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4- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 5, 1936 BURSARY WINNER: Leslie Ann Bradley, 18, of Port Perry, was all smiles Saturday when she was named this year's winner of the Kent Farndale Bursary, an award given annually to young artists. The talented singer Is well-known here, and has They Students stage walk out By Jason Logan Port Perry Star Port Perry High School saw a number of students on the sidewalk instead of in the classroom last Friday (Nov. 1). About 75 students, mostly of the younger grades, took part in a staged afternoon walk out, and gathered on the east side of Rosa St. to protest recent suspensions and rule changes at the school. The student protesters are upset over the banning of hoods, short skirts, and any clothing advertising beer or alcohol related products. Those involved in the walk out encour- aged students to join them in their efforts while chanting and cheering when new members joined their group. PPHS principal Sandra Riches said that the students had information about rule changes and about students being expelled that were simply not true. "Things you hear are not necessarily facts," she says. Mrs. Riches explains that the only rule being implemented by the adminis- tration involves the wearing of hoods in . the school. This rule was brought forth regarding students' safety and due to the fact that the hoods may conceal the identity of students involved in any mischief. Mrs. Riches said other issues dis- cussed by the students may be in the student code of behavior, but are not considered to be rule changes. But Cheryl Hill, a parent in the com- munity, believes the kids had good reason to walk out of class. Mrs. Hill said that the school is being "run like a jail," and that the adminis- E> PORT PERRY STAR > upset over clothing rules trators are "acting like Hitler." She claimed that students are being punished or suspended for minor inci. dents, and do not deserve such harsh treatme Mrs. Hill said the Durham Board was unaware of the walk out when she called the office yesterday morning; she feels she has gotten nowhere when dealing with the school itself. As the protesters continued to chant Friday afternoon, some senior students looked on with disapproval 'Rules are rules," said Carl Phoenix, 18. He said the younger kids are "trying to make a name for themselves" and describes the ordeal as a "follow the leader" type protest. "They're losing the respect of the older students," he adds. Many of the older kids at PPHS were upset that the protesters chose to stage their demonstration on Recognition Day when students are recognized for their academic accomplishments. Parents arriving for the awards cere- mony were not sure what to make of the scene they encountered outside, and were quickly welcomed and reassured by those students against the walk out. Police were called to the scene after several eggs were thrown at the school from the group outside. Police say that a meeting will be set up between walk out organizers and school administration in an attempt to get this conflict resolved. Mrs. Riches says she has had the chance to talk to some students individ- ually, but has not yet been able to talk to the protesters as a group. begun a four-year degree program in vocal pel formance at the University of Toronto. She accen ed the award from Kent Farndale the day after he graduation from Port Perry High 1 School. BOB-BOBBIN' ALONG: Kids g munity Halloween party, held th Prince Albert. There were plenty