Page 20, Whitby Free. Press, We dnesday, November. 6,1996 schoo)l athletics gets a sponsor McDonald's Restaurants of Durhalm Regilon have become a sponsor of local student athletics. A pilot partnership was officialy launched yester- dayj(Tuesiday) between McDonalds and the Dur- ham Elementary Athletic Association. McDoug h the partnership MeDnar-'oprovides fund-I ing, for various elementary Bcool sports progranis. For example, McDonald's i was a sponsor of the recent Durham elenlontary school cross country finals. School boards are seeldng more corporate sponsorship to hold events and pro- granis that might flot otherwise be held because of sipending cutbacks by the board. McDonald's plans to hold fundraisin geveninga thro outth year at Its loaIons i n Durham Régi on. Jason Collier' Henry St. H.S. With the unwelcome return of winter and mid- termes, students at Henry are busier than ever. Here are just a few of the upcoming events: 0 Mid-semester exams ai being heid this week. 0 Talce a student to work day today (Wednesday). in Quebec university iormation night is Nov. 11, 7 to 9 p.m. 0 The Phantom of the Opera trip Nov. 13. 0 Mfid-semester report caïds wiii be sent home Nov. 18. a An eveming of one act plays Nov. 20-21.' Il Community college day Nov. 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 2, p.m. at Durham Coilege. 10 Career week Nov. 25-29. *Our first P.D. Day Dec. 6. String games R.A. SENNETT Public Sohool Grade 1 students a specific gamne or activity mnat children can do Jordann Hill (left) and Alyson Giui try their hand at lunch or recess, in hopes of cutting down on at string, games, one of the events at the aggressive or unsafe behaviour. school's recent games day.Eahtcerauh Photo by Mark Reeso, Whitby Free Pres Jeni - HynsL j Jennier Hae .s in dominated Play, racing up an impressive 32 points. Our midget girls aise liad a> close match',against their rivais fromn Dwyer, but puiied aliead in the end, to capture a 24-point victory. Tlie junior girls were not se fortunate, as they were edged 37-35. Senior boys' soccer action really heated up last Wednesday wlien the boys ventured to Dunbarton for the LOSSA quarter-finals. With the gaine scoreless after regulation and extra time, the teanis engaged in a shootout. Austin triumphed with a 3-2 victory. Mfiss Laginski wouidlie to remind ail students interested ini writing the 'University of Waterloo math contest that registrations are due tlus- Friday. Anyone interested .can me their semester one or two math teaclier. CCLF to host meeting 'The Comité consultatif de langue francaise will hoat; a mleeting on Thursday, Nov. K,7:30 P.m., at the DuaIný 3Oard of Education Centre, 00 Taunton Rd. E., Wltby. There will be discussion of u1rrent provincial trends in 'rench fi-st language ducation. Guest- speaker is -Serge Eoisefrte from the Ministxy rEducation and Traininies eld serviceà brandi. MeImbers of- the public are elweie to attend. ..... ..... ..... Student saints ST. MATTHEW the Evangelist student Julian Perera, who's dressed as St. Patrick, was among the Grade 3 students at the'sohool who dressed up as saints to mark Ail Saints Day, Iast Friday.1 Photo bY Mark Reoso, Whltby Fme Proua Ail of the math midterr, were lield iast week, and y< should be getting them bac this week. 1 hope for you sake that you did well. If yc, didn't, then just be glad tha it wasn't put on vour reD)o. cïs(that were coin cidentally given out las- Monday). If you haven't ye handed in your report car( stub, have your parent ci guardian (or if you are 18 yourself) sign it and get it ir ta your homeroom teacher aE soon as possible. Speaking of handing things in, if you have not yet handed in your fundraising nloney or unsold cliocolates, please do so to Mrs. Maring in room 132. If you fail to do so, then you will not be eligible to win the greal prizes available. You alsc won't be able to have half the money raised go toward the team or club of your choice. Don't miss out on your choice to win fabulous prizes. Last Thursday (Halloween>, student council lield its annual costume cOntest. Each contestant dressed up in an amazing or funny costume. The winner from each grade level won a $10 gift certificate for the movies. The top overal winner was Ryan Peddie dressed as an outbacker. Startingwon Nov. 11, Rornea and Juliet tickets go on sale for $8. The production will run Jan. 8-11, al Performances start at 7:30 pan. Rehearsals are underway and niost cast members are without scripts (or so Fin told). Break a leg! Spekng of drama, Lunclbag Theatre runs every other Friday in room ns 107 (dramna room). The next ou Performance will be Nov. 15. ck For the music department, uir cheese and citrus sales began Du on Monday. If you have not at picked Up your oïder package ýr yet, see Mr. Uranowski this ri- week and start sucking up to st ail of your aunts, uncles, et parents and grandparents. .d Last night the music r department held its annual 3, Jazz Wight,* the music n provided by Anderson bands ýs and choirs. The Christmas' concert will be held on Dec. S17. ýt If you're wondering wliy 9the halls seemed a bit empty today, it's because it was Take a Student to Work day. Ail Grade 9 students were 3shipped off with their tparents to experience what an actual work day would be like. I hope you had an enjoyable experience. Tomorrow is parent- teacher interview day, which mneans that we get out ofi school at 2:30 pan. The interviews will run fromn 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m.r We Bay goodbye to a few r exchange students who havec been at Anderson. On Nov. 2,e Pierre Theveniau left to go' back. France. I had the pleasure of knowing Pierre a these past two monthsý as he C was in my gym class. On 0 Nov. 7 Pascale Marchdse. will tl alog b oFrn' Ihda the, pleasure of meeting ly Pascale through lier A excliange p artner. Op Nov. di 28, Jimmy Roy will rlturn to Quebec. I met Jimmy g1 through a mutual find. t( 1 hope they' h6d an lE enjoyable stay wlËile at a Anderson. Bon voya<eI Di Another week lias passed, and with the 'impending doom of midtenm reports looming ever dloser, Austin students have been busy as ever. The highlight of this past week would have to, be the annual Retro Eighties dance whicli was lield last Wednesday, courtesy of out, student council. Austin students donned tl ieir favourite retro and Halloween costumes and liad a blast dancing to, the classic eighties' tunes. Tlianksalso to tlie ASC for bninging tlie entire student body a mucli- appreciated non-uniform. day yesterday. Austin aiso hdissaeo excitement;hin.stslio week. Yesterday tlie bowling team,, coaced. by Mme. Kakcis,.liad its second i competition of the season,i and all members turned in a 1 fine effort. Last Monday, the junior boys> vofleyball teain wrapped up their seasen on, a positive note byý beating Bowmanvjîle two games to none. Ail players on the team mnust be commended for their outstanding dedication and effort this season. Austin is aiso celebrating the qualification of two athletes to compete ini tlie )FSSA (ail-Ontatjo) cross 1 country meet. As a result of E their excellent performances 4 Lt LOSSA, Ryan McHale and Wlatt G odfrey will represent ci Lustîn in the midget boys F, liision. 5< Last Tuesday, the senior iris' basketball' team put M ogetlier their most difficuit; of Bague victory of the season, fil9 1close 58-52 win over )wyer.' Tanl a Chapel l