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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 13, 1988 Bowmanville Drama Workshop Prepares for Upcoming Performance In this scene from the Bowmanville Drama Workshop Workshop production of "Tribute", Scottie (played by Harry Young) and Hilary (played by Lana Ricard) are re-living some old memories of a past relationship. relationship. Scottie, who discovers that he is dying, wants to reconcile with his son. The two-act play evolves around a tribute party that Scotti'e's friends and family family throw in his honor. The seven-member cast have, been in rehearsals since November, and promise an outstanding performance. The show will run from January 28-30 and tickets are available by calling 623-5700 or 623-9219. by Gretchen Ballantyne • Volunteer teaching assistants assistants are making a difference difference at Bowmanville High School. In the fall of 1987, Bowmanville Bowmanville High School began its search for adults willing to volunteer their time, during school hours, to assist teachers in the classroom. "We are very pleased with our volunteer program. It's been terrific for volunteers and students alike. All we can hope is that it continues to grow," said program coordinator, coordinator, Norm Johnson. The program concept, a first for this area, provides students needing extra attention attention and assistance with adult guidance. The teacher is then free to continue continue the course of study, without leaving some of the students behind. "It gives the students a better chance to understand understand their lessons. Also, teachers do not feel guilty leaving one student, to go on to others," explained Mr. Johnson. Three volunteers have been working at BHS since November of 1987. A high school diploma is all that's required to register as a volunteer. volunteer. The teachers provide a preliminary training session session for each volunteer on how to deal with the students. students. They continue to monitor the adult throughout throughout the year. "The student response has been very positive to the volunteers. The one-on- Volunteer Program Working at B.H.S. one approach really helps get to the root of a student's problem and concentrate on working through it," said Michael Misener, special education teacher at BHS. Margaret Williams is an adult-volunteer in the special special education class. She has been working with students at the public school level for over nine years. Now, at the high school level, she says she enjoys the contact Appointments Two new external members members have been appointed to the Durham College Board of Governors by the Ontario Council of Regents. Joan Sanderson of Oshawa and Richard Jones of Ajax join the Board, January 1st. 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She has served as a remedial remedial Teacher Volunteer for the Durham Board of Education, Education, as Chairperson of the Parent Advisory Board for O'Neill Collegiate and the National Committee for the United Church dealing with children's curriculum. She has been active in community community organizations, and is a Past President of the Board of the Oshawa District District Council Boy Scouts of Canada, and the Oshawa Newcastle- Whitby Big Sisters Sisters Association. She has also been. recently appointed appointed to the Board of the YWCA. Richard Jones has had extensive extensive industrial experience, experience, particularly in the aircraft industry. He started his career as an engineering engineering apprentice at the DeHavilland Aircraft Company Company in England. After working there for a period of time he transferred to DeHavilland's Canadian Company in Downsview, Ontario. He has served as Manager of the Industrial Engineering Department and as DASH 8 Assistant Program Manager. He is now the Program Manager (Civil Aircraft) for DeHavilland. DeHavilland. Mr. Jones served for a number of years on the Aviation Aviation Transport and Industrial Industrial Engineering Technology Technology Program Advisory Committee Committee at Durham College as both a member, and as Chairman. He attended Holywell Grammar School in Wales, and has taken several several Management Development Development Courses. He has been activé in the Ajax and District District Youth Soccer League. ... USmSIIHHi ( i Margaret Williams lends a helping hand to Jim Shaw, a student at Bowman- vine High School. Mrs. Williams is involved in the adult volunteer program, begun at the high school in 1987. If the good results from the program continue organizers say it will be run again next year. with the students and believes believes she can make a difference difference through her efforts. "It is a good feeling to help these kids. They realize you are there to lend them a hand, so there is never any problem. And the more attention these students students get, the better off they will be," Mrs. Williams said. At registration for the volunteer volunteer program in the fall, organizers were hoping for a good response, at least 10 volunteers. The actual public public response fell short of their expectations. However However there is still optimism about the future of the program. program. "This was an experiment. We had no idea what to expect, expect, but so far we like what we see," observed Michael Misener. Mr. Johnson hopes to use the program again next' year. Furthermore, if any adults are interested in volunteering volunteering for this year they can simply contact the high school. We would rather SELL IT than have to MOVE IT! 20°/< O OFF Everything in the store, offer good until Jan. 23, 1988. 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