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THE MAGAZINE OF THE OPUNAKE HIGH SCHOOL
VOL. '17 1972 OPUNAKE HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE • CONTENTS
• .., School Officers . 2
Editorial . 4
Staff Notes 8
Prefects' Notes, . 10
Originat Prose and Verse 14
Academic Record 24
Sports Notes' 29
School Institutions and Activities 42
School List 49
Page' One OPUNAKE HIGH SCHOOL
CONTROLLING AUTHORITY: TARANAKI EDUCATION BOARD t~ u ~ V) Il' 0> .:( 0 ...: -; n.. C STAFF. Principal: R. W. BURROW, M.A. (Hons.), Dip. Ed., Dip. Tchg. D. C. PAGE, B.A., Dip. Ed., Dip. Tchq Deputy Principal Mrs. A. P. STOCKMAN Senior Assistant Mistress D. J. MACLEAN Head of Mathematics Department *G. A. WHITHAM Head of English Department J. S. FREE, B.Sc. [Hcns.], (Leeds), Grad. ~o' C Cert. in Ed. Head of Science Department Page Two Part-time Teachers: Mrs. G. J. BARR, L.R.S.M. (Music) Mrs. J. R. BURROW, (Remedial Reading) L. L. HALL, (Brass Instruments) J. MUNRO Mrs. Y. SAUNDERS, (Music) Mrs. I. THOMSON, Dip. H.Sc. Mrs. J. YOUNG, (Pottery) Principal's Secretary: Mrs. D. A. FISHER Office Staff: Mrs. V. A. DAKIN Librarian: Mrs. E. M. SPINDLER Caretaker: J. BOVEY Cleaning Staff: A. SANDFORD Groundsman: D. R. ROSS * Deceased PREFECTS: "'Susanne SPINDLER (Head Girl) Michael JOYCE (Head Boy) Faith WILLIAMS (Head Girl) Randall PRESTIDGE Margaret JOHNSTON (Deputy Head Boy) (Deputy Head Girl) Andrew BURROW Sheryl BARTON Graham COXHEAD Rosemary CORKILL Bryan DEEGAN. Anne DOWNIE Graeme HALL Jeanette GILBERT *Harvey JOHNSTON Sonja HOOGENBERG Jamie MALCOLM Robyn RIDDELL Neville MAINDONALD Elizabeth THOMSON Lawrence ROBINS Jenny WASHER Craig SIMPSON Janice YOUNG Henry ZINZLEY * Left during year RANDALL PRESTIDGE DUX 1972 Page Three There is only oneproblem. Leisure labour is almost entirely unproductive. It is precious time and energy wasted on generally selfish pursuits. The crisis comes, when a large proportion of the population's energy, is spent on wasted leisure. Many people just haven't the initiative to spend this time on producing something useful for oneself or society. Is the Weifare State a social disaster? One fact is clear-work is editorial discouraged. In many areas a welfare recipient can receive more on relief than he could by working for it. "In such cases," some people reason, "why work?" Every age-group is under welfare's umbrella. The present system is almost certainly creating an indolent apathetic community content with the fact that Prizewinning speech of Senior Oratory Contest whatever happens the State will provide. In Uruguay, for instance, the "something-far-nothing" syndrome became a way of life. The minority of the people who worked, had to support the majority who were either on the dole AN ALL-PLAY AND NO-WORK SO.CIETY or in the government. In spite of such obvious problems, other nations are on the road to becoming carbon copies of this welfare state. This road, could lead to financial and social ruin if the mistakes others have made are repeated. In the past most people worked long hours in factories or on the farm. Little time was available for education or recreation. But today, we are rapidly Instead of using recreation to regenerate OUr mental batteries so we can approaching another dangerous extreme-to an ALL PLAY AND NO-WORK SOCIETY. become more productive, people of the Western civilisations have used recreation Many in the "now generation" are crying for a shorter week to make more time as an end in itself-as a device for escapism. We need to reconsider carefully, available for leisure. For example, over the last century, the workweek has therefore, how we spend our time. As the Proverb says, "Go to the ant, thou steadily dropped from 72 hours, to 48, to 44, to 40-the curr~nt U.nited ~tates' sluggard; consider her ways and be wise." national average is 38 hours. And now a four day workweek IS being seriously contemplated by many large industries. -F. WILLIAMS, Form 6. What is replacing time formerly spent on productive labour? The television for one! The man-hours spent each week in front of the television set in United States already surpass the weekly output of all productive labour by at least 27%. And even less time on the job is a continuing goal! A 3D-hour work• week is predicted in the near future. Americans spend about the same number of dollars on recreation as they spend on food. And leisure, freetime and recreation are becoming increasingly more important. For a price, a man can even THE OPUNAKE HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GYMNASIUM go to a new organisation in Los Angeles and find out how he can get more pleasure out of his leisure. But why are they unhappy? Isn't having more leisure time the ultimate goal? For many years people had talked about a gymnasium at Opunake. There certainly was a need, both from the High School point of view, and also from There is a reason. why more leisure is not bringing expected hoppiness; It the community's. Although there were many halls in the district, none was has to do with a feverish desire for escape from responsibilities and problems really suitable for activities such as gymnastics, indoor basketball, badminton of life. But countries of today are not the only ones who have been entangled etc. because of smallness, low ceilings, lack of changing and showering facilities in escapi'sm. History gives evidence that every great nation, sooner or later and other factors. Over a number of years about $2,000 had been raised by the has fallen victim to the disease of too much leisure wrongly spent. Materialism, Home and School Association, for a gymnasium, so a start had been made. as has often been recorded in history, was the trap that extinguished the flame of many great civilisations. There are too many startling parallels between However, things really got under way early in 1970 when a public today's Western Society and the extinct civilisations before us, who first grew meeting was held in the Opunake High School Library. Mr. Neville Rowley of rich, then soft, indifferent, apathetic . . . and finally died. And of course the Jaycees was in the chair, and there were representatives of many they didn't think it would happen to them either .. organisations present. Initially some people present favoured the construction of a gymnasium or community centre independent of the High School, but after the The question we now need to ask ourselves is, "Is more leisure time really Principal, Mr. R. W. Burrow, outlined a number of important points it was decided good?" Of course, recreation is necessary to a balanced life. But, as Britons to construct an Opunake High School and Community Gymnasium on school and Americans are finding, the nations whose citizens work hard-the Germanies property. The main points Mr. Burrow made were:- and Japan ,and elsewhere, are surging ahead economically. New nations, with aggressive citizens are coming to the fore, phasing out former powers which (i) The Government would provide a substantial proportion of the finance have grown fat and lazy. In that important light: it is time We re-evaluate if the building was on school property. our concept of leisure. When a nation becomes tuned to the purely material, that nation, just like r;very other fallen nation, is writing its own epitaph. (ii) The Education Department would be responsible for normal maintenance. What about concepts such as that we should enjoy our work? Why are they (iii) The school would guarantee to make the gymnasium freely available out of step in a technological age of non-fulfilling jobs.? Because, as I stated (subject to reasonable conditions) for community activities seven days before, people are seeking escape---to escape work and the responsibilities of life. a week. Page Four Page Five Following the meeting a Steering Committee was set up to initiate and problem was escalation of costs. In 1969 the Waitara Gymnasium was completed co-ordincte fund raising octivities. The members were,- at a cost of about $48,000. Early in 1971 it was estimated that the Opunake Gymnasium (the same basic plan as Waitara's) would cast $55,000. Yet Mr. Neville Rowley, (Jaycees) Chairman when tenders closed on 1 8 May 1 971, the lowest of the 6 tenders, that of Mr. Ron Burrow (High School] Secretory-Treasurer Messrs. Feaver and Spence Ltd., was $71,882. Since then costs have continued Mr. Noel Muggeridge [Joycees) to rise, but more slowly, and it is not known yet what the final figure will be. Mr. Brian Munro (Lions) At the moment of publication just on $70,000 has been raised, of which Mr. Dave Page (Lions) the Government has granted $40,000 and the lccol community has found Mrs. Irene Blake (C.W.!.) $30,000-a magnificent effort from every point of view. Considerable savings Mr. Tom Robins (H.&S.A.) have been made by voluntary labour for floor finishes and ground works, and virtually all that remains for the future is to find finance for exterior painting Mr. Lew Clay (High School) when the iron has weathered sufficiently. . The Committee immediately initiated various projects (the first being a bottle Co-operatian from various people and organisations resulted in very drive) and began investigating various designs. Gymnasiums th:oughout.Tara.naki were inspected and it was eventually decided to adopt, with minor modifications, attractive surrounds, In particular, one should mention the following,- the Waitara model which appeared ideal for community purposes. The Egmont County Council for widening and sealing Heaphy Road and The campaign started slowly, but after early scepticism and misgivings were providing a sealed off street car park. overcome, it slowly gained momentum and soon it was apparent that the project had caught the imagination of the whole district. Various organisations began The Post and Telegraph Department for removing poles and installing projects and donations poured in from almost every section of the community. underground cables. The following is a summary of the major fundraising over the three years.- Mr, and Mrs. J. S. Stronge for advising on landscaping and donating shrubs. 1970- $ Opunake High School Bottle Drive -- -.- . 600 The groundstoff, with help from pupils and parents for ground works, Jaycee Film Premiere .. _ .. _ .. _ .. __ ._._._. __ .. . .. __ .. _ .. 530 Opunake High School Gala Day --- .. --.-- -- .. - -- -.-- 1010 The Gymnasium opened with a full complement of equipment (basketball Taranaki Savings Bank ..... __ . . __ .. __ ._. __ .. .. __ . ._._. __ 700 backboards, badminton standards, wall bars, window frames, Swedish beams, Opunake Players "Our Town" -.- ... -.-.-.--.--.-.---- .... ---.--.• 190 horizontal bars, Roman rings, ropes and ladders) paid for entirely by grants Concert- from the Education Department ($2,888) and the Taranaki Savings Bank ($300). Rahotu Y.F.C. & c.G.c.{Opunake Savage Club _ 150 Jaycee Popular Girl Contest _ .. __ ._ _ .. __ . __ . __ . __ . __ ... _ .. __ _ 3453 C.W.!. Baby Project _. ._ .. __ ... _._ .... _. __ ._. ._. . .. 421 Although the Gymnasium is already in use it will be officially opened by Mr. V. S. Young, M.P. early in December and a full report of the ceremony will Opunake High School Interform Competition - ... -- .. ---- 1313 be given in next year's magozine. Already the Gyrnnoslum is regularly booked Opunake Athletic Club __ _ _ .. ._ _. __ .. _ .. 300 4 nights a week, while the Primary School, Convent and other organisations share Lions Beach Carnival - --- .. - - -- . 2008 in its use during the day and early evening. An Indoor Basketball Association 1971- is in the process of formation owing to the existence and availability of the Opunake Pony Club Marathon - --.- - - - 980 Gymnasium. Taranaki Savings Bank .. - ----.-.---.-.---.--.- .. -.-----. 300 Opunake High School Gala Day --.- ... -.- .. ----.--.-.--- .... - 1000 The project has been a most worthwhile exercise involving the whole district. Swimathon _._. __ .... __ ._._. __ ._ .. __ ...... _. . ._--- .• ----.- .. 960 Thanks to the energy, initiative and co-operation of so many people and Opunake High School Work Days __ ._. .. _ .. __ ._ 1623 organisations, a tremendously valuable asset has been created, one which will Lions Second Beach Carnival .- - - - .. - - .. - . 1600 meet a long felt need. Well done, Opunake and district. 1972- Opunake High School Gala Day ...•...... _ _ .• 1125 Canvass _ _ ..•.... ______.. _ -.- . 1930 Opunake High School Interform Competition - - .. 1636 Opunake Badminton Club-Marathon - . 850 In addition there has been a steady stream of donations from individuals and organisations throughout the period. Not all, however, was plain sailing. One major problem was to try and reverse Government decisions of 1970 and 1971 that no money was to be made available for Gymnasiums. Largely thanks to the efforts of Mr. V. S. Young, M.P. for Egmont, the Steering Committee was successful here. The second major page Six Page Seven - TRIBUTE Stall cnote~ G. A. WHITHAM • 24 February, 1921 - 10 June, 1972 Mr. BURROW: Democracy: in which you say what you like and do what you're told. Mrs. STOCKMAN: Art, like morality, consists in drawing the line somewhere. Mr. PAGE: It's amazing how nice people are to you when they know you are going away. Mrs. PAGE: High heels were invented by a woman who had been kissed on the forehead. Mr. MACLEAN: There's one thing about baldness-it's neat. Miss LEES: The art of reading is to skip judiciously. Mr. MOFFAT: I come among you unmuzzled. Mrs. LONG: My argument is that war makes rattling good history, but peace is poor reading. Mr. LONG: Beard was never the true standard of brains. Mr. WILMSHURST: Men give away nothing so liberally as their advice, Mr. WASLEY. Love's like the measles, all the worse when it comes late in life. The late Mr. G. A. Whitham was appointed to the staff of Opunake High School in 1961, and became Head of the English Department in 1964. Coming Our Garrick's a salad, for in her We see oil, vinegar, Mrs. SCOTT: from Manchester, England, at an early age, he was educated in Wellington, sugar; and saltness agree. going on to study law at Victoria University. There he gained his hockey Mr. BABU: A finished gentleman from top to toe. "blue" in 1940, and played for N.Z. Universities. Studies interrupted, he served Mrs. RENAU: I teach only the truth-but that shouldn't make you as a Flying Officer in the R.N.Z.A.F. during W.W. II, stationed in Britain, and believe it. la·ter taught Astro-navigation. His family were farming in Taranaki, and following his war experiences and injuries, he decided to join them. Mr. FOSTER: He pasted picture postcards around the goldfish pond to make the goldfish think they were going places. As a teacher George, as he was affectionately called, was respected and Mr. FREE: I do not ploy cricket because it requires me to assume esteemed. He had a scholarly devotion to truth and accuracy, and" a deep such indecent postures. understanding of and love for literature; many pupils identified him with the Shakespeare he treasured. He drew the English Department together by his In what distant deeps or skies, Mrs. SYMONS: willingness to discuss and help, his punctilious prepcrotien, his kindline·ss. His Burnt the fire of thine eyes? scholarship and judgement were recognised by the Department of Education who Mr. WILSON: Fifty million Frenchmen can't be wrong. used his experience in In-Service courses. As a staff member, his wisdom and Mr. CLAY: My stomach serves me instead of a clock. tact made his advice frequently sought; many were the chats in his hazy little office, booklined, under the vacant poster-eye of The Bard. Pupils felt free to Mrs. OCKHUYSEN: "Dze kwig brown fogs jumbs over dze layzee dawg." seek him .out-he was always available to them, for his concern was not only Mrs. BURROW: No longer have we three R's in school, instead we have to teach, but to lead his pupils to an understanding of the true values of life. six R's-remedial reading, remedial writing, remedial Shadowed by iii-health, his priorities were clear-cut-to befriend and help as 'rithmetic. many as he could, caring deeply that they should develop their full potential. More than just teacher and colleague, he was a friend. Mrs. THOMSON': Only when genius is married to science can the highest result be produced. Many scheol ,activities outside the classroom benefitted from his meticulous Mrs. BARR: We ought to have books teaching us not how to compose organisation and quiet leadership. He produced the magazine, and every major music, but decompose it. dramatic and operatic show over the last decade. He assisted with drama, oratory, debating. He coached girls' cricket, and was a familiar sight on the Mrs. SPINDLER: Never lend books, for no one ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are books that people have hockey sideline, with galoshes, garbadine and pipe, encouraging very successful girls' teams. In the Home and School Association he played a continuing and lent me. valued role, and at the time of his death was Secretary-Treasurer. He devoted Mr. MUNRO: God is always on the side which has the best football himself - to the school, and to the pupils' welfare, wO'rking long hours with coach. dedication, for others. Mrs. YOUNG: Time's wheel runs back or stops; potter and clay endure. Valued as was his contribution to school llfe, more valued is the example Mrs. FISHER & The dignity, the grandeur, the tenderness, the everlasting of integrity of character that he leaves. He was humble, patient, considerate, Mrs. DAKIN: and divine Significance of motherhood. with a constant ironic and whimsical sense of humour, a gentleman and a Christian of the highest integrity. His example and influence have enriched CARETAKERS. We like work; it fascinates us-we can sit and look at it for hours. the lives of all who knew him. Page Eight Page Nine cnote" "Tho' poor in gear, we are rich in love" SUE• Quotation: "To live is like love, all reason is against it, and all healthy instinct for it." Aspiration: Computer Programmer. Probable Destination: Punch Card. Fovourite Pastime: Eating Apples. Pet Aversion: Finding half a worm. Favourite Saying: "1 I ike thot." Theme Song: "Terry." - c ~ 0 o MARGARET• Quotation: "Even the youngest among us is not infallible." Aspiration: Archaeologist. Probable Destination: Undertaker. Favourite Pastime: Running myself down. Pet Aversion: People believing me. Favourite Saying: "Yes Dear." Theme Song: "Maggie May." ROBYN• Quotation: "My own business always bores me to death; prefer other people's." Aspiration: Policewoman. Probable Destination: Inmate in maximum security block-Paremoremo. Favourite Pastime: Telling people they're on gate duty on cold wet days. Pet Aversion: Finding out I'm on gate duty. Favourite Saying: "You amaze me." Theme Song: "All I have to do is Dream," LlZ• Quotation: "Better late than never, but never late." Aspiration: University. Probable Destination: Kindergarten. Favourite Pastime: Counting Money. Pet Aversion: Dad's long shirts. Favourite Saying: "Dunno." Theme Song: "I'Il take the money and run." ANN• Quotation: "I was a modest, good humoured girl" (it is Opunake that made me unsufferable). Aspiration: Beautician. Probable Destination: Stretching rack. Favourite Pastime: Sitting on window ledges. Pet Aversion: Heights. Favourite Saying: "All the time." Theme Song: "Bridget the midget." Page Ten ROSEMARY• Quotation: "To be caught is a wretched experience. Aspiration: Town Planner. Probable Destination: Gardener. Favourite Pastime: Enjoying myself. Pet Aversion: The Clock! ! e Favourite Saying: "1 don't advise it." >- Theme Song: "Smile a little smile for me--Rosemary," -0, ~_j 0 SONJA• :1:_' "Holland lies so low that they can only be saved by Q) Quotation: '"Z ,_: ~ being dammed." 0 0 ;;: ,0 Aspi rati on: Private Secretary. :E .s: Probable Destination: Office Cleaner. SHERYL• c Quotation: "All things I really like to do are either immoral, 0 illegal or fattening." rcn Aspiration: Commercial Artist. Probable Destination: Nude Model. 'c" ., ~ .. _j Theme Song: "Sheryl Moana Marie." s: Cl c:' e" ~ JEANETTE• z'" 0 0 0 Quotation: "She was a brunette by birth, but a blonde by habit." ;;: Zw Aspiration: Dietician. :E -: CRAIG• Quotation, "A lover of himself without any rivals." Aspiration, All Black. Probable Destination, Touch-judge for Opunake 3rd Grade. Favourite Pastime, Nqcr'iki Road Corner. Pet Aversion, Her Brother. Favourite Saying, "Too much." Theme Song', "Everything is beautiful." Page Twelve Page Thirteen A weary dog dragged itself to its feet in the cold grey dawn. With the first rays of the sun came also rays of hope, for with the sun came the smell of woodsmoke and the excited, "yap" of Huskies at feed time. His heart beat fast as he stole towards the ragged pines five hundred yards upstream. There, four Indian Muskers were gloating over a pile of high grade pelts, 8rifJil1al which were not rightfully theirs. Suddenly a snapping, snarling, ball of fury landed on the skins. Growls, snarls, snaps, cries of pain, cries of fear, cries of surprise all blended together. The tethered Huskies went mad, all hell spewed forth. The dog fought as if possessed, slashing left, slashing right, slashing and and snapping at the throats, for it is there that the warm salty life blood runs close to the surface. It was practically all over before it started; four men lay strewn amidst the pelts, their dark blood matting the once beautiful fur. A weary form, passion spent, crawled away from that camp-mission accomplished. -K. STOCKMAN, 3P. A WAR LITERARY AWARDS Starved children, adults, babies, The debris of a one night bombing, Senior Prose Lyall Prestidge, Form 6 Spewed, Senior Poetry Janice Robinson, Form 4B Over the countryside, Junior Prose Sheryl Ba rton, Form 6 And yet on eerie silence engulfs it Until the soft droning of planes, Junior Poetry Jane Spindler, Form 4M Bombers! Daily News Literary Prize (Senior) Robin Page, Form 5G Becoming louder and louder, Daily News Literary Prize (Junior) Ken Stockman, Form 3P Then the screaming of the helpless people Exploding bombs tearing them apart Whitham Memorial Poetry Prize Diane Burney, Form 5G Limb by limb Like an angry monster REVENGE Leaving them scattered, Like leaves off a tree in Autumn, The dog stood beside the body of his master, and howled into the night, Over the countryside. his long mournful bursts of sorrow rising and falling eerily on the cold spring -J. SPINDLER, 4M. freeze. The moonlight through the trees cast a jagged ring of light upon the still warm corpse, illuminating the steadily widening circle of red that stained INSTINCT the white snow around the throat. For fully three hours he continued his dirge, There were all sorts of bravery until suddenly sorrow gave way to rage and the primitive desire for revenge. on that day, The wind wcs blowing Powerful and majestic, the dog, a magnificent German Shepherd, stood in The rain was falling silent tribute beside his master for one final moment before taking up the clear spore of his enemies. The pace which he set himself was a keen one, his dark And things were breaking. The date 10th April figure laping wolf-like across the slowing melting snow, hour after hour, tirelessly place Wellington across the frozen waste, steel muscles contracting and expanding rhythmically cause rocks beneath his shaggy hide. His breath rasped hoarsely in his throat, yet on he victim people and a ship. ran, neve" once faltering in his stride. Sunrise found him a good twenty miles Yes it was Wahine day along the trail and still hot on the tracks. As I recall when the alarm went Occasionally he would dip his head and scoop a mouthful of snow from Every man gave his assistance a soft flakey bank; he had recently eaten, so food would be the least of his The Air force, the Navy and. many people worries for the next day or two. On through the morning, through the noon, They all went out in their little on through the afternoon and into the enfolding chill of dusk. On and on he boats against those lashing waves. ran, his gallant heart pumping blood to every fibre and tissue in his body which Other people brought blankets well remembered how kind the master had been. The hatred, end the lust for They brought food revenge drove him to his very limits in this relentless pursuit. They brought cars They helped people off beaches Across the thawing plains towards a deep swift-flowing river in the hostile They put people into cars mood of spring flood bearing a noisy burden of breaking ice. The sled tracks Four hundred people were on that boat led off the ice at the edge of the river. Obviously they had crossed before the and only fifty died ice broke up. With a mighty leap he plunged into the torrent of ice. The Thanks to all those people slicing cold brought him to his senses. From somewhere his fatigued body who gladly gave that day managed to find the strength to grapple with the wild current. Minutes seemed Each of them is a hero years of hard fighting until a saturated and thoroughly worn out dog collapsed Yet. it was only instinct, what they did on the bank. Tho' it was only [ust their way. -Po ARCHER, 3P. Page Fourteen Page Fifteen JUST ... THE GENERATION GAP and down came In these times, much is spoken about the "Generation-gap." Both children the rain and adults use this already hackneyed phrase in an attempt to explain the And washed the parched reason for their incapability to adjust to and accept the position and behaviour earth bare. of someone of a different age. Now, although there can be little doubt that Washed the carefully cultiva'ted there are complex differences between adult and adolescent, it is insufficient to crops away. shrug them off with the excuse that nothing can be done. The hope of tomorrow drowned in the rain- A well known, and frequently versed fact, is that understanding is a key Just stalks of rice in the swirl, word. Without understanding, progress will always elude anxious parents and Just the remains of yesterday's tomorrow. children. Without understanding, the rift will become wide. This much sought• The survival grains the after understanding is not just an easily acquired possession-one must work life-line rope, for it with an open, sympathetic mind. Again, understanding in this relationship The pitiful hope of is rarely permanent-it must be a continual search-an effort. tomorrow gone• In our secondary schools there is both a unique relationship, and a unique Drowning responsibility. Children-young adults from ages twelve to eighteen years• in the rain. are in the care of relatively few but very influential adults. With this score of And then the sun adults lies the task of moulding and gUiding the lives and futures of tomorrow's shone, forever adults. The response and co-operation that a teacher receives from his class On the mud and does not always reflect only his effectiveness-the same pupils are taught by ruined earth half a dozen other teachers also. So therefore, the teachers themselves must Dried the mud, to cracks, work in harmony with each other also. Teacher-teacher relationships have a to dust profound effect on teacher-pupil compatibility, and friction in the staffroom is That blew in the winds and stung relayed to the classroom. their faces, Burned the crops in the People who are involved in a teaching career are concerned with the scorching sun pupils they direct. It is an obvious fact again, that no teacher will succeed with And they died and there that profession unless deeply interested in his pupils. It may therefore seem was hunger strange to note that teachers can be led away from their original honourable And all that remained was path. Money is not the reason-who ever heard of a wealthy teacher? The just stalks of rice in the wind, thing which causes teachers to digress from a steadfast desire to aid pupils to Just a drop of dust on the land. become respansible adults is power. Not power over children-any adult may Just fallen leaves on the ground• rule children-but command over other fellow teachers; a misplaced sense of The last of their labours. ambition which causes one to turn from the desire to help, to the desire to rule. -D. BURNEY, 5G. For any secondary-school to continue--and to flourish-we· must all look at our ideals. The most important thing is the child-and any other distractions THE DUCK must be banished. The education and upbringing of tomorrow's parents should Oh! the joy of early hour be the supreme concern of all teachers-regardless of rank or ambitions. The The quiet beauty of the morn. youth of today is the leader of tomorrow. A school may function like a well• I hasten to the pond that day to oiled machine--but it must never be forgotten that children are the reason for Spy the wild duck effortlessly gliding schools. Over the water, followed by her brood. Urie Bronferlenner put it admirably when he said "A society which neglects Impossible to pen the beauty of its children, however well it may function in other aspects, risks eventual Eight little golden bundles of down disorganisation and demise." Clambering over, -L. PRESTIDGE, Form 6. Nestling on their mother's back All reflection in the water A mother's joy mirrored there. REFLECTIONS -A. PHILLIPS, 4B. I listen to you all the day words echoed thoughtlessly betray LAST LESSON and help to give the game away It is the last lesson of the day, you ca rry on your private play how soon will it be before .1 can get away? of being I sit at my desk and stare into space-- what you say. Oh! Sometimes, I just HATE this place. You cannot see yourself show through I sit in a dream world of my own, or try to take a different view but alas! A great roaring voice soon brings. me home. of what you speak and what you do. I stutter and stammer and make explanations, I can't believe it's really you but all the teacher, can say is "Think of your School 'C' please tell me examinations!" if it's true. -N. McNEIL, 5W. -A. BURROW, Form 6. Page Sixteen Page Seventeen LEAVE ME IN PEACE Old and useless, That's what they said. No good to anyone, Belongs in a bed. A house going to waste- There are more worthy in need Who could pay the rent regularly And we wouldn't have to plead. The sooner she goes The better they cried She can't do anything. Little did they know I'd tried, I'd tried to be helpful By doing handy work Like knitting and sewing. At least I'd tried-I wasn't a jerk, But my hands were those Of one who was old, So I'd made many mistakes And some of my goods were unable to be sold. Perhaps I was As the men had said, Old and useless And belonged in a bed. Perhaps it would be best If they put me to sleep, No one would miss me, BOYS' HOCKEY 1 st XI No one would weep. Back Row:-L. Prestidge, B. Coxhead, K. Ngaia. But they don't understand Middle Row:-R. Burrow, W. Kersten, M. Joyce, A. Moffat (Coach). That once I was able, Front Row:-1. Sansom, B. McCandlish, G. Hall (Captain), M. Dravitzki, F. Kersten. I raised a family Absent: M. Bishop. And cevered their table. Life was harder then Than that of today. Now they are married With families of their own They have left this country And left me alone. So don't these men realise That one day they'll be old Unable to do anything really useful Lonely, sad, neglected, suffering' from the cold. -J. HICKEY, 4F. SCHOOL C School C School C untold swot special number unhappy me expensive fee School .C School C straight home What'11 I get a hurried tea A, B, CorD School C Nervous wreck Why let it be? -J. BILLINGS, 55. COBWEBS Hanging between two flowers, Glistening in the dewy dawn, A small insect trapped, The buzzing of its wings The only sound on the silent morning. -C. ROUSE, 3P. GIRLS' 'A' HOCKEY TEAM Back Row:-K. Wadsworth, K. Ockhuysen, D. Coxhead. Page Eighteen Middle Row.-A. Des Forges, .E. Thomson, M. Johnston, S. Hall, Miss G. lees. Front Row:-K. Johns, D. Archer, J. Young (Coptoinl. E. Kersten, L. Burney. SOLDIERS OF DESTINY The babble of noise quickly receded as Eamon De Valera, the fire-eo+inq leader of the revolutionary Irish Republican Army rose to his feet. "Friends and comrades, we have only one mission, to unite all Ireland and until that is accomplished we shall wage fierce war upon the defenders of partition." It was that speech that ignited the fuse to the Civil War in Ireland, between the champions of a partioned Free State and the irreconcilable I.R.A. De Valera made that speech in June 1 922, a nd' for the next two yea rs the format of the war was guerilla tactics, ambush, surprise attacks, sudden raids, and bitter reprisals. All of Ireland was enmeshed in the violent and savage struggle and many innocent people suffered through the vindictive and indiscriminate barbarities committed by both sides. But no one was more concerned than a certain Sean O'Sullivan, a seventeen year old boy from Northern I reland. He had a bltter streak in him for he had seen his elder brother brutally murdered by the "Black and Tans" a year ago and he was hardened in the concrete jungle of a Belfast slum where only the fittest and strongest survive. It was these qualities that hod been noticed by Eamon De Valero, the I.R.A. leader and he hod a special job for such a boy, to ambush and murder the leader of the Free State couse, Michael Collins. So it WaS that on a cold and rainy night in August 1922, Sean O'Sullivcn found himself lying in wait for Collins with three other I.R.A. hcnd• picked men. They strained to pick up any sounds; suddenly Sean heard' faintly the hum of a motor car. He readied himself trying not to show the anxiety and cold fear that hod welled up in his heart. The car swung into view and drove steadily on, the occupants unsuspecting of the fate that awaited them. As the cor drew level, Sean swung the mcchine-qun into view; the harsh staccato SOYS' 'A' SOFTBALL TEAM chattering smashed the silence and beat a hideous tattoo upon Sean's eardrums. Back Row:-R. White, B. Deegan, L. G. Wasley (Coach), A. Gibson, D. Leatherby. The driver and his passenger Collins, slumped as the car careered wildly out of Front Row:-D. Gibson, H. Zinzley (Captain), B. Murphy. control breaking down the undergrowth at the side of the road before coming Absent: R. Pokai, K. Leatherby, D. Roach, R. Williams. to rest. Sean and his comrades rose quickly and fled the scene for the gunfire would have awakened the countryside and they would soon be hotly pursued. However Sean's fears soon subsided and he felt pleased that the job had been done so easily. For the next six months Sean O'Sullivan went on many daring raids until one day when an ambush was planned. The I.R.A. men went off and most of them returned but they left behind Sean O'Sullivan who had died as he had I ived=-eviolently. Today, the I.R.A. derive its militant tradition from that war in 1922 but the trouble is that this tradition has been distorted out of all proportion. Ireland has bred many men like Sean O'Sullivan and has been witness to thousands of incidents such as the murder of Michael Collins. Thus the situation in Ireland now is a savage, bitter and bloody mess of confusion. No one is certain why they are fighting although many have trumped up reasons but as the death toll rises so does the situation become more serious. Many people who can afford it are leaving for they see no future in Northern Ireland. It appears this way, for one of the most distressing sights is the children who roam the the streets slinging insults and rocks at the British soldiers who nervously patrol the country, sitting ducks for any I.R.A. sniper or gun·happy manioc. It seems that the solution must rest primarily in Irish hands for the sooner the respective Irish leaders can discuss sensibly and realistically the problem together, then surely, we are much closer to finding the answer to this grievous situation. -R. PAGE, 5G. BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR Centuries hod passed since man walked' the face of the earth. It was now a dark desolate world carpeted with sand. Every where was sand, clouds no longer were in the skies, rain· no longer fell, therefore life no longer existed. GIRLS' "A' SOFTBALL TEAM Had anyone left a monument to show that he once existed? Back Row.--S. Williams, M. Hema Hema, Mrs. J. Renau (Coach), B. Tihi, J. Tuuta. Front Row:-G. Perrett, L. Third, S. Hohaia, L. Lawson, G. Chapman. Page Nlneteen The sensitive cameras from a strange spaceship scanned the dead world. CALYPSO ISLANO Inside, the two occupants stared in horror at what faced them. The two weary Part One• space-travellers had hoped for a paradise to rest their weary bones after years Banana - scented and years of travel. Instead, all they saw was sand and more sand-not even breezes one building, or a tree or person. What strange force had left this worthless lap at swaying land orbiting a huge yellow star? Just in case there was something On this coco palms. Dark woman hell they decided to scan the whole worthless planet. croons to sleeping child she rocks in her Two pairs of eyes were thus glued to the television screen. After about Calypso refrains brown arms. 20 minutes something flickered on the screen and then disappeared. The two in the wind voyagers leapt again for joy. Then a lot of switches were pulled, and the ship stir fields of suddenly stopped. There it was! Something' that broke the monotony of sand. sugar cane. Hibiscus flowers Was it a patch of dark sand or a rock? From their height they could not work in the sun, out what it wcs, Out of curiosity they fired the rockets and the ship, then refreshed by shuddered to a halt. In their heavy spacesuits they went through the airlock Fishermen gentle rain. and stepped into the poisonous carbon-dioxide atmosphere. It was a short and drag nets ashore, tiring walk to the unknown object. There- it was, sunk in the sand, half-covered sleep warm on -a dull, iron, green door. sparkling send. And life moves on It was obvious that it had not been touched for several centuries. It was like tradewinds half rusted, but they were able to read the writing. It said "In memory of as they, dreaming, where the earthling race once existed." Only cutting gear would get _through bathe the land. the door. After the lock had been cut, they opened up the huge door. Inside Part Two• they could hardly believe their eyes. Here was the complete history of the earth, Bermuda shorts, in books, pictures and clay models. It was a type of museum beginning with the tourist comes, early man. It went on through the various periods of history-about "The a camera in the United Earth." Then came the Third World War when half the population of hand. Points and stares, the world was wiped out and so on, all the great events in history. The two buys souvenirs, great space men stood amazed. Never had they seen such a museum in all despoils the people their 500 years of space travel. Here is the last paragraph written in "A And life and the sand. Complete History of the Earth." moves on like tradewinds, as they, "Strange particles from outer-space are slowly changing all the oxygen dreaming bathe the land. -c. MUNDT, 5S_ surrounding the earth to fine particles of the substance known as stone. We U U U U U U U U U U U U U U are forced to leave the earth by the thousands and attempt to settle on another Wake up planet, However the sand is blocking the warp-drive motors. We are doomed Eyes open to extinction. This is the last relic of our civilisation-We .. , are Consciousness returns destroyed. " Another day. With that I shut my comic and tried to sleep but the story was firmly Then embedded in my memory. I would never know whether this imagin'ary tale Think of him, smile. would actually become true. Butter burnt toast fry two eggs -J. ROBINSON, 4B. Wash chipped plate Think of him, smile. ALONE Sit in class QUietly sitting Mind in suspended state Counting the pennies, Pretend to smile, listen, laugh. Alone. Feel bored, Eating a meal Then Reading a paper, Think about him Alone. Talk about him A single dank room Eat floury apple Home in the city, Walk down familiar, friendly corridor Alone. Talk about him Affluent society Jump down step Hurrying, scurrying past, Rush a round corner Blindly crying, Laugh "Save the Vietnamese," Home "Save Biafran Orphans." Sit down They do, not, cannot, will not Peel spuds See the elderly, Yell at brother Deserted by sons Then Deserted by daughters, Think of him, smile. Alone. -A. DES FORGES, 5G. -So BARTON, Form 6. Page Twenty Page Twenty-one REQUIEM FOR A JONQUIL One Scones We walked hand in hand, day this fat Over the meadow world of ours puffy Under a tree, is not going round and short Jonquils to be fit to live filled with air like A sign of Spring, in because of balloons they rise Spring-a symbol of love all the trash and cool down Hope, Happiness, that's in till they're cold But then you left me, it, then they Abandoned me, but flop. left me something -M. SCOTT, 4M. At fi rst cursed -A. BUTTURINI, 4M. Then loved A tiny seed which grew SCHOOL Into this- Our child. When thinking of our days at school The wound has healed and the days that lie ahead, I have forgiven you, What shame to loaf and play the fool But love has fled. When leerning wins our daily bread, Our child has picked a And if the students interest grows Jonquil. And seeks to question every fact, Holds it like Fired, the torch of knowledge glows We did. -M. REVEll, 5C. and school and student forge a pact. DRINK -R. HENDERSON, 4B. Glass, beer, gulp, drink fag, puff, crawl dizzy, spinning, pain, think SEA more, crash, fall. -R. MANGAN, 4M. The hot sun beating down on the clear blue sea, and the waves continuously following each other. The sea was calm and you could see over the horizon. FEELING FRIGHTENED There was plenty to see. There were "The birds and the bees, the flowers and Two glowing orbs of yellow light, the trees," the white cliffs along the sea-shore. Appearing in the dark of night. A roar of sound and flashing chrome, The feel of the sand was rough as it ran through my fingers. The It passed me on the road to home, driftwood which floated up on the sea-side was smooth and glittered like gold Was this a giant from outer space, as the sand crystals lay upon it. That I was terrified to face? But soon my fears were banished far, The sea filled with seafood-plentiful for the people on earth. The monster was the neighbour's car. The sea wasn't in the best of health, as it was polluted with dead animals -l. F.ISHER, 4B. • which had fallen from the cliffs. Sewerage also polluted the sea as it flowed THE EEL through pipes and into the sea. The sleekness of its long black body, A notice put up to prevent anyone swimming or taking sea-food from this So twisty and graceful. particular place. It lies there, under water, in the sun Until it's daily napping is done. As the tide was coming in, the surfies were riding their last surf and swimmers were coming out of the deeps of the blue sea. later in the evening But during the black stealthy night, the sea was starting to get. rough and the waves were crashing against the solid Quick flicking troutlings take flight, rocks with a thundering sound sending the water everywhere. For that black slithe-like snake, Is out to explore the lake. -J. MARSHAll, 3P. -H. NGAIA, 41. SKIN It stretches, It squeezes, Everybody's got it, And it's always a little too big, It's allover you, You move it with everything you do', It's waterproof, It's weatherproof, It burns, It freezes, What is it? -C. WATERHOUSE, 3P. Page Twenty-two Page Twenty-three Form 3CL- John Dudli Certificate for Third in Class Merrilyn West Certificate for Second in Class Joy Horo Certificate and Prize for First in Class 04caclemic Form 38-- Fred Kersten Certificate for Third in Class Lynda Corkill Certificate for Second in Class Julie Bingham Certificate and Prize for First in Class ~ecorcl Form 3A- Judith Moffat Certificate. for Second Equal in Class Jane Sinclair . Certificate for Second Equal in Class Bruce Harvey . Certificate and Prize for First in Class FOURTH FORMS: Class Prize List, 1971 Form 4M- Maureen Magon Certificate for Third in Class SPECIAL AWARDS Lorraine Buckthought Certificate for Second in Closs Audrey Hooper Certificate and Prize for First in Class McNeill-Adams Trophy and Medal for Dux of the Form 4L- School Maxwell Rabins Peter Mathys .... Certificate for Second Equal in Class Pr.oxime Accessit to Dux .... Joanne Johnson Patria Horgan Certificate for Second Equal in Class Griffiths Merit Cup (BE>st A'll Round Girl) Joanne Johnson Denise Hooker Certificate and Prize for First in Class Graham Sulzberger Memorial Trophy (Best All Round Form 4F- Boy Maxwell Robins Theresa Kuriger Certificate for Third in Class Head Boy Maxwell Robins Christine Fevre Certificate for Second in Class Head Girl Joanne Johnson Raewyn Cornford Certificate and Prize for First in Class Special Prize for Science presented by Mr. end Mrs. Ramsay Boyd .... Randall Prestidge Form 48-- Daily News Literature Prize (Senior) Lyall Prestidge Richard Humphries .... Certificate for Third in Class Daily News Literature Prize (Junior) Robin Page Lynette Dempsey Certificate for Second in Class Roger Sowman Whitham Poetry Prize Maxwell Robins Certificate and Prize for First in Class Maori Affairs Dept. Prize for Best Senior Maori Pupil Pauline Walden F.orm 4A- Adrian Burr Cup fer Senior Oratory Maxweli Robins Robin Page Certificate for Third Equal in Class Cassie Cup for Junior Oratory Robin Page Wendy Corkill Certificate for Third Equal in Class Pam Morris Cup for First in SA Colleen Radford Richard Burrow Certificate for Second in Class Kidd-Garrett Prize for Engineering Kelvin Hopkins Ann Des Forges Certificate and Prize for First in Class Edna Marshall Cup for Proficiency in Commercial Subjects .... Jenny Drought FIFTH FORMS: Head Librarian Faith Williams Form 50- Senior Verse Andrew Burrow Tui Robinson Certificate for Third in Class Senior Prose J a net Pickett Gail Christensen Certificate for Second in Class Junler Verse Diane Burney Lois Lowry Certificate and Prize for First in Class Junior Prose Kevin Feaver Ferm 5C- J.oy Williamsen Cup for Music Michael Joyce Kelvin Hopkins Kidd-Gorretr Prize for Proficiency in Colliers' Prize for Music .... Alison Stanley Engineering Ockhuysen Prize fer Proficiency in Art Sheryl Barton Bryan Barkla . Certificate for Third in Class Hamilton Memorial Prize fer Foreign Language f Susanne Spindler Julie Morris . Certificate for Second in Class l Alison Stanley Lynette Perrett Certificate and Prize for First in Class Mickelson Rosebowl for Drama Joanne Johnson Form 5B- Jenny Drought Certificate for Third in Class Mary Feaver .... Certificate for Second in Class Academic Awards Deborah Johnson Certificate and Prize for First in Class THIRD FORMS: Form SA- Form·3W- Rosemary Corkill Certificate for Third in Class Shirley Hook Certificate for Third in Class Lyall Prestidge Certificate for Second in Class Susan Hall Certificate for Second in Class. Colleen Radford Certificate and Prize for First in Class Christine Baylis Certificate and Prize for First in Class FORM SIX: Form 3S- Janet Pickett .... Certificate for Third in Class Peter Eliason . Certificate for Third in Class Randall Prestidge Certificate for Second in Class Irene Conroy . Certificate for Second in Class Susanne Spindler Certificate and Prize for First in Class Vicki Sowman Certificate and Prize for First in Class Page Twenty-four Page Twenty-five FORM SEVEN. Alison Stanley Certificate for Third in Class Joanne Johnson Proxime Accessit to Dux Maxwell Robins Dux Medal and Prize UNIVERSITY BURSARIES, 1971 Maxwell Robins HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE, 1971 Joanne Johnson Maxwell Robins Kathleen Mangan Alison Stanley UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE, 1971 ~ Graham Coxhead Bruce Hall Janet Pickett Julie Duff Michael Joyce Randall Prestidge , David Gibson Louise Ockhuysen Susanne Spindler \",.... LOWER SIXTH FORM CERTIFICATE Marlene Andrews (5) Janet Pickett (5) Bruce Hall (5) l~ Beverley Chapman (5) Robyn Richards 14) Jamie Malcolm (4) Penelope Crofskey 15) Susanne Spindler IS) Randall Prestidge (5) Julie Duff IS) Heather Thompson (4) Melville Soffe (5) Toni Ireland 11) Pauline Walden IS) Raymond Third (3) Valerie Jones 15) Graham Coxhead IS) Alastair White (4) Anne Kensington 13) Bryan Deegan 11) Ross White (2) Annette Napflin 14) David Gibson IS) Henry Zinzley (2) Louise Ockhuysen 14) Michael Joyce IS) (Figure indicates number of Subjects] SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PASSES Key:- B: Bookkeeping G: Geography Bi: Biology H: History C: Commercial Practice Ho, Home Economics Ch: Chemistry M: Mathematics CI: Clothing S: General Science D. Drawing and Design T: Technical Drawing E: English Ty: Typewriting Es: Engineering Shopwork W: Woodwork F: French P. Physics Pupils who, passed six subjects- Andrew Burrow, H, E, M, G, S, P; Rosemary Corkill, G, M, Bi, E, H, S; Colleen Radford, E, M, F, H, S, Bi; Craig Pellett, H, S, G, M, E, Bi; Sarah Rouse, H, Bi, S, E, F, M; Lyall Prestidge, S, E, H, M, P, F; Faith Williams, G, ai, S, H, M, E. Other Passes- Marlene Andrews, D,; Colleen Archer, G, M, Bi, H; Brian Barkla, Es, T, E; Jeffrey Barclay, G, Es; Kevin Butturini, M, T; Sheryl Barton, E, D, G, S; Stephen Coombe, M, F, E, B; Penelope Crofskey, Bi, F; Bryon Deegan, S; Anne Downie, D, E; Paul Page Twenty-six Downie, S; Jennifer Drought, Bi, G, C; Julie Duff, Bi; Clifford Eustace M; Mary Feaver, Bl, E, Ty. Allon Gibson, D; David Gibson, Ty; Jeanette Gilbert, G, E, S, H, M; Graeme Hall, M, G, S, H, E; Linda Harris, Ho, Bi, ,E; Maria Hickey, Bi; Son]e Hoogenberg, M, G, S, E, H; Robert Ireland, G, M, E, H, S; Toni Ireland, Bi; Deborah Johnston, CI, Bi, Ho, E; Harvey Johnston, B, G; Margaret Johnston, G, Ty; Audrey Jones, E; Susan Kenny, Bi, E; Anne Kensington, Bi, William Kersten, M, G, T, B, Bi; Alma Lawn, E; Jeanette Leeman, Ty; Lois Lowry, CI; Claire McKie, CI, Bi; Neville Maindonold, G, M; Randall Martin, G, Bi; David Muggeridge, G, Bi; Annette Nopflin, M, B; Margaret Peters, Bi, G; Robyn Riddell, E, H, Bi, 5,; Lawrence Robins, E, M, G; David Roach, S, P; Thomas Rouse, G, E, H, M, S; Craig Simpson, E, M, G; Maurice Shaw, G; Brandon Skinner, H; Melville Soffe, Bi; Elizabeth Thomson, E, H, Bi, S; Brenda Welsh, Bi; Ross White, S; Janice Young, E, G, M, H. The Commercial Education Society of Australia TYPEWRITING EXAMINATIONS, 1971 ELEMENTARY- With Distinction: With Credit: Pass: Dempsey, Lynette Buckthought, Lorraine Coombe, Gail Hooper, Robyn Bocock, Marilyn Hall, Marilyn Mourie, Rosalie Chapman, Glenda Hooker, Denise Napflin, Annette Davey, Karen Horgan, Patria Perrett, Glenda Frandsen, Rosemarie Humphries, Richard Revell, Marlene Gordge, Selma Joyce, Lynda Roberts, Christine Hooper, Audrey Kelland, Malcolm Third, Linda Lawson, Linda Kissick, Colleen Skinner, Alice Kuriger, Theresa Tonks, Shirley Maindonald, Susan McNeil, Nerrida Morgan, Carol Norgate, Joy Ockhuysen, Karen Pickett, Janet Reardon, Christine Third, Raymond Young, Jeanette INTERMEDIATE- With Distinction: With Credit: Perss: Christensen, Gail Corkill, Robyn Duggan, Wendy Harris, Linda Gibson, David Feaver, Mary :.l.e-ers, Margaret Jones, Audrey Johnston, Margaret ~~-e , Lynette leeman, Jeanette Kenny, Susan Tihi, Beverley Williams, Sonia .:.- ANCE.D- With Distinction: With Credit: ___ .?O, Mary Drought, Jennifer ; < C BOOKKEEPING 1- -_-:>.ries, Richard Kuriger, Theresa - OKKEEPING 1 (with high distinction)• :; cson, Dav i d OFFICE PRACTICE• Drought, Jennifer Page Twenty-seven RESULTS, 1972 TYPEWRITING• EI •• mentary: Sport:- Credit: Pass: Sangster, Beverley Gibson, Dawn Sayer, Angela Hall, Susan SPORTS AWARDS AND TROPHIES Magon, Maureen TENNIS- Thurston, Judith 1. Clarke Cup for Junior Girls' Tennis Singles Jonerte Billing Intermediate. 2. Maclean Cup for Senior Girls' Tennis EI izabeth Thomson Singles •... 3. Corbett Trophy for Senior Girls' Tennis Elizabeth Thomson and With DistinctiDn: With High Distinction and Medal: Doubles } Beth Coulton Davey, Karen Bocock, Marilyn 4. Osborne Plaque for Junior Boys' Tennis Gordge, Selma Singles Barry Dorn Hall, Marilyn 5. Barraclough Cup for Senior Boys' Tennis Ockhuysen, Karen Terry Robinson Reardon, Christine Singles ...• 6. Corbett Trophy for Senior Boys' Tennis Terry Robinson and Doubles } Alastair White With Credit: Pass: Horgan, Patria Frandsen, Rosemarie ATHLETICS- lawson, linda Maindonald, Susan 7. Cavaney Cup for Junior Girls' Athletics Napflin, Pauline Champion Marlene Chapman Skinner, Alice 8. Cassie Cup for Intermediate Girls' Athletics Sangster, Beverley Champion Jeanette Gilbert Third, linda 9. Pennington Cup for Senior Girls' Athletics Champion Judith Christensen BASIC BOOKKEEPING1: 10. Clement Cup for Junior Boys' Athletics Hooker, Denise Stanley, Ronald Champion David Gibson 1 1. Fletcher Cup for Intermediate Boys' BASIC BOOKKEEPING2: Athletics Champion Steven Billing 1 2. Clement Cup for Senior Boys' Athletics Kuriger, Theresa Humphries, Richard Stanley, Ronald Champion Randall Prestidge CROSS-COUNTRY- 13. Grant Cavaney Cup for Junior Cross Country David Gibson 14. Jarman Cup for Intermediate Cross Country David Leatherby 15. Old Pupils' Assn. Cup for Senior Cross Country Maurice Shaw 16. Jarman Cup for Girls' Cross Country Beverley Chapman SWIMMING- 17. Harvey Rosebowl for Junior Girls' Swimming Champion Lynda Joyce 18. Sulzberger Cup for Intermediate Girls' Swimming Champion Elizabeth Thomson 19. Alex Harvey Cup for Senior Girls' Swimming Champion Raena Tuuta 20. Osborne Cup for the most outstanding Swimmer Elizabeth Thomson 21. Pennington Cup for Junior Boys' Swimming Champion Timothy Hall 22. Hughson Cup for Intermediate Boys' Swimming Champion Maurice Shaw 23. Cassie Cup for Senior Boys' Swimming Champion David Gibson GOLF- 24. Opunake Golf Club's Cup for High School Golf Harvey Johnston Page Twenty-eight Page Twenty-nine TEAM CAPTAINS- At halfback C. Simpson p .-en 0::0_ --=._ -,_ 25. Clement Cup for Captain of 1 st Rugby XV Maxwell Robins that he was an above a eroge n::r:-:l e'- ::--= . ::. =- ~ --~ 26. Woolford Cup for Captain of 1 st Hockey and pace to make breaks. Second ve C:S-- ~. ::~=• XI Graeme Hall Robins and D. Davis were strong when ru ni 9 ri- -= = . 27. Yep Cup for Captain of 1 st Cricket XI Craig Simpson Burrow and D. Davis ran hard. 28. Young Cup for Captain of Girls' 1 st To end a most successful season several of the boys gained selection f • e Hockey XI Julie Duff Taranaki Secondary Schools trials at Inglewood. They were: A. Gibson, J. 29. Prize for Captain of 'A' Netball Team Jennifer Drought Malcolm, B. Quin, N. Maindonald, B. Deegan, L. Robins. Of these, B. Quin was SPECIALAWARDS- selected to play for the 'A' team and N. Maindonald, L. Robins and B. Deegan 30. G, & N. Sulzberger Cup for most improved for the 'B' team. Cricketer Neville Maindonald In the under 18 years, Trials, B. Quin and N. Maindonald played their way 31. Woolford Memorial Cup for General into the Taranaki teams, Quin in the 'A' and Maindonald in the 'B'. In yet Profkiency in Sport Elizabeth Thomson another trial D. Davis, R. Hayward and C. Simpson took part. R. Hayward and INTER-HOUSE TROPHIES- C. Simpson were selected for the under 16 years Taranaki team to play at Hamilton. C. Simpson later gained selection in the North Island under 16 team, 32. Wallis Shield for Interhouse Rugby Rutherford Team Captain Melville Soffe the only Taranaki player to do so. 33. Alan Oakes Cup for Boys' Interhouse In defeating Hawera High School 1 st XV we obtained the Top Dog Shield and Softball _ ... Rutherford we held it for the rest of the season. Team Captain David Leatherby 34. Coltart Cup for Interhouse Swimming Maxwell On behalf of the boys I would like to thank our coach Mr. D. Page for House Captains . Alastair White and his time and confidence in coaching, Mr. B. Maindonald for supplying the Penelope Crofskey mouthwash, and all the parents and pupils for their support in providing transport 35. Curd Cup for Interhouse Athletics Maxwell or barracking. House Captains Alastair White and Penelope Crofskey In our inter-college fixture with Manawatu our team proved too strong in 36. Susan Hamilton Trophy for Interhouse the forwards for the somewhat inexperienced rucking of the College. Also our Netball Maxwell backs had the edge, only bad tackling by us resulted in the final score being House Captain Jennifer Drought so close at 16-13. 37. R.SA Challenge Shield for Interhouse Debating Worsley 1 st XV Record Summary- Team Leader .. __ Maxwell Robins v. Opunake 4th Grade, won 7-4 38. Hall Cup for Interhouse Points Competition Rutherford v. Okato 1 st XV, won 49-0 House Captains Beverley Chapman and v. N.P.B.H.S. 'C, won 111-0 [Taranaki record) Melville Soffe v. Francis Douglas 2nd XV, won .50--6 v. Hawera 1st XV, lost 12__:23; lost 6-16; won 13-6 NO AWARDS 1971- v . Stratford H. S., won 12-9; won 20-6 39. Gymnastics v. N.P.B.H.S. 'A', won 21-10; lost ,3-20 Girls' Interhouse Softball v. Waitara H. S, 1 st XV. won 13-4; lost 9-15 v. Spotswood College 1 st XV, won 7-0 v. Francis Douglas 1 st XV, won 7-4 RUGBY NOTES v. Inglewood H. S. 1 st XV, drew 10-10 1st RUGBY- v . Manawatu College, won 16-13 xv Played 17, won f2, lost 4, drew 1. Points for 326; Points against: 146. This years first fifteen started the season in the 'B' division of the Taranaki -H. ZINZLEY [Captain). Secondary Schools' Competition. In our first game we splattered N.P.B.H.S. 111-0 and th~ Francis Douglas Memorial College 50-6. We were then SIXTH GRADE RUGBY/A' TEAM- promoted to the 'A' division. We found our first game more difficult and were The sixth grade 'A' side had a most successful year, playing conslstently able to narrowly beat Stratford High School 1 st XV 12-9. Having realised our well and extremely well on occasions. The forwards although relatively light, capabilities we had, by the end of the season defeated the 1 st XV of all secondary had the better of every other pack they opposed and were led by example by schools in Taranaki, except N.P.B.H.S. and Patea-who were not in our competition, Neil Drought and Conrad Kuriger. J. Kensington, D. Gibson and N. Pickering and drawn with Inglewood 10-10. were the other outstanding forwards. The backline was well serviced by W. Horo and every other member af it played very good rugby. Although lighter in the forwards than most teams, we held our own in the backs, and in fact we had one of the most talented backlines in the competition. We played 14 competition games, winning 11 and' losing 3, eventually finishing 2nd in the competition. The team scored 188 points and had 76 We were not however starved of the ball for we had a good hooker in R, scored against. We also played two inter-school games but unfortunately we Ireland and sturdy props with the likes of J. Malcolm, B. Grindlay and former 1 st lost both to Okoto and Waitara against much bigger boys in both cases. XI Hockey player G. Coxhead. However lineout ball was hard to come by and we often had to rely on second phase ruck ball. N. Maindonald however proved Seven of our boys were selected for the South Taranaki Sixth Reps.: valuable in winning some lineout ball, as did R. Hayward. From the back of N. Drought who was captain, R. Wallace, R. Pokai, R. Page, C. Kuriger, the lineout R. White and A. Gibson were always in the hunt for the loose ball. D. Gibson and N. Pickering. Page Thirty Page Thirty-one I extend my thanks to our coach, Mr. Free for the time he gave up for us, In the 4th grade, we had the Green, Gold and Pink teams, captained and all the parents who provided transport. respectively by J. Olsson, M. Hema Hema, and S. Maindonald. -R. PAGE. The Green team played extremely well to win their grade in the Coastal Competition taking the Patroness Cup. They were third at the Taranaki SIXTH GRAD~ RUGBY,'B' TEAM- Championships and won the 4th grade section of the Queen's Birthday Team 'B' showed how team spirit can make rugby very enjoyable even when Tournament. Congratulations, Green Team. not winning. Every member of the team pulled his weight and even though we The Gold team was successful in winning the Coastal Challenge Cup, being didn't win a game (except 4 by default-we are sure they were frightened!) we placed runners up in their grade. had several very close games. Hawera H.S. managed to hold us to a draw Ball The Pink team, although not quite so successful, played well. and only beat us 7-4 in the return match and we only lost 10-9 to a Kaponga team which was much heavier. The Manawatu visit proved successful for the netballers. The 'A' team won and the 'B' team drew, in very close games. Thanks to our coach, Mr. Wilson, and to all parents who provided both transport and support. We were also grateful to many 8th grade players who With the Waitara visit all teams lost, but against Okato, both teams, the helped out on occasions when we were short. 'B' and the 3rd form team won. -J.S.F. The 'A' and 3rd form teams took part in the Inter-secondary Schools Tournament. Both teams played very well in their hard games. 8th GRADE RUGBY- After an enjoyable netball season, we extend our sincere thanks to Mrs. A squad of 22 boys blended together to make this team one of the most Symon for all her patience and time she gave to the netball girls, and successful 8th Grade sides to represent the School. Eoch member of the congratulations to all the girls who took part. squad played in at least six games and all can feel proud of their efforts and NETBALL TEAMS sportsmanship. Their strong running and hard tackling made them a force to be reckoned with. 'A' Team 2nd Grode 'B' Team 3rd Grade Red Team 3'rd Grade As well as winning the Western Division 8th Grade Championship the team A. Skinner (Capt.) C. Fevre (Capt.) V. Otene (Capt.) also won the one-day Western Division Tournament. R. Pepperell M. Magon C. Davis M. Visser A. Rangi We are grateful for the support and help given by parents in the provision H. Ngatai of transport and refreshments. A. Hooper G. Perrett N. McNeill J. Washer J. Tuuta M. Dudli Team: L. Lawson T. Kuriger S. Waiwiri P. Archer, K. Barrett, W. Boyd, J. Christensen, G. Drought, P. Eliason, M. M. Peters Y. Ratahi C. Coulton Finnigan, B. Forsyth, B. Harvey, B. Hermann, B. Jones, L. Kuriger, R. Lowe, B. Tihi J. Young R. Maindonald, R. Mangan, M. Sansom, W. Smith, K. Stockman, B. White. L. Corkill -D.J.M. Gold Team 4th Grade Green Team 4th Grode Pink Team 4th Grade VOLLEYBALL M. Hema Hema (Capt.) J. Olsson (Ccpt.] S. Maindonald, [Ccpt.] Although it was a short season of volleyball, two teams, a boys and a c. Holmes D. Cochran G. Johnson girls, participated in the Secondary Volleyball Tournament held at Spotswood in B. Ratahi R. Gibson P. Scott April. M. Deegan M. Duff D. James Results:- C. Fevre W. Skinner R. Corn ford Girls: J. Eliason J. Hickey L. Fisher v. N.P.G.H.S., 17-15, 15-7 (won) B. Ratahi N. Davis A. Rangi v. Spotswood, 7-15, 8-15 (lost) J. Dudley J. Bingham P. Briscoe 2nd overall in the competition S. Cook C. Bayly R. Henderson Boys: M. Hickey v. Spotswood, 15-3, 9-15, 8-15 (lost) -J. WASHER. v. N.P.B.H.S., 7-15, 7-15 (Iostj 3rd in the compefirion ATHLETIC NOTES, 1972 Considering the limited time, considerable skill was developed. Team The High School Athletic Sports were held in windy weather, having been members would like to thank our coach Mr. Clay. postponed twiCe owing to rain. -M. JOHNSTON. The inter-house competition was won clearly by Rutherford House who amassed 792 points. Second came Maxwell with 586 and close behind came Middleton with 581. Worsley house was fourth with 513. NETBALL The school champions are as follows:- This year, six teams competed in the Saturday competition. The 'A' team, captained by A. Skinner, played in the 2nd Grade of the Coastal Competition. Girls- M. Visser was' successful in being selected in the Coastal 2nd grade reps. The Junior Intermediate Senior Lynda Joyce Elizabeth Thomson 'B' team captained by C. Fevre, is to be congratulated on winning the 3rd grade Jenny Eliason Coastal Competition for which they received the Radford Challenge Cup. They Boys- were also third equal at the Taranaki Championships. Junior Intermediate Senior (equal) The Red team was led by V. Otene. They too, competed in the 3rd grade Neil Drought Peter Kensington Brian Quin section. Randall Prestidge Page Thirty-two Page Thirty-three Because this is only the second year that metric distances have been used, a to al of 32 records were broken and 4 equalled. Senior Girls- Elizabeth Thomson 80 11.5 (11.6) 400 walk 2 min. 42.1 (3 min.) 100 14.1 (14.1) equalled 80 hurdle.s 15.0 Intermediate Girls• Audrey Hooper 100 13.9 (14.4) 80 equalled 11.4 Linda Lawson long Jump 15 ft. 5 ins. (15 ft. 3 ins.) Daphne Cox head Shot Put 28 ft. 9 ins. (27 ft. lOins.) Junior Girls• Jenny Eliason 80 11.3 (12.0) 200 29.2 (31.3) 100 14.0 (15.0) Open Girls- Lynette Chapman 800 New Record 2 min. 34 sec. Senior Boys- Randa II Prestidge 100 12.1 (12.7) 110 hurdles 19.2 (19.4) 200 24.7 (25.8) Henry Zinzley 1500 4 min. 56.9 sec. (5 min. 58.6 sec.) RUGBY 1st XV Brian Quin 800 2 min. 17.8 sec. (2 min. 23.7 sec.) Back Row: -J.Ma lcolm, R. Hayward, N. Maindonald, R. White, D. Roach. Neville Maindonald Discus 112 ft. 9 ins. (107 ft. 1 O~ ins.) Middle Row.-A. Gibson, C. Simpson, G. Coxhead, A. Burrow, B. Deegan, Intermediate Boys- L. Robins. Front Row:-D. Davis, B. Quin, H. Zinzley (Captain), R. Ireland, S. Coombe. David Davis 100 12.4 (12.9) Absent: B. Grindlay, R. Prestidge. Raymond Hayward 100 Hurdles 18.2 (19.0) Junior Boys- Robin Maindonald 100 13.3 (13.7) John Klaassen 100 Hurdles 17.6 (18.3) Neil Drought 800 2 min. 26 sec. (2 min. 31 sec.) Barry Forsyth 1500 4 min. 59.8 sec. (5 min. 5.3 sec.) Daniel Horo equalled junior boys' high jump 5 ft. Open Boys- David Gibson 5000 20 min. 19 sec. (20 min. 33 sec.) On 18th March the Annual Intersecondary Schools Athletic Sports were held at Hawera. Our athletes gained the following places in f1nals:- Brian Quin 3rd in senior boys 400 m. Neville Maindonald 3 rd senior boys discus Raymond Hayward 3rd intermediate boys high jump Daniel Horo 3rd junior boys high jump Elizabeth Thomson 3rd senior girls 100 m. Ma rga ret Peters 1 st open girls 400 m. Lynette Chapman 1 st open girls 800 m. Karen Wadsworth 1 st intermediate girls discus Jenny Eliason 3rd junior girls 200 m. The school is indebted to Mr. C. Humphries who surveyed and laid down a new 400 m track on the school grounds, and to Mr. Clay for his coaching' of the athletic team and for once more' displaying his formidable powers of organisation which resulted in the usual high standard of athletic sports we have come to expect from him. SOCCER TEAM -R. PRESTIDGE. Back Row:-M. Williamson, L. Cummings, I. Sansom. Middle Row:-Mr. C, Dinnissen, G. MacDonald, P. Hardy, M. Quintus, Page Thirty-four M. Skedgewell, R. Sowman, Mr. J. Foster. "rant Row:-T. Fevre, F. Rogers, T. Hall . (Captain), B. Rogers, P. Martin. SWIMMING, 1972 Swimming was of a high standard last season as 12 records we:« c-~ ~• and one equalled. There was general all round enthusiasm in this spc--; fixture which made it more enjoyable for all. Thanks to Mr. Clay and I. t . _,,-; who organised the sports SO efficiently. Swimming Champions for 1972 are:- Junior Girls: Intermediate Girls: Senior Girls: Carolyn Dalzell Lynda Joyce Elizabeth Thomson Junior Boys. Intermediate Boys: Senior Boys: Ba rry Forsyth Timothy Hall Robert Ireland and Ross White Outstanding performances in the school sports were by:- Elizabeth Thomson Broke 5 records (6 firsts, 1 second) Carolyn Dalzell Broke 4 records and equalled 1 (10 firsts) Barry Forsyth 2 records (6 firsts) Peter Kensinqton 1 record (4 firsts, 1 third) Ross White Set a new record for the Open Boys' 3 x 33t Medley. (3 firsts, 4 seconds) House Results- Maxwell 1 st, Rutherford 2nd, Middleton 3rd, Worsley 4th. The Taranaki lnrer-school Swimming Sports were held at Highlands Intermediate on Saturday 14th March, 1972. All our swimmers acquitted themselves very well and most reached the finals. Carolyn Dalzell, Diane Burney, INDOOR BASKETBALL TEAM Lynda Joyce and Elizabeth Thomson swam in the Senior Girls Relay in a very Back Raw:-Mr. J. Lang, H. Zinzley, P. Kensington, G. Hall, M L CI close and thrilling finish to win the event. This was a very creditable F R r. . ay. ront ow.-N. Maindonald, B. Quin (Captain), C. Simpson. performance as the team had two younger age group swimmers. The Intermediate Girls Relay was fourth in their event-also a very fine effort. Carolyn Dalzell had a third placing in the Junior Girls 200 yds. Freestyle, Diane Burney had a third placing in the Senior Girls 100 yds. Backstroke, a second in the 66i yds. Backstroke and Lynda Joyce first in the 66i yds. Freestyle. -E. THOMSON. SOCCER The first school game was played agaist Foxton, an experienced side. In the first half we lacked co-ordination. Our defence was weak. Later, however, the forwards staged a come-back, spending a fair amount of time at Foxton's end of the field, and finally scored. (Foxton 6, Opunake 1.) Against Waitara we were outclassed by a team which has played ten games this season. (Waitara 7, Opunake 1). Opunake beat Okato College, partly because Okato also were a new team, partly because some of our reserves were big players, but also because we had benefited from the previous games and played more as a team. The Okato goalkeeper was under some pressure and he did extremely well! (Okato 0, Opunake 4). We owe a great deal to the keen efforts of Mr. Cees Dinnissen who has given up his time to help coach the team. The team is to be congratulated on its sporting play throughout the season. We look forward to greater things next year! Boys who have represented the school:- L. Cummings, D. Davis, T. Fevre, B. Grindlay, T. Hall (Captain), P. Hardy, K. Hopkins, M. Laird, P. Martin, G. MacDonald, F. Rogers, B. Rogers, l. Sansom, M. Skedgewell, R. Sowman, C. Thorn, R. White, M. Williamson. GIRLS' INDOOR BASKETBALLT EAM -JAF. Back Row:-B. Jones, A. Hooper, K. Young. Front Row:-L. Young, M. Johnston, C. Connolly. Absent: M. Duff. Page Thirty-five GIRLS' SOFTBALL Finally, the team must thank Mr. Burrow, for captaining the side i Sa-,.;-cc. fixtures and proving himself a very helpful coach. We must also than' -_ =-::• The girls' softball saw an enjoyable season with the enthusiasm and team "building-up" our cricket facilities so that we have the very best equip e-:- --::: spirit which goes into making a successful team. play and practise with. Our biggest event was the Waitara tournament where every girl played -J.S.-. her best, forming a strong combination. Our first game was against Waitara who, playing on their home ground, had the advantage. The final score was 0-10. Waitara's team were the eventual winners of the tournament. Opunake proved to be too strong for Spotswood's 'B' and they were convincinqly be.aten 23-1. Our third and final game was a hard and most exciting' game. The teams were evenly matched and it wasn't till the closing minutes that Spotswood 'A' scored, to win the game 4-5. The Hawera visit was perhaps the hardest game played. Opunake had the upper hond at half time but were narrowly defeated once again in the closing minutes. The Inglewood visit really proved the Opunake's strong team spirit which ended with a large margin in our favour 32-3. Mary-Anne Hema Hema, although only a third former, was the outstanding player of the team and her enthusiasm should help teams greatly in the future. The team would like to thank Mrs. Renau for coaching and for the many other services she offered. Thanks are due also to those who helped with transport and to members of the staff who helped in any way. -G. CHAPMAN. BOYS' SOFTBALL This year's team played three games, winning one and losing two. In winning against Inglewood the team played well and proved too strong in all facets of softball for the well equipped Inglewood team. Pitcher, Henry Zinzley, took twelve strikeouts, thanks to the good catching by B. Murphy. Players to SENIOR TENNIS excel on the bases were R. White, K. Leatherby and' R. Pokai. Short-stop A. Mrs. J. Symon, R. Sowman, E. Thomson, R. Rookes, B. Darn, Mr. A. Moffat. Gibson, proved invaluable with his experience. In the out-field G. Bishop, Front:-J. Billing, B. Coulton, V. Otene, R. Corkill, D. Burney. R. Whanau, D. Leatherby and B. Deegan made some fine catches. We batted well and managed to win 17-2. Against N.P.B.H.S. we played too loosely TENNIS and mistakes cost us that game, as well as the one against Spotswood. This season was reasonably successful as we had an over-all win against Patea. We weren't quite so successful against Hawera and Inglewood. However, Middleton House won the interhouse competition. there was an extremely high standard of play throughout, and most of the games At this stage, thank~ are extended to Mr. L. Wasley for his time and patience. were very even. Great interest was shown by all players during the season -H. ZINZLEY as the courts were continually occupied. The tennis players would like to thank Mr. Thomson of the Opunake Tennis FIRST XI CRICKET NOTES, Club for the use of their courts and we would also like to thank Mr. Moffat, Mrs. Symon and Miss Lees for the time they took in coaching the teams. The season started, with our 1 sr XI playing in the senior grade of the -B. DORN. Western Division. Many thought that this higher grade would prove a little too much for us, being a school team. However, with team spirit and determination, GIRLS' TENNIS the team managed to gain third placing in the competition. Only one inter-school fixture was played this year, against Inglewood We were also very successful in our inter-school games. We comfortably High School. Both the senior and junior matches were won by Inglewood, the beat Inglewood High School at Inglewood, gaining the first innings and almost juniors being narrowly defeated but the seniors were convincingly beaten by a the outright. To top a fine season off we were pleased to beat Hawera High more experienced team. School and this was o wonderful effort as we were by for the younger team. Senior Girls:- B. Coulton, D. Burney, J. Billing, R. Corkill, V. Otene, Again, there were no real individual efforts, and each player contributed to the E. Thomson. game in some way. This was a feature of our play, and we proved that it Junior Girls:- K. Coulton, J. Dempsey, C. Coulton, J. Horo, D. Archer, was a team game. This was most evident, when we beat the competition D. Elstone. winners, Okato, who had not been beaten for three consecutive seasons. Champions. We also had a share of Representative Honours. Mr. Free, Neville Senior: Junior: Doubles: D. Burney and J. Washer Maindonald, Craig Simpson, Robin Page and Richard Burrow were selected to E. Thomson D. Archer represent Opunake High School to play in the Western Division 2nd grade team. Our thanks are extended to the Opunake Tennis Club for allowing us, once Craig Simpson played one game for the Western 1 st grade team and was selected gain, the use of their courts. to play in the under 20 Taranaki team. -D. BURNEY. age Thirty-six Page Thirty-seven Our congratulations to Lynette Chapman, once c£,'-- _ CRICKET 'B' TEAM cross country event. Elizabeth Thomson was second, rY'= ~ - ::- The 'B' team had a very successful season, finishing in second place in the behind Lynette. Third was Elizabeth Kersten and Mary Sec--- - __ Western Division 3rd Grode Competition. performed well. Among the outstanding successes were three outright one day wins against Thank you prefects, for helping to "keep track" of all those E - s Okato College, twice, and Otakeho 'A'. Several other matches were won outright, and many fine individual performances were given both with the bat and boll. SCHOOL STEEPLECHASE Team:- The cross-country final was held on 28th September in rainy conditio s. J. Maclean*, D. Page, P. Archer, A. Burrow, D. Connolly, M. Drovitzki, P. However, the competitors handled the conditions well and the times were, Eliason*, K. Hopkins, R. Ireland, R. Hayward*, T. Fevre, G. Hall, C. Johnson, generally, faster than last year's. The courses were shorter than those of lost B. Jones, J. Kensington, R. Lowe, N. Phillips, L. Prestidge, B. QUin*, M. year. Shaw*, B. Taylor, Margaret Johnston, Karen Wadsworth. Results were- * 3rd Grade Representative Team. Girls Open: Results- 1 st. Lynette Chapman (R) 17.53 Played 10, Won 6, Lost 3, Drew 1. 2nd. Elizabeth Thomson (Max) 3rd: Elizabeth Kersten (R) -D.J.M. Junior: 1 st. Peter Martin (WI 13.55 2nd: Neil Drought (R) 3rd: Barry Forsyth (M) GIRLS' CRICKET Intermediate: It has been said that the standard and interest of girls cricket has been 1 st. Robert Mongan (Max) 16.35 rising steadily over the lost few seasons. This has been evidenced by the 2nd: Garth Williams (R) 3rd: Malcolm Sayers IMi) inter-school match between Inglewood, where the Opunake Girls XI defeated Senior: Inglewood on a first innings by 30 runs. 1 st. Brion Quin {WI 19.54 1 st Innings-Inglewood 24 runs 2nd: Henry Zinzley (Mi) 3rd: David Gibson (Max) (K. Wadsworth 4 for 6; B. Jones 2 for 3) On behalf of the competitors thanks are extended to Mr. Clay for organising Opunake 5· 86 the event so competently. (C. Connolly 24; K. Wadsworth 14) -H. ZINZLEY. 2nd Innings-Inglewood 6· 32 (K. Wadsworth 1 for 19; B. Jones 5 for 14) GIRLS' INDOOR BASKETBALL Our many thanks to the late Mr. George Whitham who devoted much of This year the girls Indoor Basketball team played in the Secondary School his time to coaching us to a win-the first in many years. Without Mr. Tournament at Inglewood High School. Although we were defeated in our first Whitham's time and patience we would never have reached the goal. game (by the top team) we gained experience which helped us in our later game -M. JOHNSTON. The results were:- v. N.P.G.H.S., 3-25 (lost) BOYS' HARRIERS v. Inglewood, 13-10 {wonl With the new gymnasium we hope to see a new and keen Basketball This year the group started off numbering 40, but some of these later' Competition developing next season. transferred to soccer when it started. Most of those who remained were 3rd & 4th Formers, consequently not as many inter-school fixtures were held as hod been -M. JOHNSTON. originally hoped for. The main competition was against Waitara High School, INDOOR BASKETBALL NOTES which was won by Robert Mangan, the teams event was won by Opunake by the narrow margin of 1 point. The 19i2 season stcrted off exceptionally well. We hod considerable success throughout the season only losing twice, once by defoulr. The key to As the Opunake area provides a good variety of cross country courses, it is our success was the outstanding combination amongst the players. hoped that more pupils will take up this sport next season. I also hope that, Individual efforts: B. Quin-Captain and most outstanding and experienced in future, inter-school visits can find room for a team of Harriers to be included. player in the team, a most prolific points scorer. G. Hall: his first season at -J.A.L. indoor and adapted himself very well: he improved greatly. N. Maindonald is one of the power poles of the team. His six foot one and his good ball handling GIRLS' HARRIERS was very much appreciated by the smaller members of the team. P, Kensington This year a new girls' harrier group was formed. Like most new things it is the other power pole but slightly bigger-his first year of indoor. C. Simpson was to some extent a success and to some extent a failure. Lorge numbers of -one of the shorter members of the team is a player with lightning quick girls, eiqhty in all, joined the group. Most intended to have a brisk run and reflexes and nippy foot work. L. Cloy, another new member was consistent a change from the school scene; some discovered, however, it was much harder throughout the season. J. Long, a new player, deserved the' trophy for the most work than they expected and quickly returned to the traditional Thursday afternoon improved player. occupations or puffed along at the back of the pock all winter. Results of the Taranaki Secondary Schools Tournament• v. Francis Douglas College 'A' won 22-21 Our one trip to Waitara was interesting to soy the least. Lynette Chapman, v. Francis Douglas College 'B' won 30-20 who maintained on excellent standard all season, came in first. The Waitara v. Spotswood College 'A' lost 44-24 runners then come in, one after the other, over the football field which was Overall I think we had on excellent season, winning the western division where the event ended. And then nothing. Mr. Page waited and waited, men's 'B' grade competition and coming third in the Secondary Schools poor man. The football match was supposed to have started. At lost they Tournament. arrived, having taken in a look-out point as well, to console themselves for -B. QUIN. hei r defeat. Page Thirty-nine Page Thirty-eight GIRLS' HOCKEY Seven players gained a place in the Taranaki Hig Sc-= ~ B. Coxhead, W. Kersten, K. Ngaio, G. HalJ, B. McCc-- s._- ; This year only one team was entered in the Saturday competition due to F. Kersten. Three gained places in the Taranaki un e ; 5 -=- lack of available players. The team, although fairly young, played well together B. McCandlish, and M. Bishop. and results were as follows:- May 27th v. Hawera B Lost 2-3 July 1 st v. Hawera A Lost 0-4 During the August holidays we played in a High School June 3rd v, Okato Won 4-1 July 8th v. N.P.G.H.S. B Won 3-2 Stratford. We were unlucky to be placed in the section with the June 10th v . Stratford Drew 1-1 July 15th v , Hawera B Won 5-3 cup holders. June 17th v . N.P.G.H.S. A Lost 2-4 July 22nd v. N.P.G.H.S. B Won 2-0 Section Play: Pos' Section. June 24 v. Inglewood Lost 0-1 August 5th v . Stratford Lost 0-4 v. Cashmere lost 5-0 v. N.P.B.H.S. won 3-1 v. Tawa drew 2-2 v. Rangiora won 8-1 Inter-sch.ool Matches:- v. Takapuna won 5-4 Two inter-school matches were played this year against Manawatu and To gain practice for this tournament we played in a Tcronokl-wlde Waitara respectively. Both games were played away. The Manawatu match competition in which grade was not counted. We were very successful against was drawn 2-2, being close and exciting with good play from both sides. some senior teams. The. Waitara match brought us home the victors. Hospitality on both trips was We had a competition to find the top eight which played "cut-throor" for enjoyed by all. the Newcastle Cup. T.ournaments:- v . N.P.O.B. won 5-4 v. Manaia lost 5-1 On April 22nd two teams were entered in a Secondary School Tournament v. Phoenix won 2-1 v . Kaponga lost 7-0 (7 a-Side). Neither team reached the final, but as on "opener" to the hockey v. Eltham won 2-1 season, it was enjoyed by all. v. Rovers won 2-1 v. Rangers lost 5-1 The 'A' team once again entered in the Rickard Cup Tournament, which was v. Manaia lost 10-1 held on April 29 at N.P.G.H.S. We failed to bring home the Cup but once Due to the encouragement of our coach Mr. Moffat, and his interest in us, again enjoyed our day. we played at times above ourselves. August Tournament:- -G. HALL. From 21 st-23rd August a mini·tournament was held at Opunake High School. Opunake and Okato were joint hosts to the three Auckland teams and BOYS' HOCKEY 2nd XI one Hamilton team. Results were: The team this year had a very good season considering that over half the Hamilton Girls High 7 ,1 Opunake High School 5 team were playing their first season for the school. The members were a happy }- Joint Winners Mt. Roskill 4 unit and they enjoyed all their games. Many players improved throughout the Okato College 7 J Takapuna 1 season but none more so than Craig Waterhouse, who Willingly took over the Glendowie College 6 position of goal-keeper. The fortunes of the team fluctuated-they started with A trip to the mountain was enjoyed by all who went. Special thanks for two very good wins, and then slumped badly, recovered briefly and then faded the success of the tournament are to be extended to those who billeted the girls towards the end of the season. and displayed our local hospitality, and especially to Miss Lees who arranged the tournament and the billeting'. Record of games played- Played 10; Won 4; Drew 2; Lost 4. This year five of our players gained selection for Taranaki rep. teams; -I. SANSOM. Karen Johns, Elizabeth Kersten and Margaret Johnston as permanent team members, and Elizabeth Thomson and Janice Young as reserves. BADMINTON The team would like to thank those who have helped with transport and umpiring, and espedally Miss Lees, for giving up their spare time to coach and This year was quite a successful season for the Badminton team. We beat support us; your help has been deeply appreciated. Waitara 7 games to 1 and drew with Okato. -J. YOUNG. Our team was:- B. Dorn, P, Kensington, J. Thurston and P. Thurston. BOYS' HOCKEY 1st XI Some of the new players this year have improved, thanks to Mr. Babu's The High Schools competition began late once more, but, because there coaching. I know that all players are looking forward to playing Badminton were only four entries it was still possible to play three rounds. At the in the new Gymnasium. beginning of the season we had lost three players from the previous season, without weakening to any great extent. During the season we lost Harvey -Po KENSINGTON. Johnston and John Klaassen which meant the team was greatly changed from the year before. Even with the loss of players we still managed to win our competition. Results.- Round 1: Round 2: Round 3: v. Hawera drew 3-3 won 6-0 won 8-0 v. N.P.B.HS. won 4-0 won by default lost 4-3 v. Stratford won 1 3-0 won 3-0 won 9-0 We entered two five aside teams in the tournament in New Plymouth. The 'A' team was unlucky in not winning its section, while the 'B' won its section and made the final. N.P.B.H.S. beat our 'B' team in the final. Page Forty Page Forty-one OPUNAKE HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY G School SI1"titutlol1" SPORTS VISIT TO MANAWATU COLLEGE Seventy pupils travelled to Foxton on Tuesday 4 July for the annual interchange of sports teams with Manawatu College. They were accompanied by four staff members, Mr. Page, Mr. Clay, Mrs. Symon and Mrs. Renau. Staff and pupils were billeted in Foxton until Thursday 6 July. Tuesday night saw musical items from both schools with excerpts from "Salad Days" by Manawatu College-the musical they are presenting in a forrnlqhts time. The inter· school debate topic, "That the effect of minority protest movements negates democracy" provided good scope for controversy. The adjudicator, a local lawyer, judged Opunake High School the winners by 238 to 232. The remaining fixtures in hockey, soccer, netball and rugby were played on Wednesday. Rugby: The rugby game was evenly contested although the superiority of the Opunake 1 st XV was clearly evident with forward control and crisp passing among the backs. Playing with the wind Manawatu went to a 6-nil lead with two penalties but the score was tied 10-10 at half time. The final score of 16-13 gave Opunake High School a deserved win, two tries, a conversion, a dropped goal and a penalty against one try, and three penalties, This was our first win in Rugby against Manawatu in three visits, Soccer: In Opunake's first soccer match ever, they were defeated by a more experienced 'team, finally going down 6-1, Special mention goes to Lance Cummings the only scorer, also Ian Sansom the centre-forward who pressed the attack consistently, but inexperience by the rest of the team hampered his efforts. Roger Sowman's gallant efforts as goalie in the second half kept scoring to an absolute minimum. Overall an extremely good effort. This team has displayed potential and will do well with more experience and match play. Girls' Hockey: As for as the hockey girls were concerned the visit to Manawatu College was most successful. The final score was three all, the game was very even and at times most exciting. The forward play was strong but the' game broke down a little in the circle. Foxton scored their last goal in the closing minutes of play, These are the kinds of games which make inter-school visits so worthwhile. Netball: A very close even game was contested between Manawatu 'A' and Opunake 'A' with each team scoring goal for goal in the first half. But excellent defence work and superior passing by the Opunake team won them the game- Page Forty-two final score 25-21 to Opunake. ,~e _ with excellent defence work by Jocelyn -~-= :::-::: -~:_::: scored goal for goal. the final result e 0-.,; - :: Boys' Hockey: The game was played in good conditions an ::c- _ competed in good spirit and Opuncke had central rnr _ three times. The first half was lacking in thought by bc> ~ ~ =-:: :: of one---nil was the most we could gain. In toe second half Oc~-::''': =--=: play and did most of the attacking, gaining two more goals. ""-:: ~ Opunake 3 Manawatu O. ASPECTS OF THE SOUTH ISLAND GEOGRAPHY FIELD TRIP -On Tuesday 29 August we left Opunake for Wellington. Included were Mr. and Mrs. Long, Mr. Babu and Mrs. Fisher, and 36 pupils. Our fir;st stop was at Waverley when we detoured to see the Waipipi Iron Sands Project and we then travelled on to Wellington. We met the bus driver who was to drive us around the West Coast of the South Island. We had tea at "Brandon- House," in Wellington and then returned to the Railway Terminal just in time to cotch the inter-island ferry "Aramoana." On arrival in Picton we journey to the Target Motor Camp to spend the night. The next day we travelled to Nelson, had lunch at Tahuna Beach and then we proceeded to Westport, although along the way we were held up for an hour because there had been a slip in the Buller Gorge. We arrived in Westport late that night and slept in the Westport Community Centre. The next morning BOYS' CRICKET FIRST XI we awoke to find that two of our female companions had gone to Hospital, one Back Row,-P. Eliason, B. Grindlay. with a sprained ankle and one with suspected appendicitis. Without the company Middle Row:-R. Hayward, P. Kensington, N. Maindonald, H. Johnston. of one person, who was in hospital, we went to visit Stockton coalmine, which Front Row,-R. Page, J. S. Free, C. Simpson, R. W. Burrow. R. S. Burrow. was high above sea-level. The road was traversable by bus, but the manoeuvres needed to get around the many corners had some of us holding our breaths. We arrived back at Westport without mishap to have lunch and then we were south-bound to visit Tauranga Bay Sawmill, and later on, "Pancake Rocks." We -spent the night at Hokitika, but before retiring to bed, went and inspected some glow worms. The next morning we went to see the Blue Spur Gold Mine and we panned for gold; we were all successful in getting a few flakes. We then travelled on to Franz Josef where we visited the Glacier in pouring rain. That night we went to the Ranger Headquarters and viewed some slides. We slept at the Franz Josef Motor Camp. The next item on our itinerary was to view Fox Glacier. and to walk to Lake Mathieson from a central point. We travelled through the Haast Pass and stayed overnight at Wanaka. To inspect the Benmore Dam was our next move, en route to Christchurch. We said our farewell to the Bus. Driver by presenting him with money with which to buy a ukelele, on instrument Mrs. Fisher taught him to play. The trip home on the "Rcnqctirc" was a little rough and when We' were in our beds we would roll from one side to the other. We had breakfast at Brandon House in Wellington and then began the / journey home. We lunched at the "Big Tex' in Wanganui. We all piled back on the bus and expressed our thanks to the four Staff, w_ho put up with the 36 of us throughout the trip and to Mr. Clay who drove Pickering's Bus to and from Wellington. The trip was more than a holiday-it was educational in every sense of the word. Pupils understood better by viewing the South Island, the regions they had studied or were about to study. The trip also gave us experience of living with others and I believe this brought out the best in us in many cases. The pupils too, often forgot that our chaperones were teachers and they were treated as other travellers, to be obeyed and respected, bur joked with 'as well. They were also good targets when we stopped in the Lindus Pass for' a snow GIRLS' CRICKET FIRST XI fight! Back ROWl.-J. Moffat, J. Young, B. Jones, The late Mr. G. A. Whitham (Coach). C. Connolly, M. Magan, S. Hoogenberg. Fe n Row,-C. Dalzell, S. McKie, M. Johnston (Captain), K. Wadsworth Page Forty-three L. Corkill. I can only conclude by saying that the trip was a thoroughly enjoyable TE HAUMOANA CLUB venture, which we were sad to see end, but on the other hand, we were glad This Club was formed at the High School about the middle of last year. It to arrive home. is open to both Maori and Pakeho and has a membership at the moment of about -K. WADSWORTH. 45. It has a number of aims including:- 1. The preservation of important aspects of Maori culture. DEBATES 2. The fostering of pride in Maori culture and greater understanding of it, The subject for the first round was "That the Springbok Tour be abandoned," not least by Pakehas. a topic of current interest. After a lively debate, well presented arguments and 3. The presentation of Maori songs, hokes, and poi dances at meetings counter arguments, Worsley (Affirmative) beat Maxwell, and Rutherford (Negative) and concerts. beat Middleton. The Club has already performed with distinction on a number of occasions For the second round, again both debates were on the same subject, "That and more performances are planned. the effect of minority protest movements negates democracy." Rutherford had taken the Affirmative and though their case was well presented they were no Mrs. Rose Pere, Maori Woman of the Year, was welcomed by the group on match for the all round strength and experience of Worsley. a night earlier in the year, when We also had as visitors the South Taranaki Cultural Group led by the Rev. Napi Waaka. In the other debates Maxwell (Affirmative) defeated Middleton on a recheck after the scores had been announced. In the beginning of the school year two pupil leaders of the Club, David Connolly and Karen Davey attended the Polynesian Festival at Rotorua. Results:- The Club practises every Tuesday from 12.50-2.10, but unfortunately when 1 st: Worsley-M. Joyce, J. Young, L. Robins. Garth Weston left the district, the boys were left without a leader for the hokas. 2nd. Rutherford-R. Prestidge, G. Coxhead, F. Williams. Since then David Connolly has left school and at the end of the second term 3rd: Moxwell-S. Spindler, R. Riddell, S. Coombe. Ka ren Davey I eft us. 4th: Middleton-C. Radford, N. Maindonold, S. Dare (1 st round), A. Downie. -D.J.M. At the school concert during the lost week of term 2 the Te Haumoana Club gave a variety of ten items and performed very well on those three nights. Karen Davey was presented with a gift on behalf of the Te Houmoana Club as JUNIOR ORATORY an appreciation for her reliability in leading the girls. This year the Junior Oratory contest attracted a very small number of At the beginning of term 3 two new leaders were oppointed. Robin McDonald contestants, but those pupils that did enter, entertained the Junior school with and Hinetau Wallace. speeches covering a wide variety of subjects. Stephen Dare emerged the winner, On behalf of all the members of the Club we like to thank the Maori with a speech entitled "Problems of Big Cities." He spoke dearly and presented women of the district who freely give their time every Tuesday to teach the his topic thoughtfully. Mr. Whitham adjudicated. girls songs, pais, etc. We also like to thank Mr. Babu who· took coloured -L.P. photographs of the club, dressed in their costumes. -M.O. SENIOR ORATORY LIBRARY NOTES The number of entries in this year's Senior Oratory Contest was well up on This year has proved to be yet another successful year for our Library, with last yeor's, and the standard was correspondingly high. It was obvious that the addition of 246 new books to our shelves, as well as one set of Wildlife much intensive research had gone into the preparation of the speeches. Encyclopedias, and 60 books which were donated by ex-pupils, members of the community, and school departments. First place went to Faith Williams who gave an interesting speech on the We have been fortunate in having Notional Library Service non-fiction loons topic of "Leisure Time." Michael Joyce, with an informative speech on twice each term, and also fiction loans, although the latter have been curtailed "Volunteer Service Abroad," and Robin Page speaking well on "Pollution" came in number, owing to rising costs, stoff shortages, etc. This year we have had second equal. 132 pupil requests and 15 class sets supplied by the National Library, thus Our thanks to the adjudicator, Mr. Ockhuysen, whose decisions must have helping to supplement our usual choice of reading and reference material. been difficult indeed. Our librarian attended a Librarian's Course in Christchurch early this year, -A. DES FORGES. which proved most interesting and helpful, with new ideas and methods of running Libraries to be of most benefit to all readers. THE BALL We have 22 pupil librarians assisting Mrs. Spindler, and they have been very helpful throughout the year, as I am sure many of us have found. Saturday 29 July,-a gay de'cor of punga fern trees, balloons, soft candle• light, and a touch of spice aided by a number of cartoons based on the As most of the pupils know, the late Mr. G. Whitham played a very active controversial "uniform" topic-past copies of the School Magazine to add a part in expanding the facilities in the Library, always there to give helpful talking paint-glamorous ladies-gallant escorts-there was no sign of any advice and to recommend new books to be added to the shelves. He is very generation gap--what the soft lights and intimate atmosphere didn't conceal "The sadly missed, but as a result of many kind donations, we will be able to buy Saints" overcame with the best dance music ever-variety, poce, vivacity-with 300 dollars worth of books, as a fitting memorial to our very good friend. a charming vocalist, in fact the whole band sang lustily-this being their final To all who have helped in the Library this year, especially our Head performance prior to disbanding. Add to all this, a superb supper as delicious Librarian, Faith Williams, the pupil librarians, Library Prefects and Staff members, as it was decorative and you have it-a wonderful time for all present. See as well as those who have donated books for the shelves, we say thank you you there next yea rI ery much. Remember, this is your Library, so do make the best possible use· of -SAM: . e facilities it has to offer you. Page Forty-four Page Forty-five "Wandrin' Star." The choir included in e> ;0-:';;-::--'" ;:=- BAND NOTES on a Drum" from Carmen Jones accompanied or Co..-se z: During the course of this year our band has risen to a high standard of Activity in the second term produced more m s c ~- -'" :-::: playing, demonstrated in school assemblies once a week. The band attended when several 3rd formers mode their first bond oppecrc r ze - the Taranaki Secondary Schools' Music Festival in New Plymouth and Stratford included "Ma Bell Marguerite," "The Cowboy Coral" and "'.0 at the end of the first term. This years school concert was supplemented by and credit must go here to Mrs. E. Hughes for two performances from the band, which included a piano-flute duet to add accompaniment. interest. Two. new members have brought the band number up to 11. A "Whale of a tale" in the zooped-up story of Daniel in the lions' den, was What could be termed the highlight of the year was the band's performance "The Daniel Jazz." A dozen seniors with Mrs. Barr at piano and Wayne Boyd on the Governor General's visit. All formalities were observed, in a successful on the drums gave spirited performances which gave only a hint of the fun at welcome. rehearsals. Hoy! One Bar for Barr then you con ROAR! or BITE DANIEL echoed Sincere thanks to Mr. Hall for the patient and expert tuition the band has by clown Daphne, "Please bite Daniel!" Mod gear and beads, Afro hairdo's and body painting created hilarious pandemonium in the prefects room before received for yet another ., year. -R. BURROW. performance. The years work is rounded off with music for Prizegiving, which at time of writing is still in rehearsal. It includes "Everything's Alright" from CHESS Jesus Christ Super Star and "Who will Buy" from Oliver from the Choir, and Opunake High School this year has had many keen chess players, particularly "March" from Alceste and "When the Saints go Marching In" from the bond. among the third forms, and some of them should do well later on, if they continue -G.J.B: playing the game. It was the keenness of these juniors and the publicity afforded ELECTIVES to the game of chess by the quixotic behaviour of one Bobby Fischer, which POTTERY: helped bring about the re-establishment of the Chess Club. Regular meetings This elective was taken by Mrs. Young for Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Forms. first began during the second term. A challenge ladder was set up and a As some pupils had never handled cloy before, while others took pottery as a committee elected. Competition for positions on the ladder was keen and players school subject, Mrs. Young's task was not on easy one. However, by giving the were often booked up days in advance with challenges. experienced pupils a free choice, while instructing beginners in the basic Interest in the ladder fell off during the third term. To re-kindle interest in techniques, she overcame the problem well. the Chess Club, one of the committee suggested that an open school chess A wide range of objects was made,--everything from coffee mugs to tournament be held. This suggestion was duly token up and the tournament "piggy-bonks" to free-form sculpture. As well as learning how to use cloy, we advertised over the school Assembly. Some nineteen players entered, including also were taught about glozing, and were able to gloze what we mode. three stoff members, and a good number of senior pupils, possibly spurred into Everyone enjoyed themselves, and proof of the popularity can be found in the action by the suggestion mode by a certain member of the staff that they were fact that pupils of len returned for two or even three terms to do pottery. frightened of being beaten by the juniors. -l. PRESTIDGE. Later this term it is hoped to have an inter-house team competition and to arrange a match with another school. BEAUTY CARE AND HAIRDRESSING. -C. WILSON. In this elective, taken by Mrs. Gillbanks, we have learnt about such things as applying make-up, manicures, hair-styling, deportment and fashion. During TRAMPING CLUB the term we have visited the three fashion shops and the chemist. At the The first venture into the great outdoors was nearly the lost of the newly fashion shops we decided on what clothes we liked the best, and when we formed Tramping Club, as concern was being shown, when the Party hod not arrived bock we described them. At the chemist's we picked out the best returned 2 hours after the expected time. All was well with the Party-we make-up, the ones we liked best. . hod just taken longer than expected-but the waiting Mums and Dads were not The last day of the term is usually something special. We have a to know this. Mannequin Parade in which we model the outfit we like the best. The best Though the beginnings have been small, enthusiasm is burgeoning and by looking model gets a prize. At the end of the second and third terms we dined the end of the first term we will, weather permitting, have visited Brownes Falls, at the Club Hotel, an enjoyable conclusion to a worthwhile elective. Bells Falls, Fanthams Peak and the summit itself,and we should be in fine fettle -B. SANGSTER. for a proposed visit to the new Outdoor Pursuits Centre at Ruapehu next term. We are grateful for the help given us by interested parents and to the MAORI ARTS AND CRAFTS: Alpine Club at Hawera. One' lost thing, can anything be done about arranging Our teachers for Maori arts and crafts are Mrs. M. Crawford and Mrs. R. fine weather when Mr. Maclean is on the mountain? Hohaia, who started us off, by teaching us how to make different types of flax -D.J.M. kits and headbands. We were taught how to prepare them for different types of weaving. CHOIR NOTES For the lost concert we made 28 black and white Taneko headbands,which A very varied programme of music has been performed in 1972 by this took us three weeks and helping us was Mrs. H. Simmons and Mrs. N. Mitchell. enthusiastic group. The choir has hod a busy year, with music ranging through The headbands will remain the property of the school. At the moment we are folk to opera show songs to rock. Although it has meant giving· up lunch time, making block, white and red headbands for ourselves. rehearsals have been well attended and about 40 have, token port in the three The boys who have learnt to carve, supervised by Mr. McKay, have achieved performances of the year. much throughout the year. The Annual Secondary Schools Music Festival was held in May and bond NO KONEI. KI NGA. MAHITA. o TE KURA KIA ORA KOUTOU. MO A and choir performed on the second night at Stratford. The bond joined players KOUTOU MANAAKI. TAN GA. MAL IA MATOU. KI NGA MAHI. MAORI. from Inglewood, Waitara, Stratford and Spotswood schools to make a total of To the teachers. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to learn Maori 70 players. This huge group, all trained by Mr. Hall, produced a wonderful Arts and Crafts. tone and delighted the audience with the mellow legato of "La Bourbonnaise" -A. SKINNER. and the "Hymn" and hod everyone topping their feet to "Auntie Alice" and Page Forty-seven Page Forty-six PHOTOGRAPHY: "snap, what a picture, what a photograph , Keen photographers School (Brian and David etc.] have been snapping candid shots; impatient, blundering fingers (Claire) role the film in the dark room; then down to the lab with the Des Forges, Julie J. S. *T oopi , Josephine film-a! minutes in one solution (found in a whisky bottle?)" and 20 minutes 3C- Hall, Shirley Van Der FiB, EIim::Je• Girls: Hickey, Margaret Wa llcce, Hinetau in Hypo solution; Michael has a sneak view of the negatives-then they're set Dalzell, Carolyn M. Horo, Cathy under running water for an hour. After drying its back to the dark room• Davis, Noelene F. Johnson, Jennifer Boys: printing the negatives. Quietness-"Iights," calls Mr. Babu-Bryan jumps to Hall, Mary Lee Kersten, Elizabeth • Ashford,Reub en Hcrrts, Erin P. and beating Robyn, turns on the light-wrong lightl A ripple of laughter is Martin, Caryl Berrett, Kevin Hunt, Elizabeth M. "Read, Kathryn Bishop, Henry heard by the awaiting photographers and the lights are turned off. Enlargements lewis, Karen F. Rouse, Caroline Drought, Garry and extra copies are made--for the notice board? Once again we start the "Maechler, Julie M. Solle, Christine Hepi, Raymond Revell, Jill C. cycle-resulting in never-ending photos of embarrassment, surprises and beauty? Sole, Karen Kahui, Graham Skinner I Wahi Stratton, Jillion, Pokai, Rowan -M. JOHNSTON. Steffert, Janine Van Der Sar, I rene Ratahi, Ashley Taylor, Jeanette F. Sandford, Garry CONTINENTAL COOKERY: Thorn, Deborah A. Boys: Smith, Gregory Wadsworth, Sherylle Archer, Peter Tuesday by Tuesday the members of this Elective group have drawn forth Whanau, Garth Barr, Stephen Wall, Kerrin envious comment from those working next door while dishes such as Boeuf Boys: Butturini, Bernard Woller, Geoffrey Stroganoff, Appfelstrudel, Spaghetti Bolognese and Paella were being prepared. Cook, Nevill. J. Dravitzki, Martin Caxhead, Brian J. McCullum, Malcolm Saffron, curry, capers, bay leaf and garlic wafted their aromas around the room Holmes, Daniel M. Marshall, John, to start the gastric juices flowing. Eighteen budding young chefs then consumed Lawrence, Robert C. Stockman, Ken the resulting products and left well satisfied by their efforts-in more ways McDonald, Colin A. ·Thomas, Ross 4B- Mcintosh, William J. Waterhouse, Craig Girls: than one. Maindonald, Robin M. White, Bryan Bocock, Wendy -J.A.S. Maraki, Michael J. Williams, Grant Conroy, Irene Mundt, Paul A. Williams, Nicholas Fisher, Lynette HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR Olsson, GraemeC . Gillbanks, Lynette Otene, Stephen L. Henderson, Ruth • A February blaze of glory with the School Certificates successes,t he advent Stanley, Noel H. Hooker, Ka ren of Mr. Wilson, and the return of Miss Lees. Tarrant, Robin G. 3R- Jenkins, Janean Wright, Barney R. Mellow, Robyn • Financial support of the Ling orphans of Hong Kong has continued now for Girls: Barrett, Joy C. Perrett, Marilyn fiive years. Yin.-ngor is 16 and Wai-chiu 14 years old. Briscoe, lynne C. Plaisted, Rosemary • The Senior Common Room has rocked to the Quin guitar and the combined Robinson, Janice 31.- Davis, Colleen G. Sowman, Vicki hilarity of Staff and Senior pupils in two enjoyable social events .... Girls: Davey, Jennifer S. Dudley, Judith D. Thompson, Gaye undignified games and lavish suppers I 'Close, Julie E. Tito, Christine Connolly, Carol E. Elstone, Deborah M. • The seventh form made hypothetical millions in the Business Management Forsyth, Charmain E. Taylor, Judith Feaver, Clare A. Verbeet, Irene Game, winning their first contest with money to burn. Ferguson, Margaret A. Johns, Karen R. Pine, Pamela • Led by intrepid ignorance the Tramping Club adventured' for some hours, Fraser I Denise M. James, HelenR . Ratahi, Barbara A. Boys: but made it home by 7. Jones, Beth M. Rothe, Janet B. Ashley, Kevin • Nocturnal Whitebaiting. Mason, Margaret A. Scott, Patrice J. Eliason, Peter • Graham Dingle "who has climbed all over the world" held full attention Mulligan, Wendy Smith, Susan C. Gilligan, Peter Grindlay, Clive in his account of his Alpine traverse. Pokai, Malvena A. Poole, Cheryl A. Boys: *Horo, Daniel • Naughty fourth formers. Pratt, Colleen T. Bishop, Michael Lawn, Michael • The T.V. appearance of photogenic seniors on a much enjoyed Careers "Roberts,B arbara C. Chapman, Murray W. tMurdoch, John Wyatt, Louise A. Davis, Paul R. Phillips, Alan George Course in Wellington last May. tDunn, Owen Rata hi, Mar k • Michael Joyce, selected from over 300, as one of the 40 Volunteers for Boys: Finnigan, Michael "Toopl, Geoffrey Service Abroad. Bayly, Brian Guthrie, Ross D. Smith, Warren Hartley, Mervyn N. • The wild Art weekend with S.A.M. in Wellington's one-way streets. Boyd,Way ne J. Walden, Brian Campbell, Abraham Horo, Wayne *Whanau, Rex We'll eat bananas quoth she! Coombe, Ian R. Johnston, Keith S. 'Woolley, Stephen • A computer course in August lured Susanne Spindler into the world of Gilligan, GeoffreyJ . Karam, Bernard technology. Jones, Bruce A. Kensington, John P. Langlands, Neil B. Kidney, Peter J. • The World Record in the Badminton Marathon-playing 280 hours, and Lynskey, Michael L. Kuriger, louis S. 4F- screening each night at 7.35. Mathys, Eric McCandlish, Bryce A. Girls: • Rubber bands, safety pins, plaster, cell ota pe, peppermints, glue, ink and Potts, Greg Pickering, Mark Rookes, Christopher N. Baylis, Christine nursing--all supplied by Motherly Fisher and Dakin at the versatile Office. Robinson, Roger D. 'Bayly, Christine Skedgwell, Graeme R. • Visiting teachers, Miss Clarke and Mr. Chew-best wishes! Bell, Raewyn Waiwiri, Gerald M. Bloomfield, Kay • The Oriental sartorial expert is serving well on the Uniforms Committee--we Walden, Peter R. 3W- Dempsey, Janice expect multihued shirts next year. Girls: Duff, Marianne • Dramatic and Operatic Quartettes, and the clowns of the Opunake Players Brown, Josephine Gibson, Ruth Hickey, Jenny who out-Irished them all! 3P- Cook, Suzanne Z. Girls: Eliason, Jennifer Luttrell, Philomena • The appointment of Mr. Page as Principal of Reporoa College. We will Archer, Dianne Forsyth, Heather Magon, Lynnette miss that manly stride and geographic expositions, as well as the verve Barton, linda Heme Hema, Mary-Anne Mulligan, Carol and historical wisdom of Mrs. Page--Our warmest congratulations. Burney, linda Hoha 10, Susan Ngatai, Helen Chapman, Lynette Holmes, Catherine Tarrant, linda • The final blaze of glory-2 December 1972 at Palmerston North-the Colltns, linda L. J. McDonald, Robin Thurston, Pamela wedding of Mr. Wasley, Mrs. Renau and Ladydog. We were delighted to + ulton, lorraine l. M. Olsen, Julie Van Kersen, Mary J. see young love .bloom, and offer our sincere felicitations! )eegan. Margaret M, A. Ratahi, Jennifer Welsh, Susan Page Forty-eight Page Forty-nine Boys: Kersten, Fred Joyce, Lynda Coombe, Brian laird, Michael Judd, Lynette *Dare, Stephen M.angan, Robert Kahui, Valerie Davis, David Martin, Peter' *Kissick, Colleen Dixon, Brian Van Der Fits, Martin Morgan, Carol Drought, Net! Williams, Garth Paki, Teresa Pevre. Terry Perrett, Glenda Gilbert, John Reardon, Christine Hermann, Brian Skinner, AI ice Johnson, Christopher 45- Thurston, Judith 'Pakau, Cyril Girls: Tihi, Beverley Chamberlain, Carol I. Young, Karen Quintus, Michael Duggan, Helen M .. Rogers, Fred "Schicker, Karen 'Taylor, Bryan *Hall, Susan J. Thony, George "Hcrtls , Robyn M. Boys: 'Hook, Shirley A. Williamson, Murray "Denhorn. Tommy "Horsfoll, Diane C. Drought, Allan Johnson, Gloria D. "Hopkins, Kelvin Lashlord, Sandra C. Humphries, Richard 4L- Mangino, Andrea J. Kelland, ·Malcolm Girls: Pope, Margaret D. Ouickenden, Billy Bennett, Dawn M. Ratahi, Yvonne H. M. Rogers, Brian Foreman, Linda I. Savenye, Angela M. Sandford, Murray *James, Dianne M. "Smith, Margaret R. Stanley, Ronald Judd, Denise M. Terrv.. Rosemary, A. 'Thorn, Christopher Jury, louise Tuuta, Jocelyn F. Wallace, Rewi Kelland, linda M. Williams, Robert Kissick, Maureen T. Boys: Lawn, Veronica M. Askew,Christopher I. Lewis, Joa'nne "Btshop , Grant J. 50- Page, Cindy Campbell, Ross D. Girls: Rangi, Angela . Campbell, Malcolm B. Ashley Jannean Whitham, Dianna M. Christensen, E. John Chapman, Marlene Young, Lynette Corkill, Warwick R. "Dovey, Karen Humphries, William A. Davy, Dianne Boys: Ngaia, Kelvin J. 'Hall, Marilyn Cummings, Lance Robinson, Neville Hepi, Frances HARRIER CHAMPIONS Barkla, Robert Skedgwell, Murray N. Hooker, Denise R. Mongan, B. Quin, P. Martin. Skittrup, Brian J. Dudli, John R. Hooper I Robyn L. Chapman Hartley, Kevin E. Thompson, Bruce T. lawson, linda Hiestand, Phillip Whareaitu, Te Oranga lowry, lois *Klaassen, John G. Young, Kevin B. Maindonald, Susan Leeman, Gary J. Norgate, Joy Looney, Neil M. Otene, Vera "Lowe, Raymond V. 5G- Revell, Marlene *Koroheke, Neville J. Rogers, Sylvia Girls: Lynskey, Kevin Scott, Sorrell Ngaia, Herbert L. Burney, Dione R. Cochran, Dayle l. Spence, Naomi Pine, John A .. Watt, Janetie A. Ross, Charles C. Corkill, Wendy D. Sansom, . Martin M. Coxhead, Daphne A. Boys: , *Tuke, Michael Des Forges, Anne M. Askew, Michael Dudli, Margaretha A. Carver, -Ross Hall, Eileen M. Coombe, Robert *Lawn, Alma Gillbanks, Anthony 4M_; "Nopflin, Pauline M. 'Grind lay, Bruce Girls: Ockhuysen, .Ko ren E. Leatherby, Kevin Bingham, Julie Wadsworth, Karen M. McArthur, Glenn Murphy, Billy Briscoe, Pam Boys: Nona, Jimi Sutturini, Ann Bloomfield, Mark E. Clement, Jill Parker, Robin Burrow, Richerd S. Sh i lvock, Robert Corkill, linda Darn, Barry N. *Coulton, Kathy Feaver, Kevin. T. J. Gibbs, Julie Hall, Ttrncthv P_' T. 55- Hoogenberg, Anna Hayward, Raymond E . "Horo, Joy Hemmingson, Ross Girls: Jackson, Marlene Andreoli, Janet Kensington, Peter W. Kahui, -tee "Bevins, Wendy MacDonald, Glenn A. McKie, Sondrc ;: Page, Robin C. B. Bllllnq, Janette Moflot, Judith' Rookes, Robert V. A. Bocock, Ma ri lvn Olliver, Debia Sansom, Ian P. Chapman, Glenda Scott, Mary' Coombe, Gail Smith, Christopher G. 'Coulton, Beth Sinclair,' Jane Sowmon, Roger I. Spindler, Jane Fevre, Christine Steflert, Catherine Gihson, Dcwn Stewart, Barbara' Hooper, Audrey Weel, Anne-Morle 5M- Morris, Julie West, Merrilyn GirTs: Mourie, Rosalie Boylan, Angela Mundt, Caroline· Boys: Davis; Leonie Olsson, 'Janice Davey, Nelson "Dempsey, lynette "Tonks. Shirley BADMINTON TEAM Fo rsyth, Ba rry *Frandsen, Rosemarie Waiwiri, Sharon Bock Row:-B. Darn, P, Kensington. Ha rvey, Bruce *Gutherie, Elaine Young, Jeanette Front Raw:-P. Thurston, Mr. R. Babu, J. Thurston. Page fifty Boy.: Hardy, Paul I reland, Robert *Connelly, David Kuriger, Conrad * Johnston, Harvey Dorn, Murray *Leatherby, David Kersten, Willy Jury, Mark Nganeko, Kato Maindonald, Neville 'Kidney, William Radford, Kerry 'Martin, Randall Mathys, Peter "Rothe, Ian Muggeridge, David Nicholas, Mark Sayer, Malcolm *Newman, Eddie *Pickering, Noel *Voullaire, Peter Prestidge, Lyall Poka l, Raymond Phillips, Neville Roach, David Townsend, Doug las Robins, lawrence Rouse, Tom Simpson, Craig 6- Quin, Brian 5W- Girls: Girls: Barton, Sheryl Buckthought, Lorraine Corkill, Rosemary Christensen, Gail Downie, Anne 6/7- Corn ford, Raewyn Gilbert, Jeanette Girls: 'Gordge, Selma Harris, Linda Visser, Marjorie Hickey, Maria Hoogenberg, Sonja Boys: Horgan, Patrie Johnston, Margaret Deegan, Bryan J. '* Jones, Audrey McKie, Claire Gibson, Allan J. Kenny, Susan Peters, Margaret Malcolm, James F. Kuriger , Terese Radford, Colleen White, A. Ross Magon, Maureen Riddell, Robyn Zinzley, Henry McNeill, Nerrida Rouse, Sarah Pepperell, Rhonda Thomson, Elizabeth Pe rrett, Rosa lie Williams, Faith 7- Sangster, Beverly Young, Janice Girls: Symons, Dianne Washer, Jennifer "Spindler, Susanne M. Third, Lindo VOLLEYBALL TEAM *Williams, Sonja Boys: Boys: Back Row:-R. Hayward, R. Prestidge, H. Zinzley, T. Hall, M. Joyce. "Bcrklo , Bryan Coxhead, Graham D. Middle Row:-Mr. L. Clay [Ccoch] , C. Smith, M. Hall, L. Joyce, R. Sowman. Boys: Burrow, Andrew *Hall, Bruce R. rront Row:-G. Perrett, A. Boylan, M. Johnston, E. Thomson, K. Wadsworth. Down ie I Paul Coombe, Stephen Joyce, Michael P. Gibson, David Hall, Graeme Prestidge, Randall T. * Left during year t Deceased NETBALL 'A' TEAM Bock Row.-L. Lawson, R. Pepperell, M. Visser, M. Peters, Mrs. Symon ICoach). Front Row:-A. Hooper, A. Skinner (Coptoin), J. Washer. Page Fifty-one