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PAGE 34, WIIITY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBE 6,'1991 l'y Karen Achonge The Halloween season was commemorated at Austin with nuinerous activities which included a non-uniform day, pumpkcin-carving and a dance. On Oct. 31, pumkin-carving becanie a homeroom activity as the pressure was on ta produce the most spectacular pumpkcin. Meanwhile, many, students thought of what to wear as the first non-uniform day-was beld on Nov. 1. The Austin halloween dance was held on Nov. 1. Ghosts and ghouls filled the cafetorium and the best three costumes received a prize for aIl their bard work. Everyne bad a great time and look forward to the next dance scheduled for Dec. 19. Another first for Wildcats occurred when the peprally was held last Period on -Friday. Students yelled and,,cýheered as the Austin ,ýcheerleaders, consisting of Dave Marshall, John Mclvor,. Conl Tackney, Damian Isherwood and Mile Pa pagms strutted their stuif. Hosting the affair, was our own- student council, along with Austin's own Hans and Frans, and wild Mr. Pallone. The first annuel Hall of Shame awards were distributed to the two lucky recipients, Ryan Sufrin and Richard Boker. Ryan received' bis award for bis outstanding ability to score three goals on his own net, while Richard won for bis constant excuses for his persistent sore ankie that discouraged him from playing sanie of the most important gaines of theseason. Congratulations to both winners. 'The Ambassadors'-at Salvation Army Temple, SHANNON PACHTAL receives an commencement ceremonies last award for highest academie achieve-. week. School principal Jim Mussel- ment (from first to graduating year) man presents the award. during Henry Street High School It by Mak R.ouor, Whltby Fr.. Pm Settiement for educational. assistants The negotiating committees for the Durham Board of Education and CURE Local 218 - Educational Assistants3 reached a î basis for settlement The agreement cavers, 346,. full-time and part-;time educational assistants. The w-eragreement"-wil be n ffctSept. 1, 1991 ta Aug. 31, 1993.- As required by pay equity legisiation, the hourly rate for permnanent-and probationary educational assistants will be increased by six per cent in the first year and 5.5 per cent in the second year,: in order to, maintain pay equity with the position estabished as the maIe camparator. The rate for 1991 will be $16.91Ihr. and for 1991 will be $17.84/hr. Over a two-year phase-i period, a rate differential will be established for temporary educational assistants and supply educational' assistants employed for less than 21 consecutive days. A direct depost payroll system for all regulr filtme and part-time educational assistants will be implemented March 12, 1992. ByMichelle Moore As usual,- Andersons buzzing with numerous activities ana special events. Prom, sports- exchanges ta teacher auctions, the creativity of aur eager students continues. Commencement for June 1991 graduates of bath grade 12 and OAC ýlevels took place Oct. 25 in Anderson's newest gymnasium. Everyone looked fabulous, especially, with their 'big smàles. The total additional cost of the agreement ta the board will be $315616. or 5.51 per cent in the first year and $309,451. or 5.12 per cent in the second year. as our valedictorian, Ali Alizadeh, tickled the hearts of the many guests with bis funny, but trutbful, speech. Our rugby tearns are relaing from their three-day visit with their guests from the Scottish rugby tea.m. Arriving on Thianksgiving Monday, the Scattish squad ertjoyed the =rtng challenges against the tarie team i adof course, againot our team. Wesent them On Friday, No. 8, 8 pm. Durhamn Christian High School will present* the renowned Christian male chorus, 'The Ambassador..' The group will perform at the Salvation Army Teýmple i Oshawa (Rlo.sand and Thornton roads). The Ambassadors are a 30-member chorus who bave been singing together for over 23 years. The repertoire of the award- winning ensemble includes Christian and popular selections in classical and modemn settings. The group sings a capella, on ta their next stop on their taur flusbed -with. the feelings of victoryl Corning up tbis week, students are wifling to ay good. money for their favourite teacher. Always involved i fundraising, Anderson students are now saving their allowances ta, buy a slave at the with ' piano and organ accompaniment. lIn addition to touring across Canada, the Ambassador. have performed i the United 'States and Europe under the direction of Harold de- Haan. Tickets for the concert are $10, and can- be< reserved by cafing Margaret at 623-5940,' or Ellen at 434-3983. -Al ar welcome ta attend. Proceeds frm the concertîârf help support the- Durbamn Christian FHigh, School,,Tuit6on Assistance Fuind. teacher auction. Unfortunately, I don't thinlc they realize, their marks will indeed chanige -- but- not the- way they may tbink (especially if they1re. i the, mood frashopping spree at the teacherls cost). The hi g auction takes- place i the cafeteria a t noon on Thursday. The 1990/91 bourly rate of $15.95 will be maintained for the first year of the agreement. The rate for the*second year will be90 per cent of the hourly rate for permanent or probationary employees or $16.06. Amendments ta, the benefit -package reflect the benefits in the C.U.P.E. Custodial and Clerical agreements. Pay equity requirements determine the amendments made. Effective January 1, 1992, the dental plan will be based on the 1991 Ontario Dental Association fee achedule. Effective Sept. 1, 1992, the percentage cf medical/dental msurance premiums paid by the board will increase from 85 'ta, 90 per cent. Improvements ta the sick leave plan also were made. A. A0uplmntr unmploy- ment bJ aplanwil ,b. niplenm e.d ta cover the '10 week walting period fur Came ~d~t~U 7O~pauMtaH.-km. By Meranda Waters volleyball and football teams pîayed the last few gaines of their As Halloween drew clouer and regular seasons. , clouer, Henry Street's student HReWs senior teamn played council got everyone inta the bath Ajax and O'Neill and were. festve mud.victorious in aIl four gaines. They It. aIl began with a pumpkin- now move on to LOSSA ta be held carving contest on Wednesday. a. Dunha. ton Carvers included members from The midget boys also played the AV crew, the volleyball and Ajax and were winners in their basketball teama, the dramna club three games. When the Hawks and an 'enthusiastic grade10 d.nod t LOS, he group. In a timespan cf ton defeated both O'Neill, and n~~~ou covered Bowmanville te s They now jack-o-lantern.* advance ta the quarter finals.SH W WANR(it)oWhtywsnefte On Halloween day, staff and Congratulations ta bath fiSt-yearNuents aigt)Yok Univesy w hsoerte students braved the odds and,,volleyball teanis. frty rsuet tYr nvriywowr dreed i their most -creative ' In football, the Hawks awarded Canada scholarsbips fromt the Depsirt- cs*tmes. Cats, écwns, babies defeated Paul Dwyer Saints 28-0. ment of Industy, Science and Tecbnology and' even Marilyn Munroe were outsa n lyswr aeb Canada, to recognize outstanding academic per- aldgted in- the ballways. lIt Ki n cl, James Goodrick, formance in the.fields of science and technology. tuned out tý be a «fziWIià Y' J-if Trhi andi Paul DeSilva. - wrsaevle t*,0.Peetn gaod u-day!l'! .Hienry $la-red ickering i n the Tetflatad am-,,vluat$2,000.oPereetor for Thog le Festiv prts lfafLSS i ilo aturday at the er.,.q r ùs, fo:TA1-c-ofl a an-piin* tr IFATHER LEO J. AUSTIN 1 ANDERSON C.V.1. 1 HENRY STREET HIGH SCHOOL