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__ - -.~ a. Page 36, Whltby Free Press, Wednesday, Novernber 23, 1994 Janis Leering ANDERSON C.V. This past week has gene b>' se quickly, mosti>' because I have had more assigninents to, do. Last Thursday, the playwright of the Donnelly Trilogy visited our sehool te work with the cast of 'Handcuffs,' the last play of the series. Dr. James Reaney has been researching the histor>' of the township of Bidulph and the Donnellys for almost 40 years, and is soon publishing another book of facts and documents he has discovered about southern Ontario. It was a great experience for the cast te spend this time with the man who wrote the play' they will perforrn in Januar' The first performance of 'Brigadoon'the school musical, is tomorrew night, and some tickets romain for ail six performances. Tie cast of 'Handcuffs' is holding a Trivia Night on Nov. 29. Tickets are available at the door for $2 per person, but- you must sign up beforehand on the drama board. Jus t 15 teains of four people each can -compete, se make sure you pick a good.one. Prizes are up for grabs. The prom is in danger. Twenty more people have te pa>' the $50 deposit, otherwise, Prom '95 at LeParc will be cancelled. Come eut and make yourself a part of the memories that will last a lifetime. The one and ont>' Anderson dance was held Friday, and a MuchMusic blast was had b>' students and teachers who showed up. Tfhere is also a spirit day (toda>') in the cafeteria. It's a limbe contest. The ethno-cultural club held its first meeting last Frida>'. If you wish te join or flnd eut more, talk te Mr. Ranali.* This club was started last year and held a very successful ethno-day which introduced food and fashion frein different cultures. For seniors, college appcation seminars are being herd while universit>' seminars were held last week. Durham College will be visiting at the end of the month. In the sports department, the midget boysW volleybafl teain won the LOSSA title, beating O'Cnnor 15-8 in the final gaine. The seniors flnished second, lesing te Dunharton. Congratulations. The girls' volleyball tryouts were held Monda>' b> coaches Mrs. Roberts, Miss Madili and Mr. Williamson. VERONICA CHARLES of Toronto reads her book, 'HeylI What's That Sound?' to students at the third annual Family Reading Night held recently at E.A. Fairman Public Sohool. Parents and children read a variety of books supplied by a number of publishers. Fairman was the first sohool in Durham Region to introduce the 'Reading Night' event, now held at several schools. Photo by Jeremny Dresar, Whtby Free Press Sarah Goemans FATHER LEO J, AUSTIN Although this past weok has been a quiet one, don't write it off as hibernation. The Wildcat ceuld appear any tune, an>' place near you. Here's this weok's damage report. Break eut your fancy sweaters and wacky socks. Wildcats, temorrow is the ovr-popular Sock and Sweater Day. Friday is the days for jeans and fashion plates -- yes, folks, a non-uniform day. Austin student council is presenting those spirit days. Segueing te the courts, the midget girls' baskotball team blazed their way te victer>' three times last week. McLaughlin was the first victim, falling 59-30. St. Mary's was slaughtored 75-46 and Dunbarton was beaton 47-42 in LOSSA-playoffs. The junior girls' basketball teain ended their reign of terrer with a 7-4 season record. McLaughlin was the ladies' last prey for the year. The junior boys' hockey teani iced Anderson 7-2 last week. Austin will be sponsoring 'Skating for Beginners,' open te ail oppenents of the Wildcat, in order te impreve their competition. If you would like te be a member of a winning teain, try eut for senior girls' volîcybali or senior boys' basketball. It's tee late for junior girls' volleyball, theugh; a teain of champions has already been assombled. Special thanks te the' Olive Gardon for sponsoring the Amnesty International Action Forum and te Mr. Plastina for hls generosity in regards te, the grad breakfast last week. Beth events were a great success. Enough of schoël news. In the meantime, remeniber, it's fot easy being green. Big AI's hospitable To the editor. Our Grade 1 class at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School in Whitby recenti>' participated in a most enjoyable excursion. Paul R. Tille>', manager at Big AI's Aquarium Services in Whitby, provided us with this wonderful educational oppor- tunit>'. The studerits in our class participated in a thematic learning unit on 'Sea Creatures.' Mr. Tilley arranged te, host us Nov. 9. He gave us a full hour of his time, before the store opened. He introduced us te a wide variet>' of underwater life. He had a monumental impact on our yeung students as they have been writing and drawing pictures about their trip ever since. We are ver>' lucky te, have merchants like Mr. Tilley who make themselves available te, teachers and students in Whitby. Martha Longo, teacher, St. Mark Jouie CConnor, teacher candidate, York University' 1 a Shannon Maracle SSINCLAIR SECONDARY SCHOOL This past week at Sinclair has been an informnative one, at least for the many students whe attended the trip to the Holocaust Centre. The rest of us were certaini>' kept busy as well. Last Wednesday the midget girls' basketball teamn played their first game of the playoffs against McLaughlin. Good luck during the rest of the tournament, girls. lim glad to say there was an excellent turneut from the students te support their teani. uAs a remninder about the rock-limbing trip Dec. 7. Permission forins are available from Ms. Warren if you are interested. On the subject of Wednesday activities, Nd like te knew exacti>' what the students think about making good choices. Do you love the list of activities or do yeu find that there is' nothing there for you? Se, if you have an opinion, let me know. An>' comments you have can be given te Mrs. Cotter in the resource centre or can be handed te, me in the halls. The comments I receive will be published next week. In my opinion, students are using their Wednesdays in a way that is beneficial te, each. Some students take a break frem classes and play' sports, and some use their Wednesdays te catch up on assignments or te get needed help. Even theugh our TAG.teachers lecture us about making wise choices, I believe students have been making these wise choices on their ewn. This was clearly represented b>' the comparison graph included in the second newsletter that was distributed last week. The ameunt of academic choices and general interest choices was much higher than the number of athletic type choices. But, of course, this is onl>' one point of view. So, lot me know how you feel. I will be accepting submissions until F'rday, Nov. 25 at 3:20 p.m. That is ail for this woek. Have a good week, Celtics. Crafi show at.college Durham College Continueus Loearning is hosting a falYlChistmas craft show* on Nov. 26 and 27, 10 a.m. te 4 p.m., in the colloge's gymnasium and cafeteria. Admission is $2 (children under 12 are free). For more information, call Mary Nobel (905) 721-2000, ext. 2365.