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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 16, 1988-7 What's next in Orono Former principal views Clarke 25th anniversary asks George What Next? I have n my possession a relatively relatively small eollection of books, (about 150 Tthink) that I grandiosely like to call my library. It is unique in as much some of the volumes are now out of print, but together they cover most subjects important to me, for they provide a Panasonic "word picture" of how our World, was formed, the people on it, their lives & deaths, the religions they followed followed their politics and forms of government, their sports, (thank heavens we don't use lions to emphasize emphasize our right to rule the world anymore) their loves, and rituals, but above all they left behind them their manuscripts, writings and paintings. The ability to read, to understand and enjoy the printed word is available to everyone in this country, country, and that includes Orono. It is especially important to the aged, infirm, infirm, or "shut-ins" who enjoy and deserve this privilege. The young also require the right to' study and benefit from the experience of learning learning from the "written word". In Orono we have the benefit of enjoying this past-time, just by taking taking a few steps from the P.O. across the street or our library wherein we ' find an excellent collection of Reading material, organized by an 'extremely efficient, and i knowledgeable group of librarians. It would not be the first time that I have sought their advice. The mere , hint of moving this excellent and vital service away from Orono is outrageous. A few months ago it was our Post Office the "powers to be" wanted to relocate, now it's our library, what next? Maybe the Town Hall could be a garage, our Community Centre might be a "drive-in" theatre, or possibly Roy Forrester could be out. in the cold, then we would never know what's going on. Clarke Report on Co-op Education by Katrina Stephanie Nemis a student at Clarke wanted a change from the day-to-day routine at school. She was tired of going to school and sitting sitting at a desk all day. With the aid of a Co-operative Education Program which is increasing increasing throughout most Secondary Secondary Schools, she was able to gain credits in an out-of-school activity. When choosing a co-op placement placement it would be beneficial to the student to pick a work place, which they feel comfortable at and would gain the most needed experience. For Stephanie, she likes the fresh, sweet scent of roses and carnations and a well made bouquet of delicate flowers. So, what, better placement for Steph than at The Apple Blossom Shop in Orono. There, she gains on-the-job experience experience and gets an , idea' on deciding specific ' career moves, which will help her later in life. Stephanie does the vafSus jobs of cutting and trimming, watering and displaying flower arrangements. arrangements. She is greatly enjoying ' her placement and it wouldn't have ■ been possible without the help of the Co-op Program. We would like to thank The Apple Apple Blossom Shop, and all of the other participants which have taken in a co-op student throughout the years the program has been in progress. progress. Also, I would like to thank the Orono Times for allowing me to have the opportunity to do something which 1 love doing. 1 have decided that becoming a Journalist Journalist is something that I want. And being here at the Times has showed me that. Î have made the correct decision. The Co-operative Education Program Program is increasing throughout most of the Secondary Schools and Clarke High School is proud to be a part of it. CAREER TRAINING ■ EARN EXTRA MONEY! Learn Income Tax Preparation or Basic Bookkeeping. Free brochures, no obligation. Write U & R Tax Services, Services, 205-1345 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB 1 ' R3T 2B6, (204)284-1806. 1 TURN that time on your hands into CASH 1 for you. Get to meet new people and 'rtiake new friends through Atlctioneering. Next class June 18 - 25th. Register Register now. Southwestern Ontario School 6f Auctioneering, RR#5 Woodstock, Ont. N4S 7V9 (519)537-2115. 5HAIÏ1RE W=- 1 Thursday, Friday, Saturday HOT CROSS -jjrg BUNS per doz. Village Bakeshop Downtown Orono Phone 983-9779 1 believe that the 25th Anniversary Anniversary Year Book should contain a brief history of early times and how Clarke High School came into being. being. "In the beginning" the School Board Office was in Bowmanville and consisted of Walter Reynolds and Ruth Mutton. There was Bowmanville High School, Millbrook High School, Blackstock High School, Orono High School (which consisted of the top floor and the basement of the old Orono Public School), Newcastle Continuation Continuation School (which existed in the present Newcastle Public School) and several Public Schools. Newcastle Continuation School (whose principal was Mr. Goheen) was closed first and the high school students were bussed to Bowmanville Bowmanville High School. Orono High School (where I was principal from 1959 to 1962) remained open, with only the Grade 13 students going to Bowmanville High School. Obviously a new High School was necessary but since neither Newcastle nor Orono would agree to the other town having the honour it was decided to build Clarke High School somewhere between between the two areas and bus in all of the students. 1 always felt that the mid point between the two toxvns was the centre of my desk. There was also the feeling that having the students together in one school would remove some of the rivalry between the two towns and help to unite the communities. I personally believe that, to a great extent, this was accomplished. From the day of the grand Opening and the special address by Dr. Woodside (later , President of the University of Toronto), I have always been very proud to have been associated with Clarke High School. But enough for the history, Clarke High School is not just a • building but rather ail the wonder- fill people that have passed through its halls. Whenever I recall my years at Clarke, 1 immediately see "video" flashes of happenings. I will not mention names because I would be sure to leave some out and after all, each of you were important. important. to use but I will have to tell you about some of these "flashes" that spring into my mind. How could anyone ever forget ' the wonderful trips that the students went on and some of the episodes that occurred in everyday school life. The. athletic teams travelling to other schools and playing their hearts out for the glory of the school. For me, of course, the track and field and badminton expeditions expeditions were especially important and 1 will always remember firing the starting pistol (or trying to) at. the various track meets. The graduate trips to Montreal, Quebec City and Niagara Falls and some memorable occurrences. Remember the Motel in Quebec catching catching on fire and then, another time breaking into a locked hotel room to find a missing student still aliv.e buf sound asleep? The special educational fournies to Shakespeare Land in Stratford and the Shaw Festival at Niagara- on-the-Lake. ' , ■*- The band trip to Edmonton, where some of the students almost . froze to death playing hockey against St. Albert on an outdoor rink in sub-zero weather. Then the trip to Chicago where 1 let myself be talked into going on a roller coaster 'hat terrified me. The trips to Europe where the students had the opportunity to see and do things that they had only read and dreamed about. I remember a pretty young lady at a Commencement kissing me after I had presented her Diploma to her and my grandson, who was in the audience and who was quite displeased, telling my wife that she had better do something about it. Some senior students bursting.in- to my office and putting snow down my neck for the benefit of the school photographer. Nancy Wallace (my exception in mentioning names) retiring and leaving staff'and students without their "mother confessor." School dances when the music was so loud that sometimes 1 would hide in my office to prevent losing my hearing. The outstanding Cafeteria Staffs that put so much love and care into preparing home cooked meals for all concerned. E. Gi Witherspoon Principal of Clarke High School (1962-80) You'll Be SAVING N»// The Green fj Hair With Flair Downtown Orono Thursday, Friday, Saturday . .. ; $1.00 OFF ... ALL RETAIL PRODUCTS B'-B r E [l } F n .. ..on r< wn . Bringing you news, hints and "What's Happening Downtown and area" by the Orono D.B.I.A. We have an enthusiastic D.B.Ï.A. group with lots of ideas. Kim Cowan and her Promotion Committee have (bought up some great Downtown promotions including . . . 'The Luck of the Irish - Thurs., March 17 You don'tFiave to be Irish, but you do have to be downtown on Thursday when our Roving Lephrecaun might spot you shopping, walk up to you and say, "Happy St. Patrick's Day". You have just won some D.B.I.A. "Greenbacks". So come on down. Easters 'round the*bend. Put your creative juiced to work. We're having an Eâster Egg Decorating contest. Any media, any age. All eggs to be displayed in business windows. windows. More in the weeks to come. "Heard It On The Grapevine" There seems to be a hold, on the Taylor's washroom a,t Rolph Hardware. Maybe that's because ■ an essential piece of plumbing is in use in Reflections win* dow display. Do You Know ... Which two downtown business people were born in New York state? Answer on page From the Post Office Use popcorn when packaging breakables. It doesn't weight much and absorbs the shock. Preparing for opening Jack Perry of Kendal is preparing for his Video Store opening in Orono the first of April. Shelves are being constructed. Don't forget Our Theatre-Glee Club Group is working on a Variety " Night, but we need you!! Call Elaine Wells at 983-9854. Answer on page 3. A sign of spring Take a peek ,at The Apple Blossom window a fine breath of spring just around the corner.