Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), October 6, 1976, p. 24

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B 1 The Acton Free Press Student Association for good of school by Boris On September 14 in the two morning assemblies the new Student Association was presented lo the student body of Acton high school In the spring a group or staff and students believed there was a way to involve a larger number of students in and that an energetic group of such people could create a ver active association with the needs of the students in mind Good participation few years the Athletic Socielj has provided a dvnamie program of intra murals sports field trips and self supporting fund raising such as food booths and Casino nights A high percenlagt of the students were invoked in these activities Their effort were recognized with awards trophies and a point svstem that rewarded participation The enthusiasm of Societv has provided incentive and support for newly developing Studtnt What does the new Student look like It will consist of one representative from existing club in the school a student committed to club involve mcnt and who wants to help in coordinating activities for the entire school In addition to these representatives there will be three student members chosen from the school at large as well as staff members Harold Swal low Bill and Jones The first assembly intro duced the school to its clubs and presented the need for funds support these clubs and other related activities These funds were raised b the sale of Student tion cards For the low price or S3 a student would be able to attend school dances play on teams attend S A supported field trips obtain discounts at co operating local merchants help maintain ictivilits which add to their own learning and school spirit The initial sales were out standing about percent of the student body has pur chased cards The co operation of home form teachers was apparent They assisted to a large extend in the sales Congrit ulalions and class awards were presented the classes of Rick McArthur and Brian where per cent sales were achieved Within the next few weeks much of this money will be returned to individual clubs after they make requests to the S A for required funding From the assemblies and card salts the fledgling A helped stl up and manned the high school exhibit the fall fair high school float was entered and won a prize in the class darning strength the presented the first dance of the sthool a dist joekcv dince on September 4 students were welcomed to the dance at no charge other then the possession of I heir cards lv students hours of stop musie The staff sponsors of the A are indebted to the first member- of the A who agreed to serve an interim period ending this week of them hope to students informed of what is going on in their school The extent to which this new A is successful will depend on time and iasm After about two weeks Ihefast growth and success of the group suggests thai the is going to be a lively and important member of the high school community The next few weeks the word Dump will be seen repeatedly in the school This is a clue to an undertaking of Association which will benefit many people out side the school involve many people from the school and create a sense of spirit and accomplishment Specific details of this particuhr ivity will be presented in a later article Hard work philosophy from Carol Lawson Mis I stiff Miss hails from here grew up graduating from High went to toilet It ithing at Lime publit for eight vcars hick to school to Sir Wilfred University for one is now It tndt four students all subjttts but art and physical Youth page Georgetown girl at match trances McLean It It Georgetown was named second runner up to the Queen of the at the Walkcrton International Plowing Match last week Miss McLean was crowned of the burrow last October at the Plowing Match She is the director for the Junior has been involved m the 4 is at present work ing for the lural Office for thi of 1 anil Agriculture Coincidence was high last for as Barbara Taylor It It named first runner up to the was crowned Queen of in the same the Miss Taylor A graduate of Erin high represented peel Garafr school Miss McLean at and will receive a tended Connestogn College Dodge Aspen for her grand for a year before accepting prize Last year she was her present job FALL SALE POTTED SHRUBS Good Selection of Evergreens and Dutch Bulb Mis- ruts and tontini the growth of this new group After the selection of the dub reps and members from school at large the 15 or so members of the Student will select a president viee president treasurer and Their task will then be to tribute funds to clubs that require for equip ment supplies Tht Student Association will act as coordinating group for all school activities and has been promised the strong support of the Athletic of group What lies ahead for this new group There will be dantes and concerts field trips the organization and maintenance of a point award to reward all students for their participation in any extracurricular as is the successful com pletion of courses fund raising activities for school equipment and the ity the I of I hour activities such as guest speakers films the organization of a mini school spirit raisers such as days winter carnivals the planning of a school year calendar to distribute special events throughout the ear a strong attempt lo keep the NANCY CLAHK attended public school in and Burlington She then went to the Universities of Toronto and Queens before travelling for five years and attending teachers college She teaches grades and English grade Theatre Arts and grade French Nancy Clark is welcomed here In liornmt ih rid in J irt mm II Hi W Ms is tin rtaduif wis in liltr in I Hie Hit borough did iter llir lo is down liurlitiLlon s in Iublit mil sign is in tin tusp of istts I tin I is is of lor Queens i si irivtllid irk workiil for id i Ihtitrt WsJ intv wml U indlniiih mil tin toiler ml lournl itlimt nil iff jms stirt rn emu J bit in IsNorlhof H OPEN DAYS A WEEK I GARDEN CENTRE I No 7 on Urn FRANCES McLean who was crowned Queen of the Furrows last October was named second runner up to the Queen in a similar contest at the International Plow Match last week SCRIlbDIESAND PLACE IS THE S9 SCRUBBIES NATURAL ARE PLACE FOR CLOTHING AND ITS THE PLACE AS NATURAL AS YOU CAN I VV GET THAT WHY FOR NATURAL LOVE PEOPLE MY CAROL LAWSON has eight years teaching experience at Limehouse public school and is now teaching grade four students at Z Bennett school Acton High Notes Jennifer Howe llv Jennifer With first rtporlint session on its i are working hard to get all assignments and tests completed his report will give some indication to the parents and students of how the students are doing Thursdaj Mr Salt look interested Music students lo the Optra Toronto week was the of the grade Orientation pro gram bar first month of school all grade J students had supervised study periods where they had guest speakers from the different clubs and activities that lake place To end program each class had a parly with everything from pizza to pan cakes Now you rt on your own use your study wisely you 11 need it This Thursday Mr Taylor is taking his grade 10 History Come kick the habit Hallon Lung Association formerly the Halton TB and Association invites you to register for its Smoking Withdrawal Clinic This will take place at Sheridan College cafeteria in for five consecutive evenings Oct from to 30 Please register by calling the Association at in Oakville or In Burlington All residents of are welcome free of charge This is another service provided through con Iribullons to I he Annual Christmas Seal campaign class lo Black reek 1ioneer Mr is lakini ins 12 to wttkend is Ihanks giving Holiday so sludtnlsLtt Munda off Hie Outers tub is of Hit long wttkend art taking IJ numbers on weekend tanot trip and starling at Killarney and heading into the Hay area All the clubs at Scion High are now moving into high gear Nominations and lions for have taken place or are now in process The Student Association is gathering together members will soon bt deciding on an executive I II port Tin first of lit Dublin North tluh w is htld on J Oil it Mrs Hunters 1 run Susie ihr jndJulu 1iirtc 1 he le art Mrs Mjnan ind Mrs tling w with the I linn tin officers is president is setretarv surer and I itret is Press Reporter Hun ilktd the ho iuid how a meal We talked about vvhil nutrition fruits us and il kinds livi us Hit mosl what things to tat for snatks how to im Mrs iskul us in questions food what to tat littr in Mrs Hunter demonstrated how to maki and dale m illnw Susu helped by culling dales Itnny trushtd the graham and Julie marshmtllows Mrs Hunter imdc the Halton House of Tournaments Snooker Tournaments For All Ages PRIZE MONEY and PRIZES First Tournaments SENIOHMon Oct Oct 19 7 6 PLAYERS TO PLAY Tournamonti Every Week ENTRY FEE and Over and Undor S3 00 Acton Family Billards Mill St 8531011 SATURDAY MORNING SPECIAL to 12

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