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

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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

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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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Camera Club. lVe are sure that you will find it worth your while. Many people, starting out as amateur photographers, have turned their knowledge of the camera into a successful occupation. Our thanks and appreciation to Mr. Tul- loch for his patience and guidance, his in- terest in the progress of each member, and for the many opportunities he has given us. lfVe wish to give our thanks also, to the High School Board and the Students' Coun- cil for their offered assistance in our finan- cial department. Helen Katona, Board of Directors. CAMERA CLUB D. Franklin, G. Buckrell, Mr. Tullock, L. Libitz, H. Katana. l..L.,0.. .T Stamp-Collecting In T.D.H.S. Since last year, stamp-collecting in the school has been greatly improved. The Stamp Club has a membership of twelve. The President is Douglas Dutton, the Sec- retary is George Ketchabaw, and the Treas- urer is David Jarrett. The other members are Marilyn Cosyns, Arthur Fletcher, Mar- garet Glover, Harold Kipp, Linda Louns- bury, James Milton, Laura Campbell, Larry Stiers, and Clare Dennis. The Stamp Club enjoys the benefits of two weekly stamp magazines and a stamp catalogue. Stamps are being sent in by a stamp company in London. The club meets every Tuesday. Anyone interested in stamp-collecting is cordially invited to come to the meetings. Douglas Dutton, X-A. 32 First Assembly On Friday afternoon, November 24th, the Students' Council presented their first as- sembly. The assembly was opened by President Gary Miller and Principal W. P. Kirkwood. Then the junior Glee Club, in its first appearance, gave a beautiful rendi- tion of 'fBonnie Charlie, under the leader- ship of Mr. Harden. The main attraction was a play, Georgie- Porgie, by James Reach, presented by the Drama Club. This is the first work pre- sented by the Drama Club, and what they did shows that Katherine Cornell and the Barrymore family had better look to their laurels! The play, Georgie-Porgie, with Richard Gregson in the title role, concerned the trials and tribulations of a young boy and his family. His harassed mother, Mrs. Spinnit, was very well played by Mary Claire MacEwan. Maybelle Thompson was Tessie, the maid, complete with black face, southern accent and all. Georgie's man-of- the-world brother, Todd, was played by NVally Hoyle, while his two sisters, sweet Millie and grasping Dorothea, were played by Kathleen Sandor and Mary Jean Crosby respectively. Richard Jones was Hugh Cameron, the debonair military academy student, who at first was blinded by Doro- thea's worldliness, but returned to shy and quiet Millie after Georgie had explained all! Mamie, the out-of-town cousin whom no- body wanted to take to the dance because all they remembered of her was teeth, was played by Jennie Ghesquiere. The whole cast performed their parts professionally, and the students are certain- ly looking forward to another display of talent such as this one. Directors were Miss Ostrander, Mrs. Dunbar and Mr. Dicks. Ann Dean and joa 1 llfellman were in charge of make-up. Lorene Bridge, Spec. Comm. -Moli- Thanks, Jerry lp ' The Tatler staff extend special thanks to Mr. Mansfield, head caretaker of T.D.-H.S., for the time and interest he has expended in taking all the group photographs in this year's book. TH-E TATLER