Port Perry High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Port Perry, Ontario Canada)

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-prakvrnl ASSEMBLIES In one of our few special assemblies this year, the pupils of P.P.H.S: had, as a speaker, Mr. Thompson. Brought to the school by Mr. Crane, Mr. Thompson spoke about England, his present home. As Mr, Thompson is a Canadian he knows about both Canada and England. In his talk he told us about England and the heavy fog that hangs over the countryside. After his talk most of us were able to appreciate our comfortable school buildings in Canada. The president of the Students' Council, Mary Wilson, thanked Mr. Thompson for his interesting and educational talk. KPatty Hewittl Near the first of the year a young Port Perry citizen named Victor Chilton returned from Korea and renewed his acquaintances with many of the high school students who were his former class- mates. Victor honoured us by accepting an invitation to speak at Port Perry High School. He told of some of his experiences in Korea and gave us a very good idea of the conditions and hardships over there. He said that he would like to return to the army but will continue to live in Port Perry for the present time. At the close of Victor's visit he was presented with a gift by Mary Wilson, president of the Students' Council. Victor's visit was appreciated by everyone and we were very glad to welcome him home after eighteen months of active service in Korea. CMuriel Tummondsl During the year a member of the Royal Canadian Navy visited our school. After Mr. Crane introduced Lieutenant Hughes in assembly, he showed the various grades films on some of the tactics employed in the navy. Lieutenant Hughes explained the interesting and educational films. His visit was greatly enjoyed by everyone. I CNancy Kightl

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THE FALL PROM CNancy Kightl In the beautiful fall setting of autumn leaves and coloured streamers, the Fall Prom, sponsered by the Literary Society, was held on November 28. , The couples danced to the music of Wes Jackson's orchestra from eight-thirty to twelve-fifteen o'clock., There were several spot and novelty dances with special prizes f provided.f' , A 1 ' '-' ' Miss Neale and Mr. MacDonald were the chaperones, and they helped everyone enjoy this very successful evening. THE BASKETBALL DANCE ' i , CDorothy Wilburl , An Inter-School Basketball Dance was held on Friday, January 23, in the gymnasium, from eight-thirty to twelve o'clock. There were representatives from various schools including Lindsay, and Uxbridge. This dance, held after a basketball game between Port Perry and Uxbridge, was sponsored by the Athletic Society. Refreshments were provided. T y Everyone injoyed dancing to the records, both new and old. Local students won the Spot and Elimination Dances. The dance was well attended despite an all-night rain. Miss MacGregor and Mr, Gohl were chaperonvifbrithe evening. WCUPIDS' FROLICW V CCaroline Naples? The Valentine Dance, sponsored by the Athletic Society, was held on Friday, February 13, In spite of the unlucky date everybody had a good time and all went well. The gymnasium was gaily decorated in red and white with many cupids and hearts, all suitable for the occasion. The Athletic Society supplied the hot dogs and pop. They were delicious.l There were appropriate prizes awarded for the special dances and many went home more wealthy than they came. All in all it was a very successful dance.

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Grips THE ROYAL WlNTEi FAIR fJean Samellsl Tuesday, November the eighteenth, was indeed a very happy day for the Grade ten students of Port Perry High School, for this was the day the second formers visited the Royal Winter Fair held in the Colliseum on the Exhibition Grounds in Toronto, On that morning, anyone in the school could see that these students, dressed in their best attire, were ready for a grand time at the fair. The chartered bus left the high school about nine o'clock and by eleven o'clock all were inside the Colliseum. Cne cannot attempt to mention all the attractions of this great fair because even in an afternoon it is irpossible to see all the exhibits. However, the flower exhibits which were outstanding were seen by many students. Many flowers were on display. each as attractive as the other. Of course, it is impossible to overlook the apple displays which are very colourful. Many apples were there from British Columbia as well as from many other parts of Canada. Livestock always plays a big part in the Royal Winter Fair. Nany of our students toured the Horse Palace and there saw several classes of livestock being judged. Another out- standing feature of the fair was the horse show which has won renown for itself. Were we ever proud when we heard that our Canadian jumping team, which we saw in action at the Royal, had won the international jurping title. At the Colliseum,ngni9tures of the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Niagara hydro-power development were also seen. The exhibits of tropical fish, insects, automobiles and farm implements also interested many of our second formers. The liniature -',. Royal for children, containing kittens, white mice, pups and donkeys. was also very interesting. All students found the Royal Theatre a very pleasant place to rest tired feet while enjoying a movie. When the time came to return home, all piled into the bus. They were still very rappy but now they were also very tired. The arrival of the bus in Port Perry ended the trip which was both enjoyable and educational.