Page 22, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, November 20, 1996 1 I l I ncentive flota problem for 450 aduitsuet J By Amyll Blundefl The former Central Collegiate Institute Ion Simcoe Street South in Oshawa is now Jhome to the new Aduit and Continuing IEducation Centre (ACEC). "As we have had only five weeks to set everything up, the school isn't exactly where we want it to be," says principal Peter Fawcett about the centre for students over age 21. The most popular courses for the 458 students are math, English and, especially, computers. "The students realize.that it will be very difficuit for themn to get a job without computer sidils," says Fawcett. Enrolment For courses was s0 great that they had to extend the. day, creating more classes, to meet the demand. With computer courses so popular, the school will establish Internet terminais that will be available to1 students for research. "Most of the students that corne here are very realistic," says Fawcett. "They have tnessed up once and they know, that they can't'afford to mess up again." To ensure that students get the best education possible, a new program is avaîlable at the centre. Known as 'job-shadowing,' it is similar te the co-operative education programs in rnany of the regular day achools. Through the job shadowing program, students can spend from a couple of days to a week in the career of their choice. For those students who are unsure of what they would like to do, an assessment centre has been set Up. Through this, students will have the opportunity to determine their career, educational and skill goals, and then be directed into the appropriate program. Accodingto JlianLake maret-M airector tor the centre, 35.62 per cent of Aise, eventually, students' resumnes graduates are attendrng college and only . will be available te employers over the 2.74 per cent of the 73 respondents to a , Internet. srvey indicated that they were not . , The centre prepares students for actively engaged in a job, training or college since the world of work, since educational programn. many graduates are being refused employment because they lack the And, Lake reports, 50.87 per cent of the necessary skills. surveyed graduates from the centre are / A vezy extensive program has been set emnployed four months after earning an up through which students can earn their Ontario Secondary-School Diplomna. GED (General Education Development), 0f the 458 students currently enrolled, whih, s te euialet t a rae 1 Faeet pedits hatabut alfwil g whichis th equvalen to Grad 12 a pcepeicts hat r labout , ha ill g high school diploma. on01 lc fihe erig hl the ADULT STUDENTS- learn computing tion centre, located in the former There are also skcill awards that can be ote half w Il go into the workforce. skulls at the Durham pulic sohool Central High Sohool building, in Osh- earned after the completion of a unit. "This is because ACEC provides board's adult and continuing educa- awa. Incentive, however, is something most students with the necessary skcills to get Photo by Mark Reesor, WhIlby Free Pres students do not need. a job," says Fawcett. jMandy Lamers UFather Leo J. Austin Il LiA Janice Saywell Anderson C.V.I. With midterm reports oui of the way; one would thin] that things at Austin woul<' have regained ai equilibrium. But witl parent-teacher interviews, LOSSA finals, fundraising and the upcoming school play, to mention a few, thai would be a difficuit task. Austin students dont1 complain, though, because we thrive on the busy lifestyle. On Monday, Nov. 11, the midget girls basketbalî teamn had their. first playoff gamne against Pïne Ridge. Austin captured the early lead but at halftime were down by two points. The gap continued to widen, with a spread of 12 points, and only four minutes left to play. The girls kept their wits about them, though, and stunned the crowd by capturing a 56- 48 victory. LOSSA quarter-finals for the girls' basketball teams were held last Wednesday. The midgets had the early lead over the first-place Anderson team but unfortunately could flot maintain it long enough. In senior, action, the girls garnered an impressive 50- 39 win over Sinclair,' giving ~> them a spot, in the semi- finals. Any guys interested in playing basketball, or girls intresed in playing volleyball, should keep their ears open te, the announcements as try-outs are due to start soon., -Theathletic association is it now selling Austin sporti k towels at the snack bar, fori d mere $5. These, as well a a pompoms and Wildcal h magnets, are a fantastic way to show school spirit. The towels and the pompoms ,lwould be great for waving t your support at any upcoming Wildcat sporting t event. 3 The athletic association Frecently. sold. tickets for a buy-out which proved to be a smashing success. Austin students came out in droves to cheer on the senior girls' basketball team. Many students showed their spirit with brightly painted faces, thanks te Ms. Festeryga's art students. Highilights of the buy-out. included those students who led the stands in cheers, and the debut of the jazz band at a school sporting event. OAC students are definitely starting to feel the pressure with university applications pending. The guidance counsellors have been especially busy, trying te accommodate every graduating student with an appointment to seek some much-needed advice. Indeciion is a problemn faced by most right now, but some of this tension could be relieved by visiting potential universities and speaking to their reps. Althughmost students partciptedinithe university liaison day, not aIl Ontario schools were present; aise it is not the same as seeing the school for yourself. Ai sa representative from the a University of Windsor will 5s give a presentatien at our t school temorrow (Thursday) y and there is also a trip te e Waterloo on Nov. 27. Good s luck te ail OAC students in 9 the ensuing weeks because y there will be some important g and difficuit decisions te' niake. 'Cat' ahit FLJA The Cat, Austin's newly established ra 'dio pregram, is receiving a spectacular response. Teachers are finding that it is a great way for them to have announcements made and students have aise been submitting their requests for songs. The Cat can now be contacted by leavingt messages in its very ewn suggestion box, located just1 à nside the doors of the caf. Bet sure te stay tuned (every t second morning) for thea upcoming teacher requesta day. t] Just another reminder te cý everyone that epening night & for the much-awaited TI musical, West Side Story, is I fast-approaching. It promises 0] te be a stellar performance, db se anyene înterested should buy their tickets soon. The ef show runs Nov. 27-30 and ui Dec. 4, 5, 7, with tickets only su $7 for adults and $5 for fo. students. Caîl 666-2010 if 2 you want furtiier details ha because this is a show you th, don't want te miss! - Ai This week has beei particularly exciting for us. Fer starters, the -senie boys' volleyball tean defeated Pine Ridge anc Eastdale on Tuesday. Pini Ridge lest to Anderson 15-2 15-5 in the quarter-finals Eastdale lest te Anderson iii the semi-finals 15-3, 15-3, sending Anderson te the finals. On Thursday, Anderson crushed Bowmanvjlle 15-8, 15-5 te retain their LOSSA title as champions. Ites net over yet for those fabulous guys; the OFSAA title is up for grabs this Friday and Saturday at Humber College. Things didn't go as well for Anderson junior and mxidget teams. The juniors were defeated in the preliminaries by Eastdale and Mclaughlin. The midgets lest te Henry in the quarter-finals. Romeo and Judiet tickets have sold eut -- for Saturday, that is. But great seats for the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday shows are still available for $8. Buy yours in the front foyer at lunch, or .all Mr. Trites or Ms. Ennis at the school at 668-5809. The show runs from Jan. 8- 11, se keep your sciiedule Dpen . for this long-awaited rama. Plans for the third edition )f Thee Final Word are nderway. The deadline for Lbritting artidles is Nov. 25 >r general articles and Dec. 'fer sports articles. If you Lave any problems 'wïth heseý deadlines, then-contactj ýmit Seth or myself before the deadline se we can work eut an arrangement for yeu. The sign-up sheet for the third annual Trivia Night is up on the drama board acress from the student council office. Get your team of four together new and sign up teday. Or, if you don't have a team of four but would stilI like te compete, then sign up as a single and you'l1 be placed on a team. The cost is $10 per team, ah meney raised te, go tewards the production of Romeo and Juliet. This should be a very enlightening experience, 50 come on eut and find eut how stupid you really area (and how smart Mr. Krolyk really is). Pop quiz: whùt's the difference between a yearbook and prom night? Gîve up? They're both up in price and completely unforgettable. If you haven't bought your prom ticket yet, the price has now gene up fromn $55 te $60. If you are still planning te PUPprERWANTED Kids on the Block, an- educational and entertaining puppet troupe that performas for Durham area elementary schoolay requires 'a -Monday afternoon puppeteer. No experienoe neoessaiy. Cail Katherine Henderson at 655-5680. Freeman (that's the guy in the suit and die everyday) as soon, as possible te ensure your spot. This year's promn promises te be a splash because instead of having it at Le Parc as in past years, it will be held on the three- storey cruise ship, Tue Northern Spirit. This year's yearboek is stili on sale for $35 Nov. 25-29 in the front foyer at lunch. Oniy this tune, you can't get $5 off. Get yours now before your memories become forgotten. Music department cheese and citrus sales ended today, so getyour money into Mr. Uranowski as soon a's possible. Some of the money you collected will go tewards future music trips for you and your peers. The cheese and Florida citrus will be here on, Dec. 7 to, give you a warm break from the cold winter weather. The Anderson CVI music department will hold the Family of Schools Concert on Thursday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m., featuri g groupe from C.E. Broughton, Bellwood, Dr. R. Thornton, Leslie McFarlane and Pingle Creek public schools and Anderson CVI. The evening will include performances by concert bands, jazz bands and combes, choirs, vocal jazz à nd recorder ensembles. Admission le free. 1 1, ',