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

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The Dramatic Club NfVith the ultra-modern Tillsonburg Dis- trict High School came many changes in student clubs and organizations with many new clubs being formed. Of these, the Dramatic Club is one. It was formed by an enthusiastic group of students who felt the need for literary achievement, in addition to the usual class- roomlShakespeare. The club is under the capable direction of Miss Mclntosh, whose special regard for details enhances the success of all produc- tions: Miss Ostrander, whose clever wit adds humour to otherwise tedious rehears- als: and Mr. Dicks, whose modern ideas are always welcome. The members of the club meet every Tuesday and Thursday in the activity period. At these meetings, plays are read, discussed and rehearsed. Mr. Hutt, who has directed the profes- sional groups of the Canadian theatre for two years, spoke to the group, encouraging them to greater endeavour. The members of the club are: M. C. MacEwan fPresidentJ. L. Bridge QSecretaryj. J. Alexander fTreasurerj. J. Bell, C. Carson, VV. Collings, Diver, J. Fish, J. Ghesquiere, R. Gregson, G. Hay- cock, V. Harvey, E. Heckford, VV. Heck- ford, XV. Hoyle, S. Jones, E. Moon, W. Moon, J. Maldekis, D. McKenny, A. Nahr, D. Richards, L. Rokeby, B. Sandor, K. Sandor, E. Sergeant, E. Slama, M. Stroud, V. Vance, Z. Varga, B. Lambert, R. Jones, M. Jones. Mary Claire Macliwan, Spec. Comm. l-.1.0?.i-. Grade 11 Form Party On February 13, 1951, a carefully planned party took place. It was started by skat- ing at tl1e arena and from there we went to the High School for dancing and a bite to eat. Mr. Sinclair taught us some new dances that really caught on fast. Mr. Harden played the piano for square-dancing while Miss Rock called off. There was just one thing wrong-there was an acute shortage of males! A good time was had by all. Marian Jones, X1-A. 30 PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERS J. Ghesquire, R. Gregson, M. Moore, J. Augustine. Absent: Z. Varga. The Public Speaking Club The Public Speaking Club of the T.D.H.S. is composed of many members whose objec- tives are to improve their speaking ability. With Mary Claire MacEwan as president, Lorraine Bridge as secretary, and Miss Ostrander, Miss Mclntosh, and Mr. Dicks as advisors, the activities are very inter- esting. Last fall a debate was given, the resolu- tion being Resolved that town life is preferable to country life . Jack Bell was the negative side's leader, and Corinne Car- son was the leader of the affirmative side. The negative side won. Impromptu speeches were given, and the club was in- structed on the correct way to give a speech. After Christmas another debate was held, the resolution being Final exams should be abolished . Ann Dean was the leader of the affirmative side and Richard Jones was the leader of the negative side. The af- firmative side won. In the public speaking Finals held in the auditorium on April 23rd, 1951, the winners were: Senior girls, Jenny Ghesquireg senior boys, Richard Gregsong junior girls, Mari- anne Mooreg junior boys, John Augustine and Zoli Varga Ctiedj. The judges were Miss Ostrander, Mrs. Dunbar, and Mr. Dicks. Janice Diver, XB. THE TATLER

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tivitie I Q l STUDENTS' COUNCIL EXECUTIVE Gary Miller CPres.D, S. Mayorcsak fTreas.J, Dorothy Weeks fsecj, Vickie Vance CVice-Pres.J. Election-Assembly The first assembly in our new high school was held on November 15th. Former T.D. H.S.fstudents could not seem to get accus- tomed to the fact that we had so much space and we could actually go on breathing during the assembly. To avoid any serious case of sudden shock only half the gym was used until we got used to the idea. The assembly took the form of campaign speeches with the two parties NVits and Ameliorators taking the spotlight. Most honourable Gary Miller was the first speak- er. He expressed his views on the subject of president and outlined his plans. He clos- ed by saying kind words for his opposition, Herb. Augustine, He's a swell guyf' Herb, XVits candidate for President, was the next speaker, and he also outlined his plans which he would try very hard, he said, to put into effect. His proposal of a graduation banquet brought forth the most ohs and ahs. The rest of the Ameli- orators, Joyce Hibbert QSec'ty.j, Pete Gib- son QTreas.j and Elizabeth Simmons fVice- Pres.j, made their speeches garbed in white to represent Roman virtues of purity, hon- esty and truthfulness, as their party's name Ameliorator is of Latin origin Cfor the sake of those who never had the honour of studying the subjectj. The XVits party, which was composed THE TATLER Edited by GLORIA HAYCOCK and JACQUELINE MCDONALD of Vickie Vance fVice-Pres.j, Dorothy VVeeks QSec.j, and Steve Mayorscak fTreas.j, then delivered their speeches. Steve stole the, show by appearing as a wise politician complete with cigar. Our first assembly was a very enjoyable one and not many will forget it for a while. Lorene Bridge, Spec. Comm. . ....O.. -..- Student Council The school's Student Council this year re- placed the Literary Society of former years. Elected to the executive were Gary Miller, President, Vickie Vance, Vice- Presidentg Dorothy XVeeks, Secretary: and Steve Mayorcsak, Treasurer. Forms chose the following representatives: Herb. Au- gustine, XIII Mike Hozer, XII-A3 Maybelle Thompson, XII-B5 Joyce, Hibbert, XII-C5 Shirley Eichenberg, XI-Ag Richard Greg- son, XI-B3 Ken Ross, XI-C5 Donelda Sin- den, X-Ag Charles Thomas, X-B3 Bill Os- borne, X-Cg Georgette Maeckelberg, X-D, Helen Katona, IX-Ag Allan Jackson, IX-B, Frances Grey, IX-C3 George Stiers, IX-D3 Arthur Fletcher, IX-Eg and Irene Sinden, IX-F. School organizations were represented by VVray Wfatts, Boys' Athletic Societyg Nan lN'arren, Girls, Athletic Societyg Jack Culp, Orchestra: Mary Elizabeth McLeod, Glee Club: Ruth Hawkins, Puppet Club: Leonard Libitz, Camera Clubg Richard Jones, Literary Societyg Dick Gibson, Bad- minton Clubg Lois Law, Cheerleaders: and Mr. Dicks, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Reid, and Miss Grieve, staff advisors. Besides the At Home, reported else- where in this book, the Council sponsored the first school paper in our history, the Terrazzo Echof' under the editorship of Maybelle Thompson falthough only one edition appearedjg was responsible for the refreshments in the cafeteria during the Athletic Nightsg and provided the music in the halls at Christmas time. Form repre- sentatives deserve credit for the assemblies which were put on by the Student Council, and also for preparing the initial draft of the Council's Constitution Gary Miller, XIII. 29

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The Puppet Club The puppeteers have been busy this term preparing for their annual spring show on May 4. They are presenting a new play this year, Aladdin and the Vlfonderful Lamp. Also, there will be individual num- bers, such as a clown, a roller-skating bear, a ballerina, and the return of Paderweski, the musician. Much time and effort is required to make and dress our puppets, write our own scripts, and stage the play. CMany thanks are extended to the Art Club for painting the sceneryj In the Christmas assembly, the students and staff were wished a Merry Christmas by a fat little puppet, Santa Claus, made and operated by Ruth Hawkins, and given vocal cords by Steve Mayorcsak. The present personnel of the Puppet Club is Ruth Hawkins, President, Elizabeth Gib- son, Vice-President, Betty Burn, Secretary- Treasurer, Evelyn Tondreau, Dorothy VVeeks, Mary Mason, Gloria Haycock, Peggy Atkinson, Marilyn Chilton, Donald Pratt, and Peter Gibson. Miss Grieve is our most capable and patient director. Ruth Hawkins, XHC. Art Club The major part of this year's activities was spent experimenting with all the new art equipment. The members, before Christmas, worked their little fingers to the bone with linoleum blocks and felt, en- deavouring to fashion original Christmas cards. After the holidays, our guiding hand, Miss Field, suggested that a calendar be constructed, each working his month's design in the forementioned blocks, the object being to raise funds by selling same. However tempus fugit and the school year was rapidly dissolving. The project was not complete, so it was put on the shelf for next year. Scenery for the Music Revue and Puppet Club were painted and we also boast some posters to our credit. Emily Slama, Jean Trickett QSecretaryj, John Generoux, Marianne Moore, Elaine Edworthy, Shirley Moody, Mary Trickett, Donna Humphrey, Erlene Carson, Jean Scrimgeour, Margaret French fDirectorj are the members. Margaret French. THE TATLER T.D.H.S. Camera Club The aim of this club is to aid and benefit, by mutual co-operation of those in the Till- sonburg District High School. Mr. Tulloch, head of the Camera Club, called the first meeting. The members were elected as follows: Chairman, Leonard Libitz, President, Ken Ross, Vice-Presi- dent, Kerene Kellyg Secretary, Donna Franklin. After the resignation of Ken Ross, mem- bers elected George Buckrell to take over the president's duties. The Board of Direc- tors consists of Helen Katona, Rose Marie Vandergunst, Dorothy Gasgeon, Mildred Sandham, and June Hetherington. Upon completion of the dark room by George Buckrell, the Board carried out the schedule following: Q15 Tuesday-regular meeting Q25 bVednesday, Thursday, and Friday t A Cal Dark room p p fbj Discussion of Camera fcj Taking pictures On Tuesday, the club has a discussion on accomplished work or else lectures on photography. The dark room is not allow- ed to be used on these meeting dates. Dur- ing the remainder of the week, the first group is in the dark room where demon- strations of equipment are shown. Our in- structors, Mr. Tulloch and Leonard Libitz, also demonstrate developing and printing, after which the members are allowed to try for themselves. ' The second group, in room 22, discusses camera parts and light fixtures. With the help of Ken Ross, the puzzled members are soon enlightened about the mystery of the camera and the efforts of proper lighting. The third group, also in room 22, dis- cusses the taking of pictures on angles for interesting and comical results. Since the starting of the Camera Club, many students, members and others, carry a camera with them at all times, taking pic- tures of basketball games, school grounds, classrooms, etc. Because of the Camera Club, more opportunities are now available to everyone interested in photography. The picture is snapped, developed and printed here at the school. Any person interested may join the 31