Tillsonburg District High School - Tatler Yearbook (Tillsonburg, Ontario Canada)

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DEAR HEART. GOODBYE QPhilosophic or Religious Poem . . . . Honourable Mentionj With burning cheek and glazing eye I drew my last free breath. A loved one drowned in my deep sigh And cursed God for my death. Good mercy pitied me and then I took His hand in mine, Dear Heart, your life must start again From the promise 'I'll be Thine,' Remember, Dear, that God knows best When the balance sways like this. Now I shall have eternal rest, So, Sweet, good-bye. A kiss And then I shall be gone . . . A memory only to your mind . . . Or distant tune of song. ' E. Moon, XII. I DON'T CARE The moon is bright On sparkling snow. A night of nights . . How well I know. But it's so warm by the fire. The skaters laugh The skiers shout: They're having fun' Without a doubt. But'it's so warm by the fire. The gleeful crowds In moonlight basked . . I wonder why' I wasn't asked. V. Vance, XII. THE NEW YEAR The withered old patriarch will pass Weary of turmoil's adversity , His traditional scythe and hour-glass Will slowly fade to obscurity. But hark, what rosy cherub gay With merry eyes and beaming face Herald of festive holiday , Now comes, his father's steps to trace. Oh may his coming be an omen Of gladness, love, and mirthful fun With peace on earth giood will to men And a prosperous year to everyone. ' Anita Hall, XIII. 68 ON THE CHANGING OF THE DECADE CHonourable Mention . . . School Lifej O bearded Father Time, who ushered out A glorious but fading fourth decade, From which has poured contrivances man- made And intricate: our heirs, no doubt, Will look upon these gateways to, and shout Rash praises of, a televised and jet- Propulsioned world, in which mankind will yet Reap great discoveries from the forties bout .- Oh hear our plea. Bring to posterity, And all who dwell in this atomic age, A new conceit of present imageryg To use as tools of peace, not war . . . O Sage, Thy stern hand holds man's fate ironically, And charts the Hfifties' course on Time's white page. Shirley Holland, XIII. SMOKE SCHEMES Rising and falling in circles it swirls Gradually making a sheet of grey On top of my head, a wreath there, it settles, But a swish of my curls and it hurries away. It flows gently onward, with smooth streaming motion, Mocks the long grasses in sparkling white streams, Bites at my eyes, which sting for a moment, And ere I can catch it, is gone as in dreams. As in dreams, when I waken, the images fade, The magic in Dreamland is lost for the day. But watching the smoke eddies whirling, we can Make believe we aredreaming the day- light way. Marilyn Stilwell, XIII THE 'FATLER

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A SERIOUS POEM lHumorous Poem . . Honourable Mentiony I thought I would write a serious poem,' I thought that I would really show 'em. I chose a serious title, you see, So that I could write philosophy. I thought me out some rare fine thoughtsf I thought and thought till I had lots, And then I spent considerable time To figure out a suitable rhyme,- 'Twas then I thought my work half done: The rest, said I, is mostly fun. Then I wrote down the starting line. That's good, I thought. That's really fine. With pride I showed it round at home. They said it was a skilful poem, But what's the rhyme scheme did you say? Oh said I, the rhyme scheme's 'A'. So far, so good, but who would dream That with more lines I'd need more scheme? So I combined the rhyme and the thought: Then, horrors, came another thought .... The rhythm! ..... I quit! Dick Gibson, XIII. REVERIES llmaginative Poem . . . Honourable Mentionj Night descends the heavenly stairs Companioned by stars in groups and pairs, To banish all the little cares Of man. The golden moon aroused in mist Appears all-hallowed and angel-kissed, Greets each star and none is missed, Not one. Each little zephyr plays his part, As if 'twere breathed from angel's harp- To soothe the weary and anxious heart Of each. Stillness of night invades the ear, Peace engulfs that tyrant, Fear, Gently submerges each little tear In dreams. Amelia Gerhardt, XIII. THE TATLER THY LOVE lBest Philosophic or Religious Poeml With worshipping eyes of sparkling blue, The youth stood rapt in prodigious awe, At the morning world bejewelled with dew, And offered praise for what he saw. Oh God, my Father, who reigns above With predetermined thoughts, and skill Which yet to me dost prove Thy love, And dost my land with glories fill. How may I show in my few years, The thanks, the praise, that I as debtor Owe Thee, as with flow of tears My heart now learns to love Thee better? Donald Currie, XIII. A GIFT DIVINE QBest Imaginative Poemj Winelike, wafted, gentle Breeze, Throbbing voice of ageless trees, Leave thy cool secluded haunt Pure and free from envious taunt, And wake anew thy song, unsought, That paean of praise by Nature wrought. Dost know that by God's grace divine Thy vibrant tones a charm confine? Though time hast come to cast thy spell, The death of swooning winds to knell, There's nought in thy enchanted sigh To warn that Winter's snow is nigh,- Trees, shorn of Autumn's motley coat, Lift lyric arms to swell thy throat. Dost know that by God's grace divine Thy vibrant tones a charm confine? Jean Scrimgeour, XIII. INFERIORITY Hey, You! .... Not meg of course not: To him, 1'm but a mere small tot. I say, You! .... Not meg I'm shy! Just a plain insignficant guy. I beg your pardon, Sir! .... Not me! A sir? It's his mistake, why should I suffer? Hey, Kid! .... That's me! No less,' But gee, he knows I'm ...... Yes? Bud Ketchabaw, XIII. E7

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HOPE The night is black, And so my heart. With soothing wind My tears soon start And then appears Clear moonlight. My troubled mind Is given hope By radiance bright On snowy slope. Oh, how I welcome Soft moonlight! My head was bowed. I now look up. Comfort spills From golden cup. How wonderful . . . Soft moonlight, Clear moonlight. V. Vance, XII. .- O-..- I should like to extend an expression of thanks to all those who contributed to the poetry section of our school magazine but failed to see their work in print. Your spirit is what aids in a school's maturity. Without your co-operation school spirit would die. Again many thanks and an ardent wish that your good work will continue to thrive throughout the years. E. Moon. Grade Twelve has found a new, simplified method of doing geometry deductions. Given: See diagram. Required: See book. Proof: See J. Chambers. T l I fa S3 , :Q X fs ,K ta- as if A .3 2 7 are felt? . sa- Pali, Present, Future T. Alexander, XIA THE TATLER DEATH 'OF A DREAM The day was nearly over And books were put away When suddenly someone handed her A note to beg her stay. A smile crept o'er her face For she knew who wrote that way. She thought of the dance next Friday And of her new exotic dress. He would ask her now, he surely would, What a great relief of stress! Just then the class-bell jingledg Her hopes went soaring high, As she thought of how she'd answer Without an obvious sigh. He sauntered to her desk: Her throat went suddenly dry. Then he said to her quite slowly, Your careful work is always right,- Lend me your chemistry book tonightf E. Simmons, XII. Y COMMENCEMENT ' fContinued from Page 285 Secondary School Honour Graduation Di- plomas-Douglas Ashman, Helen Brown, William Fletcher, Mary Louise Grass, Ron- ald McCurdy, Reginald Mason, Marilyn Milmine, Mary Naylor, Donald Neale, John Nichols, Noel Rokeby, Margaret Sandham, Anthony Slama, Helen Spanics, Eric Steele, Donald Sykes, George Teall, Beatrice Thompson, Hazel Leone Turner. Secondary School Graduation Diploma- Betty Burnett, Eva Carmanico, Donald Currie, Georgette DeMaiter, Alice Denys, William Eichenberg, Mary Fardella, Mar- guerite Foreman, John Fody, Marian Franklin, Amelia Gerhardt, Richard Gibson, Margaret Gunstone, Jo-Anne Hunter, Charles Ketchabaw, Betty Leatherdale, Sally McQueen, Ruby Makins, Russell Man- nell, Ruth Monk, Helen Pettifer, jean Pett- man, Ronald Prickett, Richard Rokeby, Jean Scrimgeour, Elizabeth Smith, Harvey Smith, Marilyn Stilwell, Charles Swatridge, Vivian Thompson, Marjorie Warren, Ken- neth Webster, Betty Williams. Intermediate Certificates-Laurel Agur, John Alexander, Jean Anderson, Mary Ball, jack Bell, Raymond Bennell, Patricia Boughner, Viola Bradt, Lorene Bridge, Lois Brinn, Betty Burn, Olive Burnett, Irene Buskiewiez, Donald Chalk, Gerald