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Whitby Fie rm . MWnhesdy, Apdi 19. 1995. Page 29 Fath,ýerAustin student Iawyers. u nsu ccessfu I A team from Fathor Leo J. Austin *Catholic Secondary School lost ini the Ontario mock FATHER LEO J, AUSTIN Okay, s perhape the last time we spoke it was a wee bit warmer thon it is today, but who ever said that Mother Nature was redcta blo. hIny ae e hope that the Rabbtf the Month was good to you all. Now let's begin the duties at hand. The long-awaited resuits of the 1995 Canadian math competition bave- been released and the Austin winners of grades 9, 10 and il respectively are Revin Pope, Patrick Thureton and Catherine Premeeler. Students who placedin the top 25 per cent in Canada are Pope, Mathew Lonelan, Kristen Plue and Andy Rios, of Grade 9; Thurstoei, Patrick Brown, Erin Vemoyr, Shaun MéErlean, and Mathew Rudd of Grade 10; and Premeeler, Leo VanWyk of Grade 11. Speaking of probabilities, I would bot that the Wildcat je going ta be filled with vim and vigour this week as it is student councils annual Spirit Week. Events in cluding tde and shoe day, bat day, pajaina day and Austin day iwill h ave great effecte upon the Might Féline, enhancing both its creativity and imagination. One week ago taday, a large group of Austin music and drama students were creatively inspired by the Toronto performance of « Crazy For You.' A carefre. atmosphere was presented, leaving students awed and amazed. Ail in ail, the week's events were both intellectual, and artistic, once again representing the talents of the honourable Wildcat. Rest up, friends, w)» knows what the weeks ahead hold. In -the meantime, enjoy eating ail your Easter candy - if itfs not already gone. Reci pient donates prize Fred Upshaw," the 1994 Durham College Alumnus of Distinction and recipient of the Premier's Award for Health Services, wiil be donating hie pzeof $2,500 ta the coilege's bursary fumd. A special ceremony will be held at the colëge tamoerow (Thursday). The bursar fund assists those students in difficut financial situations during the academic year. trial competition hold in Toronto aspar ofLaw Day, April 12. Austin was representing Eas- torn Ontario in the final four and lost ta, Sir James Dunn CVI of Sault Ste. Marie in the semi- finals. Duan lost ta Belle River Higth School in the final. Students proeecuted or defen- ded Buffalo Bill, based on the Orininal Code of 1893. Buffalo Bill was charged with the mur- der of Jimi-Bob Kelly. Austin, defendingr Buffalo Bi%, was complemented on their wit- nesses. Chelsea Balzan HENRY ST. H.'S. There are. only two montha of school left but thinge haven't even begu ta let up. LatWednesday, a bus fuil of OAC students* traveiled .ta Queen's University on a mission dedicated ta research. The helpful people there ailowed students access ta the archives and one of their extremely large libraries. It also gave studonts a good impression of what ta expect next year as students were in the middle of their final exams. Mr. Grav org&&aized the trip and used hie clout as Queen's alumni ta got us in. While those students were- up ta thoir ears in books, Grade 9 ta Il studente had the opportunityr ta listen ta <Jazzmerize,' a band from Port Perry H-igh School. Also on Wednesday there was an assembly for senior students readng the prom and Magzn saes.If you missed the aembly and have any questions, and plan ta attend this year's prom, visit the student council office and they. will fil you in. Tickets are $55 for students with a student card. Also don't forget ta 611f our your grad questonaie the resuits wiil ho Ireveaedat theprom., Monday brings mid-term report carda for ail Henry students (whether you're looking forward -ta it or not). It je also a co-op reflective learning day, so don't forget ta, stay at school instead of going ta your placement. Tuesday will be the firet performance of 'The Leader of the Pack!' This showing je a matinee put on for one of your feeder echools. Tickets for evening shows may still be- available if you «ai the echool for reservations, but act fast. Evening shows take place on May 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 p.m. Next Wednesday, drama and English students are venturing to Toronto to see '<Miss Saigon' at the Princess of Wales Theatre. We'll sS what their reviews are Like when they return. Those of you interested in getting a table. for Henry%. flea market should contact the achool very soon. The market wiil be held in the new gym on. Mother's Day weekend, along with a. car wash and flower sale. The phono number je 668-2731. PARTICIPANTS in the 'Parents In the 990s' program at Howsam, Bobbi Gibb, Lynn Lewis, lIngrid'Damsbaek, Lierre Leslie MoFarlane -Public Sohool were (from Ieft) Monica Dufresne and Janice Booth. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whltby Free Press Participants praise program By Mark Reesor Participants in a ¶Parenting in the 90s program at Leslie McFarlane Public School say talking about theïr problems really helpe to emooth the rough spots faced by ail parents. 'in general, people don't go around talking about the pro- bleme they have," says Lynn Lewis. '1M'ey just kind of hold their head up high and keep smiling.» But parent group sessions <have been really quite invalu- able... being able ta share with each othor, that youlre not alone in what youýre going through, that it's very normal.» Getting tipe on dealing wth probleme je also helpfL, wshe says, "because what works with one child doesn't work for another, everyone has different expnecs. <'ou learn practical things; ite not just theonies and thait, I think, is the key.» Board social worker Lierre Dufreene organized the group. She says one of her goals was Zgettng parents tagether and " tliig that they're not alone -- that othor parents are Uoing through the same problems. Parents work taward'develop- ing a better understanding of why their children behave the way they do -and how ta deal with those behaviours more effectively, she saye. "The purpose of this is ta give the parents an opportunity to, get together and discuse parentmng techniques and strategies (and) ta share ideas,.» adds co-leader Janice Boh "The funny thing about it,» says Monica Howsam, %i whene- ver I tell somebody that Fim taking this really. neat course called Parenting in the 909,' they go 'Oh, I didn't know you were havng such probleme with your kide.' "Well no 17m not, but I could ho somodaLy... Fin talcing, the course ta avoid probleme... it holpe you ta understand how they think s0 rather than just reactinq ta wkhat they do, you can get beluind their heads, and figure out why they're actinglike they do." Tkng with parents of older children aloo helps pro pare you ta doal with future problème, she saYs. «You learn that somne thinigs just aren't worth makring an issue over.» AIl eigzht regular participants of the MéFarlane program -- they held their last meeting March 30 but are considering continuing ta gettaeter on their own - h'ighl"yretSmend it to other parents,. «You cnt do this with family and friends. It doesn't work that way,» says Ingrid Damsbaek. «You can't sit thene for two hours and just discuss your kids.» qI appreciate the suipport I get,"» says Bobbi Gibb. 'T think anybody would benefit from it.» The Parentin~ in the 909' pro- grram i vlie on a requeet b;asis throughout Durham Region. Caîl Pat Konnedy-Harp at 666-5500, ext. 5598, for more informnation. Students plant,,trees The Environment Club of Hen Street High School will plant trees at Lynde Shores Con- servation Area. on Saturday morning, April 22. Volunteers are needed ta, help with the Earth Day planting. Call Duncan Vipond at the echool (668-2731). Participants wiil meet at the U king lot, off Victoria Street erâ,at9 a. m. f4 g i