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PAGE 26, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,1988 ECHOOL Liz Aruta Though the days have been getting colder, things are ju beginning to heat up here at Denis O'Connor High School. F starters, it looks as if our first musical will become another succe for our Drama teachers, Miss Calderone and Mr. Gallagher. Fin auditions for "Grease" took place on Oct. 25 and it appears as thoug all the character roles have been filled with just the right people. TI rest of the case was chosen on Oct. 28 and all systems are go for t entire crew. Before, the emphasis was on battling for positions in th cast. Now, it is on getting their "acts" together before the openir night. Good luck to all the cast, crew, directors and producers. It seems that years have passed since our annual walk-a-tho took place. But talk of it sti.ll creeps up on everyone as teachers hav been attempting to collect all of t he pledges. Procrastinating gets n student anywhere this year, for teachers have been trained to hur down each and every student who still has outstandin DO'C-A-THON money. If you are one of these unlucky students, would think twice about not submitting your total! French is not only the language "d'amour," it is also our secon language. Here at Denis O'Connor, it is becoming more than justj course, it is becoming a part of everyday conversation among those i any of the French classes (which incidentally is practically everyon since it is a mandatory subject up until Grade 10). In the senior cases, French is a language that they have opted to continue studyini because they understand the advantages of being bilingual. Ou French teachers have gone out of their way to assure that student stay interested by setting up special events. The French staff havi orgamzed an evening of French dining and entertainment featuring French singing group called "Les Tournesols." This event will be hel< on Dec. 2 in our very own gymnasium. Tickets for "Une Soiree Ai Caf'e" will go on sale Nov. 7-18 and everyone is welcome. For adultE the price is $8, children under 12 of age $4. We hope to see you there! Halloween is fast approaching and our hockey team has jumped at this chance to raise some funds. Candy-o-grams have been selling like mad. Students have bought and sent messages and candy pack to friends in hopes of receiving some in return. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween! DO'C athletes sure know how to end a month with a bang! It has been a glorious week for athletics here at DO'C. Our girls' field hockey team startpd off the medal ceremonies on Oct. 25 by bringing us a silver medal. The defeated Pickering High 1-0 to advance to tha LOSSA finals and an assured berth in DYSSA. The first elever suffered a loss to Eastdale in the final but coach Flynn is well awarE of her team's capability and is confident that they will play wel enough to advance to OFSAA once again. Our junior boys' soccer team has done DO'C proud by winning LOSSA and placing a gold medal beside their previous year's silver This year our boys turned things around by defeating last year's champions, Paul Dwyer High School. In bringing DO'C this championship, our boys will get the better draw in DYSSA playing the second place team in the York Region. We are all very proud of the boys and wish them and coach Cheung the best of luck in their upcoming playoff games. Last, but definitely not least, is our ever popular senior boys' soccer team. With the support of the entire DO'C student body our senior Chargers brought home another gold medal. Charlyn Long Progress reports were the first thing on everyone's mind as another week began at TCS. On Monday, after classes, each girl was filled with anticipation as she walked to an assigned classroom where she would meet with her staff advisor. The student had a chance to read over her report and discuss any problems or concerns she might have with the teacher in charge. If a student finds she needs extra help, her tutor will make the necessary arrangements. Conflicts in certain classes can also be straightened out by advisors. This system, which was designed last year, seems to benefit every girl. With report cards out of the way early in the week everyone could relax for the next four days. In sports, a successful soccer season ended this week. A lot of potential was displayed by our athletes in this field, despite only two victories. One went to the juniors, with a score of 2-0 over Havergal, and the other was for the senior team, beating St. Mildred's 2-1. You win some, you lose some. The effort of the coaches, Miss Maxwell and Mrs. Large, was much appreciated by the team members. With soccer completed it was time for basketball to bounce into action on the courts. Our junior team has already played their first game, -conquering girls from Holy Trinity 28-12. Midget and senior teams have also been formed and look forward to tournaments against other private schools later this month. For those who did not make one of- the teams but are still interested in shooting a few baskets, house captains are planning to have house basketball start soon. Good luck to those who participate in this gaine. Clubs were the main event this week. On Thursday the second official meeting was held. Every 10 days, afternoon classes are shortened slightly to allow time for the special activities. Staff members supervise girls during the 40-minute duration of clubs. Clubs give every girl an opportunity to be involved in the school in a way that interests her. Whether you are a writer, cook, photographer, or dancer, there is an organization suited to you. -Shortlist of three names for school st A Durham Board of Education or committee has narrowed down to ss three the possible names for the al future Coscan (formerly Costain) ghl subdivision area public school. he Patty Bowman, the Whitby he trustee chairmng the nammng e committee, says the shortlisted g names are Glen Dhu public school, John B. Dow public school n and Fallingbrook public school. e The Glen Dhu name derives o from the Glen Dhu family t homestead established by William g Dow. Dow, his wife and 10 children came to the area after leaving Auchinderran, part of Sir d Ralph Aberaromby's estate, in the a parish of Marnoch, Banffshire. n John Ball Dow was born on the e Glen Dhu farm on Nov. 29, 1851, s$ and attended Whitby Grammar g School. He later studied law r (based in Whitby) and was a 15- S year member of the Whitby e Board of Education, including a a tern as chairman. He organized d the Provincial Association of u Public and High School Trustees s of Ontari nm 1887, and was 1 president in 1894. .w Fallingbrook indicates the g street name and name of the Coscan development as well as proximity to the park. The naming committee for the unnamed Costain publie school came up with the shortlist of naines at an Oct. 19 meeting. SAnother meeting was scheduled e for Thursday, Nov. 3. i l Board named at Bellwood A board of directors has been formed for the new Bellwood community school, the scond such school in Whitby. Chairing will be Jooan Pilniuk with vice chair Randy Huebert and second vice Jennifer Chance. Secretary is Janice Hamm, treasurer Edna Klazek, members Bryan Ogden, Colleen Leonard and Bill Rutledge, Town repre- sentative Cathy Sakata andt school representative Jeanne Frolick. A program survey has been sent out by the community board to allow residents of the Bellwood b school area to give input as to the types of recreation programs favored. Surveys' will then be analyzed and programs developed a to reflect survey results. The final program schedule should be available for participants by January. Cail a 668-5803 (ext. 229) for more information. Survey o f interest in coinmunity school A group in Fallingbrook wants to know whether residents of the area want a community school when the facility is later built there. A survey bas been distributed te elementary school children from the area. Anyone who bas not obtained a survey and who wishes to give input can call 668-5803 (ext. 229). -- -..,m s-umu - -u -............ ..... . ! RECYCL/NG : CONSERVES NA TURA LU * RESOURCES, HELPS: IMPROV THEt : ENVIRONMENT AND i ! CREA TES NEW JOBS. ! #aaumsuiue ums smme umonu M: L Dianne Randall This past week at Anderson was, as always, very busy! Our annual Penny Drive, Oct. 24-28, was a great display of the spirit and consideration ACVI's students have. Every lunch hoùr the school foyer bustled with activity as each homeroom tried to raise the most money possible for our foster children. Prizes went to the most successful efforts. A few of the many novel activities included gum sales, balloon-a-grams, rose and carnation sales, ice cream cone sales as well asan abundance of baked goodies every day. Congratulations to all homerooms who participated, you know your efforts won'tgo unappreciated! Two other very important events also took place in the four days at Anderson last week. This was our junior awards ceremony on Oct. 27, and the graduation ceremony on Oct. 28. Congratulations go out to all participants, especially the following: Brenda Hogan, the Gr. 9 top overall student; Heather Armitage top overall student of Gr. 10; Astrid Sauer, who achieved tops'in Gr. 11; and to this years outstanding valedictorian, Paul Visser. Thank you to all the teachers and students who helped to make those two important evenings so successful. The school was very busy in other areas as well. Gr. 9 and 10 girls' intramural volleyball took place during lunch hours Oct. 24-28, while the soccer teams went into their post season play. On Oct. 24, our junior team lost 2-0 in their quarter final. They had an excellent season though, winning seven out of their 10 games. Our senior team ended their post-season play on Oct. 23 when they lost a well-played game to Courtice 2-1 in their quarter-finals. Congrats to both teans on a great season. On Oct. 25, our girls' basketball teams played two very close ganes versus DO'C, the midgets and juniors were both defeated 37-36. and 48-44 res>ectivelv. Also this week, yearbook sales ended on Nov. 1, and activity cards are still available. University seminars are on-going, and there was a trip today to Wilfrid Taurier and Waterloo universities for all interested senior students. As well, intramural volleyball will take place this week for the Gr. 11 girls' and our postponed Anderthon will take place on Nov. 9! We look forward to our next dance on Friday, Nov. 4, so don't forget te get your ticket at lunch hour before it's too late! Alison Frost Hallowe'en is an exciting time for all schools and Quest is definitely no exception to this. We all observe the "ritual" in one way or another. Every lunch hour seemed to be occupied with careful planning or idle chatter of Mondays senior Hallowe'en party which was held in the afternoon. Dancing, music, movies, a scavenger hunt in the forest, a pinata and plenty of food was the main composition of get-together. However, we wouldn't let the celebration pass without the traditional pumpkin carving and constume contests. That is not all that has been going on in the last few days. House League, now well into action, is a very close race even this early in the year. To cater to the ambitious team spirits of the students, we have some interesting activities underway. The Running Club which runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunchtime gives each and every student from grades seven to thirteen a chance to keep fit while running or walking a couple of kilometres for their team. This has been very successful. Not one day has passed by without students out here running. Whether snow or sleet or stifling heat, everyone is eady to earn some houseleague points. Another point-earning event s a game called Diplomacy. It involves the senior student body who re divided into teams named for European countries. it is basically a game of strategy. Though it has only been running for a few weeks, it s very exciting. Excitement mounts as allies are made and-enemies re defeated. Weekly puzzles in the forms of word games and mati 'roblems are also very popular. In fact, taking on the task of one of hese challenging puzzles is probably the best way to gain points and o exercise your thinking ability. PAUL VISSER (left) was named validictorian at Anderson CVI's graduating exercise last Friday. Visser also received the Andrew Foundation award and the Mayor's Medal. Colin Pickering (right) received the H.T. Mahew Award. Fr Pres. photo B