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6'-~ Or~nô.X~~eek1~iTimea. Wednesday. April 30, 1997 Clarke High Sehool New-s Doreen Lowery, Show Chairrnan with Pat Bales and her winning entry titled 'Spring Thaw." Pat Bales col- lected the most point in the show with 23 'as well as hav- ing the best entry. Orono Horticultural Society April meeting April 24th Members of the Orono Horticultural Society gathered in the Main Hall of Orono United Churcli at 7:30 p.m. on Apt-il 24 for their spring meet- ing. President Carol Mostert extended a welcome to ahl, especially new members. After the singing of "O' Canada", Carol gave an inter- esting short talk on tulips. Lorna Atkins read the minutes of the March meeting and Fbo Sharpe gave the treasurer's report. The society member- ship is now 103. Announcements included: a tour of Link Greenhouses on Bragg Rd. on May 14 at 6:30 p.m., workshops for the Gladiolus and Dahlia Society to be held soon, and a Garden Tour on July 5th. June Heard introduced the speaker for the evening-- Margaret Fleming, from Cedar Valley Gardens near Brighton, Ontario which spe- cializes in perennials. She gave an interesting and infor- mnative'slde show of scenes from their gardens and gave details of many of the plants featured there. We enjoyed scenes of perennial borders, a bog garden, ponds with waterlilies, a path winding through a shade garden, a wild garden featuring blood- root, Jack-in-the-pulpit and foam flower, and a scree gar- den. Margaret gave much information on the naines of plants and on the conditions under whichi they grow the best. Shie graciously answered many questions ftrm interest- ed members. On behaîf of the Society, the speaker was thanked by Fia Sharpe. The show report was given by Doreen Lowery. Isabelle Challice was the judge. Resuits are as follows: Section A - House Plants African Violet single, one crown - 1) Helen Schmid, 2) Pat Bales, 3) Doreen Lowery. African Violet, double or sem i-double, one crown - 1) Minnie Zegers, 2) Doreen Lowery, 3) Pat Bales. African Violet, fancy leaf ruffled or fluted, one crown - 1) Doreen Lowery. African Violet, a miniature, single or double, one crown - 1) Pat Bales. Geraniumn, potted from outside, kept over wînter - 1) Doreeni Lowery, 2) Mininie Zegyers, 3) Helen Sohmid, 4) Pat Bales. House Plant, fancy leaf or foliage, pot size 4" and under - 1) Mininie Zegers, 2) Inez Harris, 3) Loma Atkins. House Plant, fancy leaf or foliage pot size over 4" - 1) Alf Pigott, 2) Pat Bales, 3) Doreen Lowery, 4) Inez Harris. House Plant, flowering, pot size 4" or under - 1) Pat Bales, 2) Doreen Lowery, 3) Inez Harris. House Plant, flowering, pot size over 4" - 1) Inez Harris, 2)Miinnie Zegers. Section B - Decorative Spring Thaw - 1) Pat Bales, 2) Minnie Zegers, 3) Carol Gay. Easter Morning - 1) Minnie Zegers, 2) Lorna Atkinis, 3)» Pat Bales. Peeking Thru' the Garden - 1) linez Harris, 2) Pat Bales. Most Points in Show - Pat Bales. Special Prize (Judge's Choice donated by Isabe lie AIDS AwARFNESS WEEK April 7 to il was Aids Awareness Week at Clarke High School. On April 8, Clarke welcomed Sue Joiansen, RN and author of three books, to speak on AIDS and Human Sexuaiity. On April 10, there was an AIDS crossword competition and on April il a Hat Day with ail donations going towards AIDS research. Throughout the week, there were AIDS statistics on the announcements, a Red Ribbon campaigri and videos from ACTf available for teach- ers to show ti their classes. There were two AIDS displays and informative brochures available. Clarke's Students' Council would like to thank ail of the staff and students for their support ti ma.king this week a success. by Andrea Etmanskie 30-HOUR FAMINE We are pleased to extend our smncere thanks to every- one who partlcipated i this year's 30-Hour Famine. The famine begani on Thursday, April 3, 1997 at 12:00 p.m. and ended on Friday, April 4, 1997 at 6 p.m. The flfty-six participants i this year's Famine were to miss three main meals and only drink water, juice and gatorade. A special thanks to' the stu- dents' counecil who orgàanized the Famine. The money eamied fromn pledges will go to World Vision and be dis- tributed 'in less fortunate Third World Countries. This project bas served to encour- age greater awareness of the need to address two of the most striking problems of the modemn world: hunger and poverty. Your involvement testifies to your commitrnent to the well-being of others and to your steadfast support to the global community. It is fitting that young people should be given this oppor- tunity to make a compelling statement in the namne of humaility. The future belongs. to you, and it is right that you strive to protect it. by Julie Plath Bob Roney Alecia Staples SENIOR GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL The senior girl's volleyball teara began its season mid- November, 1996, practising an average of six hours per Challice) - Pat Bales. Next meeting is May 22 - Spring Flower Show, Plant Sale. Guest speaker Yvonne, Maitland with a 'Corsage and Boutoriniere' demnonstration. Lunch was served by the commiittee of Pat Bales, Flo Sharpe and Eleanor Terril] to conclude a very interesting Meeting. week. The teami won every league tournament it was entered ti froin December to Kawartha finals in February, as well as winning the O'Neill and Weldon Invitationials, placing second at G.L. Roberts and becoming quar- ter-finalists at The Durharm College tournament. The teami won the Kawartha championships and won the gold medal at the COSSA championships. The team proceeded to represent the region at the OFSSA champi- onship finals i Chathamnjust prior to the March break, winning a bronze medal with the only match lost being to the gold medalists. Congratulations to ail teani members for ail their hard work and dedication. Team captain-Kate McKelvie, Jili Rypstra, Cindy Ross, Becky Tranter, Shannon Hawkshaw, Sacha Thompson, Amanda Rogers, Christina Reed, Georgina Katsiapis, Leslie West and Christa Robinson. Coaches- Leslie Schroeder and George Matsusaki. by Leslie Schroeder SENIOR GIRLS' SOCCER The Clarke Senior Girls' Soccer teani is getting under- way after having played somne exhibition gaines indoors. The teani advanced to the league final last year and was unfor- tunate not to go any further. Clarke looks to be strong in the forward lie with Megan Carter, Cindy Ross, Paula Partrier and Amanda Rogers. Since losing key defenders to graduation, Kate McKelvie, Becky Tranter and Mary McKenzie should help ta fil the gaps., In addition, the core of the team will be comprised of Captain Christina Reed, Emily Tufts, Jessica Lee, Leslie West and Clair Kelly. Stephanie Spencer, Lia Rutherford, Andrea McManus and Lisa Grand along with goaltender Vicky Rabbins also helped to inake this team very competitive with a strong chance of advancing to the playoffs. The team opens its league competition today Wednesday, April 23 'against ever tough Trinity College from Port Hope. by Jon Gale SCHOOL REACH TEAMS The School Reach Teams from Clarke had very suc- cessful seasons which have just finished. The intermedi- ate team, consisting of Jay Angi, Ben Koslik, Aneisha Mohamimed, Brian Trottman and Rosannah Yankanna fin- ished ils league play i a flrst- place lie against O'Neill with a 14-3 record. The team's future looks very bright, and they should contend for top spot again next year. The Senior Team, consist- ing of Depak AngI, Grant Esier, Dan Frew, Julie Harper, Scott MacDonald and Richard Perry, achieved its goal of flnishing 3rd i the five-team league. With every- one returning next year, Clarke is poised to challenge Bowmanvflle High Schooi for an opportunity to advance to the Provincial Chaxnpionships. Weil done, teanis! REPORT CARDS Report cards -were issued ti homerooms on Thursday, Apri 17. Questions should be dlrected to teachers or to Mr. Facey-Crowther or Miss Skinner. mi