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Form News Event: Tribute to 12A of 1959-1960. Location: PHHS Auditorium First to arrive are Jackie Demill and Betty Knight; Jackie is our Girls' AA rep. Both she and Betty are active in sports, studious and have similar interests. They are beaming with joy because they have won the door prize - a week's supply of admittance slips officially signed. Next we greet Jack Schoon, a great microphone operator and editor of the 'Blue 'n' White'; John Crowhurst, our favourite orator, radio personality, trombonist and singer etc etc etc; Vernie Huffman, President of the Dramatic Club and our history lecturer!!! and Don Workman, whose subtle, clever remarks make us roar with laughter. The boys are having a 'ripping' conversation about the answer to a math problem; they all agree that the text has goofed again. (Incidentally Jack had tried the question.) Treading on their heels are Sally 'Says' Schroter, our redheaded cheerleader; Marylyn Mitchell who deserves more praise than words can say; Barb Henley, the blonde world-traveller; Cathy Raynor, 'our Rodeo gal'; Lynne Kerr, the Dramatic Club Vice-president. Lynne and Cathy appear exhilarated beyond description for they have finished their latest 'collection' novels. Cathy's creations are entitled, 'The Perils of Bob sledding' and 'I Was A Ubangi Princess'. Lynne's epic is a romantic story about two horses called 'When You and I were Young, Haggie'. Some of the girls are screaming - it seems that Brian O'Connor, who is one in a thousand, has just arrived and is introducing 'Hector', his friendly ghost to them. 'Who'd a thunk it?' says Jane Bird, who placed second for Grade 12 in the English(!) Public Speaking Contest. Gary Joice can be seen dashing around shaking everyone's hand. It's not that he's campaigning, it's just that he has been working with electricity all day and is trying to shock us! John Wickett comes rushing in thinking he's late; he had been reading his 'Hamlet' and became so involved with 'to be or not to be', he forgot the time. Some giggles are heard from the foyer; Roberta Everson, who sparkles even on dull schooldays must be here. 'Bert', Joan May who enjoys doing everyone's chemical problems, and Sally Bonneville in her famous 'riding boots' are laughing at Rosemary Walden, our sports expert, who is 'all flustered' because she forgot to study for a formula test. Never mind Rosie, chances are it will be postponed. Following them are: Paul Knight our math, wizard; Larry O'Brien who could tilt pyro-gallic acid for hours; Jim Murray - promising young 'Colonel'; and Allen Bigelow who does terrific impressions. Next we see Jean Pemberton, our most diligent student; Jane Wilson, Vice-President of the Students' Council; and Mary Lawson, President of the Music Council. There is an uproar as two former classmates Nils Loevenmark, the Vitalis boy, and our own Judy (Juicy) Hankes-Drielsma make their way through the mob. Judy's departure was a real loss to the school since she was abrilliant student and an eager participant in all school activities. The program is about to commence when a tremendous screech of brakes is heard; we all know that Wally Lingard and his four-wheeled pal have 'like, made the scene'. Now with a clash of cymbals from Don W, the show begins... All eyes are on the screen and 'You were There, 12A' When... a wild looking group did the Bunny Hop all over the countryside (literally) at 'Farm' May's form party in September, (bravely chaperoned by Miss Rigsby). 12A's girls volleyball team actually beat Grade 13. The proud champs of this game were Jackie, Rosie, Joan, Cathy, Lynne & Judy. Johnny BR ates (as written in the town chronicle) and Larry O'Brien were honourably wounded in a thriller-diller football game against CDCI, (result - scarred noses!) Roberta and Jane Bird nearly went wing crazy as butterflies in'Around the World in a Daze' (let's face it - flying is for the birds...I mean bees.) Jane Wilson went really 'way out there, man' as a cool Beatnick; powdered hair, black leotards, sunglasses...like WOW. The chemistry lab was filled with dense, black smoke originating from the desks of Paul, 'Ted' K and Jim M - Birdie broke a thistle tube - hydrochloric acid dribbled on Mary's skirt, Vern's hand and the boob of all time - yours truly. Thus proving Mr Drinkwalter's belief that 'There's never a dull moment in chemistry'. Jack broke his arm. Unfortunately the cast made it impossible for him to do any homework that month (poor Jack!) Moral: Don't run into locker doors. We thrilled to the harmonious almost-singing of our boys as they recited the ballad 'By the Bonny Mill Dams of Binnore'. Melody tried to leap onto stage (small explanation: Melody is the canine charge of the real professor of English, Mr McLean who devoted much of his time and patience to directing our presentation of Act III of Pygmalion for Play Night. Cast: Vernie, Cathy, John C, Mary, Roberta, Don, Jane B, Jack and myself. Stage Crew: Jim, Larry, Joan, John W, Gary. Did I say SMALL explanation?) We merrily bellowed the delightful tune (which of course, all you classical music lovers know by heart) titled B-I-N-G-O. The dance is relatively simple but in all honesty it must be mentioned that the words are tricky and difficult to comprehend. Duh?? AND WE'LL NEVER FORGET: ---the aforemath of the SATO tests when we were constantly reminded 'Don't worry about them. There is nothing to be nervous about. Relax...but try to remember they can pass or fail you!!"...the aftermath...'Alright so we already knew we were morons! Do we have to have written proof?' At the closing of our program, Lynne and Cathy serenade us with 'Happy Raisin Day' (and it isn't even Wednesday). Now, let's have three CHEERS for good ole 12A. Yea! Yea! (Tiger) Yea! Sue Berry