Whitby Free Press, 20 Apr 1994, p. 32

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Page 32, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, April 20, 199 Name wanted for new e.lementary sohool The Durharn Board of Education is looking for a name for the elementary school to be built on Rolling Acres Drive in the Sorbara subdivision in northeast Whitby.. Whtby trustee Tanya Gulli ver chairs the naming committee made up of Whitby trustee Allan Gunn, Ajax trustee Cindy Dudley, sueitndent of education (Whiby)Carol Yeo, and Joe Hircckprincipal of the new school. According to board policy, a school inay be named afler persons who have made a significant contribution to society regionally, provincially or nationally (the echool may not be named after a current employee or trustee of the board). A school aIso may be named according to the ýhistory of the area, the district which the school wiIl serve, or the naine of the street on which the school is situated. Members of the community may send their suggestions by May 12 to Tanya Gulliver, Durham Board of Education, 65 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 3H3, or telephone 434-1329 or 576-6000 ext. 701. A short list of the suggested naines wiIl be circulated and a final decision on the sehool name wiIl be macle in June. By Nancy Coter, head ibrary resource SINCLAIR SECONDARY SCHOOL What do Toronto's National Basketball Association teain and Sinclair Secondary School have in common? Well, we're both lookcing for a team mascot. The NBA has decided on an "animal' theme, their short list down to, a posible 10. Sinclair, as well, has compiled the results of recent surveys -- but our list comtained 27 possibilities. This is what you proposed: the Sinclair Altars, Stingers, Iàghtning (Tampa Bay bas made this quite a strikcing symbol), or Sonics, Senators, Suns, Sabres and Settlers -- these have an aliterative ring with Sinclair Seconday Celtics, Cats, Cardinals conure images of regalness, nine lives, and lucky good fortune. Storm, Fury, Supersonics, Lasers contain qualities inherent in a winning teain, the fury of an offensive attack storming like a supersonic with laser-like speed. Wolves, Thnberwolves, Wol- verines sta]k a wild image of prowess, Sinclair students djimbing to the Summits, or our coipetition retreating over the top. Perbaps IHighlanders, llinging furiously on the field, or Mustangs Stallions and Steers wildly bcigfel, confidently aùnd with independence. Skyhaws wr, Sabres bite, Scorpions sting, Sharks will eat yoII Up. Whatever trademark Sinclair teams finally take on will be 'Dynos.' Stay tuned, we're almost on the fields in uniform and in colour. Parents, don't forget organizatio'nal meeting of the Our first Parents' School Community Association scheduled for Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at Anderson CVI. We want to seS you there. We need your involvement as we plan for the September opening of our school. Durhamn College bas four new additions to, its board of governors Mike Andrew of Oshawa was appointed by the council of regents to represent the student body on the board. He is in bis graduating year of the human resources program. Midge Day of North York, professor, arts and administration, is the elected academie representative tc, the board. She is presi dent and director of Citizens for Property Tax Reform and a director of York Mifs Heights Ratepayers Association. Cbief Gary Edgar of the. Misissaugas of Seugog Island First Nation, Port Perry bas resided ini the Durham coenmunity for a number of years. In addition te being chief, h. holds the position of economnic development offlicer for the ?<fisissaugas. Rager C. Wright, a resi dent of Ajax, is the president of Dowty Aerospace Landing Gear. The. college board is comprised of 17 members. Twelve members are appoited by the council of regents from nominations representative of the college region, four are appointed by the council of regents following individual elections by the college's student body and academic, administrative and support staff irespectively. The. college president is, ex officio, a voting member of the board.. Members are appointed for terms of tbree years and may b. reappointed for an additional three-year period. ANDERSON Sprn is in the air as Andrson tearns perform a busy sports schedule. Congratulations to the junior boys' rugby teain. This group opened their season witb a 28-0 vitoy over Ajax High. Unotnately, Thursday's gaine Versue Bowmanville was cancelled due to poor field conditions. Way to go, boys, for your outstanding efforts to open the season. LOSSA badminton finals were held in Ajax on Thursday. Andersonians faced tough competition. Tish Roerdink and Heather Houghton played two stiff matches in girls' doubles. Burke Rutherford won a bronze modal in the junior boys' singles and Claire Bramma won a silver modal in Junior girls' singles. Claire and Burke will now proceed to DYSSA in Richmond Hill. Watch out, it's coming, it's coming, Muscle Mana Three will take over Anderson on Thursday, April 28. More details next week. The Anderson Student Athletic Association is busy with clothing sales. Sweatshirts, shorts, basebol il shrts, bats and jogging pants are only a few of the items available from ASAA. See Kristen Miller or Mr. Dobos if you are interested in purchasing somne of thie great Anderson gear. Anderson's athletic banquet will be held on June 9. To attend this festive event, you must be a member of an Anderson "eaM. Tictkets are only $10 and can be purchased from any member of ASAA or from a teacher in the Ëhsical education department. uy your ticket today. Photos for the Prom '94 side show are desperately needed. If you have any great pots of your friends that could be used for the show, be sure to ta]k te Mark Raine or Soroya Campbell. Anderson Christian Fellowsbip extends an invitation to anyone interested in playing a gaine of 'Iàfe Size. Monopoly! This exciting event.will take place on Saturda, April 23, at Henry Street high School. The fun begins at 7:30 p.xn.* Andersons Vocal Cabaret will be held on Friday, April 22,'at 7:30 p.m. Musical groupe, incluing Jazz Incorpbrated, Concert Choir and Senior Chamber Choir, will display tbeir excellent ~talents during this evening of vocal music. Ticketà are only $5 and can be purchased from any member of the music departrnent. Until next time, Anderson, have a great week and take full advantage of the wonderful spring weather. Pro tect your noggin CONSTABLE Tunde Reti talks to R.A. Sennett Public Sohool safety. A Sennett student was seriousl1y hurt in a bike accident students about the importance of wearing helmets and bicycle Iast year, glving the presentation added impact. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whitby Frs Press Four new members on Durham College board

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