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I r: Education il Art Students at BHS Learn to Weave Baskets The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, Januaty 27,1993 13 News from St. Stephen's High School ■ Basketry teacher Lynne Majesky spent Thursday, Jan. 21 at Bowmanville High School teaching arts ; students how to create baskets in both traditional and random weaving styles. With two completed bas- ; £ets are two Grade 11 students Jessica Stevenson and Eric Aida. Ms Majesky works with the Etobicoke 1 ^ af ks and Recreation Department. She said she became interested in weaving when her sister introduced ; her to the craft eight years ago. Happenings at BHS by Tracy E. Reid It seems like only yesterday we were pushing our way into the halls of St. Stephan's to begin yet another year of high school. With the first semester over and exams under way, the 1992- 93 school year is moving along at a rapid pace. To reflect back on the accomplishments accomplishments of teams, clubs and individuals individuals at St. Stephen's builds a sense of pride, and at the same time, sets an example for semester two. Auditions for the spring drama production production have begun, and although details details are sketchy at this point in time, I'm sure that quite a crop of talent is being harvested for both an entertaining entertaining and successful show. Break a leg everyone! The music department is also gearing gearing up for a busy semester. With a number of performances and trips in the planning stages, semester two promises to keep these committed individuals individuals in tune with things. Not only is a performance scheduled for Canada's Wonderland, but on February 23rd a night performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will be at- Celebrates 1st Birthday BHS Redmen, a Name from the Past? Bowmanville High School has been in existence for more than 100 years. Many people who still live in Bowmanville, have attended the school throughout all of those many years. The youth of today who attend BHS may no longer dress like the youth of the past, or listen to the same music, but they are still.BHS students with a wondrous school heritage. What could be recognizable about the present BHS school to anyone who attended attended the school in the past? We have had many changes at BHS over the years, such as the changing of principals and vice-principals, the changing of school buildings, and the removal of school initiation are just some examples. The element which unifies the past to the present through all of these changes is the athletic department department of the school which at one time created great amounts of school spirit, and has the potential to do the "same.againsomeday, . . The athletic teams of BHS are referred referred to as the Redmen. A name which was chosen all of those years ago after a male BHS team which was wearing red. This was an innocent name back when it was first created, and even until just recently the Red- men name was a title of pride and heritage heritage to Bowmanville and its school. That was then however. Today, there is a movement in society to remove remove any words in the vocabulary which we use that have the potential to offend someone. An example is the word manhole, which is deemed offensive offensive by some women. An additional additional example that could be used are several several professional sports teams, such as the Washington Redskins. It is because because of the possibility of the name Redmen having the potential to offend natives and women that its name will be changed. The bond between those who attended BHS in the past, and who now attend it in the present will be lost. How do the students feel about changing the name? Many of the females females who attend our school do not see the name as one which offends them. Many of the females believe that the name Redmen should remain for the male teams, but that the female teams should acquire their own name. How do local natives feel about the name? They do not view the name as being offensive, and believe that the name should remain. The people of Bowmanville were consulted when the idea of changing the local town from Newcastle to Clarington was decided upon. The changing of the BHS Redmen is of an almost equal importance to everyone who lives in Bowmanville, and share in its great heritage and pride, and yet until now many people have not heard. of the proposed name change. Those who pay the school taxes possess a great ability to affect decisions decisions that are to be made at the school. If the tradition of Bowmanville High School is important to you, please contact the school and voice your opinion about the possible name change. > Not all modem changes in BHS are negative. The school has recently begun a composting program to help reduce organic wastes at BHS. This program is only the latest step towards the school's aim of becoming as environmentally environmentally friendly as possible. The school presently has a school wide paper and can recycling programme in addition to me composting program. Karl Nettcn Conference Will Study Non-Traditional Careers A special one-day career conference conference focusing on non-traditional occupations occupations will be held for students with The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education on Jan. 28 at Co- bourg District Collegiate Institute East. Some of the workshop leaders include include Lydia Francis, a tool and die make and Maria Godfrey, an industrial industrial electrician. "It's an opportunity for students to explore careers they might not otherwise otherwise have considered," says Ruth Bra- ganca, Employment Equity Officer for the Board. The conference is open to Grade 8 students and students at the Board's five Centres for Individual studies or adult leaning centres. Braganca expects expects about 400 students will participate. participate. "Grade 8 is a time in their lives Pet of the Week Happy and energetic, Otis is on the look-out for a good home. The buff-colored, male bearded collie weighs about 30 pounds and is as good-natured as any dog can get. Animal Shelter 623-7651 Sponsored by: \ THE TOWN Op /z * JSjcmastk ONTARIO when they should begin to start planning planning for their careers and that involves selecting courses and summer jobs," she says. "A lot of non-traditional jobs arc math, science and technology based. Young women tend to drop those courses and yet these arc the jobs that are in demand." The conference is open to male and female students and is also designed designed to encourage the consideration of a broader range of careers by both males and females. Workshops begin at 10:50 a.m. and conclude at 2:20 p.m. Hospital Announces Equipment Campaign Oshawa General Hospital announced announced the launch of "Keeping The Pace" the hospital's Annual Fund for equipment needs, at a reception for Campaign Canvassers at Parkwood Estate, on Wednesday January 20, 1993. Don Thornton, past Chair of the Hospital Board of Governors, Hospital Hospital President, David Home and Chuck Powers, Chair of the Annual Fund, addressed addressed an audience of volunteer canvassers canvassers to outline the need for an Annual Annual Fund for OGH. The successful "Setting The Pace" Campaign for the redevelopment and expansion of the hospital was designated designated to meet the costs of building needs. However, with the severe budget budget restrictions being placed on hospitals, hospitals, there can be serious challenges in. meeting the costs for new and replacement replacement medical equipment throughout the hospital. "Keeping The Pace" is designed to canvass only those who were not able to pledge to "Setting the Pace". Oshawa General |is one of the few community hospitals in Ontario without without an ongoing formal fundraising program. With the rapid advances in medical technology and the increased need for medical equipment caused by a growing population, it is becoming more and more difficult to meet the costs of vital technology. The need for equipment related to cancer care at the hospital has been identified as a top priority and will be the focus of the Annual Fund this year. Experts have predicted that the incidence incidence of cancer in the population will have increased by 24% by the year 2001. Projections for the future for Durham Region is a 56% increase in new cancer cases by the year 2003. It is estimated that 80% of the new cancer cases diagnosed each year are initially admitted to Oshawa General Hospital for treatment and care, T he "Keeping The Pace" campaign has been announced as $400,000 and substantial donations have already been received. For more information contact: Shirley Freck - Campaign Office, Oshawa General Hospital - 433-4339. tending by approximately 78 students, staff and parents! Athletics is another group shaping up to have an exciting and fulfilling semester. semester. With boys' basketball and girls' volleyball finishing in February and March, team members and coaches will now have an opportunity to sit back and focus on future games and tournaments. The St. Stephen's chapter of O.S.A.I.D. is not only spreading the word about the dangers of drinking and driving, but is also trying to promote the idea that people can have fun without without having a drink. A ski trip is being planned for a weekend in March, and I'm sure it will be a fun-filled and safe holiday. Speaking of weekend trips: the beginning beginning of February marks the beginning beginning of our many weekend retreats to Camp Northern • Lights. During the summer this camp is used for underprivileged underprivileged kids, but during the school year students are able to use the camp for a weekend away from home. As always, always, I'm confident that everyone will enjoy themselves, as well as the company company of fellow students. Camp has always always been a place to strengthen old friendships, as well as begin new ones. As we quickly move into semester two, and for many students including myself, our last semester, let us not forget what we have accomplished, what we still have to achieve, and what we dreamed we would one day become. become. I think the words of Natalie Merchant Merchant can sum up what is so important to keep in mind as we cruise through high school, "These are days to remember!" remember!" HERMAN* 'When K wee brand-new it cost $750. That's what I'm selling It for." James Publishing Printers Since 1864 62 King 8LW., Bowmanville -3303 "I'M THE BIG NUMBER 1" Hi, everybody! My name is Dylan Douglas Joseph Crough and I turned one on Jan. 20. My proud parents ae Doug and Janice Crough and they had a real neat party for me with all my Aunts, Uncles Uncles and Cousins. They brought me all kinds of real swell gifts and I want to thank them very much. My proud grandparents arc Keith and Marie West of Orono and Ken and Muriel Moore of Port Perry and the late Emmett Joseph Crough. I'm going to Florida real soon to see my NaNa and PaPa Moore, so we'll probably have .another party there. See ya soon! Winners Announced From Essay Contest Winners at zone level from Branch 178, Bowmanville are: Intermediate Essays-2nd place, Julie Harper from the Pines. Cat. 2, Grade 7. Junior Essays-1st place, Curtis Yatcman, Bow. Central Public School, Cal. 3, Grade 6. Senior Pocms-2nd place, Tristina Hickson, Clarke High School, Cat. 1, Grade 11 Intermediate Pocms-3rd place, Anthea Rowe, M.J. Hobbs, Cat. 2, Grade 8. Junior Poems-3rd place, Theresa Rutherford, Enniskillen Public School, Cat. 3 Grade 6. Youth Education Chairman, H. 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