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RN © - jit { | [ Grade nine students by Claudia Liebscher This past week was an exciting and memorable one for the kids of Port High, especially the Grade Nines, who had a second childhood. The theme for this year's Initiation was "Babyland," as the Grade Nines dressed up in the "latest fashion' of diapers, P.J.'s, red cheeks and get this - a matching toy and diaper bag. They had their first taste of high school life as the seniors initiated them on two consecutive days - Thursday and Friday. Laurie O'Reilly and Sue Doupe headed the Student Involvement activities and did a fantastic job. In order that one may participate in the initiation gala, one must procure an activity card. On Thursday the Grade Nines Janice Jackman had a hard time rolling this golf ball up the ramp, but persistance paid off and she succeeded. 3 were expected to open doors and be polite to all who wore aprons (Query: does Apron signify the mother image?) And on Friday the actual initiation took place during the lunch and activity periods. Kangaroo Court fixed the people who would not 'participate properly during the initiation. Many will attest that a Jello toss and eating pablum without a spoon are not the cleanest sports around! But everyone enjoyed Andrea Lewis' rendition of the Port High's fight song. The dance on Friday night crowned the whole event. The turnout was great and Martin Kuypers did a super job as disc jockey. * Dressed in diapers, pajamas, and bonnets these students take part in their " get initiated.... FROM THE WORLD OF SPORTS Monday night Port High's soccer team played against the best team in the region - Dunbarton. Unfortunately, the seniors and juniors both lost, but on Wednesday the team played * against McLaughlin and the seniors won. Mr. Westlake, the soccer coach, looks hopeful for future soccer games. He says, "We have got a great team." Next week our tennis team travels to Oshawa for a tournament. Best of luck goes with Mr. Scott and his troop of ball smashers. Allin all, a nostalgic week for Port High. The Yearbook should be crammed full of "goo goo ga ga's" and little Johnnys' and Marys' count- less baby snapshots! initiation by singing and dancing for the senior students. Ever tried pushing a penny uphill with a straw. This young lad, clad in bonnet and diapers did last week during the initiation day activities. Senior students were in full control of the activities performed by the junior students last week. Here a group of six grade niners slide down the ramp at the school shouting slogans. YMCA fall programs underway this week The Durham Region Family YMCA Fall program gets underway this week with openings in a number of programs. The youth program on Saturday mornings include Basketball and Floor Hockey at R.H. Cornish Public School. For preschoolers - Kindergym is offered at Port Perry High School. Tuesday's line-up includes an after-school recreation program for boys and girls, grade 1-6, pre-school dance, modern jazz, and a Leader- ship training program specially designed for those age 12 and over. For adults an Art course is offered at the Anglican church in the evening. . Wednesday mornings is a chance for all ladies, with and without preschoolders, to get together for a little exercise, a guest speaker, crafts or a trip. It's called Ladies - Take a Break and operates from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Anglican Church. Thursday evenings at Port Perry High School the YMCA Judo class will be taking over the stage in the gymnasium. This program is geared for youth up to 16 years of age. If you are 12-15 years of age and want to learn to be a better babysit- ter, our ChildCare course is for you. It is designed by the Durham Lung Association and is offered from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday at R.H. Cornish. A program for parents and preschoolers, Let's Create Together, offers a wide variety of activities on Friday mornings at the United Church. One hour is spent working together and the other hour apart. Some of our Playschools still have room for two-three or four-day registration. Please call the office to see if there is a time to suit you. For more information call John Rose at the Durham Region Family YMCA, Port Perry office - 985-2824. ERTIES REARS RRAREL YET EET RIGA) Xi) SO PEI 0) iia cara e sini a Ca BR RH NRE aa ae IRN Ta WI mp IPA ThA ey ae