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aan hs at ober ane oo dad 1 Ret SST eae Se | | ae Atif et OAC course offered at Port Perry High School Writer's Craft hones by Rob Streich Port Perry High has a new course option for the Ontario Ac- ademic Credit (grade 13) stu- dents. Instead of studying gothic novels and reading utopian litera- ture, many advanced English stu- dents today are becoming compe- tent creative writers through a program called "Writer's Craft". For the last two years, Port Perry H. S. has been able to give senior students the opportunity to work at hiksng their skills at writing poetry and prose. This year, two OAC Writer's Craft classes are enjoying the freedom to be creative instead of "merely reiterating what they are taught." In addition to learning pro er style, the students in the "Writ- er's Craft" classes are challenged to direct their creativity toward different areas of writing. On March 23, the Port Perry High Writer's Craft members spent the day working with stu- dents from all grades in an effort - to help them develop their crea- tivity and to pick out canididates for an upcoming area conference. The "Writer's" were placed with- a group of junior students spread throughout the library.. After each student had the oppor- tunity to read a composition, the "Crafter" would comment on its strengths, and possible improve- ments. In some groups, time permit- ting, short writing exercises were used to aid in generating creativi- ty. Talking to the seniors at the end of the day, they were quite pleasantly surprised at the level of - creativity shown. "I just couldn't believe how much talent they showed," com- mented Niki Bardelebent. One boy read a story full of powerful violent images which really moved you. Many of the poems and sto- ries seemed to hold to a theme of dark, harsh, almost violent unreal- ity or deep, sinister introspection. The students explained that this comes from the greater freedom allowed when writing about the unknown, the hidden and deeper thoughts people hold. One student commented that, "anyone can write about love, it's more challenging to write about death." It is easier to express things on paper than to speak them aloud in public, stated another. Several of the students have decided to pursue journalism or wrilng as a career largely because of this course. Many of the sen- iors said that no matter what field of higher education they pursue, they will always try to continue writing, even as just a hobby. Miss Roth said that she has had a wonderful time teaching the class this year. With the high lev- el of success demonstrated, she has hopes that the program can be extended to Grade 11 students in the near future. At Port Perry High, the stu- dents even have a vehicle, to pro- vide them with an audience for their writing, in the school liter- ary magazine The Voice. Voice editor Mark McMillan happily related that there has been enough interest and demand this year that an unprecedented third issue may be published before the Summer. For $1, The Voice provides over a dozen interesting pieces of prose and 10 pages of original try written by the students of Port Perry Highschool. To provide a further vehicle for creativity, one member of the "Writer's Craft" class was asked to compose a short piece pertain- ing to the course. Britt Lorish wrote the fol- lowing prospective of the pro- gram. to highlight her experiences over the one year course. "Ah to be the next Emest Hemingway. To be considered among the worlds's finest littera- teurs with published - works abounding, to be able to give me- aning to a.character created of ink % PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 4, 1989 -- 33 their creative skills Sharon Jones relates the comic tragedy of "Barth dog and Clair" while Niki Bardele- ben (left) and Britt Lorish (right) enjoy the short story. Students at Port Perry High School have the opportunity to participate in a new creative writing course called "Writer's Craft'. OAC students in Miss Roth's class learn the fundamentals of good writing and gain skill at developing creativity. These students share thelr work with each other for constructive criticism and praise. and paper; yes, these are the dreams of Port Perry High School writing students. "As a student in the "Writer's Craft" course, a new freedom of creativity has been allowed to me and my fellow students, that few classes offer. Like theatre, this course allows me to express my- self with almost total liberty. I find that as a result, my writing improves overall, and this reflects in my other courses. It has wid- encd my scope of thought while, at the same time, permitting re-. to ideas that had been. lease quelled until now. I've had the opportunity to learn about con- structive criticism; both in how to take it and give it. Several of us write occassional articles for newspapers, which is great expe- rience, as is participating in edit- ing work for the Literary Guild and the Electric Circus. "There are some who take the "Writer's Craft" to improve their writing, while others choose . to take full advantage of every- thing offered to them, creatively. What each student gets out of -'EWC-0A1 is un to them. In the What does your municipal clerk do? WHAT DO YOU REALLY KNOW ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE Can you answer these questions? Who is your councillor? end though, we all have a com- mon bond; we love to write." On April 26. 12 students from all grades will be represent- ing Port Perry High at the Areca 1 Literary Guild Conference in Ux- bridge. Ashburn (From page 32) plant exchange tables. Each society is invited to submit a copy of the 1989 yearbook for judging on overall content, layout, presen- tation of material, ease of being understood, and overall first im- pressions to the public. There will be a society display depicting the aims and activities of your socie- ty, as well as the flower show, and many, many other interesting things will take place. Each per- son is asked to bring their own sandwiches. Hot beverages and dessert to be provided. The Eleanor Knight Group of the W.M.S. will meet at the home of Ray Death on Wednesday even- ing at 8:00 p.m. Rev. McEntyre took Acts 19, vs. 32 as his text last Sunday morn- ing. His subject was '"The Grace of a Level Head." Doug and Ron Ashton read the Scripture readings. Rev. McEntyre favoured us with a beautiful solo "Now the Green Blade Riseth." Next Sunday's sermon will be Who is your "Livin . si Y g Our Baptism." Worship school haan) service each Sunday at 11:15a.m. ' We warmly welcome all who ) NESTLETON COMMUNITY CENTRE What does a would like to join us. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Classes for ; all ages, and all ages welcome. The Rev. Floyd Babcock from the Canadian Bible Society will lead us in worship on Sunday, April 16. This will be a very ° special day at Burns, when once again we welcome '"The Tor- chmen" from St. Catherines who will present an eveing of gospel music. They are Canada's top male Gospel Group. Time: 7:30 p.m. Free will offering. Social hour and fellowship will follow. ~ Do circle this date on your calendar (April 16) and plan to join with us. Bring your family, friends and neighbours, and share together in an inspiring evening of song and praise. We hope to see In Nestleton on Hwy. 7A -- East of Port Perry Committee of Adjustment adjust? How do Where does your zoning by-laws local government affect you? get its money? Who can vote What happens if in local government you don't pay your elections? property taxes? Find the correct answers, and much more about the community you live in, during LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK APRIL 10-15 It's the time to find out how your community works for you. 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