Page 20, Whîtby Free Press, Wednesday, May 4,1094 Dixon(Iooks amm-t lite on the streets A musical drama about street kids 'is the newest work by Whitby teacher and playwright Edmond J. Dixon. 'Another Bad Connection' will be presented May 17 to 19 by Grade 7 and 8 students at St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School, 250 Michael Blvd. A 'mode] student,' feeling ~ressured and misunderstood by er parents, runs away from home in search of a new life. She ends up on the streets of Toronto -- a life far different than what she îmagmned. The play deals forthr*ghtly with issues sur-roun ding9 runaways and street kIcds in the nineties, and with the daily clash ofguood and evîl in the midst of modernsocety. A message of ho p e is starkly portrayed in the light of the city streets. There are nine original musi- cal numbers in the play that is for both situdents and adlults. But because of the subject matter, the production is not recommen- ded for children aged 10 and under. Dixon's popular youth musi- cals have been' seen by more thon 11,000 people. A Grade 8 teacher at d'Youville, Dixon has written a new musical for the school in each of the past six years. 'Another Bad Connection' will gtbepresented at 7:30 p.m. each nih. There will also'be after- noon performances. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students. Reserved seating is available by visiting the school (tickets also at the door). For more information caîl 666- 3901 or 666-9302. Sponsored by the Canadian Coalition of Girls' Schools, students from Trafalgar Castle School in VWhy will join students fr five other Toronto-area independent sehools in a unique one-day experienoe in the workforce. I 'Take Our Daughters te, Work,' 20 Grade 10 students have been placed in flelds that include accounting, engineering, bankIng, journalism, desgn. and architecture. These students> 'mentors' are professionals whose example and direction throughout the day wil promote curiosity, confidence and educational goals for the girls' future. Initiated by the Ms. Foundation, Take Our Daughters te Work received national attention and acclaimn in the. United States Iast year. The program aims te, increase aworeness that bright young women have much to offer and have the education and the self-confidence te be not only seen, but also heard in future boardrooms of the nation. It is estimated that by the year 2000 two out of thiree new jobs wiIl be fllled b woinen -- and in jobs which have traditionaliy been considered "for men only." By participating in Take Our Daughters te, Work, students will gain an 'insider's perspective' of the workplace and witness flrst-hond the considerable contribution they can make in the future towards Canada's economie and cultural prosperity. Good and avil STUDENTS rehearse for 'Another Bad Connection,1 the newest work by St. Marguerite d'YouviIle teacher and playwp ht Ed Dixon. The play will be presented Ma y 17-19 by G rade ?and 8 students at the sohool. Cail 666-3901 f or more information. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whllby Fre Press Mock councili meeting next week A meeting of the 1994 youth and cîvic administration council will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 p.m., in the council chambers of the Whitby municipal building. The 'mock council meeting' concludes a nine-week adniini s- tration course sponsored by the Town of Whitby and designed to give students from Anderson CVI, Father Leo J. Austin Separate School and Henry Street H-igh Sehool an insight inte the structure and administration of municipal government. AUl residents are invited to attend the 23rd annual mock council meeting. Whitby high school Grade- 10 students have been selected to attend the Hugh O'rffan Youth Foundation (HOBY) Eastern Ontario leadership semnor. They will join more than 120 other youth leaders, representing as many high schools from throughout Central Ontario, May 6 to 8 at the So:Ivation Army Camp in Jackson's Point. Noinated te, attend HOBY are Brent Bradley of Father Leo J. Austin Separate School, Kevin Coulter of Henry Street igh School, Roxane Montas of Ecole secondaire Saint,-Charles Carmier and ¶'erranoe Ares of Anderson CVI. The students were choseen based on their demonstrated leadership and potential for continued leadership growth. HOBY leadership seminars bring together a select group of Grade 10 students so that they con interact with, groups of distinguished leaders in business, government, education and the professions to discuss present and future issues. The goal is to provide the youths with a unique forum for learning about the Canadian incentive systemn and democratic process and for broadening their understanding of their leadership potential and quest for self-development. The Optimist clubs of Brooklin and Whitby are the local HOBY sponsors. The fo'adation was estab- lished by actor Hugh O'Brian following a visit te Africa where hie was inspired by a meeting with Dr. Albert Schweitzer. "One of the things Schweitzer said te me was that the most important thing in education was te teach Young people to think for themselves," OBrian says. 'T'rom that inspiration, and with the support of others Who believe in youth and the American dream, I started HOBY te seek out, recognize, develop and reward outstanding leadership potential among Our nation's youth." 'Social J ust ice at Austin Student presentations, semî- nars and a candlelight ceremony were part of 'Social Justice Day' at Father Iseo J. Austin Catholie Secondary Sehool yesterday (Tuesday). Father Geoffrey Howson, from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, was guest speaker at the first annual social science symposium, held by Amnesty International. There were performances by -a Grade 10 religion class, and pre- sentations bY OAC students Car- mnela Agost.a (women's issues under oppressive regimes), Samantha George (refugees), Samantha MacLeod (political Local student leaders. attend HOBY seminar Students Iearn about the workçforce