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PAGE 42, WH1TBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESIDAY, APRIL 19, 1989 COMPLEX Nicole Lambert DSRMNTO ____ ___ ___ ____ ___t LARNING IN FISH' Two weeks ago, everyone was welcoming spring with open arms at Denis O'onnor Hfigh School. Then the winter season has corne back ta haunt us. That doesnt mean our spirit at DOUC bas been crushed, for everyone looks ta warmer, brighter days in the near future. The French department bas been responsible for many trips at DOUC. In March, tShe departrnent organized a fun-filled ski trip which was open ta, the Grade il French students. The group that went had a fabulous time in St. Donat, Quebec. Now, the departnient bas put togther a trip ta Europe in July for those students interested in' takng French ta, the OAC level. The trip will takel11 lucky students ta such places as London, Cannes and Italy. The students will be staying with familles in France, ta enhance their lcnowledge and awareness of the true French culture. The air band competition was held on Friday, April 14. It had some expected and sorne unexpected entries. Many students entertained us by impersonating their favorite music groups or comedians, the results were hilarious! The Denis O'onnor 'Spring Fashion Show' is approaching. Student models are polishing theïilpoise and sophistication" in order ta display the unique clothing they will be showing off. Some of the sponsort for the show are: The Hous Boutique, Tuxedo Royale, The Green Thuxnb, and John Ponier Clothes for en. The second annual show is coming up in May. TiMckets for 'Grease' went on sale this past week, and are selling like hotcakes. The production is being held for only four days ana between the staff, students, and relatives of the cast members, the nuinher of tickets stili available is decreasing rapidly. Congratulations ta, those athletes who Iplaced well in their track and field events. Since the badminton team bas started up, I would like ta wish good luck ta everyone who is involved. Charlyn Long Apr i 19,1989 Dear Family: HIi everyonel I arrived back at school in time for opening ceremonies on March 28. From the remarks made by MW. Kamcke at that time, it sounds as if it is going ta hoe a busy term. I arn taking tennis lessons with the club. We practise a couple of mornings every week. If I improve my serve I rnight even bo eligible ta compote in one of the tournaments scheduled for Trafalgar. The sports prograin bas moved outdoors. Baseball and track and field are in season. Already the teains have been selected and bouse gaines are underway. Did I mention that aur gymnastics teani had a great timo at the independent schools neet on April 6. The six girls involved were given the opportunity ta perform before two qualified judges and the gymnaste were given an evaluation of their ability. I hoar Mrs. Oarr ws such a terrific coach that I may polish up my cartwbeels and tny out for a spot on the teamn next year. On Saturday Apnil 15, Trafalgar hosted its fainous video dance. In addition ta, the popular music bits, decorations and refreshinents, the boys froin Trinity, Lakefield and Pickering made the evening a success. In gym clams we bave started rehearsing aur dance for May Day on May 27. This year after the traditional ceremonies there is ta ho a MayFest. Snacks, gaines, an auction, a car show, and tours of the school are on the agenda. You are aIl welcome ta corne. Write the date on your calendar! I will send a letton again soon. Bye for now! Aiberta band at Henry By Debbie Luchuk Ilenry Street High School's synipbonic, intermediate, enisembles and brass bands are basting a Clairsmont, Alberta band this week as part of aband exchange that will see the l. Whitby band return to Aberta next month. Henry Street bas 9 articipated in such «exchanges annually, according ta band memnher Lori Nevin, 17. "On each tri pw try working witb otber bands. On an excbange, we get ta try otber kinds of music, and meet other peaple," she said. Two previcus trips have been tu Florida and Quebec. Music teachers in scbools across the country send requests for excbange ta variaus scbools or boards in other parts of the country. In this case, tbe Dur- bain Board of Education was approached and Henry music teacher Barry Hodgmns accepted the Alberta excbange proposal. "We bad been looking at Calg- ary for a few years now,'" Nevin said. (Clairsmont is located close The lairmontband wifl arrive today (Wednesday, April 19) and will give a concert witb the Henry band April 20. The Henry Street» band wilI travel ta Alberta in May for five days. BRYAN THOMAS stands in front of the Durham Region science fair held his science project that was judged recently. F. rm ht the best for Gr. 7 and 8 students atFrePmpht Al-mCanadian sinestudent A Whitby student will travel to Newfoun- dland in May with tbree other students from Durban Region schools to participate in the ail-Canadian science fair. Bryan Thomnas, a Gr. 8 student at Kathleen Rowe, won the bonor when bis project; 'Complex Learning Discrimination in Fisb,' was picked the best among Gr. 7 and 8 students at the recent Durham Region science fair. His project was first in Gr. 8 biological science and was best overaîl for Gr. 7 and 8 and earned bath the General Motors awarci and Durhami Region Vterinarians' Associa- tion award. Thomas's roect which was a follow-Up ta two others e aâ - entered at the Durham Complaints of inadequate parking at Anderson There is inadequate parking for students at An derson CVI since a Town bylaw prohibited daytime parking on nearby streets, says one of the affected drivers. "There's a lot af people upset," said the student, wbo did not wisb ta ho identified. Ho said a letton oxprossing concerns would be forwarded to the Town froni the scbool stu- dent council. "The bylaw bas taken awy 50 parking spots," said t ho studnt, noting streets on wbich the bylaw applies. Ho said tbere are 75 parking spots for students in tbe parking lot at school, but that number is inadequate for students. "One day, I couldn't move my car for an bour and haîf,» ho said. "Sanie students are even park- ing atHarveys.» H e said sanie students bave part-tme jobs after school and bave ta drive rather than take school buses. Possible solutions, ho - said, might ho montbly parking passes which students would purchase ta gain a parking spot, or an extension oftho parking spot ta the west. The Town passed the bylaw after complaints of traffic pro. blenis due ta parking on nearby streets. Ïfrj5 projects in the previous two years explained the ability of fisb to see and respond to a light. Two years ago he used a white light and last year he used a red and green light. For the latter p roject he taght the fish to respand tothe red Iight and not ta, the preen. This year be used red and blue ligbts and altered bis expeniment, teaching the fish ta go to a food chamber at the left of a fish tank when the red light camne on, and to the right side when the blue light came on. "Ail four fish loarned. IThey are quite smart'" said the 13-year-old who one day bopes to ho a marine biologist. DENTS O'CONNOR students Daniele Menard (left) and John Nevin are among those preparing for the school's production of 'Grease' to be presented April 26-29. In the scene above, Menard, in her character, dreams about the. suminer past while Nevin laments bis past mistakes. Vnce Ohpreclo-Fre* Prou. photo (câeh -1 ýâq 'tel Uàà Ir 1