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

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Sadie Hawkins F ebruary 11 HILLBILLY HAVOC Karen McEwen The two weeks or so before February 11 were hectic ones for boys and girls alike. The lassies were running after their favourite male trying to ’’snare” him for Hillbilly Havoc. Before long all the fish had been caught and final prepara¬ tions for the night were under way. The dance was sponsored by the Music Council and Dramatic Society. Admission was by the girls skill in pinning the tail on the donkey. If your aim was good you and your escort got in free, otherwise you might have paid anywhere from five to seventy-five cents. Lanny Williams of the ’’Marquis” was the mystery M.C. Those who had their shoes on were put in the ’’outhouse” in the centre of the floor by him. Decorations consisted of signs, a pile of hay and to complete the scene, jugs of cider. For the first time aKing and Queen of Hearts were chosen. A contest was run during the week. Students had to guess how many hearts were contained in a jar. The two who came the closest were Marlene Rettalick and Ken Menzies. The Montereys played a few numbers during the evening, for a change from records to live music. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed them. I think that I can safely say tha t a good time was enjoyed by all. HOME ECONOMICS TRIP February 18 Gwen Linton On Saturday, February 18, twenty-six girls accompanied by Mrs. M.I. Martyn, Mrs. S.G. Roberts and Mrs. Conlin from Cobourg attended Open House at the Home Economics Department of the University of Toronto. Divided into two groups and conducted by a guide, we visited the chemistry labs, the food testing centre and a lab. where guinea pigs and rats are given spe¬ cial diets lacking in a certain vitamin or other food element essential for our bodies and kept under surveillance by students as a part of their study. Worthy of note was the visit to the living quarters of four students in their last year of study who live in for a certain length of time to experience the problems and manage¬ ment of a home. After an hour and a half tour we all met in the lounge where cocoa and cake were served. The highlight of the day was the Fashion Show put on by the students attending the University. The clothes modelled ranged from sportswear to glamorous ev¬ ening gowns. These were samples of what each year ' s course in sewing included. It was a delightful event to see. After the show we were allowed a few enjoyable hours to do as we pleased before our return trip Although it poured rain all day many went shopping while four students visited the grounds of the University. I think that I can say on behalf of all the others that it was an interesting ex¬ perience and a worthwhile trip. 31

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COMMENCEMENT November 18 Gwen Linton The most important event of the high school year, Commencement, was held on Friday, November 18. Early in the evening the graduates attended a dinner. This was their last night as Grade 13. As the band expertly played an appropriate march, the graduates, prize winn¬ ers, and recipients of awards filed into the gymnatorium. After the singing of ”0 Canada”, Mr. R.I. Fallis, Chairman of the Durham District High School Board, spoke of the accomplishments of the pas t year and gave thanks to all those who had helped in any way. Scholarships, bursaries, prizes and awards totalling $7685. were bestowed upon worthy students. This is a great deal of money and we know it will be put to good use. Who said education does not pay? It might be well to note the ever increasing number of scholarships and bur¬ saries awarded. A student of P. H. H. S. received an Ontario S c h o 1 a r s h i p , the Archibald MacMurchy Memorial Scholarship (both awarded to Arthur Lawson), two Danforth Foundation Bursaries, Atkinson Foundation Bursary and six Dom¬ inion-Provincial Student Aid Bursaries. The Blue N White awards were presented to Mary Lawson and Ron Cameron by the present editor-in-chief Marguerite Reidt. Patricia Frost was the recepient of the Students Council award. Carolyn Pollock, Doreen Wladyka, Marguerite Reidt, Jane Wilson, and Arthur Lawson headed their classes from Grade 9 thr¬ ough 13 respectively. Each received the General Proficiency Prize awarded for their grades. In his principals report, Mr. P. J. Bigelow said, A reunion at this time renews friendship and permits graduates to compare notes. Their presence here is an incentive to those in lower grades to go on to greater and better things. He went on to note the increase in diplomas and prizes during the years. In conclusion Mr. Bigelow summed up the Highlights of the school life for 1959-60. Arthur Lawson, valedictorian of last year s graduating class, in his well pre¬ pared speech paid tribute not only to the more formal aspects of his education but to the by-products of the educational process . He expressed the feelings of all the graduates . Near the close of this memorable occassion the Glee Club sang Over the Rainbow” which has become a tradition in memory of the late Dean Wilson. The students of P.H.H.S. rose and sang their school song. Parents and friends joined them in the singing of the National Anthem which was the symbol of the close of another commencement. The graduates, students and parents were invited to stay for the dance follow¬ ing the exercises. On behalf of all the students we wish you, the graduates of 59-60, the best of luck in your chosen fields. WOMEN’S CLOTHES TO SUIT ANY OCCASION BALLETT’S LADIES WEAR Port Hope 73 Walton St. TU 5-2372 30

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March 2 PLAY NIGHT Lynne Kerr The second annual Play Night was held this year on Thursday, March 2. A g ood crowd of parents and friends came out to support the budding actors and ac¬ tresses. This year we produced two one-act plays n The Indian Giver and Grand¬ father Chair , which were directed by Mrs. Meeking and Miss Rigsby. Despite the late start this year both plays shaped up very well and provided a delightful evening. The Indian Giver began Play Night on a happy note of light family comedy. Ron Cameron was the outstanding member of the cast with his clearly spoken un¬ stilted lines. And surely we will never forget Jan (Aunt Vivian) Wrathall with her cat. The rest of the cast, Marie Hoskin, Carol Kerr, Joanne Neck, Annemieke Derkx, Heather Jardine and Michael Doody were all good. The results of Mrs. Meeking s many hours of careful direction were most gratifying. Grandfather ' s Chair , directed by Miss Rigsby held a moral for the aud¬ ience as well as good entertainment. Some of us may even have reviewed some History as a result of Miss Rigsby ' s rewriting of some of the lines. Carolyn Pollock as Mrs. Twining was good in her role although she lacked animation fre¬ quently. In David Murray a great and p 1 e a s i n g change could be seen from our Wilbur of a year ago. Angela Bathgate, Denise Greene, Dwight Elliott and John Fowler all played their parts well and did justice to all the work Miss Rigsby put into the play. At intermission Mary Lawson led a French sing-song in lieu of a French play. It was a most relaxing period between the plays and we hope to have more French in Play Night from now on. A special word of thanks must be given to Don Boughen and Jim Robinson who worked so very hard on sets. I can recall the hours of work repairing French doors and painting old stoves. Cathy Raynor was our wardrobe lady and a terrific help all the time and Mrs. L. Brown did make-up with the assistance of Liz Brown and Carol Robinson. Play night was a success and as we progress yearly the plays will improve and perhaps we can enter a drama festival. INDIAN GIVER Front Row: J. Neck, R. Cameron, P. Budge, Mrs. Meeking, M. Retallick, J. Wrathall. Second Row: M. Hoskin, A. Derkx, C. Kerr, H. Jardine, M. Doody, J. Robinson, D. Boughen, B. Windross. 32