PAGE 26, WIITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1987 Ann Dunn Christmas is the time of year to look ahead towards our future (and New Year's resolutions) and to reflect back on the accomplishments of the year. Looking back on the past week at Trafalgar everyone has reason to cheer. Houseplays were a tremendous success due to the hard work and enthusiasm of the students, especially the house captains. Hare house performed a fairy-tale comedy that had everyone laughing. Farewell house put on a haunting comedy which kept everyone in suspense. A great detective story was performed bv Max- well house -'A Çase for Two Spies.' Carter house was the only house to perform a drama and it was very moving. Our adjudicator for the house plays was Ross Morrow from Upper Canada College. He presen- ted many of the drama awards and the Nannette Award to Briar Jamieson, our head girl, for her performance in the Carter house drama. Try-outs for our school production were also held this week. 'Our Town' should be a great success with all of the talented people Trafalgar has. Our Christmas carol service is on Sunday, Dec. 13. With songs from the choir, the ensemble and the congregation, this traditional event always proves to be a perfect beginning for the Christmas season. On Wednesday, Dec. 16, we have a traditional Christmas dinner usually followed by Christmas carols and a Christmas play. At the end of the evening our Christmas break begins and we return in the new year. From everyone at Trafalgar Castle Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Leslee WilIs In keeping with Anderson tradition, I couldn't possibly disappoint you by saying it was a dull week at Anderson. If I did, it would be a lie! 'Career Tuesdays' have become a popular alternative to fighting cafeteria lineups and crowds. The rsponse has been exceptionally good. Our most recent guest was a chiropractor. These lunchtime infor- mation sessions are certainly benefiting our students and hopefully will continue right through the new year. The Anderson swim team participated in their first meet last Tuesday and finished seventh overall. This was quite an accomplish- ment for ACVI's first ever swim team, for, and all members (even the coach, Mrs. Grant) should be congratulated on a superb performance. The results showed Anderson swimmers in top positions in several races. If this first meet was any indication of what they're capable of, it's going to be a great season! The drama production "Skin of our Teeth" came in and went out with a bang, as it played Dec. 2 - 4 to a full house each night. It was obvious that a considerable amount of time went into the play, not only in the aching department but also behind the scenes, with the A.V. Club, promotion, ticket sales, make-up and costumes. The list of contributors is endless, but the bottom line is this: you all should be given a pat on the back. You really have something to be proud of. One final mentionable is the outstanding accomplishment of one of Anderson's elite athletes. Grade 10 gymnast Lori Strong was recently crowned Canadian junior female athlete of the year for 1987. This is a position well deserved by Lori, and we wish her the best of luck in the future. And that's all she wrote, folks! See you next week. Liz Aruta Denis O'Connor High School has reason to celebrate once again. This time, our success is not only due to our athletes, but to our actors, musicians and singers as well. On Tuesday Dec. 1, our drama depar- tment kicked off the Christmas season with itrs first 'Evening of Per- formance.' Our talented dramatists not only acted superbly, they also directed and produced the skits like professionals. Miss Calderone and Mr. Gallagher are very proud of their students and would like to congratulate them all on a job well done. To our musicians and singers, the same type of praise goes out to you. For several weeks, the DO'C choir and band have been rehearsing devotedly. Their hard work and effort was evident in their recent per- formances in the feeder schools. Mr. Arbour and Mr. Caley are very pleased with their group's progress and hope that all this practice will come to good use in their upcoming trip to Florida. Finally, our athletes have once again made DO'C very proud. Though we did not receive any medals, our school now has more reason to b'last. Our senior girls' basketball team participated in the recent SEE PAGE 27 MEMBERS OF THE Qurham YMCA's formed before family and friends at pantomine group 'Stagestruck' per- Henry Street High School last week. Students present sounds of Christmas The Anderson Music Students' Association will be presenting an evening of musical entertainment entitled "The Special Sounds of Christmas" on Wednesday, Dec. 16 beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the gym- natorium at Anderson Collegiate. The evening will feature perfor- mances by the concert band and Anderjazz under the direction of Andrew J. Uranowski, and the in- termediate and junior bands under the direction of Bev Foster. Jazz Incorporated, a new vocal jazz group at Anderson, will make their concert debut at this concert. The evening will include a traditional sing-a-long, with audience par- ticipation. Organizers have been assured that Santa will be making an appearance. Tickets for the evening are available from all the music students, from the music depar- tment, or at the door on the evening of the performance. Ticket prices are: $3 adults, $2 students and senior citzens $2. For ticket reservations and more information call AndreW J. Uranowski at 668-5809 or 686-2431. Board has energy drop Despite the addition of portables, a school and two school additions, total energy use by Durham Board of Education facilities in 1986-87 has dropped 4.7 per cent over the previous year. The energy report by superinten- dent of plant Jim Russell showed energy-saving measures produced the largest single year drop of the past 10years. The reduction in energy use represents a "cost avoidance" of more than $8 million for those 10 years, according to a report. Water consumption in 1986-87 was down 7.8 per cent frorn the previous year. A report shows the Durham board has the lowest equivalent kilowatt hours per square metre of all school boards in the Central Ontario area. ~ri Gayle Snyder Hi Everyone! Again, it has been.a very busy week at Henry. First, last Saturday (Nov. 28) Chris Campbell came home with a first in the Ontario judo championship at Durham College. Chris was first in his division of juveniles (13-16 yrs), 59-kg. belt. Congratulations Chris! Monday, our midget Hawks extended their record to 5 and 2 with a 47- 20 victory over Anderson. On Tuesday at the relay swim meet at Dun- barton, Henry took first place overall winning 188 points to beat ar- chrival Dunbarton by 27 points. Mark Kelly took four firsts; Craig Kelly had three firsts and a second; Jason Rushton three firsts; Julie Leswick Julie Lesiwck two firsts, second and a third; Steve Smith two firsts, a second; Brad Moore two firsts, a third; Claudia Luddeman and lesley Doran each with one first, one second and one third; Phil Brown with one first, a third; Bryan Guilfer and Chris Tanner, one first'each. Whew! ! Congratulations to everyone! Also on Tuesday, James Goodrick had a first while Peter Calnay and Rob Robitaille took second and Paul Kendall third in the Cobourg wrestling tournament. Our chess team had an amazing sitting at a tournament last Wednesday. Then won eight out of 10 games played. Terry Sawdon and Steven Rode remain undefeated. Henry is SEE PAGE 27 Alison Frost Hi! There is a new addition to the "High School News." Our school is called Quest and it is a private school for gifted students from junior kindergarden to Grade 13. From a handful of students in 1981, the school has grown to an enrolment this year of more than 130 pupils. We had a particularly interesting start to the year, as the school moved from its previous location on Dundas St. in Whitby to its present site on Baldwin St. (Highway 12) in Brooklin. This delayed our classes ab well as this column. But now that it has begun, Quest will be ap- pearing on this page every second week. At this point, I should introduce myself. My name is Alison Frost. This is my fourth year at Quest and I am pleased to be able to be telling you about my school. The fall season brought the traditional school golf sessions for the senior students at the Winchester Golf Club. Every Wednesday, rain or shine, we tried hard to improve our scores. We completed the season with our annual tournament with prizes for the best golfers. What we really needed was a prize for the worst golfer! Well, better golfing next year. In the weeks. to come, you will probably be hearing a lot about our house league events. We have four house league teams at Quest, made up of students of all grades, as well as their teachers. The teams are the Phoenixes, Centaurs, Griffins, and last, but not least, Dragons. Since the beginning of our school year, we have experienced a variety of weekly events, such as: a series of games of 'Capture the Flag,' relay races and most recently, a lip synch challenge. Everyone looks forward to house league events, and friendly rivalries keep the teams on their toes. Points are added up through the year and we will see who has the most this year. The Phoenixes have ben the champions for several years now, but who will be the ones to beat them? There is still lots to come between now and Christmas. So, tune in every second week - same day and time - for an update on Quest. r-L n nn Hâhy vzi Lfq Igh