. The Students ' Council took charge of the evening and organized a most en¬ joyable dance. A huge, evil spider was suspended from the ceiling, and viewed through the nets. It presented a fearsome sight. Cats, skeletons and ghosts hung on the walls. Boo Mill reminded everyone of deceased friends and the poor man ' s Tom Dooley, dangled from a tree limb. Prizes for the best couple were awarded to Cathy Raynor and Betty Knight, and for the most original costume to David Duchesne and Gwen Darling. The prize for the most humourous costume was won by Noel Wright. It was, all in all, a well-run evening enjoyed by all, even the two mysterious Arabs who didn ' t stay long. Say who were they anyhow? A vote of thanks to the Students ' Council and to the chaperones, who survived the evening of fun, Mr. and Mrs. Buchan and Mrs. Anderson. 28