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The halls of Port Perry High School have never been so packed full of enthusiasm and spirit as they were last week. Tahitifest '86 was one of the most successful winter carnivals Port Perry has had in a number of years. The school spirit and student involvement was at its peak during the busy week of activities. Bright posters, large murals, twenty-foot palm trees, colourful streamers, and students in bright- ly coloured clothing of all shapes and sizes filled the hall ali week. On Tuesday at noon hour over 140 Local man appointed as editor Blackstock native Gord Malcolm, 32, has been named the editor of the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser. The appointment was made January 29 by the paper's publisher John P For the past three years, Mr. Malcolm has served as news editor with the News Advertiser. He join- ed the staff in 1980 as a general reporter. Mr. Malcolm was raised in Blackstock and attended Cartwright High School. He is a graduate of Durham College's Journalism program. Before joining the News Adver- tiser, he worked at another paper in the Metroland chain. Mr. Malcolm and his wife Joy now reside in Ajax. They have two children, Jordan, 4 and Jeana, four "months. Gord is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Malcolm of Blackstock. _--~ vd / WEDDING _ INVITATIONS and Accessories PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street Port Perry 985-7383 ATTENTION! Word's out that it's time to start making arrangements for your lawn. Call ... RICK'S WEED CONTROL 985-2259 for all your lawn care needs including yard clean up. students and teachers took advan- tage of the free skating at the Scugog Memorial Arena. Wednesday at noon hour the halls were bustling with excitement as twenty-two teams of six people rac- ed throughout the halls following clues, trying to find the hidden treasures of the treasure hunt. Team two, consisting of six fast- paced grade thirteen studénts, solv- ed all of the clues first to capture the prizes. On Thursday a Luau was held in the gymnasium and the students danced the noon hour away. By Friday morning all of the snowbanks that surrounded the school had magically been transformed into six beautiful snow sculptures. The pineapple hut created by the grade thirteens won the judges' trophy. "'Gumby"' plac- ed second. The attendance at the pancake breakfast was great; all the students came to see their favourite teacher toss their pan- cakes around the kitchen from spatula to plate. Then after the classes, the real fun began and the PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 18, 1986 -- 9 afternoon events took place. The tug-of-war, the crab race, tahititreat chug, pudding eating, coconut toss, beachball volleyball in the snow and the limbo contests all ran smoothly. The participation was at an all time high. Congratulations to all the in- dividual recognized at the awards assembly at the conclusion of the day. The prizes were really great this year, ranging from school sweatshirts through school beach towels to a © clock radio. A special thanks to Julie William- winners who were . Winter Carnival with palm trees son, Yvonne Gottschalk and Beth Cramner whose hard work and dedication made the week such a big success. Cardigans are coming in the near future. Reocis, watch the halls for posters with all the details soon. Help the At Home Committee on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 3:30 and decide which stuffed animal you'll bring to school for stuffed animal day next week. Keep attacking the books, folks; only three weeks until March break. Phew!! PORT PERRY 10 SCUGOG ST. (HWY. 7A) TEL. 985-7334 BuUIEE®; CENTRES 3 ( 2! J |