Whitby Free Prouss, Wechiesday, Aprtl 20, 1994, Page 3 '1 42 ACVI edged at Ontarlo moktrials There were ne precedents established when An derson CVI was edged in the semi-finals of the annual Law Day mock trials held at Osgoode Hall in Toronto last Thursdray. Just like last year, Assumption College of Bran tford, represent- ing Central Ontario, got the nod over Anderson MV, representing Eastern Ontario, after teams of students from each school pre- sented their cases for the inurder trial of Her Majesty The Queen v. Kimbaîl. Assumption went on te, the final where a precedent was set --Assumption and Belle River District High School, represent- ing Western Ontario, tied for first -- the f irst time that has ever happened in the tourna- ment. Belle River had defeated Korah Collegiate and Vocational School of Sault Ste. Marie, the Northern Ontario representative, by what was apparently the clo- sest of margins te, reach the final. The Anderson-Assumption courtroom battle, held before three provincial court judges, was also, «hard-fought, extremely close,» according Wo Brian Lake, staff advisor Wo the Anderson teani made up of Ana Alizadeh, Heather Bird, Harpreet Sidhu, Katherine Piggt, Steve MacBeth and LeafWVorsley. "It just shows how close it was between aIl four teanis says Lake. Anderson advance*d tW the Ontario-wide tournament after winning a regional playof! in March. Lake says the Anderson tearn turned in an excellent perfor- mance as prosecutors in the case of noted brain surgeon, Dr. Richard Kimbaîl, charged with the murder of his wife. In fact, Lake believes Ander- son, despite the ls in the semi- final, is still the beet teani in Ontario. «They did a great job," he says, noting they ractised 10 hours a week for ive weeks and -knew their arguments cold. "In my mind, they're nuznber one." 'Mhe purpose of the mock trial is to encourage students Wo weigh evidence, organize rational argu- ment, consider implications of concepts like 'innocent until pro- yenguilty or the relationshig btencrime and punishment, says Boss Davis, chair of the Lw Day committee of the Cana- dian Bar Association -Ontario. Lake says the educational value of the mock trials gues far beyond the competition itself. 'E Iperience is the prime motive flot competition,» he says. "#vany of the students said they learned'more from the pro- gram thar from courses.» Students showed a great understanding of the legal pro- ceas that "spoke volumes about the educational system, » he says. Lake will be transferred W the new Sinclair Secondary School in Whitby that opens in the faîl, and hie plans Wo begin a mock trial progam tere. But he says Sandra Barriault, also a staff advisor Wo Anderson atudents, and other teachers wili continue the increasingly popu- bar program at Anderson. It s something that will be at Anderson for a long tine tW corne " says Lake. Lae and Judge J. Crawford of Whitby may also hold a Durham- wide compétition in late May or June. Edward Canning FATHER LEO J, AUSTIN Lucie Rochette ST, CHARLES GARNIER 'A iÀcence Wo KibI? A Campaign to Stop Political Killinge andi Rsappearances' was Austin. Our hard-working Aminesty club mnembers mounted many di spays throughout the achool and they travelled the clasmrome, giving lessons; on the cruelty and ignorance shown by some gcvernments. t The club held an Amnesty Internation poster centest which was won by Grade 10 pupil Wojtek Kowalewski and students were given the chance Wo show their support cf the cause by purcasng Amnesty Inter- national buttons, armbands and t-shirts. The week began with a toucbing flag-raising ceremony during which prayers and readings cf hope were read by various members cf the Austin community. Mock trials, depic- ting the plight cf real-life victinis cf political cruelty, were hebd by the religion and history classes and pupils were given the opportunÎty to write and sign Aminesty International letters Wo be sent Wo countries such as Brazil, israel and Indonesia in hope that even one murder cf an innocent person is solved. As well as helping us experience the terrible ways humans are treated in some parts cf the world, it served Wo show us how very fortunate we are. Congratulations and thanks for a great caxnpaign go te our Amnnesty club: Carnie Stinling, Samantha George, Samnantha MacLeod, Carmnelia Agosfa, Lisa Wolff, Fiona Scannel, Sarah Goemans, Andrea Scholtes and Mrs. MacDonald., Ini keeping with the reflective tone cf the week, our Grade 10 history students had the opportunity te complement their studies on World War II by viewing Schindler's List at a specially arranged showing at the Camplain Cinema complex. Two hundred students watched intentively and were given assignmnents dealing with the Holocaust, racism and prejudice and their effects on Canada. The history, teachers and students wish Wo thank Wo manager cf the Champlain theatre, Mr. MacDonald, for arranging the early showing cf the film. On the sporting front, this past week bas been a fairly hectic one for Austin's athietes. Our badminton teains took Wo the LOSSA finals with a record eight players and tharîka to sorne gritty performances, Austin left with a bronze and a silver medal as well as two flfth-place finishes. Kim Walters and Courtney Walsh gained the silver inedal in the junior girls doubles while Gilda Kan and Cahoni Fatah took .f the bronze in the saine event Marie Roberge-Pellerin placed fifth in the senior girls' singles as did Lara Hugel and Paul Mackinnon in the junior »mixed doubles. Congratulations, to al team members and goociluck this week at DYSSA. Last week also marked the first garnes for Austin's rugby squads this season. Taking on Pine Ridge, Austin once again displayed its dominance in school rugby as the midgets cruised to an 18-O win over Pine Ridge.. Austin's finest speakers will be out in force tonight (April 20) as our school presents the Showcase for Spoken Arts. With many pupils from local h;*h schools taking part, it will give the public a chance to see and hear flot only Austin's inost proficient speakers, but, indeed, some of Durham's finest. Admission to the showcase is free. Rowe and Sen n ett 'are firms shools to have JKJ Junior kindergatn classes will be offered at -Kathleen Rowe and R.A. Sennett public schools in Whitby starting in January, 1995. The pormwl be offered at Col. J. E. Farewell, E.A. Fairman Leslie MeFarlane, Ormiston anâ R.A Hutchison public schools starting in September, 1995. T he pro am will start in Sep- tember 1996 at Bellwood, Glen Dhu kfeadowcrest and West Lynâe public schools, and in Sep- tember, 1997 at Dr. Robert Thornton, Palmerston and Prin- gle Creek public schools. T'he board has asked the Ontarie Mnisr of Education to allow it to delay offering the provIncially-mandiated program until 1997, arguing it would take that long to train teachers and establish the classes. Instead, the province approved a phase-in plan which requires the board to offer the expensive programi regîon-wide by 1997. Bonjour. Well, thinga have certainly been busy at Saint-Charles- Garnier in the past couple of weeks. On the weekend of April 15-16-17, our volleybali teama traveiled tW Windsor tW participate in the Smash '94 tournarnent. Because of deadline, I don't have the results yet, but Fim sure that our tearns did very well. On Thursday, April 14 a group cf actors camne W the school to put on a play about adolescent life. The atudents enjoyed the play. The administration began Wo hand out report cards Tuesday, April 19. The sound cf envelopes being torm open blended in with the sigbs cf disappointment and cries of glee. In past columns, rve mentioned a hard-workring group at our school called Jeunesse du Monde. Befere Christmnas, they began a campaign encouraging LE HOA DOUNG, Grade 10, was one of the many Anderson CVI students who particip ated in the Ethnocultural Fiesta Week fashion show and other events held b y the sohool March 28to 31. The fiesta was organized by teacher Gary Ranalli to explore Anderson's cultural diversitv.Sa.< tvno Fun Fair at school West Lynde Public School will hold the ninth annual 'Fun Fair' on Frday, May 6, 5:15 Wo 9 p.m., at 270 Michael Blvd., Whitby. There wibl be more than 30 gaines and events, barbecued bot dog and hamburgers and a silent auction, which includes a weekend at a Toronto botel. Proceeds will go te, new sports equipment, cultural events and computers for the sebool. students te bring food and toys for the needy during the holiday season, and it was a success. Well, Jeunesse du Monde is at it again. On Wednesday, April 27, they've planned a fashion show at achool. Various stores in the area bave generously donated clothing for the students Wo wear as they parade up and down the runway. Tickets for this event are available at the main office of the achool, and they cost $5 for adulte, and $3 for students. TIckets cari alse be purchaned at the door on Wediiesday eveming. The show begins git 7 p.m. and ends at around 9 p.m. Ail the money wilb go Wo a gcod cause. The school is located et 1020 Dryden Blvd., Whitby. Corne one, corne aIl, because it will be a great show. We are now in the second haif of the seinester. Boy, time sure flues, doesn't it? Speaking of which, that is what I muet do. A la prochaine. r:1 Taryn Briggs JHENRY ST. H.S. April showers bring muddy rugby players. Ah, but here at Henry, we know that a little mud bath will neyer hurt anyone. (It'a actually good for the complexion.) Hýenry girls' rugby players bad their firat exhibition 'game asat Wednesday, in the rain, and they wili be continuing play this week. Ramn or ne rain -- let's aIl get eut there and cheer for the Hawks. But the girls aren't the only cnes getting dirty. Both lacrosse teains, boys' rugby, basebal and the cydling teani are eut in any weather -- and looking great as usual. The basebali team <jlayed their first game last Thursdy winning 7-6 in extra inxvngs against Eastdale. Well, in bess than two months we wibi be having yet another Henry formai. This one will be hebd at the Westin Hiarbour Castle, as you May know, and it's on Friday, June 3. Some dates Wo remember are: tickets sales, May 2 Wo 5; group fundraiser (car wash), May 7 and 8; table sign-ups, May 19. Any further questions can be directed Wo the student council. A q uestionaire wili soon be distributed for our prom prizes. (Start considering whe you think would make a good lcing or queen.) This F'rday, rnid-semester report cards, along with a newsletter, vill be distributed to ail students. (This is just another dlue that the semester is haif over.) Henry's Habitat Helpers are always recruiting new people te help themn help the environnient. This is especially important as it is Earth Week. Se, if you're planning for sometbing Wo do for the environment, the Habitat Helpers have super ideas, or if you have some, they can use yours, toc. Henry Athletic Ceuncil bas organized a teacher-student badminton series. A teacher and a student form a team and then play other teama during lunch heur. Be sure te, read next week for the names cf the champs. Here's hoping that the good weather continues. Have a great week, Henry. I A 'i I j 1- --