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Morongo Girls' College

Volume 4 No 4. 1978

Contents

Page

Title

Members of Council, Council News

Members of Staff

Principals Report

Head Prefects Report

Head Boarders Report

Committee Lists

Reports

Sport

House Reports

Our German Guest

Dear Luc

Original

Junior School

Lucernian Competition

H.S.C. Exit Lines

Awards and Results

Valete

Parents and Friends

Old Collegians

Members of Council CHAIRMAN — Mr. R. J. Robb

MEMBERSHIP

Mr. D. L. Bell, A.A.I.B. Mr. R. J. Bourke, A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S., A.I.B.A., A.A.I.M.. The Reverend R. Corr, B.A. Mrs. J. L. Emmerson, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr. A. S. Hand, B.A. (Western Australia) Mr. W. H. Harvey, B.E., F.I.E. Aust. Mr. A. J. Lawson, Dip.Tex.Ind. Mr. E. C. Laird, C.B.E., Dip.Arch.Dn., L.F.R.A.I.A.,A.R.I.B.A.

Mr. E. W. McCann O.B.E., retired from the Council at the Annual Meeting. He had been a member for 30 years, and served the last 10 years as Chairman. Mr. A. L. R. Lucas resigned due to pressure of business, and the Rev. D. Forbes, due to the acceptance of a call to the Presbyterian Church, Hamilton. Mr. R. J. Robb was elected Chairman, and the Rev. A. R. Peerman, Deputy Chairman. To replace the three Council members who resigned, and to increase the strength of the Council, six new members were appointed:— Miss E. M. Parkes, Dip.N.Ed., F.C.N.A. Mr. R. J. Bourke, A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S., A.I.B.A., A.A.I.M. Mr. A. S. Hand, B.A. (lions) Mr. I. R. Knox, L.L.B. Mr. A. J. E. Lawson, Dip. Tex. Ind.

Mr. I. R. Knox, L.L.B. Mr. G. C. Notman Miss E. M. Parkes, Dip.M.Ed., F.C.N.A. Mrs. R. V. Pavia, A.A.S.A. The Reverend A. R. Peerman Mr. N. H. Pettitt, A.R.A.C.I. Mr. J. S. Venters, B.E.M. Professor J. G. Wallace, M.A., M.Ed. (Glasgow) Ph.D. (Bristol) Mr. D. G. Neilson F.C.A. Secretary: Mr. R. Averay Adviser School Council: Rev. R. Corr, B.A.

Chaplain:

School Medical Officer: Dr. H. Millikan, M.B.B.S.

Council Notes

ProfessorJ. G. Wallace, M.A.,M.Ed., (Glasgow) Ph.D., (Bristol) Mr. R. Averay who had been engaged to assist the Council in the implementation of the educational consultants' report was appointed at the August meeting, Honorary Adviser to the Council. COMMUNITY The local community have been invited to use the School's facilities when available, and are making regular use of the McCann Sports Centre, and the Tennis Courts.

COMMITTEES To help facilitate the work load at Council Meetings, five Committees have been appointed, which meet monthly between the Council Meetings. Education Finance They are:— Executive Promotion Works BUILDING The Old Gymnasium has been renovated and equipped as an Audio Visual Centre, and a new Home Economics and Creative Activities Complex is

THE PRINCIPAL Miss. D. Brookshaw undertook an extensive study tour and overseas vacation during second term, and it is with pleasure we welcome her safe return, and record her enthusiasm and ideas for the continuing progress of Morongo. The Council expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. F. O'Neill for his leadership as Acting Principal during Miss Brookshaw's absence.

planned. LAND Preliminary planning is in progress to subdivide an area of land, the proceeds of which will establish a Foundation Fund for the School.

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1978 Principal: Miss D. Brookshaw, B.A., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E. Vice Principal: Mr. F O'Neill, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Mrs. J. Allitt Miss E. Armstrong B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Mr. R. Armstrong B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Miss S. Bromwich, B.A.,Dip.Ed.,D.S.L.A.(Paris) Mrs. G. Benjamin, T.P.T.C., T.Sp.T.C. Miss J. Briggs Mrs. S. Clarke, Prof. Cert. Cookery Mr. W. Cotter, B.A., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E. Mrs. J. M. Davidson, B.A., A.L.A.A. Mrs. I. Deller, A.T.C.L., A.S.D.A. Miss R. Duffett, Dip.P.E. Mrs. B. Egan, T,I.T.C. Mrs. G. Fileborn, Dipl. Lehr. Mrs. L. Forbes, Dip».F.D. & P., A.C.T.T. Mrs L. Forbes, Dip.F.D. & P., A.C.T.T. Mr. L. Francis, B.A., C.T.Dip Mr. D. Hardy, Dip.Ag., Dip.T. Mrs. V. Hatch, Dip.P.S.P.,T.Dip.P.S. Miss M. Henderson, B.Sc. Mrs. K. Jeremiah, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs. L. King, B.A.(Syd)Dip.Ed.(Syd),A.Mus.A. Mrs. L. Larcombe, T.P.T.C. Mrs. M. Mackinnon, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs. C. Mackenzie, B.S. in Education Mrs. E. Martin, L.R.A.M., U.L.T.C. Miss A. Martin, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs. E. Mourney Miss M. Murray, Dip.Pr.Ed. Mrs. J. McNeil, T.P.T.C. Mrs. P. Parsons, B.A. Mrs. H. Pateman, T.S.T.C. (Art & craft) Mrs. P. Quickmire, M.A., Dip.Ed. Mr. R. Seaton, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E. Mr. I. Sheppard, B.Com., T.S.T.C. Mrs. A. Shimmins, B.A., Dip.Ed., T.T.C. Miss R. Steere, T.P.T.C. Mrs. M. Thom, B.A., Dip.Ed.

Music Staff Miss D. Butler A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., A.Mus.A., L. Mus Mrs. G. Blakiston A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., A.Mus.A., L.Mus.A. Mrs. P Spratt, L.T.C.L., L.Mus., L.R.S.M. Violin and Senior Orchestra: Mrs. W. Galloway Cello and Junior Orchestra: Mrs. J. Stamp T.I.T.C. Flute: Mr. J. H. Campbell, B.A. Clarinet, Oboe, Trumpet: Mr J. Mawson, A.M.E.B.exam Organ: Mr. B. Lynch Guitar: Mr G. Waugh, Member of M.A.G.A. Mr. D. Topouzakis Singing: Mr. N. Wright, F.T.C.L., F.L.C.H., A.R.C.M., L.L.C.M. (T.D.)

House Staff Mrs. D. Roberts Mrs. E. M. Jenkinson Miss W. A. Cudd Mrs. J. E. Paget Sister H. Peerman Mrs. W. Trigg (Part time)

Office Staff Miss D. Mitchell Mrs. D. Macvean Miss A. Kenworthy Mrs. J. Green Mr. B. Stewart Mrs. I. Taylor [Part time)

Junior School Mrs. M. Kershaw, T.I.T.C. Mrs. A. M. England, T.I.T.C., L.L.C.M. Mrs. M. Francis, T.P.T.C. (Part Time) Mrs. Y. Fox, T.I.T.C. Mrs. E. J. Ross, N.S.W. Dept. Ed. Certificate Mrs. H. Smith, Dip.K.T.C.Melb Mrs. J. Stewart, Dip.A.T.T.I. Mrs. J. Bartle

Mrs. W. Cauberg Library Mr. D. Cameron Tennis

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Message from the Principal

Since I have returned from overseas many people have asked what was the highlight of the trip. There was not just one, but many. Each country has its own particular beauty or feature, which contributes to its uniqueness. I was enthralled by the experience of walking under Niagara Falls, the speed of the Toronto Tower lift, the Canadian National Parks, the fascination of crowded, colourful London, the pink of the heather on the Scottish hillsides, the magnificence of the palaces and theatre in Leningrad, the spectacular performances of a Russian Ballet company. All of this and more brought enjoyment, interest and splendour to my trip. However my spirits were dampened and were saddened by the sight of barriers or fences beween cities and countries, by the feeling of restraints placed on the movements of people, by the security measures needed to be taken when travelling by plane, or even visiting museums and theatres in London. All of this brought home the realism of suspicion built up by events, actions of reactionary groups, or governments. Why should this be in this technological day and age of easy and quick communication between countries? The world is being brought closer together, and so it is important that people live in harmony with one another and become more tolerant of each other.

The relative ease of travel has brought opportunities for many young people to go abroad, even live for a short time with families in other countries. These opportunities for the young to experience this, may mean a greater understanding and tolerance of other races, customs and beliefs. It is perhaps to the young we may look now to eradicate this suspicion, and to bring about greater awareness that people throughout the world really want to live in peace and enjoyment on earth. ihe recent meeting at Camp David has shown that it is possible for leaders to get together and look for ways in which peace can be brought between two countries; let us hope that similar endeavours will be made between other countries, so that a lasting peace can be achieved in the world.

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Miss Botterill Miss Alison Botterill retired at the end of 1977. She joined the staff in 1945 to teach French and Latin, which she taught with an enthusiasm and a dedication which will be remembered for many years to come. She travelled to Europe in 1957 where she was shown the sights by Miss Nan Venters and Miss Norma Devine, now Mrs Norma Mockridge, President of Morongo Old Collegians' Association. (Miss Botterill is an honorary life member of this association.) She also visited Noumea to keep in touch with French people as well as to see the country. Miss Botterill was elected to the College of Education, and attended many conferences. We wish her a happy retirement in which to enjoy her hobbies of music, tennis and gardening.

Head Prefect's Report As in the past on a day in early February the cold, quiet corridors of Morongo were filled with the brightness and warmth of girls all eager to start the year, work hard, rekindle old friendships and begin new ones. The 'Lucernian' again holds in its pages the activities which have occurred since that day and as you read it I am sure you will agree it is a miracle that we have achieved so much academically, with the school Athletic and Swimming Sports, the house music competitions, the school productions of 'Take Five; and 'Trial by Jury', the annual Fete, Wednesday afternoon activities, speakers, excursions, the many form fetes and 'athons', student teachers and the numerous visitors to the school, including Cornelia Winkler and Ela Poppe, two German exchange students; each girl has been given the opportunity to participate in a large range of activities, meet new people and use her 'spare time' to her best advantage. There have also been some changes in the school format this year, including the introduction of a new system of voting for the school officials. Instead of the customary Prefects and House Captains, led by a Head Prefect there is now a School Captain, a Vice School Captain, School Sports, Music and House Captains. There have been two sadder moments amongst the highlights of the Morongo school year. We all had to say good-bye to a man, loved and respected by all who knew him — Mr Eddy, the driver of our 'minibus' and friend to girls and staff alike. We also said Farewell to another well-known personality, Mr Ernie McCann who, after 20 years of dedicated service to the school as chairman of the council, retired this year, handing over the position to Mr Robb. At the end of first term the school said Bon Voyage to Miss Brookshaw who left to travel overseas on Sabbatical leave. Although we hope that she has enjoyed her trip we all look forward to her return

Ever since my first days as a young, wide-eyed first former I have enjoyed life in Morongo's atmosphere immensely, appreciating especially the friendship of the girls and staff. Although every year has been an enriching experience I feel that this year, the busiest and most hectic yet, has been the happiest and most fulfilling of all. This could not have been so without the friendship and encouragement that I have received — firstly, from Miss Brookshaw who has been a tower of strength and constant source of guidance, Mr O'Neill, who in Miss Brookshaw's absence helped me continually, the staff, who are always there with a smile when you need them, and finally the captains, a great bunch of girls, whose support and loyalty made my job so much easier. To these people — and in fact, all the girls in the school who were co-operative most of the time (!?!) — I say thanks. To all those returning to Morongo — remember that you only get out of life what you put into it. Morongo offers so much but it is up to you to take that first step Lisa Johnson

Boarding House Committee 1978 Lynette Woodburn, Sara Willaims, Prue Hanna, Sina Graham, Ruth Dixon, Helen Jamieson, Hilma Waidubu, Jackie Bucknall, Rosemary Dennis, Jean Waugh, Tracey Bucknall.

Boarding House Report Those of us who survived 1977 returned this year with cake-tins, radios, new hair cuts, and bicycles, ready to face the routine of bells and books. But for the twelve newcomers, the experience of living in an extended family was understandably shattering. After everyone had mastered the teascore, and learnt which of the twenty-five odd bells could be dis regarded, the business of learning sixty names had to be dealt with. Quite a task! Once again we endangered our lives and faced the raging seas at Fisherman's Beach, Torquay, in the usual cold, wet, windy weather always mysteriously reserved for our beach picnic. Yet, invincible as we boarders are, we were still able to face Church next day. This year we've been allowed to wear casual clothes, and attend an early Youth Service at St. Davids — even leading on two Sundays, with the sixth formers shedding new light on "Green Eggs and Ham," and the fifths generally livening up the congregation. A small group has joined the Youth Club, and on May 7 ten "Morongo" girls were confirmed. Church has been made more exciting for some, who have made friends with boys at College. In an effort to improve our woeful social lives, during the year we've invited various groups of College boys to play sport in our McCann Sports' Centre. So if you noticed that any of the third formers were a bit starry-eyed, it was because they'd been receiving regular phone calls and visitors — some people have all the luck!! Sport doesn't end there, though. To keep fit we've had our own fun tennis tournament, with sitcky ice creams and melting chocolate frogs, and, believe it or not more than half the boarding house getting up at a quarter to six for early swimming training! Beat that, daybugs!!

Of course many of you show that the effort paid off when we were victorious once again at the swimming sports, defeating the daybugs and. Old Collegians by minus half a lap. Those who didn't swim in interschool competitions cheered instead — the squad of cheerers as successful as the swimmers, though there were a few husky voices for a while! The boarders again showed their supremacy in the Aths., gaining — need I say — first place in the final event. Sportwise, the boarders should be heartily congratulated for constituting the backbone of many of the school's sports teams. Day after day we break the sound barrier rushing to brekky half-dressed, collect our up-dated boarders' buns and listen in vain for our names to be called for letters at recess. On Founders' Day the monotony was relieved though, when some staff, councilmembers and Mr. McCann joined us for Founders' Tea. The boarders witnessed the presentation of the Service Award to Mr. McCann, and welcomed Mr. Robb as the new Chairman of Council.

The Fete occupied the fith formers, who very successfully ran the "Coffee Shop". and many other willing helpers who worked during the day in the setting up of stalls and general organization. It's just a pity that none of us is capable of making successful toffee-apples!

We've had a mystery bus tour, floods in Dudley, a surprising cheesecake, Wesley coloured ice-cream innovations including coffee with brekky and tea, three table-tennis tables — continually in use, new curtains in Shaw House and candy carpet in the Junior Comm. Things are always on the Move-with twenty-five bells a day, who isn't...? During second term the Boarding-house committee was extremely busy in their efforts to maintain the smooth running of the Boarding House, and to organize entertainment to tide over all those long, cold, wet, weekends. In our regular meetings many problems were solved and valid suggestions made, all helping to make the Boarding House a happier place in which to live. Combined efforts led to many varied and successful activities: an art and craft competition; junior boarders invited daybugs to stay for tea and enjoy a few games of "Beetle" — (well, they certainly sounded as though they were enjoying themselves if the noise level was any indication); the seniors held their annual dance; groups have seen films in Geelong, and the majority of us viewed the regular features in our now luxurious theatrette — the heaters and carpets were much appreciated.

Besides all of these activities, Mr. O'Neill arranged an outing to "Holiday on Ice", and — how could I forget! — the fourth formers found new interest in "dancing class" and tested their ingenuity at the final fancy dress. If you're out of breath, be consoled; the end is near! It remains only for me to thank all those who have enabled the boarders of 1978 to reap the benefits of living as an extended family; the experience is certainly unique, and I would encourage others to join us. To all the Boarding House staff, especially Mrs. J., the domestic staff, Mrs. Roberts, Mr. O'Neill, and most of all, Miss Brookshaw I simply say than kyou for allowing us to take part in the "boarding experience". I thank every mighty boarder for living true to her name, especially the committee, who have hitched me up from the depths on numerous occasions. Best of luck for '79; come back full of new tricks, and full of home cooking. Daybugs; you'd better watch out; we'll be back in full force next year. Woody

Mr Kirkham, better known to most of us as the "Bee-man", provided us with a most interesting evenings' entertainment, when, complete with slides, he described his travels through Asia and Russia. I'm afraid many of us were infected by the travel bug, and hope that it won't be too long before we'll be able to see those parts of the world for ourselves. Mr. Cotter has also helped to broaden our horizons and look ahead to the future. Regular visits have been made to the Career Reference Centre in Geelong on Friday nights, and to special career "evenings" held in the city

ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

MUSIC COMMITTEE

Jane Creighton Libby Paton Michele Henry Tracey Hargreaves

ARDENS — Tracey Dyke HARRIS — Sally Egan LAWSON — Lisa Wray ROSLYN — Amanda Lee VENTERS — Ruth Dixon

AUDIO VISUAL COMMITTEE

PHOTOGRAPHY COMMITTEE

Fiona Brewster Jennifer Draper (Head) Tracey Dyke Tracey Kirby Wendy Larcombe Rhonda Todd

Sally Baker Jeannette Collins Leanne Sheers Hilma Waidubu (Head)

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

CAREERS COMMITTEE Wendy Elliot Fairlie Hinton Susan Hurse Vicki Johnson Jennifer McKinnis Joanne Overall Susan Paton Vivien Tucker Sally Toyne

Sub-Committee — LUCERNIAN Julie Gardner Megan Ellis Christine Harvey Belinda Holloway Elsie Stokie Jill Tweddle NEWSLETTER Heather Baum Julie Davey Diana Herd

GROUNDS COMMITTEE Jacqueline Bucknall

HOUSE COMMITTEES House Committees ALL SIXTH FORM STUDENTS ARDENS — Tracy Cracknell HARRIS — Prue Hanna LAWSON — Kim Windmill ROSLYN — Amanda Lee VENTERS — Helen Jamieson

SOCIAL SERVICE COMMITTEE

DRAMA COMMITTEE

SPORTS COMMITTEE

Inara Coates Catherine Cox Donna Elliott Gaye Gibbons Amanda Lee

Jacqueline Bucknall Leanne Cox Belinda Robertson Diane Solomon Heather Williams Cheryl Hand Lynette Woodburn Lisa Johnson Amanda Lee Pru Hanna Tracy Cracknell Sara Williams (Head) Kim Windmill Helen Jamieson

LIBRARY COMMITTEE Rowena Walker (Librarian) Jane Cook Elizabeth Ewart Wendy Jenkins Amanda Dines (Form 5) Rosemary Dennis (Form 5)

UNIFORM COMMITTEE Robyn Garrard (Head) plus Bus Captains

PRESS RELEASE Joanne Chadwick Bianca Paymans Arigela Plumtree (Head) Susan Wood

Jennifer Marshallsea Heather McNaughton Joint Heads Social Service Representatives from each form

Social Service Report

Library Report

Once again, the Morongo girls have excelled themselves in the field of social service, and raised over $1200 for various charities, and organizations.

With nearly a thousand new books added to the library it has been extended greatly. With nearly a total of 10,450 books, the library is in frequent use.

The year kicked off in March, with the Yoralla Appeal, and $60 was raised in donations of small change. Early March heralded the beginning of the Inter-House competition — "The Children's Hospital Good Friday AppearThe total amount raised was $160, and Venters won with outstanding effort. From late first term, until middle second term, girls were busy collecting stamps by whatever means they could. The competition was hard, and fast, and Lawson, the victory House, collected over one third of the total 125,000 stamps.

On miserable days, many H.S.C. students crowd around the magazine section which has been enlarged, too. We have subscribed to five new magazines including, "The Australian Book Review" and "Scientific Australian".

The use orathons`has once again been a popular means of fund raising.P5, in a `Spellathon', collected over $200, which was split between Karingal, and Shannon Park. 1S, with encouragement from Miss Steer, conducted a 'silencathon', and raised $248 for the Anti-Cancer Foundation. A 'three legged — athon' was successfully executed by 1 M, and the Silent Night Appeal received $100 from this source.

Form fetes, with their usual selection of boarders' toffees, hot-dogs, popcorn, and gooey sweets, were held by seven forms this year. 6H raised $70, 60 $78, 5J $43, 5C $65, 5T $66, 4 K $41, 4N $59. The money raised was sent to various charities, or Appeals such as the Silent Night Appeal, Geelong Community Chest, The Peter MacCallum Clinic, and M.S. Foundation. The C.A.A. 'Walk Against Want' was sponsored by 3 girls from Morongo and $65 was raised. Finally, there is third term, and I am sure that more money will be raised for good works. We are looking forward to helping with the Legacy Badge Day, and also to various form fetes.

We have been very fortunate with gifts of money this year and two new delightful paintings donated by Mrs Clarke and Mrs Mender. Donations of money came from the ANZ Bank; The South Australian Branch of Old Collegians Association; Maria Mantello and Mrs Croll. From this money some of the books that were purchased included, "Australia Wide", "The Pioneer Years", "March to Nationhood" and "The World of Olegas Truchands". Seven other books were bought from a donation given by The Old Collegians Fund. We are very grateful to the H.S.C. students of 1977 who donated books, and also the Chirside family of "Mount Rothwell" who donated, "Wool Past the Winning Post".

Finally, I would like to thank everyone on the committee who helped me this year, as with only seven people on the committee it has been very busy. A special thanks however, must go to Mrs Davidson and Mrs Cauberg who have been very patient and helped us all a lot in the beginning when none of us knew what to do. Also for all their hardwork and concern for new books brought into the library. I hope 1979 will be as successful as 1978. Rowena Walker

Thanks must be given to Miss Murray for her diplomacy, and advice. I wish once again to congratulate the girls on their interest, and enthusiasm in this area. Jenni Marshallsea

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A. V. Report What runs in circles like a mad dog, breaks down like an overwound watch and ends up looking like a tissue that's gone through the wash? An A.V. member!!! And what indispensible tasks do these A.V. members do? Fi, Rhonda, Kirby, Tracey and Wendy have adopted a day each in which they tackle these mindbending jobs. This varied lot includes: — keeping the commercial class well stocked with shorthand and typing tapes plus supplying other anonymour peoples with knowledge. — Video taping T.V. programmes and recording radio shows, be it 9 in the morning or 9 at night. — providing entertainment for the classes which often involved untangling 16 mm film reels.

Canteen Report The canteen has proved itself to be just as popular this year as it has always been. To satisfy the appetites of the girls there have been some very successful additions to the menu, Yogo's, jam donuts and sherbet bombs, just to mention a few. Despite efforts to keep food within everyone's price range, there have been a few unavoidable increases. Hopefully prices won't rise again for a while. Thanks must go the the dedicated girls who work in the canteen at recess and lunch time, to staff members who also give up their precious time to help, and of course to Mara and Gisella for looking after everyone's food needs so competently. Last but not least, thank you girls of Morongo, who make the canteen worthwhile. Jenny Murray

— working overtime, when the boarders were shown a taste of the good and the bad in films on alternativt weekends. — And when Mrs Deller and Mrs Martin said — let there be light there was light on 'Take Five' and 'Trial by Jury' provided by the A.V. member. — Not forgetting the cleaning and caring of our delicate equipment. The former gym has been revamped into an audio visual complex of which the name 'Underground' has been adopted because of its' cave like atmosphere. It is here that people view videotapes or films and A.V. members record T.V. programmes. New recruits are on the way: a group of 5th formers — Kaye, Bean, Fred, Denise and Jean ready for training; ready to take over the A.V. workforce. A chance for the seniors to show the pace and shed their old day. Mr Hardy I must congratulate for keeping his head in dicy situations; Mandy Cooke for her assistance early in the year and not forgetting the team who endured being mad dogs, overwound watches and washed tissues to do a fantastic job for the year! Jenni Draper

Music Report An expression of every facet of our work from the tinest atom to the entire universe, and indeed, all that the word 'life' possesses and means, may be found within the artistic arranging of sounds and silences.... This year, music in the life of the school quickly and enthusiastically commenced with the formation of 1978's Senior and Junior Choirs and Senior and Junior Orchestras. The Madrigal Choir, a selection of about twelve girls, was also formed, and practices for all these groups were soon underway. More time was given to the orchestras this year and girls involved forfeited their Wednesday afternoon activities time and alternate Tuesday lunchtimes for rehearsals. Amidst the many violin squeaks, clarinet and oboe squawks, cymbol clashes, flute flounders, and piano thumps, which certainly added flavour to the 'interesting sounds' at first produced, both orchestras really made progress! Sincere thanks must go to Mrs Galloway for all her work in training the orchestras. The best products of first term's orchestral work were performed at the lunchtime music concert at the end of the term. Other instrumental items, both smaller group works and solos, were performed. Thanks must go to all girls who participated and helped make the concert a success. Meanwhile, Junior and Senior Choirs practised very hard for the Red Cross Concert which was held on June 3rd. Both choirs achieved a very high standard for this occasion, despite the antics of Senior choir girls during rehearsals when they were presented with the dramatic "Sing a Song of Sixpence"! Though no noses were pecked off, the music produced was certainly a dainty enough dish to set before a king!(?) Morongo was once again represented in the Annual Geelong Music Festival, on July 19th, by the Junior Choir (6th grade to 2nd form) and the Junior School Choir (2nd grade to 5th grade). All girls involved enjoyed their musical morning away from school.

There were two main changes for the music competitions this year. Firstly, the compulsory song for the choir was different for each house — different hymns were chosen from the 'New Australian Hymn Book' which was introduced earlier this year in order to gain more familiarity with the new hymns. also the Folk Group Section was altered to the Open Group which meant that any song at all could be performed, using as many different instruments as desired. The Adjudicator, Mr Wright, awarded the victory to Ardens, followed by Harris, Venters, and Lawson and Roslyn equal. Congratulations everyone for all your fine efforts. "So we've settled with the job, and a good job too." — And so it was for the enthusiastic senior choir who spent a very busy second term, putting in many hours of rehearsal, to eventually produce "Trial By Jury" by Gilbert and Sullivan. The performance proved to be a great success (the wine bottle, flying banana peels, lipstick, flirtations and so on helped highlight the evening). We extend our special thanks to all visiting male members of the cast for their helo. Along with the three performances of "Trial By Jury" on August 10th, 11th and 12th, were also performances of the African Mass, "Missa Luba". The Venters Folk Group and the School Quartet (which originated earlier this year) also performed, as did visiting guest artistes. With third term approaching, all musical groups within the school must continue their hard work. The Seniors have much to prepare for the lndepen- • dent School's Concert and the Choir for the annual School Church Service. Meanwhile the Juniors will be aiming for a high standard for the Carol Service and the end of year music concert. In concluding this report, I would like to especially thank Mrs Martin very sincerely, for all her enthusiastic work and great dedication in making the standard of music at Morongo as high as possible. I would also like to thank all other staff and girls wh' participated in any aspect of the musical world of the school this year. To those returning in 1979, we extend a warm invitation to involve yourselves in this part of Morongo's life and share the rewarding experiences it offers Ruth Dixon

A small, enthusiastic group of girls also represented Morongo, attending the A.B.C. Concert series, and were rewarded well by the excellent performances. Although some rehearsals for the House Music Competitions began in first term, it wasn't until second term, that the hard practice really settled in. Amidst the annual moans and groans and interruptions by Senior mid-year exams, we continued. I would like to thank all the House Music representatives for their persevering to transform the slightly 'astray noises' and expressions of the first few practices, to the good music and neat, shiny shoes and smiling faces that were produced on July 14th, the day of the competitions.

Drama Report Once again Morongo's budding actresses thronged the Gertrude Pratt Hall early first term, to voice their talents for what they thought would be 'They Don't Grow on Trees'. However, for unknown reasons!!??, this rather lively play was replaced by two lighter plays: 'Clara's on the Curtains' and 'The transformed Ghost', and three excerpts from Chekhov's 'The Good Doctor' The change enabled more girls to take part and show their skills on stage. The entire programme called 'Take Five', was shown on three consecutive nights and each performance was excellent. (Yes, girls, staff and Mrs. Deller lived through the rehearsals!!)

Second term heralded yet another contribution to the acting world, when girls from forms 1 — 3 presented their own plays in a day entitled 'Theatre Happening'. The show was open to parents and students who enjoyed the originality of the girls' productions and fun was had by all! 1978 has been an exhilerating year for drama in the school, and I hope that the enthusiasm of Morongo girls continues and increases with each year, so that the high standard of our productions is retained. To each and everyone, usherettes, car parking attendants, back-stage and lighting people, wardrobe people, actresses, audience and especially Mrs. Deller, whose interest never flags, a big thank-you and good luck for 1979!! Inara Coates.

SPORT

Team Results 1978 Senior Baseball Senior A PLC Defeated Morongo 9 — 2 GGS Defeated Morongo 17 — 4 Toorak defeated Morongo 4 — 3 MCEGGS defeated Morongo 3 — 5

Senior B PLC DEFEATED Morongo 22 — 0 GGS defeated Morongo 17 — 3 Toorak defeated Morongo 13 — 1 MCEGGS defeated Morongo 11 — 4

U15 Baseball Teams U15A Morongo defeated GGS 12 — 5 Toorak defeated Morongo 12 — 4 PLC defeated Morongo 13 — 6 Morongo defeated MCEGGS 8 — 2

U15B Morongo defeated GGS 7 — 5 Morongo defeated Toorak 12 — 5 Morongo defeated PLC 4 — 3 Morongo defeated MCEGGS

U13 Baseball Morongo drew with Toorak 3 — 3 PLC defeated Morongo 13 — 6 Morongo defeated GGS 12 — 2 MCEGGS defeated Morongo 13 — 2

U13 B Baseball Toorak defeated Morongo 18 — 2 PLC defeated Morongo 9 — 0 Morongo defeated GGS 9 — 8 MCEGGS defeated Morongo 8 — 5

Senior Netball Senior A PLC defeated Morongo Toorak defeated Morongo Morongo defeated GGS Morongo defeated MCEGGS

Senior B PLC defeated Morongo Toorak defeated Morongo MCEGGS defeated Morongo GGS defeated Morongo

U15 Netball U15 A PLC defeated Morongo Toorak defeated Morongo MCEGGS defeated Morongo GGS defeated Morongo

U15 B PLC defeated Morongo Morongo defeated Toorak Morongo defeated GGS MCEGGS defeated Morongo

Team Results 1978 U13 Netball U13A Morongo defeated GGS Morongo defeated Toorak Morongo defeated MCEGGS PLC defeated Morongo

U13 A Hockey GGS defeated Morongo 1 — 0 Toorak defeated Morongo 2 — 0 MCEGGS defeated Morongo 1 —0 PLC defeated Morongo 2 — 0

U13 B Morongo defeated GGS Morongo defeated Toorak MCCEGGS defeated Morongo PLC defeated Morongo

Senior Hockey Senior A Toorak defeated Morongo 3 — 1 PLC defeated Morongo 2 — 1 Morongo drew with GGS 0 — 0 Morongo drew with MCEGGS 1 — 1

Senior Tennis PLC Defeated Morongo 5 sets to 3 Morongo drew with GGS 4 sets all Toorak defeated Morongo 5 sets to 3 MCEGGS Defeated Morongo 6 sets to 2

Senior B Toorak defeated Morongo 4 — 1 Morongo drew with GGS 1 — 1 Morongo drew with PLC 2 — 2 Morongo defeated MCEGGS 2 — 0

U15 Hockey U15 A Morongo defeated Toorak Morongo drew with PLC Morongo defeated GGS Morongo defeated MCEGGS

U15 B PLC drew with Morongo MCEGGS defeated Morongo Toorak defeated Morongo GGS defeated Morongo

U13 Tennis MCEGGS defeated Morongo 4 sets to 2 Toorak defeated Morongo 5 sets to 1 PLC defeated Morongo 5 sets to 1 Morongo defeated GGS 5 sets to 1

Sports Report Morongo sport has once again had its moments of triumph and the taste of defeat but throughout the year everybody has maintained their enthusiasm and spirit. First term was very busy with swimming, athletics, baseball, tennis and rowing. The swimming sports were enjoyed by all — especially those who knew they would no longer have to set that dratted alarm or face freezing waters at 6.00 in the morning for the rest of the year. The school swimming team must be congratulated on their great success and Cheryl Hand for her leadership of the swimming team. Despite a severe case of sore muscles, and several cancellations (Morongo aths specialty) the House Athletics were held. All the competitors must be congratulated for trying so hard, the spectators for cheering so loud and the staff for their good organisation. The colorful attire and warpaint on the girls showed their House spirit.

Before I end this report, I would like to thank Miss Duffett and Miss Briggs for their enthusiasm, organisation and encouragement with our sport; Miss Brookshaw for her interest; Mr Mouldon for his invaluable help in athletics and maintaining the grounds; Mrs Roberts for supplying endless packets of bickies, packed lunches and cordial; and Mrs Jenkinson for ordering all those taxis! Special thanks go to the House Captains, since, without their co-operation and great zeal, house spirit wouldn't be as great as it is. To all girls involved in sport, thank you very much for your support, unfailing effort and great spirit. You all make a great team. Don't forget "Icky", as he supports you through thick and thin! Best of luck for the future. Sara Williams

The new system of age groupings for both swimming and athletics was well received and succeeded in getting more girls involved. The tennis, baseball and rowing teams had mixed success and must be congratulated on their achievements. Students once again proved themselves much too strong for the teachers in the Student/Teacher baseball and tennis matches. Our angelic smiles but devilish tactics proved too much for them. The McCann's Sports Centre was put to full use in second term. The gym was used every Wednesday night by the Geelong Womens Basketball Association in which Morongo entered two teams that have been very successful. Various new pieces of equipment have been added to the gym, especially with the help of the Parents and Friends Association — which I would like to thank for their interest in the sporting side of the school. School netball and hockey teams have had their highs and lows, but Saturday sport came to an exciting end with the Senior Netball and three hockey teams making the finals. Association competition in Geelong has added more variety and experience for the girls involved. Thanks must go to Rowena Walker, Captain of the hockey, and Helen Jamieson and Liz Ewart, captains of the netball.

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SWIMMING REPORT The Morongo Swimming Team has had its most successful season this year. The girls displayed their enthusiasm and loyalty to the team as well as the school and proved that constant training and confidence in their own abilities, brought the valued results. Soon after the Morongo Swimming Sports, Geelong Grammar School held its annual carnival where teams from Geelong College, Clonard, Geelong Grammar and Morongo competed. Morongo won its first competition for the year with a fairly small team braving the cold conditions! The next victory was on March 11 at the Kardinia Pool where a large number of Morongo girls competed in the Geelong All Schools Carnival. Morongo was able to retain the Batten Shield for the 4th consecutive year. A grand feat in itself! By this stage, the team was eager to do well at the Public Girls Schools Competition in Melbourne on Wednesday, March 15. This was the first year this competition has been held during the week and at night and proved to be quite exciting for the spectators as well as the competitors. The team did not let the school down as once again they were victorious, this time defeating Melbourne schools much larger in size than Morongo. These were Toorak College 2nd, M.L.C. 3rd, P.L.C. 4th, M.C.E.G. G.S 5th and Geelong Grammar 6th.

ROWING REPORT Over the past regatta season, we have rowed at many regattas — often in different combinations with the rest of our club, according to our status, and have had many wins — much to our delight. Some of the regattas are — Barwon, V.T.A., V.L.R.A., Scotch — Mercantils, and Mildura — Wentworth. With rowing, one learns team participation to combine as one. It is not all wins, and perfect rows; however, the Schoolgirls "Head of the River", on April 8th, 1978, held on the Henley course (Yarra), proved to be a source of success, enjoyment, and extremely good rowing, (not to mention cases of pre-race nerves!)

Finally on April 1st a small team of 15 girls swam in the Victorian All Schools Relays Competition. The heats were in the morning and the finals at night. This team entered in all of the 11 events and successfully made all of the finals. This was a great achievement considering the smallness of the team and also the fact that schools from all over Victoria were entered in the heats. The team gained 4 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals and also established a new record in the Open Freestyle Relay. The final results were Morongo 1st winning the Dame Mabel Brookes Trophy for the 3rd time, Kilvington 2nd and Toorak College 3rd. The girls swam extremely well and thanks must go to all of them for being so well organized on the night. The results from the above competitions show that Morongo was by far the most outstanding team in the State and the girls were therefore justly rewarded for their individual efforts. Thanks must be given to the cheer-squad which followed the team from poolside to poolside and vocally supported the girls at all times. Thanks must also go to Miss Duffett, Miss Briggs and Miss Brookshaw for without their advice, coaching and interest the team may have lacked the necessary confidence. Finally thanks must go to the girls who competed for their school in a team to which, as swimming captain, I was very proud to belong. I hope the success which Morongo has gained over the last 3 years will continue. Good luck for the future. Cheryl Hand

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The Morongo team arrived home with two welldeserved wins from our second and third crews, and our first crew tried hard and finished third overall, against the more experienced Geelong College number one crew. Our success was primarily due to intensive training over the preceeding months, club co-operation, in the form of the use of the boats, and our hardworking, ever patient coaches — Robby Allan, Richard Bartlett and Wendy Morell — all of Corio Bay Ladies Rowing Club. We hope our success will encourage future Morongo rowers to come down for this coming season.

Hockey Report With the Hockey season starting very early this year (on the 1 st of April) most keen players were still fit from the Athletic Sports recently held. Morongo has been very successful this year as four teams were entered in The Geelong Association. I'm sure these matches have improved Morongo's standard of hockey greatly as well as our umpiring abilities!!! Fortunately this year few matches were cancelled due to wet weather. The Senior, Junior and Sub-Junior Round Robins were all held successfully. The Under 15's went very well at P.L.C. and the Junior A came first overall.The Senior A and B were not so lucky but everyone played well and must be congratulated. The Under 13's played very well in their Round Robin which was held at Geelong Grammar. This year we have been particularly successful as the B grade team in the Geelong Association is in the Grand Final, whilst the Under 14's, C's and A reserve reached the preliminary finals but not quite into the Grand Final. These teams could not have achieved so much without Miss Duffett's great support and keen interest in keeping everyone alert and on the ball with regular practices after school. even into the early hours of the evening. Near the end of the season all the hockey players had a very enjoyable barbecue at the William's home. We are very grateful to all the parents who helped to make it such an enjoyable afternoon and for their steady support throughout the season. I would like to wish all the B team members the best of luck in their Grand Final and urge all future hockey players to keep up Morongo's high standard. Don't Forget: "if you can't beat'em, bash'em, and If you can beat'em, thrash'em" Rowena Walker

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Netball Report The netball season started early in second term with good support and enthusiasm from the girls. Junior and Senior teams have competed in social matches against Geelong Grammar, Geelong College, Sacred Heart and Clona rd. Round Robin matches against the Melbourne schools were played at P.L.C. for seniors and U.1 5's, while the U.1 3's played at Geelong Grammar. None of the teams won their sections, but most gained second or third placings. Morongo also entered a senior and junior team in the Kardinia Park competition. The senior team was very successful in winning the Grand Final of their grade. Although the Juniors tried hard throughout the season, they were unable to make the finals. On August 3rd, Morongo sent three teams to play off in the Victorian Schoolgirls Championship. Even with enthusiastic spectators and keen players, the teams were unable to reach the finals. All the girls must be congratulated on their involvement and co-operation throughout the season. Our special thanks to Miss Briggs for her coaching and encouragement. Helen Jamieson

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Tennis Report With the start of the new school year came the swinging of tennis racqets and smashing of tennis balls. From the onset it was a common sight to see tennis racqets positioned in the nets during lessons marking the courts as "bagged" for the following lunch time. This showed the girls' great enthusiasm and the high standard of competition other schools had to face! We were very fortunate this year to have afterschool matches against other Ca long Schools. These social matches provided us 'Ad. h good practise and were enjoyed by all who pb. icipated. The annual inter-school Round Robins were held at P.L.C. and Geelong Grammar. All teams played very well, with the overall results being Seniors fourth, Juniors equal first and Sub-Juniors fourth. At the end of the season the teachers put on their whites and came out to face the students tennis team which consisted of six pairs of red and black devils. Although the teachers fought hard the students proved too good, and became the overall victors. The first round of the school tennis championships commenced at the begining of third term. There were both singles and doubles championships in three age groups. Thanks must go to all those enthusiastic girls for participating and special congratulations go to the winners. On behalf of all the tennis players I would like to thank Miss Briggs for her helpful hints and the time she put in organising matches and practices. In concluding, I would like to wish all tennis players the best of luck for the future tennis seasons. Jacki Bucknall

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Baseball Report Baseball began with spirit and determination which was carried out throughout first term with our keen amateurs and last seasons' professionals! On Wednesday night the team were seen practising their batting, throwing,and 'crabbing' with the fine coaching of Miss Duffett and assistant Mr Seaton.

To end the season on a happy note the now all professional senior students, disguised as angels managed, to have an easy victory over the keen, but amateur staff. We hope next season's teams will have just as much fun and hopefully a little more success. F. Hinton, F. Brewster

Social matches were held against Geelong Grammar, Geelong College, Clonard and Sacred Heart, with wins and loses for all teams. These practices led up to our main event — the Round Robin. The subjuniors played atToorak, juniors played at Grammar and seniors at P.L.C. The juniors and sub-juniors had a successful season. The senior B's were fortunate is gaining fourth place at their Round Robin, which was very good as the competition is always high. The A's were not quite as successful but enjoyed the day just as much.

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Ardens House Report "Seek Wisdom" House Captain — Tracy Cracknell House Music Captain — Tracey Dyke

This year term one proved a busy one for all houses. Ardens made the big splash at Norlane Pool despite "Jaws" and other terrors of "the Deep", coming a triumphant second to Lawson. Congratulations go to our champions Marlene Rau, Lindy Morwood, and the Sub Junior champions who won the Sub Junior Cup.

A few weeks later the Ardens girls had to discard their flippers, swimfins, and floaties, and invest in spikes and track shoes to compete in the forthcoming athletics. Unfortunately the Ardens girls were not so successful this time, scraping fourth. Congratulations go to Denise Todd, the runner up Intermediate champion.

A good effort was made by Ardens grade 6 girls for raising money for the Royal Melbourne Childrens' Hospital Appeal at the end of term one; and overall results of term one left Ardens equal second with Lawson trailing Harris. Term two began with Ardens coming fourth in the Stamp Collecting, and the girls singing their way into the Music Competitions, and joyfully "praising the Lord" Ardens found that they were not only Aquatic but musical as well! Ardens came first which was a pleasant surprise, and with the comedy relief from Tracey Dyke, the music captain, who introduced "Get Me to the Church on Time" as "I'm getting Morning'd in the Marry" as well as that "comic melodious" interpretation of "I feel Pretty" by the folk group, Ardens won the heart of the Judge. Thanks goes to Tracey Dyke,our conductor, and Janine Giddings our pianist for their enthusiasm and undaunting house spiritl. Also I must express thanks to the Ardens Staff for their support and involvement throughout the year. To conclude I wish the Ardens House, luck and success for the remainder of the year and for the golden future in 1979. Tracy Cracknell

Harris House Report House life this year has been very busy, although thoroughly enjoyable. Swimming sports were soon underway in early February, but however hard we seemed to try, our splashes and mouthfuls of chlorinated water were in vain as we came 4th, although Shauna Hocking was equal U14 champion and the Juniors won the cup for their age group. Undaunted in spirit and not to be outdone by the other houses, we tackled the aths and after weeks of HARRISsed organizing and worry, April 3rd saw Big Red "H'"s zooming around the top oval, only to be out-zoomed by Lawson in the final results. Rowena Carr and Serena Ramsay were U14 champion and runner-up respectively and Simone Groves was runner-up in the U12's. The Juniors and Subjuniors proved their athletic style and won the cups for their divisions. House spirit was really terrific this year and most of us were rather hoarse by the end of the day!! The next major event to tackle was the music competition, and as usual, the choice of songs was not easy and thanks go to Sally Egan (House Music Representative) and Chris Harvey for their help as pianists and conductor and to everyone else involved, as the final result of 2nd place made all the practices worthwhile.

Interhouse sport was held every Wednesday afternoon and all girls have been participating in the games. Baseball, tennis, table tennis and squash occupied 1st term, while term 2 saw Hockey, Netball, table tennis and squash (again!) being played. Soccer, volleyball and badminton are planned for next term and I think that the greater involvement of the whole house has helped to build a strong (and healthy!) support for house sport. The stamp competition was made competitive again this year and raiding the mail for half the year, the grand total of 21,900 stamps was collected, giving us 3rd place behind Lawson and Venters. 1978 has been a great year and I hope everyone has enjoyed it as much as I have. The change in the role of House Captain to include school prefect has meant that the days never seem long enough to do everything I want, but whenever I think of this year, I can still hear strains of "The Big Red 'H-, and the raucous singing that went with it, and also of the fun and pleasure Harris has given me! So keep the Big Red 'H' flying and make the most f the best house at Morongo! Prue Hanna

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Lawson House Report The year began with a splash at Norlane swimming pool and it was here, because of the tremendous efforts of our swimmers, and the cheers of the house, that Lawson left everyone floundering in the shallows. The same was true of the athletics sports where we once again streaked ahead to victory, 'displaying our many athletic abilities, and of course, the talents of the cheer squad!

Riding on the crest of these successes we expected great things in the music competitions but sadly 'our eyes didn't see the glory at the end of the rainbow' and we came equal fourth — perhaps the weeks of hard practice took something out of our naturally tuneful voices! Congratulations Ardens, Harris, Roslyn and Venters on your enthusiastic corn petition and various successes throughout the year.

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Finally I must thank the house staff for their continual support; and a special thanks to LAWSON for being suchs a fantastic house! — remember youo have the ability for great things so keep trying! It's little wonder that with house members like ours everyone else is GREEN with envy. Kim Windmill

Roslyn House Report Our flag was unfurled, as Rossie Ostrich shook off her holiday dust, and Roslyn plunged (literally) into the new school year. Competitors from other houses were flabbergasted as they choked and spluttered through the turbulent wake left. by Roslyn swimmers like Woody and Ruth Longfield. However, I could sympathize with them as they were experiencing just what I had done in the time trials! It was a valiant effort on the part of both our swimmers and the cheer squad (especially the Fifth Formers). So, breathless and hoarse, we splashed to a close 3rd.

Next came Aths., with many magnificent performances springing from girls in the Roslyn ranks. And even though they were cancelled twice due to rain, when the day came we were ready and so we waded to a good third, muddy but smiling. Because we were able to manage these physical competitions, we decided it was time to procure a little culture. So we turned to the Arts, taking everything in our stride. It was while Gill and Debbie thumped the ivories that we attempted to vibrate our vocal chords in time. Needless to say, the results were most interesting! And it was decided that rather than demoralize Lawson and Lisa, we would share the fourth place with them.

Afternoon activities have afforded us mixed success, and teams like our Junior A Netball deserve congratulations on their success. And even though our Senior Hockey team has never won a game, we were improving with every match (P.S. Please end the rumours that we were getting more dangerous!) House spirit has really been great, both on the part of girls and teachers. And I feel the teachers deserve our thanks for not only appearing at functions in a conglomeration of blue jumpers, ribbons and thingumybobs, but for giving their full support whenever we needed it.

Though some of our results have not matched our enthusiasm, we can honestly say we made the effort, and for that reason we say it 'wouldn't be loverly' to be in any other house. The future belongs to Roslyn because we are going to keep up the effort. So let me warn; 'Watch out for the DREADED BLUE OSTRICH!'. Amanda Lee

Venters House Report No Victory without Effort Our first opportunity to challenge the other Houses was at the Swimming Sports held in February at the Norlane Pool. Venters was enthusiastic in the water and at the poolside. there was plenty of effort but we came 5th. Lawson took out the honours — Congratulations.

After many hours of practice we achieved third place at the House Music Competition held in August. Our grateful thanks to Ruth Dixon, the Music Captain, for her dedicated and patient direction. Venters surpassed all Houses with their generous contribution to the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal and with a collection of over 43,000 stamps for social service was second to Lawson. Although we have not received many honours all Venters girls have participated willingly and with interest and enthusiasm in all house activities. This House spirit is very pleasing and rewarding.

At the Athletic Sports Venters did not lack spirit or determination. All girls are to be commended for thier individual and team efforts. Congratulations to Amanda Schooneman, under 13 Champion, and to Rowena Walker and Carol Dixon who were runners-up in their divisions. Another one and a half points and we would have been fourth! Congratulations to the victors, Lawson.

I wish to thank our staff members, the committee of sixth formers and all girls for their wonderful cooperation and support.

During first and second terms Venters had some success in the Inter House Matches of tennis, baseball, netball, hockey and table tennis.

Venters, keep up the Effort and the Victory WILL come. Good Luck for 1979 and thank you all for a memorable and enjoyable year. Helen Jamieson

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Our German Guest During Term II we were fortunate to have with us Cornelia Winkler, an exchange student from Germany. Here she tells us of the different life a German teen-ager lives. At first I want to introduce myself: I am Cornelia Winkler, 18 years old, from Germany. After six years of school English I had the great opportunity of practising this language in Australia. I had applied for a scholarship from G.A.S.S. One part of my stay comprised school at Morongo. Actually I was very curious about Australian school life. It was interesting to notice differences in the school system leading to university: In Germany school starts at the age of six. In the fourth year of this primary school all pupils take a test (mainly in German and maths). According to their results they may enter a so-called "Gymnasium" (High School) after the fourth or fifth grade. These are different types of "Gymnasium" according to the emphasis on languages, maths/sciences, art or economics. All "Gymnasium", however, give a full range of compulsary subjects so that the students will gain a wide general knowledge; e.g. at the language "Gymnasium" I'm attending biology, chemistry, maths, physics, social studies, history, geography, art, music, German, P.E. and R.E. are colpulsory at certain levels although more importance is placed on languages, after 7 years, English after at least five and the third foreign language (either Old Greek or French) after three years. For the last two years of the nine-year long stay at the "Gymnasium" a course system has been introduced (The pupils of my age are the guinea pigs for it). It is now possible to change the emphasis of the "Gymnasium" attended by choosing major subjects different from the actual "Gymnasium" type. Depending on the two major subjects (6 lessons a week) different minor subjects with two or three lessons a week are compulsory for one or two years. In my case (two foreign languages as major subjects) I had to take two scientific subjects, maths, German, one art subject, two subjects out of social studies, history and geography, physical education and religious education during the last two years of school. The "Abitur" (H.S.C.) and some of the exams during these last two years of school are the qualification for Uni. With this qualification — no matter if you were majoring in science or languages — you are entitled to study any subject you want to at Uni, provided your general results are good enough.

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`Nature's Child' A child wanders alone through the park, Others stare, pity and wonder at this urchin Yet do not approach him. This child is tired, hungry and lost, Alone in the world, but no — He does not cry Oblivious to this human scrutiny, He is at one with nature. H.S. C

Fog The fog hung thick and grey, blotting out the landscape and smothering me. The only sound that broke the stillness was the dismal drip of the trees, as they unloaded their burden onto the already overmoist soil. The night was slow to creep on as the trees dripped and the grass drooped, and I felt uneasy and could find no peace in sleep. With the night came the lifting of the fog to reveal a cold, leaden sky and a harsh, grizzled landscape. It was oppressive. The rain began again, driving down in sheets, and the wind came up in gusts and mountains of dark clouds swirled about the sky, becoming fiercer and fiercer, as though they, too, were after me. Then, on the wings of the wind and the rain came a sound and I froze in terror. Visions of uniformed men with guns and dogs rose threateningly before me. Suddenly, a cold hand was over my mouth and it stifled my terrified scream. "Sh-sh!" It was an urgent plea. There before me stood a young boy, about my own age, thin, barefoot and dressed in rags. He was soaked in water, smothered in mud and shivering, but it did not seem to deter him. The young urchin gave me a broad smile and I knew then that I was not alone. We would make it past the border police together. Gillian Richardson F5

Suicide Silence shatters and crackles when it falls, Memory takes flight And tomorrow is being nailed in its coffin. The brain explodes and paints the walls. The flame is extinguished with red As the jaw bone breaks Time crashes through the floor. Sun drinks through the window As life walks out the door.

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Mr Man Mr. Man was ordinary — He bothered nobody and wanted to live His life in peace. He was just a mediocre sort of fellow Mr. Man 'was normal — He climbed the Social Ladder just like everybody Else, and liked to Play golf on Sunday and not draw attention to himself Yes Nobody could say that he wasn't A completely normal guy — fond of a drink Or two at night And sitting down to watch Willisee at Seven every night Mr. Man was contented — He had gained all he had set out to gain. He had A steady job (An accountant in quite a large firm), a house and two cars. Oh, and he had a family His wife (haven't I mentioned her before?) — She liked To cook his food His son was very quiet and the image of his dad. Mr. Man got a kick out of looking back on old family snaps And he regarded himself as happy. Well Perhaps he was. Perhaps every Mr. Man living his kind of life is happy too Lisa West 5J

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The dazzling sun on the wings of the plane; It's deafening drone drowning out everything else And up there a man does not realise That he is trapped — A victim of himself and of progress — Progressing what? H.S.0

Running a Marathon Running hard, Never stopping Try to win, but never lapse Must keep going Always running Concentration breaking down Must keep going Left foot ready, Now the right Feet like lead And mouth like sewer Am in the lead But for how long? One more lap And then I've finished Someone coming up behind My last sprint, I can't keep going Oh, please Lord, Let me cross the line! I've come first, Oh glorious victory All that work And now I've won All that treading, running, sprinting Almost crying Now it's finished Now it's won Lisa Bent 3F

The Clowns Once again the circus came into town. The large paddock was cut and cleared, leaving a short brown stubble where the big top would stand. The areas were marked out and fences repaired. Then the mighty trucks rolled into the town, monsterous machines with cages filled with animals who were quite accustomed to travelling around and performing.

The show was over. The people went home with the music and laughter still ringing in their ears. The circus crew began to clean up ready for the next show. The animals were put back in their cages and fed. But the clowns, who only a half an hour ago were at the peak of their ment, wandered back to their caravan to strip themselves from the make-up, wigs and clothes to return to being lonely forgotten people.

In another van were the clowns. They laughed, smoked, drank and discussed the evenings activities. Their rough old clothes and the beginning of beards were a much different sight than what was seen on the stage. The white make-up cases stood in the corner. These contained the special ingredients to change the men into popular idols of the small children.

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The trucks rolled into the paddock. Once they stopped, there were tents to put up, animals to care for and thousands of other jobs which needed to be done. Each person who jumped out of a truck had a certain job to do. The pegs were put in and the candy and toy stalls with their sparkle and glitter which no child could resist were set up. The caravans were set around the tent in a neat order which was pleasant for the eyes of the audience. "Hurry up!". "Move it!" "The show starts soon!". These were the orders being yelled in the clowns' van. Each man had a mirror, stool and a complete make-up box. They sat on their ricketty stools and paused for a moment to look at themselves in the mirrors. The sad tired face which had been half way around the country was becoming old. Despite the makeup the complexion was still alright. They nearly fall asleep after traveling all night but a yell jolts their thoughts and they return to reality once again. The screams and cries of joy from the audience as the clowns came on was deafening. Everybody loves a clown. They danced and jumped around the arena giving delight to everyone. Their jokes and childish pranks brought laughter in to the big top. This was their moment-giving happiness and doing what they loved.

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Ah Progress. You can't keep still, can you? You will always move on, surge forward And destroy all that's beautiful in your name. You have somehow wriggled and squirmed your way Into the minds and bodies of compassionate humans, Turning them into programmed animals. You are the disease in the minds of engineers, You have infected politicians. You are the Gospel Spouted from their mouths to win the support Of your feverish followers. Progress, why are you deaf to the silent weeping? Why are you insensitive to the uneasiness that lies Beneath the foundations of your great works? Your jungles of concrete and cages of iron Have invaded green hills and winding creeks, Your masterpieces of steel have blocked out the sky, And still you cannot sense the agony that lingers. Great nations strive to outdo each other for your sake — That's how powerful you have become. Progress, I am one person in a world of four billion. Please listen to me. Still your machines And hush your noisy motors and just listen to me. All I ask is that you slow down. Have pity on us. Give me back the sunshine. Return the autumn to me. Let me know once more the feeling of dirt beneath My fingernails. Please. I am sick of you. Lisa Wood 5J 42

Discrimination Black as I stand Awaiting the bus Around are all whites They too are awaiting They laugh and stare And names are yelled While lonesome I stand Clutching my belongings The bus I can hear Which relieves me at last But before I can move I am quickly pushed away Black as I stand The next bus I await Maybe I'll leave this country — Who knows? I'm just black. P Robbins 4N

And It's A Rich Man's World I don't have no car, And I aint got no dosh I don't know me "ma". And I sure-as-hell ain't posh. I fish off the pier, Got plenty-a-mates I don't want to hear 'Bout ya bloody land rates. I've heard all too often 'Bout ya trivial complaints, You'll go to your coffin But won't be no saints! My life is real clean, And I'm a happy man too, But you blokes are keen To be "well-to-do" The way that I see it I'm happier than you, Cause from where I sit, You're in a stew.

Big Cities You don't want to get involved! How many time have I heard that? What selfish people we are You don't want to get involved Wouldn't you think that line was rehearsed, What miserable wretches in our world. You don't want to get involved! "I know nothing Sir, that's the truth," How many times does a policeman hear that? You don't want to get involved! You're involved as soon as you enter the city As soon as you set foot in the streets. You don't want to get involved! Well I'm sorry, it's too late, You are involved! Dianne Gillett 3P

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Only You A subway, Breezie. Hold me. Keep me warm. Our train! Who cares, we have each other. On into the night we walk, Arms linked, dazey eyes. Young love; it was all. Not now; we almost forget Those foolhardy hours We spent together. Another subway. I catch the train, this time: ALONE. Lee Sheers 6Q 43

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What Ton Won was really good at was Duck Shooting. He was the best shot in the district and could shoot eight ducks in a row, with one shot. Ton Won has sixty-two trophies to show how good he is, they are all displayed on the mantlepiece in his kennel (Which is made of pure gold with velvet lining.) We only had to mention to him "Duck for dinner tonight, but oh dear! We don't have any in the house," and he would reach for his armalite (a type of machine gun) and go racing off down to the lagoon five miles away and shoot seven to eight ducks. He would return in about six to seven minutes proudly producing the ducks, but on the conditions we gave him an enormous tender juicy steak.

He was much better than any stockman we had. Each night at about 9.00 pm he would go and check the sheep; he was very fearless, Ton Won could tackle seventy to eighty dingoes and kill them all single pawed. He would give them a blow from his bionic tail and they would all drop dead.

Ton Won could hear anything up to twelve miles away and could hear a pin drop on grass one mile from where he was standing. He was a very good watchdog and would guard a man or a woman until someone he knew came and told him to stop. Ton Won is now retired and his pups help us with the work on the property, but there will never be another Ton Won. — Don't you agree?! V. Calvert 1S

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Values, assessments Feelings and dreams Are all these equivalent? Is love what it seems? My personal view is that people don't care They don't care how they treat the sea or the air

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IF people would think of ecology dear If they started to think of our wonderful sphere I am sure that the world would most likely keep turning Instead of blacking out and eternally burning. Christine McCombe P6

Reynard Reynard is a baby fox who loves to jump and play. He skips, runs and chases you. In a most annoying way. He chases chickens round the field and drives you up the wall. But Reynard is our pet. And he is loved by all. K. Bent P5

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The Beach Waves splashing and bashing Tossing and turning the seaweed near by. Salty air and cool breezes With big blue clouds in the sky The smell of the salt and the smell of the seaweed in the air The shells on the beach and the rocks too And the greeny bluey sea Thats what the beach means to me. Nadia Turney P6

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If you should meet a kangaroo, Please try not to provoke him, Take note that he is scared of you, And will not let you stroke him. For as he hops in search of food, He doesn't get much fatter And whene'er you meet a kangaroo He's scared and he will scatter.

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The old withered tree lay weeping, weeping The old withered tree lay sleeping, sleeping, And beneath that tree so old and so wise, Lay a man with a hat over both of his eyes. And he got up slowly and started to yawn, 'Twas in the morning, the start of dawn, He turned around and looked up high, Here was a tree that would never die. `Twas tall and broad and as old as the hills, It had been through fires and many thrills, Hire was a tree that was born to be King, Here was a tree that was many a thing. Katrina Inglis 2L

Morning at the Zoo Apes jump, Lions roar, Monkeys scream, Pigs snore. Birds screech, Fly high, Pink colour, Tints sky, Hippos wallow, Leopards yawn, Pumas slink In the morn.

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Ilfeless rooftops spread out forever, Mingled with trees and telephone poles. The sea is blue and very calm Snuggled like a child in the harbour's arms. A factory, large, threatening and grey — Hovers over the houses, a beast of prey. Crawling along is an old goods train, Rusty, red the colour of the houses. It disappeard behind some buildings; But further along I see it again. Far our a church spire breaks the horizon Tall and grey it pierces the skyline

There's hatred and wildness, A wife on her own, Sixteen miles to a neighbour Always alone.

But when he comes home, It's love and happiness But for now it is misery ONLY ONE WORD BUT THE MEANING IS RIGHT

Cows in a paddock contract greatly; They stand serene and munch their hay. S. Knox P6 Cars and trucks like toys stream by, Caught in the current of the highway. From amongst a lot of stately trees — A chimney thrusts upward with iron ease. A large jumble of firewood poles is obstructing my view to the right; A small slender gum bars more of the city from sight.

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Reality The afternoon sun casts shadows over the stark boulders and outcrops of rock — dark ening, concealing — adding a mystery, a subtlety they had earlier lacked. Beneath my feet the rich, crumbly earth is warm and the smell of damp earth rises. Ferns, waist high, grow almost to the edge of the river. There the emerald mosses carpet the boulders with their soft pile, inviting and yet treacherous. They look so secure, yet to walk on them would mean to slip into the fast flowing water beneath. `Sophy, John, come back from the edge! Haven't I told you to play in the clearing?" Now I've disturbed the peace. And yet everything is still unchanged. Only the sounds of the water as it splashes and cascades over the rocks then swirls and eddies gurgling, past, and into the distance. The trees, too, are whispering in the breeze — just the faintest murmur — as a slight movement of warm air catches their leaves. The distant chimes of bell-birds are wafted through the still air to the river, but here, where I sit, even the birds seem too drowsy to stir; mesmerized by the heat of the afternoon and the trickling, dripping, splashing, echoing of the water.

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My thoughts flow along with the river running one after another through my mind, then are swept away like shrivelled dead leaves and forgotten. Golden sunlight reflects in dancing patterns from the water: my eyes are attracted and dazzled by the light, my mind turned blank, vacant. "John, haven't I said already you're not allowed to climb up there!" The scene can hardly have altered for hundreds of years! The silence of the forest, the steaming heat of the afternoon, the rustling ferns and grasses. There on the rock, a tiny metallic lizard suns itself, and now is gone with a sudden flick of motion. Perhaps the trees conceal the stealthy brown forms of aborigines, coming to fill their pitchers by the river. The sun disappears behind the cliff. The air is suddenly cold; the bush threatening. "Come along, John. Hurry and pack up Sophy, it's time we went home". Elsie Stokie 6Q

"One little Original" Eat yer crusts and eat yer bread, they said I must to curl me head. But still me hair's as straight as straight, they knew that too — they said, "just wait!" A crust more here, A crust more there, just makes yer fat, not curls yer hair. So Don't eat yer crusts, don't eat yer bread, yer'll never get a curly head! M. Ellis H.S.C.

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Junior Auxiliary On February 20th at our first meeting we discussed social and fund raising functions for 1978. Mrs Gallagher and Mrs Stamp spoke to us on the new Suzuki Method of teaching violin to younger children. Our first social function was a Dessert and Coffee night at the home of the President, Alison Lawson. This evening provided an excellent opportunity for parents and members of Junior School staff to meet.

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One night when every one was in bed, even Mum and Dad. I got out of bed and got my magic book out (no one knows about it.) I felt like having a lolly so I turned the page of my book to Hansel and Gretel. Here comes the storm swirling about. See, it is as easy as that. Now let's get on with the Annoying people in and out story. Well, I went to bed and went to sleep Here comes the wind isn't it loud again. The wind makes the trees bow. At midnight my teddy came aliove, I did not Just listen a minute know what was going on, so I got up and it was Just listen with me. my magic book that was doing it. I can hear the rain going down the drain I said the Secret words and my teddy stopped. Hey the light is coming back again. And if I am lonely any time. Snow White or any Hooray Hooray other fairy tale people will come and play with Lets go and play in the lane. me. Andrea Smith 8 years Grade 3 Claire Donachie 9 Years, Grade 4

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I'm Dizzy Don't Wizzy! There was a wizard wizzing round me I said, please stop sir! But all he said, was hee hee hee! Again I said please stop sir! But along came a Witch and said why should he? Oh stop Mr Wizard! Oh stop Mrs Witch! But all they said, was why should we? So I got dizzy from wizzy And all they cackled, was hee hee hee! Those horrid things Lisa Guthrie 9 Years, Grade 3 54

The lightning flashed, The thunder roared, The rain was very loud, The leaves were just swaying The water trickled down the gutter The robin sang then closed her eyes She tried to cry The blackbird sighed He was happy She was sad The rain just stopped The thunder stopped The storm had ended Vicky Lawson 8 years Garde 3

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Autumn In the Autumn the leaves start to fall Green, Red, Yellow, Brown. Falling, falling to the ground Throw them up, throw them down Summer's gone and Autumn's come It's Autumn, It's Autumn. Joann Potter 9 Years, Grade 4

I don't know why You're different from me Or I'm different from you It just doesn't fit You've got blue eyes I've got brown You;ve got red hair I've got brown Vicky Lawson I don't know why 8 Years, Grade 3

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The Little Frog I saw a little frog one day Hopping along hopping along as merry as merry can be. Sarah Jiggins, 8 years Grade 3

One day Fiona Jillajonk was walking toward the store when she heard a clanking sound. She lifted the mat up and there was a door. It was the first trapdoor she had ever seen. She wasn't very eager to see where it led to but the cat had already gone through. For a long time there was only darkness and a lot of stairs. When she came out of the darkness she could see the most wonderful land in the world. But the funny thing was Fiona didn't know whether she was in this new world or not. The cat was already eating everything that could fit in its mouth. Fiona was worried that he might eat everything. Just then a funny person came by. He had a tiny bowler hat that just sat on top of his head. He said, don't worry, he can't eat everything because as soon as it is eaten, it grows again. Fiona wanted to know how he knew what she was thinking. Quite simply, he said, I'm the king, I know everything. Come and I'll show you around the place. See that bird up there? Yes, said Fiona. It's a magic parrot and over there a pig is talking with a bed! Carrots are talking over there, and meatballs here. I hear someone coming, said Fiona. It's just your brother, said the person. I suppose I had better go before my naughty brother sees the land of lollies. If he does, it will be all over the town and school. I'm sorry I have to go so quickly. It's all right, said the funny person, but do come again, and we will go down to Lemonade River and have a picnic. I'll be back soon said Fiona. Lisa Guthrie Grade 3 55

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Winter I'm freezing and I'm sneezing And my toes are tingling too. A-choo... bless you The sun is hiding and I'm not smiling A-choo... bless you Katherine Taylor 9 Years, Grade 4

The Storm Some things rustle out there Where can it be where where? I stare and I stare what can it be where where but nobody else does care.

The Storm The hail is coming down Rain is coming down too Oh the thunder and lightning are getting Louder and louder and louder The leaves are swirling on the road Oh the storm is getting softer And softer and softer and softer The darkness is going Oh the sun is out, is out, Oh the sun is out. Maree Rawlings 9 Years, Grade 3 58

Something's blowing and it's coming closer quick quick The night gets colder as I'm in my bed And I pull the blankets over my head. It's getting louder now on my windowsill It taps on my window Out of my bed I go over to see but as soon as I get out BANG it frightens me. I sit in my bed and try not to care. The thing gets louder on my windowsill It starts to crackle and lighning starts to strike. Lisa Guthrie 9 Years, Grade 3

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Ha! Hey! eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Oh! witches witches everywhere BREAKING windows with their handles Weaving magic Spells on you and me What a wicked witch was she!

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As the wind blew, the feathers fell down through the low clouds. Up, up, up weee, down, down, down, weee, round, round, round, up, down and around the sight was so beautiful (in my mind) suddenly the feathers went down to the ground and changed into the most beautiful flowers you have ever seen. Kym Henderson 9 Years, Grade 4

I would like to be I'd like to be a fish a fish I'd like to be a fish swimming around as free as free. A fish I'd like to be. Sarah Jiggins 8 Years, Grade 3

Noses Noses are long, noses are short Noses are any shape and sort. Your nose might be small. And your nose might be big. Pigs have little round noses! Suzanne Lawson 8 Years, Grade 3

Friends Friends are fun Friends are gay Friends are the nicest thing you ever made. Up town, down town, round the country-side. Yes, friends are friends Far and wide Tracy Chapman 9 Years, Grade 4

In the Storm Little bits of rain are spitting making little puddles Raining on the concrete streets and making people hurry Hear the rain getting louder up and on the roofs Hear the people running running home back to their rooms Hear the creatures scurring home, back to their homes Where they all shall shelter or even warm their toes It is getting close to Christmas Snow begins to fall Guess who is coming? It's Santa Claus and all. Rachel Kent 7 Years Grade 3 59

Lucernian Competition This year The Lucernian Committee have organized a competition, offering prizes of Gift Tokens for the best entries in a series of different sections. The entries were judged by local publisher and author, Mr John Pescott. The results were as follows: P.5 and P.6 Forms 4 — 6

ART Commended: Jenny Bourke Highly Commended: Andrea Duff Prize: Kate Royal Prose Prize: Jenny Bourke Poetry Commended: Anna Stiskal, Andrea Duff Highly Commended: Georgina Richardson Prize: Jenny Bourke

ART Commended: Olga Stiskal Prize: Sina Graham PROSE Commended: Janine McKenzie Prize: Dianne Herd POETRY Commended: Vickie Johnson Highly Commended: Megan Ellis Prize: Lee Sheers OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY Prize: Jane Creighton

Forms 1 — 3 ART Commended: Ann Maree Prize: Megan McKinnon PROSE Prize Helen Lyall POETRY Commended: Sally Ellis Highly Commended: Judy Freeman Prize: Melanie Manton

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Was that glance one of interest — One of appreciation? Do I return it, just the same Or do I disregard it? If I choose to do the former, How will he receive it? Will he think me flirtatious, Or think me as being polite? He may even feel I like him And say a few words the next time. What shall I say if he does? Shall I simply say 'Hi', or Should I make more than one comment? Shall I keep it simple or Is there no limit to speech? Sigh! I'll smile the next time And then he can choose what to do, And the course I follow Will be determined By his answer of friendliness Or passing rebuke. OH! The uncertainty And the waiting that Men pose to us girls

Lee Sheers '6Q 60

Our Camp At approximately 9.15 a.m., twenty one excited first formers (known as the MacKenzie Mob) boarded the "Eddy Bus" on their way to Barramunga. We arrived a couple of hours later with hoarse voices and legs longing to free themselves from their cramped positions. Mrs MacKenzie was the first one out and told us we could go and explore, "as long as we were within the camp boundaries and within whistle hearing". We had lunch, and after playing an exciting game with the dog and Mr Armstrong's sons, Luke and Joshua, the camp supervisor, Hughie, taught us how to use compasses and made up four orienteering trails for us to follow. I was on number 1, and after Fiona, Sybilla and Janine had caught up with me, we racked our brains trying to locate the green ice-cream lid. Eventually we found one and convinced ourselves it was the one we were supposed to be looking for. We reached our destination which was back at the hall what seemed hours later in time to fix our cabins before tea. I was on the list for tea preparation with some other girls and we were amused at the sight of dehydrated peas and carrots which swelled during their cooking. That night we walked on a dark and gloomy road in search of glow worms. I was on the edge of the road and it wasn't until the following day that I realised there was a drop of about thirty feet which I nearly disappeared down. It was really exciting and I wouldn't have missed it for anything. That night our cabin occupants were far too tired to have the midnight feast that we had planned for days, and we slept soundly, despite the rumours that possums were hiding in the shadows ready to invade us. We awoke the next morning, had breakfast and made an early start on the long hike to the Stephenson Falls and back. Many of us envied Luke, who was riding in a pack on his father's back. We eventually arrived there, however, and Ann-Maree and I started the never-ending climb to the top. When we arrived there we waved to the "MacKenzie Mob", took a couple of photos and started to run down the steep tracx to return.

When we arrived at the bottom, we heard laughter and splashing, and realised that some of the girls were swimming. Mrs MacKenzie, however, was not, so we decided to sit down beside her, not being brave enough to venture into the cold water below. It was late afternoon when we arrived back at camp and just managed to lift ourselves onto our bunks before our legs gave way beneath us. We were about fifteen minutes ahead of the others and by the time they appeared we were energetic again and as soon as we were given permission, rushed over to the milk bar to buy ourselves ice-creams. After tea that night, Ann-Maree and I ran down to prepare our bunks. We opened the door of our cabin and gave a scream — there wits orange peel and rubbish all over the bunks and floor: possums had been paying us a visit! We ran shouting to Mrs. MacKenzie and in a few minutes we discovered that the other cabins had been raided also. We cleaned up the _mess and bravely searched our sleeping bags to see if a small animal was hidden in the folds. When we had had a thorough search we climbedin and told each other ghost stories in the dark. Half way through a thrilling story tgld by Sybilla someone said, sshh!" We listened and someone whispered. "Mr Armstrong's snoring!" Soon we realised it was Wendy, and after throwing gumboots and sneakers at her, she awoke. Wendy Snorey was her nickname for the rest of the camp duration, to which she responded with a displeased look. Next day it was time to go home. We tidied our cabins, prepared our lunch and after saying our last goodbyes were in the "Eddy Bus" once more. Mrs MacKenzie had very kindly bought us each an ice-cream, and we enjoyed them to the last lick. When we arrived at school we shouted our last "Hip Hurray", and began our lunch which we had made that morning. Helen Lyall 1M

"To be or not to be" Harry, Harry! Harry, where have you been? Your dinner's getting cold. Have you been down to the Pub? Harry, I told you that when I'm cooking a roast, you're not to go down to the Pub. I bet you've been with that good-fornothing George Jenkins. Do you know his wife dyes her hair pink every friday "avo", and she tells everyone its natural? My fat aunt, its natural! Her hair's as natural as a pig in a seethrough nighty. Look Harry, I've been slaving over a hot stove for three hours, and making beds, and getting Jack and Sheila off to school, while you've been sitting on your fat behind all day punching holes in pieces of iron. What kind of job is that? Why, my friend Mavis, you know Harry, Mavis Hympy who lives around the corner, well, her Harvey has a proper job with a big building firm in the city and he has his own office, and a secretary, to bOot! He brings home three hundred bucks a week. Oh Harry, why couldn't you have done something like that? When we got married, my mother told me that you wouldn't amount to much, but did I listen? No, I said to mum, "Listen Mum, Harry's a good bloke, you just watch him, he could be the next Premier of Victoria". Ha!, some Premier, why, you don't earn enough to stuff in an ant's nostril! Anyway, go wash your hands and sit down at the table, your meal's nearly burnt to a cinder. And mind you get all the dirt out from under your fingernails. I just can't abide dirty fingernails.... Lets' see. Good, that's just fine. Now sit down and eat!

— That's my wife, Marge. You know, when I first got married I thought to myself, — right Harry, you've got it made mate. You've got a wife, a house, a job, and the whole future is ahead. Ha! I was just another dumb sucker, who since the age of nought, has been told over and over, that the best thing in life, is to settle down, start a family, and maybe have two or three kids. Look you're working by the sweat of your brow 'til one fateful day, you drop dead in the street, and they come and shovel you into a cold, wooden box, and your wife and kids shed a few tears for you. Then a couple of days later, they're around at the Insurance Agency, cashing in on your life insurance. That's how I see life, and that's how I've been made to see it. I tell you, life can be just one kick in the behind after another. And one day, you're just too sick and tired to get up. So that Old Man Fate can deal you another swift kick, .... and so you just lie there and dream — dream of everything that you could have done but just couldn't shake it, of people dying and being born, of assassinated presidents and exterminated Jews, and you think what the hell am I doing here??? Just then, Harry got up from the dinner table and walked out through the front door. He then walked down the street, — and with the next-door neighbour's mut barking at his heels and Marge's screams resounding through the neighbourhood — Harry disappeared over the hill. D. Herd 6H

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Mystery of the Stolen Bell I was sitting in the classroom thinking the bell to go home would never go. Time was dragging on, and it was a hot Summers day. I kept thinking of going home and having a swim in the pool. Time went on and still the bell did not ring. The teacher kept looking at her watch. Rooked at the clock and the time showed twenty minutes to four the bell was ten minutes late. The teacher was looking very worried.

Tonight, while I am in bed A mosquito will come He will fly in through my open window and settle on my left wrist putting down his mouth breaking the skin he will suck, suck his weight of my blood then he will fly back the way he came retracing his path, and leaving a red lump just to show where he's been and in the morning I'll realize he's come.

The bell was a 100 years old and not once had it been late. Originally it was the bell for a large farm house that stood on the hill where the School stand's today. The Farm house over looked the bay, and the bell was rung each time a ship was sighted to warn the local farmers to prepare their cattle and sheep to board. I put tip my hand and asked the teacher why the bell didn't ring. She replied "I don;t know I'll go and see" She left the room very hurriedly. There was a loud commotion outside and many excited voices could be heard. The bell was missing. Who could have taken it? The teacher said "Girls, the bell has been taken".

Sally Ellis 3P

Cobwebs They are everywhere grey, dirty things Hugging the dusty corners of the antique walls Threatening Menacing Evil, powerful With the ability to expand and terrify beyond all means, Until they are swept away No longer leering at their enemies They are the Devil's children Melanie Manton, 3K

I turned to two of my School friends and said "let's see if we can find the bell". When the School was deserted we went to the place where the bell used to hang. The rope had been cut. I said "we will search for clues". Suddenly I saw something shining in the sun I leaned forward to pick it up. I held the shiny object and looked at it closely. It was a School badge from a nearby School. Could this be a clue? We all agreed to try and find out what this clue meant As we approached the grounds of the other School it was becoming dark, and all the trees were making scary shapes in the wind. As we approached the Gymnasium we could hear the sounds of voices. We peeped through a side window. In the centre of the hall was a small group of girls dressed in basket-ball uniforms, and at their feet shining was the missing School bell. Now we knew the reason for the missing bell. Every year at this time our Schools played a basket-ball match, the bell had been taken as a joke. But how were we to get it back? We waited for hours till they had gone, then we crept quietly into the Gym, and carried the bell carefully back to our School. The next morning all the teachers and students gathered around the bell. Where had it been? And who had returned it? You and I know don't we? J. Bourke Age 10

Exit Lines A

I make no HINTs ON FAIRwelling. I. JAMO, get the HEL out of here. I, BREW, pay no more F1's I, DEB, leave with a WILL I, ROW, leave never to WALK back again. I, JOHNSON, leave to LISA place elsewhere. I, DRAPES, leave to hang myself. I, MURRAY, meander away to better places. I, PAYMANS, will BI-ANCAing away I, SALLY go forth to TOYNE over a new leaf. I, PRUE, have gone to chuck my spHANNA in som other works. I, JACKIE, leave to earn a BUCK I, JENKS will jump for you, WEN-DY time comes t leave. I, JANE, LEAVE TO COOK up trouble elsewhere. I, LISA, leave to WRAYze a family I, SUSAN, WOOD if I could Enough of this GIDDING around, JANINE is off I, LEEve in SHEER desperation

, eave to oosen my limbs and liver my sawdust. I KIM, WIND up my stay amongst Morongo's MILLing multitudes. I, TRACEY leave to KIRB my stupidity. I, DIZZ, leave this HERD I, RHONDA, TODDle off I, TRACEY, have CRACKed up I, JO, feel its ALL OVER I, Jill, leave to TWED ELSEWHERE. I, GIBBONS, leave GAYIy. I. AMANDA, LEEve I, PATTS, fly off like SUEperman. I, JEANious have goNE TO COLLECT my long lost INSpirations This is DYKE'S last TRACE here. I, DIXON, leave singing, with my 'Fiddler on the RUTH" I, SARA, LEIGH've WILLingly. WEN i go there'll be an ELL of a LOT missin I sal leave to find another BAKERY

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School Awards 1977 House Results — Cups and Shields

Swimming (Ena Miller Shield) — Lawson Margaret Shannon Cup for Athletics — Lawson Diana Lilburn Cup for School Athletics — Ardens Eileen Buckhurst Shield for Senior Baseball— Harris Janet Corrie Cup for Junior Baseball — Harris Ruth MacMillan Shield for Senior Hockey — Lawson Junior Hockey Cup — Harris Marion Rankin Shield for Senior Netball — Roslyn Junior Netball Cup — Venters Hitchcock Cup for Senior Tennis — Ardens Mrs. H.B. Simpson Cup for Junior Tennis — Ardens Senior Volleyball Cup — Harris Junior Volleyball Cup — Harris McMiken Shield for Music — Venters Charles Neville Cup for Sport — Harris Pettitt Shield for Work — Venters Mrs Lewis Hirst Cup for Work, Sport, Conduct — Venters

Special Awards Bronwyn Williams — Bartlett Citizenship Award Alison Perkins — McCann Citizenship Award Helen Gray-Thompson — Pettit Citizenship Award Suzanne Broadbent — Prefect's Award Christine Cooke — Prefect's Award Jeanette Cooper — Prefect's Award Susan Mander — Prefect's Award Katherine Pankhurst — Prefect's Award Jennifer Poulter — Prefect's Award Althea Vagg — Prefect's Award Suzanne Broadbent— Prefect's Award and Head of Boarding House Cheryl Hand — D. F. Neilson Prefect's Award Anne Harbison. A.C. Harris Prize for Head Prefect

FORM 4 DUX Amanda Dines — Oliver Filmer Prize FORM 5 EQUAL DUX Wendy Larcombe — Lynette Woodburn Mary Higgins Memorial Prize FORM 6 PROXIME ACCESIT — VENTERS PRIZE Maria Mantello DUX Melissa James — Gift of Old Collegians

Drama Symbols 1978

Music Symbols 1978 Ruth Dixon re award

Inara Coates re award Tracy Cracknell Donna Elliott Tracey Kirby Wendy Larcombe Amanda Lee Debra Lunt Lisa West Adrienne Williams

Music Exam results

Violin Results

September 1977

October 1977

Theory Grade 2 Fiona Currie Kathryn Egan Megan Parsons Belinda Richardson Elizabeth Maclean Lindy Morwood Janet Brown Linda Dixon

Grade 4 Lynette Woodburn Gillian Richardson

Preliminary

Grade 2

Sybilla de Uray B

Megan Parsons Belinda McDonald Melissa Butler Belinda Prowse Sally Askew Jane Shrimpton

Shona Callander C Susan Tayler C

Grade 1

Grade 2 Debra Lunn B

Grade 3 Fiona Currie Fiona Napier Lindy Morwood Janet Brown

Grade 4 Claire-Anne Baxter C Amanda Dines C

Grade 4 Practical Preliminary

Elizabeth Woodham

Penny Poulston Jennifer Bourke Christine Henderson Fiona Campbell

Grade 5

Grade 1 Glenda Swalwell Megan Mackinnon Georgina Richardson Cathy Laird Debra Brussell Lisa Robb

Grade 6 Ruth Dixon B

lnara Coates Fiona Brewster Linda Dixon Tracey Scott Helen Jamieson

Viola Grade 3

Grade 6

Mandy Mortimer B

Genevieve Martin Rowena Walker Ruth Dixon

Piano Results May 1978 Grade 1

Grade 5

Belinda Poulston A Julie Mundy A

Sally Turnbull B

Grade 3

Theory Grade 2

Elizabeth Alford A Elizabeth MacLean B Belinda Richardson C Rowena Carr C

Grade 4

Belinda Calvert 88 Hons Belinda Prowse 90 Hons Fiona Ramsay 80 Credit Fiona Napier 85 Hons Belinda McDonald 96 Hons

Catherine MacLean B

Alliance Francaise 1978 Form III Poetry Prix Hors Concours: Claire-Anne Baxter Mention Tres Honorable: Melanie Manton Mention Honorable: Janet Brown, Sally Turnbull

H.S.C. Poetry, Reading & Conversation Mention Tres Honorable: Cathy Cox

Reading & Comprehension Form IV Poetry 1 er Prix: Kristina Galloway Mention Honorable: Jackie Cox, Genevieve Martin, Jacky Thomas

Mention Honorable: Joanne Chadwick, Christine Harvey, Jennifer Murray

Language Test 1 er Prix: Cathy Cox

Form V Poetry, Reading & Conversation Mention Honorable: Jennifer Salvalaggio

Goethe Poetry Competition 1978 Four Morongo girls were successful in entering the finals — Form 4 — Kristina Galloway; Genevieve Martin Form 6 — Inara Coates; Cathy Cox

8 Subjects Ruth Dixon

Leaving 1977

7 Subjects Fiona Brewster, Jacqueline Bucknall, Inara Coates, Helen Jamieson, Lynette Woodburn.

6 Subjects Sally Baker, Joanne Chadwick, Jane Cook, Catherine Cox, Tracey Cracknell, Julie Davey, Jennifer Draper, Clare Drinnan, Tracey Dyke, Megan Ellis, Ursina Graham, Katherine Greig, Prudence Hanna, Christine Harvey, Fairlie Hinton, Belinda Holloway, Susan Nurse, Lisa Johnson, Peri Johnston, Wendy Kelsall, Tracey Kirby, Wendy Larcombe, Amanda Lee, Jennifer McKinnis, Jennifer Marshallsea, Jennifer Murray, Joan Overall, Susan Paton, Bianca Paymans, Jennifer, Pigdon, Lee Sheers, Rhonda Todd, Sally Toyne, Karyn Trickey, Vivien Tucker, Jill Tweddle, Rowena Walker, Heather Williams, Sara Williams, Kim Windmill, Susan Wood, Lisa Wray.

5 Subjects Heather Baum, Donna Blenke, Jeanette Collins, Leanne Cox, Sally Egan, Wendy Elliott, Elizabeth Ewart, Julie Gardner, Robyn Garrard, Diana Herd, Wendy Jenkins, Vicki Johnson, Judith Moodie, Angela Plumtree, Dianne Solomon, Debra Williams.

4 Subjects Kim Everett, Jennifer Flavel, Belinda Robertson.

Under 4 Subjects Shauna Brown, Donna Elliott, Simone Jerram, Tracey Jerram, Susan Laidlaw, Alison Maclean, Heather McNaughton, Hilma Waidubu.

H.S.C. Results 1977 J. Bailey: English (B), General Maths (B), Biology (B),

J. Nurse: English (C), Geography LB), Australian His-

Chemistry (D), Physics (C), (H.S.C.) R. Bassuroff: English (B), Pure Maths (D), Biology (C), Chemistry (D), (H.S.C.) R. Bell: English (C), Australian History (D), Politics (D), (Compensatory) J. Berryman:English (C), General Maths (D), Geography (D), (compensatory) C. Biggins: English (C), General Maths (C), Politics (D), Human Development (C), (H.S.C.) C. Blyth: English (C), French (C), German (C), General Maths (D), Biology (D), (H.S.C.) S. Broadbent: English (C), General Maths (C), Biology (D), Chemistry (C), (H.S.C.) H. Campbell: English (B), English Literature (C), Australian History (C), Human Development (C), (H.S.C) English (D), Australian History (D), PolitS. carter: ics (D), Human Development (C), (H.S.C.) R. Causley: English (D), General Maths (C), Biology(C), Chemistry (C), Physics (C), (H.S.C.) E. Cayzer: English (D), Australian History (D). C. Cooke: English (D), General Maths (D), Australian History (D), Human Development (C), (H.S.C.) J. Cooper: English (C), General Maths (B), Biology (B), Chemistry (C), Physics (C), (H.S.C.) J. Crawford: English (C), German (D), General Maths (B), Chemistry (B), Physics (D), (H.S.C.) J. Davidson: English (C), German (C), General Maths (B)„ Chemistry (C), Physics (C), (H.S.C.)

tory (C), Politics (C), (H.S.C.) M. James: English (C), General Maths (A), Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Physics (A) (H.S.C.)

R. Deller: English (D), Biology (0), European History

(t), Art (C), Politics (D), (H.S.C.) R. Dennis: English (A), Biology (A), Geography (B), Politics (B), (H.S.C.) J. Forbes: General Maths (D), Chemistry (D). J. Gardner: English (D), Australian History (C). J. Goldsmith: English (D) H. Gray-Thompson: English (D), French (C), European History (C), Music History & Literature (B), Music Practical (B), (H.S.C.) S. Hall: English (B), Biology (C), European History (B), Human Development (C),AH.S.C.1

W. Hallowes: English (C), General Maths (A), Biology

(B), Chemistry (B), Physics (C), (H.S.C.) C. Hand: English (C), General Maths (C) A. Harbison: English (C), General Maths (C), Biology (D), Chemistry (C), Physics (0), (H.S.C.) A. Harbison: English (C), General Maths (C), Biology (D), Chemistry (C), Physics (D), (H.S.C.) C. Hardy: English (El), General Maths (C), Biology (B), Australian History (VB), Economics (C), (H.S.C.) J. Hickey: English (C), Biology (D), Australian History (D), Human Development (C), (H.S.C.)

M. Lindeman: English (ID), Biology (D), Art (D), Politics

(B), Human Development (C), (H.S.C.) S. Mender: English (B), English Literature (C), Japanese (D), Biology (D), Australian History (D), (H.S.C.) L. Matheson: General Maths (D), Biology (C), Geography (B), (Compensatory) M. McBean: English (B), Biology (C), Geography (C), Art (C), Human development (D), (H.S.C.) K. Mclnness: English (C), Biology (B), Chemistry (D),

Physics (D), (H.S.C.) J. McKee: English (C), Biology (D), Australian History (C), Economics (D), (H.S.C.) H. McKenzie: English (B), English Literature (C), Geography (D), Australian History (A), Politics (C), (H.S.C.) L. MacQueen: English (C), Chemistry (D) K. Pankhurst: English (D), General Maths (C), Biology (D), Chemistry (D), (H.S.C.) A. Perkins: English (B), English Literature (B), General Maths (B), Biology (C), Australian History (C), (H.S.C.) S. Pigdon: English (D), Australian History (D), Art (C), Human development (D), (H.S.C.) J. Poulter: English (C), Australian History (C), European History (D), Human development (D), (H.S.C.) S. Pretty: English (C), General Maths (B), Biology (D), Chemistry (D), Physics (0), (H.S.C) S. Rechenberg: English (C), Applied Maths (B), Pure Maths (B), Chemistry (A), Physics (A), (H.S.C.) K. Robertson: English (C), English Literature (D), Biology (D), Australian History (D), European History (D), (H.S.C.) W. Robertson: English (C), Australian History (D), Politics (D), Human development (D), (H.S.C.)

E. Rollinson: English (C), General Maths (B), Biology

(C), Chemistry (C), Physics (D), (H.S.C.) J. Rollinson: English (C), Biology (C), Geography (B),

Australian History (D), Politics (D), (H.S.C.) L. scoff: English (B), Biology(C), European History (8), Human Development (B), (H.S.C.) K. Steen: English (C), French (A), German (C), Biology

(D), Australian History (C), (H.S.C.) L. Stewart: English (D), Biology (C), Australian History

(B), Politics (B), Human Development (C), (H.S.C.) M. Stewart: English (D), English Literature (D), General Maths (D), Biology (C), Geography (C), (H.S.C.)

H. Sutherland: English (D), Biology [Lb Australian History (D), Politics (B), Human Development (B), (H.S.C.) K. Tulen: English Literature (D), General Maths (D), Biology (D). A. Vagg: English (B), Biology (D), Geography (B), Australian History (0), (H.S.C.) F. Valiance: English (D), Australian History (B), Politics (C), Human Development (D), (H.S.C.)

M. Van Enst: English (B), English Literature (B), French (A), German (D), European History (C), (H.S.C) J. Wilkinson: English (C), Geography (C), Australian History (C), Art (C), Human Development (D), (H.S.C.) B. Williams: English (D), General Maths (C), Biology (C), Physics (C), European History (D), (H.S.C.)

VALETE 1977 Jan Bailey: Ardens 1974 House Sport, 1975 House Sport, 1977 Canteen Committee Rebeca Bassuroff: Venters 1977 House Sport, Library Committee. Ruth Bell: Lawson 1971 Sub Junior 'B' Netball, 1972 Gymnastics, Sub Junior 'B' Netball, 1974 House Sport, 1975 Junior A Tennis, "Sound of Music" (back stage) House Sport, 1976 Senior A Tennis, "Boy with a Cart", 1977 Social Service Committee, Photography Committee, Senior A Tennis, Boyfriend, Drama Symbols Jane Berryman: Ardens 1976 "Boy with a Cart" (prompt), House Committee, Senior B Hockey, 1977 Audio Visual Committee, Senior B Tennis, Senior B Hockey. Corrine Biggins: Ardens, 1974 House Sport, House Debating, 1975 Swimming Team, House Sport, 1976 Senior Choir, Senior A Netball, House Sport, 1977 Sports Committee, Sports Captain, Senior Choir, The Boyfriend, Music Symbols, Netball Symbols, School Colours, House Colours re-award Christina Blyth: Lawson, 1977 House Captain, Boyfriend, School Athletics Team, House Colours. Suzanne Broadbent: Venters, 1975 House-house Committee, 1976 "Boy with a Cart" (prompt), 1977 Ground Committee, Prefect, House Sport, Nursing Bursary. Helen Campbell: Harris, 1975 Athletics Team, House Sport, 1976 Senior A Baseball, School Athletics Team, House Sport, Athletics Symbols, 1977 Lucernian Committee, Senior A Baseball, School Athletics, House Sport, Athletics Symbols re-award, House Colours, Senior Athletics Champion. Susan Carter: Harris, 1975 Junior B Tennis, House Sport, 1976 Drama Committee, 1977 Audio Visual Committee, Senior Tennis, Nursing Bursary, The Boyfriend (makeup) Ruth Causley: Lawson, 1974 School Orchestra, Senior Choir, "Die Fledermause", House Music, Debating, 1975 Senior Choir, "Sound of Music", 1976 Senior Choir, Careers Committee, 1977 Public Relations Committee, Music competitions, "The Boyfriend" [chorus), Music Symbols. Elizabeth Cayzer:Ardens, 1974 House Music, 1976 Senior choir, 1977 Drama Committee, Nursing Bursary, Senior Choir, "The Boyfriend" (chorus)

Christine Cooke: Ardens, 1971 Sub Junior B Netball 1972 Sub Junior B Netball, 1973 Sub Junior A Tennis, Baseball and Netball, Athletics team, 1974 Junior B Netball, House Sport, House Music, House Debating, House-half colours, 1975 Junior A Tennis and Netball, House Sport, 1976 Senior B Baseball, Senior A Netball, School Athletics Team, House Sport, 1977 Prefect, Senior A Tennis and Netball, Netball Symbols, school Athletics, House Colour re award, Senior team award. Jeanette Cooper: Venters, 1973 Sub Junior A Hockey, 1974 Junior B Hockey, House Sport, 1975 Junior B Hockey, House Sport, 1976 Senior A Hockey, school Athletics Team, House Sport, 1977 Canteen Committee, Grounds Committee, Prefect. Jane Crawford: Roslyn, 1974 House Debating Team, 1975 Senior Choir, 1976 "Boy with a Cart", Senior Choir, 1977 Music Competitions, "The Boyfriend", Music Symbols, House Colors, House Committee. Jo Davidson: Harris, 1973 Swimming Team, 1974 Junior B Hockey, House Sport, House Debating, House half-colours, 1975 Junior B Hockey, HouseHouse Committee, House Sport, 1976 House Baseball, House Committee, Audio Visual Committee, House Sport "The Boyfriend" (lighting), 1977 Audio Visual Committee, House Captain, House Colours. Rachel Deller: Venters, 1973 Sub Junior A Hockey, 1974 Production of "Trio", House Sport, 1975 "Thriller of the Year" — posters and programs, "Sound of Music" (stage), 1976 Audio Visual Committe, "Murder at the Vicarage"— staff, Drama Symbols, 1977 Photography Committee, "The Boyfriend"— stage, House Sport Rowena Dennis: Roslyn, 1975 Junior A Hockey, Athletics team, House Sport, 1976 Senior B Baseball, "Boy with a Cart", Senior B Hockey, House Committee, Athletics Team, House Sport, 1977 Sports Committee, Sports Captain, Senior A Hockey, School Athletics Team, House colours re-award Lesley Dohohlte: Lawson, 1977 Social Service Committee, Senior A Tennis Captain, Senior B Netball. Julie Forbes: Roslyn, 1974 Senior Choir, Intermediate Tennis Champion, Intermediate doubles runner-up, 1975 runner-up Senior Tennis Champion, Senior Doubles Champion, House Sport, 1976 Grounds Committee, Uniform Committee, Senior singles and doubles Tennis Champion.

Jillian Gardner: Lawson, 1975 Senior Choir, "Sound of Music", Junior A Tennis, House Sport, 1976 Senior Choir, 1977 Drama Committee, Nursing Bursary, "Boyfriend".

Maria Mantello: Harris, 1974 Senior Choir, House Debating, 1975 Senior Choir, "The Sound of Music", 1976 Senior Choir, 1977 Library Committee, Lucernian Committee, "The Boyfriend" (prompt), Music Symbols.

Jennifer Goldsmith: Roslyn, 1976 Grounds Com-

Linda Matheson: Roslyn, 1974 Senior B Hockey,

mittee, 1977 Lucernian Committee Helen Gray-Thompson: Roslyn, 1972 Gymnastics Display, 1973 Swimming Team, Athletics Team, House Activities, House Half-colours, 1974 Swimming Team, Junior B Baseball, Junior A Hockey, House Sport, Music and Debating, House Halfcolours (full colours) 1975 Swimming Team, Junior B Baseball and Hockey, Green Jumper award, House Sport, House Half-colours (re-re-award) 1976 Music Committee, "Murder at the Vicarage", 1977 Music Captain, House Captain, Swimming Team, "The Boyfriend", Music Symbols, House colours (re-rereaward) Service award, Pettitt Serviceship award. Simone Hall: Harris, 1973 Sub Junior A Baseball, 1977 Public Relations Committee, Lucernian Committee. Wendy Hallowes: Lawson, 1973 Sub Junior A Netball, 1974 Junior C Netball, House Sport, 1975 Junior B Netball, House Sport, 1976 Junior B Tennis, 1977 Social Service, Senior A Tennis. Anne Harbison: Roslyn, 1974 Junior A baseball, Junior choir, School Orchestra, House Sport, Debating, 1975 Junior B Baseball, House Sport, 1976 Senior B Baseball, "The Boy with a Cart," Music competition, House Sport, 1977 Head Prefect, Music Competitions, Senior Choir, Senior B Baseball, "The Boyfriend", Orchestra, Music Symbols. Cheryl Hardy: Venters, 1977 Library Committee Jenni Hickey: Roslyn, 1977 Library and Audio Visual Committee, Nursing Bursary.

House Sport, 1975 Senior A Hockey, Green Jumper Award, House Sport, Athletics Team, House colours 1976 Senior A Hockey Captain, 1977 Careers Committee, Senior A Hockey and Tennis. Margaret McBean: Ardens, 1976 Senior B Baseball and Netball, 1977 Careers Committee, Senior B Baseball and Netball. Karen McInnes: Lawson, 1972 Sub Junior A Netball, 1973 Junior A Baseball and Netball, Athletics Team House half colours, 1974 Junior A baseball and Hockey, House Sport, Music, Debating, Half House colours re-award - full colours, 1975 Senior B baseball and hockey, green jumper award, House House committee, Athletics team, House Sport, 1976 Senior A Baseball, senior B Hockey, 1976 House Committee, School Athletics Team, House Colours, 1977 Careers Committee - Head, Grounds Committee, Prefect, Hockey Symbols, Senior A Baseball-Captain, Senior A Hockey, School Athletics Team, House Colours re-re-re-award. Jonine McKee: Ardens, 1975 "Thriller of the Year" poster drawing, Senior Choir, 1976 Camping Committee, 1977 Lucernian Committee. Helen McKenzie: Venters, 1975 Junior B Tennis, House Sport, 1976 House Committee, Drama Committee, Senior B Hockey, Athletics team, 1977 Sports Committee, House Sports Captain, Senior B Baseball, "The Boyfriend", School Athletics Team, House Colours, 1976 "Boy with the Cart". Louise McQueen: Venters, 1975 House Sport, Careers Committee, 1977 Senior B Tennis Team, Public Relations and Careers Committees. Kate Pankhurst: Harris, 1975 Senior B Netball, House Sport, 1976 Senior A Baseball and Netball, House Colours, 1977 Careers Committee,(Head), Prefect, Senior A Baseball, Netball and Netball symbols, House Colours re-award. Alison Perkins: Ardens, 1974 Senior Choir, "Die Fledermaus", House Sport, Music and Debating, 1975 Junior A Netball, Senior Choir, "The Sound of Music", Athletics Team, House Sport, 1976 "The Boy with a Cart", Senior Choir, Lucernian and Grounds Committees, 1977 Ardens House Captain, Drama Symbols, Music Symbols, School Colours. "The Boyfriend", Senior B Netball, House Clours, Senior Choir, McCann Citizenship award, Sports and Music committees.

Judith Hurse: Harris, 1976 Sports Committee, House Sport, 1977 Lucernian Committee. Melissa James; Ardens, 1972 Sub Junior A Hockey, 1974 House Debating, 1975 House Sport, 1976 House Committee and House Sport, 1977 Lucernian Committee, Careers Committe, Senior B Hockey and Baseball Mikaila Lindeman: Roslyn, 1972 Gymnastics display, Sub Junior A Hockey, 1973 Swimming team, Junior A baseball and hockey, Athletics Team, House Half Colours, 1974 Junior B Baseball, Junior A hockey and House Sport, 1976 Senior A Baseball, "The Boy with a Cart", House Committee, Senior A Hockey, Athletics Team, 1977 Drama Committee, Senior A Baseball, "The Boyfriend" (makeup), Drama symbols, School Colours, Athletics team, House Colours re-re-award. Susan Mander: Ardens, 1974 Senior C Netball House Sport, 1976 "The Sound of Music," Social Service committee, House Sport, 1976 Rotary Exchange Scholarship, 1977 Social Service Committee, "Salon Night", Prefect.

Suzanne Pigdon: Ardens, 1972 Sub Junior B Netball 1973 Junior B Baseball, Junior C Netball, 1974 Junior C Netball, House Sport, Music and Debating, 1975 Junior A baseball, House Sport, 1977 Public Relations Committee, "The Boyfriend" (makeup), Senior Netball

Jenny Poulter: Harris, 1976 Senior A Baseball, Senior Choir, Sports Committee, Senior A Netball, Netball symbols, 1977 Sports committee, Sports Captain, Prefect, senior B Baseball, senior A Netball Captain, Netball Symbols re-award, House colours, re-award. Susan Pretty: Harris, 1974 Junior A Hockey, House Sport, 1975 Junior A Hockey, House Sport, 1976 Senior B Tennis and Hockey, 1977 Lucernian Committee, Nursing Bursary, Senior B Tennis and Hockey Susan Rechenberg: Ardens, 1972 Sub Junior B Netball, 1973 Sub Junior A Hockey, 1974 Junior A Hockey, Senior Choir, "Die Fledermaus", House Sport, Music and Debating, 1975 Junior A Hockey, Senior Choir, House Sport, 1976 "The Boy with a Cart", Senior Choir, Athletics team, Senior Hockey, 1977 Library Committee, Senior A Hockey, "The Boyfriend", House Colours. Karen Robertson: Lawson, 1976 Senior choir, 1977 Drama Committee `,'The Boyfriend", Senior Choir. Wendy Rollinson: Roslyn, 1976 Senior A Hockey, 1977 Library Committee, Lucernian Committee, Senior B Tennis, Senior A Hockey Captain, Green Jumper Award, Hockey Symbols.

Helenmary Sutherland: Harris, 1974 Junior A Baseball, Junior C Netball, House Sport and Debating, 1975 Junior B Baseball, Junior A Hockey, House Sport, 1976 Senior B Baseball, Sports Committee, Senior A Hockey, 1977 Sports Committee, House Sports Captain, Senior A Baseball and Hockey, House Colours. Kristina Tulen: Lawson, 1977 Lucernian Committee, School Swimming Team. Althea Vagg: Roslyn, 1974 Junior A Baseball, House Sport, 1975 Junior B Baseball, House-House Committee, House Sport, 1976 House committee, Audio Visual Committee, Green Jumper Award, Senior Hockey, Senior A Baseball, 1977 Audio Visual Committee, Prefect, Nursing bursary, Senior Baseball and Hockey, "The Boyfriend" (lighting)

Jan Rollinson: Roslyn, 1976 Canteen Committee, Senior B Netball, 1977 Roslyn House Captain, Senior Tennis, Senior A Netball House Colours, Green Jumper Award. Lynda Scott: Lawson, 1974 Senior choir, 1977 Public Relations committee, Lucernian Committee. Loretta Smedley: Venters, 1976 Senior Choir, 1977 Drama Committee, "The Boyfriend", Nursing Bursary, Music Symbols, House Colours, Uniform Committee. Kay Steen: Ardens, 1974 Senior Choir, "Die Fledermaus", House Music, 1975 Senior Choir, "The Sound of Music", 1976 Senior Choir, 1977 Library committee, Lucernian Committee, "The Boyfriend" (prompt), Music Symbols. Lisa Stewart: Lawson, 1973 Junior B Baseball, 1974 Senior choir, "Die Fledermaus", 1977 Library and Photography Committees, Nursing bursary. Marianne Stewart: Ardens, 1974 Senior Choir, "Die Fledermaus", House Music, 1975 Senior Choir, "Sound of Music", 1976 Senior choir, 1977 Lucernian editress, "The Boyfriend" Music Symbols.

Fiona Valiance: Harris, 19744 Junior B Baseball and Junior C Netball, 1976 Athletics Team, 1977 Library and Canteen Committee, "The Boyfriend," Senior Netball and School Athletics. Marian Van Enst: Roslyn, 1976 Library Committee, 1977 Library Committee. Jane Wilkinson: Lawson, 1972 Gymnastics Display, 1976 Camping Committee, 1977 Sports Committee, Lawson Sports Captain, House Colours. Bronwyn Williams: Roslyn, 1972 Sub Junior A Hockey, 1973 Junior A Hockey, 1974 Junior Hockey, House Sport, 1975 Junior A Hockey, House Sport, 1976 Senior Choir, Senior B Hockey, 1977 Drama Committee, "The Boyfriend" Drama and Music Symbols, Senior Hockey, School Colours, The Bartlett Citizenship Award.

Salvete 1978

Valete 1977 Prep — Louise Denton, Fiona Swalwell Grade 1 — Tamara Stoneham, Sophie Piesse

Prep

Form 5 Kim Everett Jennifer Flavel Donna Blenke Shauna Brown Clare Drinnan Simone Jerram Tra,-ey Jerram Perri Johnson Wendy Kelsall Susan Laidlaw Alison Maclean Judith Moodie Jennifer Pigdon Karyn Trickey Carol Stewart (Term 1 1978) Robyn Woolard (Term II 1978)

Form 4 Elizabeth Bell Meegan Bell Jeannette Davies Fiona Jiggins Deborah Kelly Sandra McElligott Louise Shinners Vivien Webb Leanne Wylie

Form 3 Jennifer Bleakley Elizabeth Hauenstein Marie Hutchinson Susan Neilson Jenny Williamson

FORM 2 Felicity Crawford Carolyn Dimmick Amber Matlock Elizabeth Roberts Jacqueline Scott Pamela Smith Deonne Swayn

Megan Campbell Narelle Durante Sarah Harris Kate Henderson Rachael Hope Natalie Kuchenmeister Tara Lawson Sally-anne Morrison Sally Red path Justine Rodda Michelle van den Engh

Grade 2 Bronwyn Sutherland

Grade 3 Kirsty Sutherland Rachael Kent

Grade 4 Andrea McVean Danyl Morgan Georgette Norton

Grade 5 Georgina Mitton Glenda Swalwell

Grade 6 Suzanne Benjamin Kim Hurley Melinda Lentini Madge Mair Naomi Speirs

Form 1 Gabrielle Baxter Micheline Conradi Janine Cox Carol Dixon Kim Farmer Judith Freeman Simone Groves

Jane Lewis Anne-Marie May Tracy McIver Jane Myers Sandra Osborne Janine Plumtree Marlene Rau Susan Robertson Janine Rose Li-June Satto Karen Stafford Lynne Stanley Wendy Storey Anne Watson

Form 2 Sally Grills Melissa Johns Gabrielle Higgins Ruth Longfield Helen Marquand Tracey Stewart

Form 3 Jan Clarke Wendy Dean Virginia Feldtman Helen Motton Joanna Rossiter Kathryn Schaller Jacqueline Waugh

Form 4 Julie Billett Tracey Bucknall Linda Giddings Catherine Goldsmith Deborah Greig Janine McKenzie Karin Strickland

Form 5 Denise Todd Carolyn Knight Kaye Rollinson

Sarah Hodgkinson

Form 6 Janine Giddings Gay Gibbons

Grade 6 Rebecca Carter Catherine Thom

Parents' & Friends' Association At the Annual Meeting held in April new officebearers were elected as follows: President: Mr. D.S.W. Mockridge Vice-Presidents: Mr. R.J. Bourke Mr. L.O. Rogers Treasurer: Mr. C.L. Carr Secretary: Mrs. N. Marsha Ilsea Committee: Mrs. D. Williams Mr. R.L. Strickland Mr. E.B Powell Publications Officer: Mr. L.O. Rogers An invitation is extended to any interested parents who wish to help the school to join this Association. During the past year we had as guest speakers, Mr. J. Robb, Chairman of the School Council, who spoke on the role of the School Council, and Mr. I. Wynd, whose interesting talk on "The History of the Corio Shire" was enjoyed by all. We have been able to supply finance for the purchase of various items of equipment for use in all sections of the school. Parents are reminded of "The Fete" to be held early in 1979 and we look forward to your support on that day. To all who assisted The Association in the past year — our thanks.

Afternoon Auxiliary It is with pleasure that we report an interesting and enjoyable year for the Afternoon Auxiliary meetings. During the year we have had Mr. O'Neil attend our meetings, deputising for Miss. Brookshaw while she was overseas. We wish to assure Mr. O'Neill that we appreciated his attendance, and thank him for his comprehensive talk on 'Orientation Year' at Morongo. We have tried to cater for all tastes in a varied way: China painting was demonstrated by Mrs Conder; a talk on Drugs and Alsohol by Mr. Reardon showed his approach with H.S.C. students to overcome this matter; Mr Wardle from the Gordon technical College chose to speak on 'Exciting Careers.

Our theatre morning in July proved very successful with the screening of "Leopard in the Snow". At our October meeting, which will be our Annual Meeting, Mrs Davidson will be the guest speaker and will speak of her work as School Librarian; her subject will be the value of reading fiction in the student development. Our last meeting will be held in November, and will take the form of a social afternoon. We thank all our Committee Members and Parents who attended meetings throughout the year, and we wish the new Committee every success in the coming year. Jill McNaughton Hon Sec.

OLD COLLEGIANS

Office Bearers 77-78 President — Norma Mockridge Senior Vice — Marlene Jeffs Junior Vice — Alison Lawson Hon. Secretary — Carolyn O'Regan Treasurer — Di Butler

Branches Melbourne President — Fran Wilmott Secretary — Margaret Barelli Treasurer — Sandra Oriander

Wimmera President — Auna Miller Sec.-Treas.— Ida Bourke

Goulburn Valley President — Mary Mitchell Secretary — Betty Hildebrand Treasurer — Jean Fish Our annual reunion held at Morongo in late November, was well attended and took the usual fcrmat of Annual Meeting in the Cantee, pre Luncheon drinks in the music room, and Luncheon in the Founders Dining Hall. Our special guests included Miss Brookshaw who gave us a comprehensive and up to date report on the years work and play. We also said a sad farewell to Miss Botterill, who for many years trained the girls in the finer arts of French and Latin and successfully arranged our transport each day. Miss Botterill has always been a great supporter of the Association and we wish her well in her retirement and look forward to seeing her at our functions. Thanks to Marlene Jeffs and Di Butler for the wonderful job organising the 50-55 reunion. It was a most enjoyable night looking at old photo's and reminiscing. I represented the Old Collegians at the first assembly for 1978 when I extended our best wishes to the Staff and Girls, especially new girls attending Morongo for the first time.

In February, the Committee entertained Miss Brookshaw and Staff Members to a Buffett Dinner at the home of Judy Williams. It was a pleasant meal and we enjoyed meeting the old and new members of Staff in a less formal stmosphere. In March we held another very successful Tennis day and congratulations to Section 1 Jan Henderson & Pat Thorns, Section 2 Di Jackson & Lyler Bell, Section 3. Jessie Osborne & Dorothy Scott. We would like to thank the school for the use of the courts and the canteen, Prue Cooke and Di Butler the players and lunch. We would also like to thank the Old Collegians who represented us at the Sun Tennis, Sun Golf and Swimmint Sports. Our Mid Year Luncheon was held early in June in the Founders Dining Hall, and we were pleased to have Miss Margaret Parker as our guest speaker. She gave us a most informative talk on the recent changes in the nursing curriculum. Our guests included Mr O'Neil — Vice Principal, Mrs Jenkinson and representatives from Old collegians Associations of The Hermitage, Clonard, M.L.C., Sacred Heart, P.L.C., The Geelong Advertiser and Geelong News. We would like to thank the school for the use of the Dining Hall. I have enjoyed attending the Branch Reunions and meeting fellow collegians, my first official duty was to present Lorna Hooper with her Life Membership Badge. Jan Dennis and I visited Lorna before Christmas and had a most pleasant afternoon with her. In April, with Miss Brookshaw and Dr Butler, we attended the Melbourne Branch annual reunion, a large group gathered to thank Elsie Bishop and Min Thompson for their years of interest and faithful service. A lovely day was spent at the home of Sue Pogue where a number of girls gathered for the Goulburn Valley branch reunion this was preceeded by lunch served under the trees in the garden. Early in May we went to Horsham for the Wimmera reunion. Mr O'Neil was the speaker and he gave an informative description of Life at Morongo today. We extend our best wishes to all the Branches and hope they have continued success in 1979. Finally I would like to thank Carolyn, Marlene, Di 'and all the committee for their support during 1 p78. Norma Mockridge

News of Old Collegians

Jan Adams is physical education teacher at Fintona College in Melbourne. Besides being a top hockey player, coach and arbitrator, Jan is also senior selector for the Victorian hockey team, and recently umpired her first international — the Test match between Australia and New Zealand, played in Sydney.

Joan Bognuda (Ingpen), now living at South Cranbourne with husband Lyal and their three children, has resumed her career as an artist so successfully that most of her days and many of her nights are given over to painting. In her first year 'back at work' — when the children went off to school — she produced a set of cards of well-known Peninsula landmarks commissioned by the Historical Society, and this resulted in sales of 7500. She then completed about 200 paintings of a variety of subjects around her district, and established for herself a name as a specialist painter of places of historical interest. The work that followed included series on points of interest in and around the Bellarine Peninsula and Werribee and studies of native birds seen around the area. Mostly she concentrated on working in her own district, but her search for interesting subject matter has taken her all over Victoria, including Chiltern, where she painted Henry Handel Richardson's old home, 'Lakeview'. One of her most recent achievements was the dust cover for Heather Ronald's history of the Chirnside family, 'Wool Past The Winning Post'. In 1976 Joan opened the Old Post Gallery at Langwarrin, an old (1855) mud brick building where, according to local history, a mother and child died tragic deaths. Pressure of work forced her to sell the gallery earlier this year, but fascinated by the legend, she is now writing and illustrating a book about the two 'ghosts'. Joan is also a spinner and potter — (husband Lyal spins and weaves, too) — and is much in demand by women's and school groups in her local area.

Engagements

Marriages

Elizabeth Cooke to Philip Reid Suzanne Gillett to David Jackson Kym Atkins to Bernard Salt Diane Dodgson to Michael McDonald Elizabeth Trebilcock to Robert Murdoch Pamela Erskine to Wesley Fowler Susan Henshaw to Philip Stewart Katrina Williams to Dan Simmons Deborah Carew to Jon Hickman Elaine Connor to Michael Wilton

Myra East to Stephen Walker Tania Atkins to Peter McCallum Marie Burger to Rodney Dalziel Anne Harrison to Ray Watson Adrienne Herd to Raymond Bowd Pamela Erskine to Wesley Fowler Susan Henshaw to Philip Stewart Lindy Poulston to Michael Saler

Births Mr & Mrs S. Sutton (Susan David) a son Mr & Mrs M. Sargeant (Susann Brown) a daughter Mr & Mrs M. Betts (Roslyn Bennett) a son Mr & Mrs P. Cances (Heather McCowan) a daughter Mr & Mrs A. Harrison (Naomi Simmonds) a son Mr & Mrs R. Nixon (Glenda Notman) a son Mr & Mrs I. Farran (Robyn Sisson) a son Mr & Mrs B. White (Lorraine Fowler) a daughter Mr & Mrs R. Conder (Ann Cowley) a daughter Mr & Mrs D. Hislop (Juliette Park) a daughter Mr & Mrs G. Senior (Elizabeth Reid) a daughter Mr & Mrs J. Banks (Margaret Scott) a daughter Mr & Mrs A. Greaves (Susan Lindsay) a son Mr & Mrs P. Carland (Janette Thomson) twin sons Mr & Mrs K. Kirkhope (Heather Roydhouse) a daughter Mr & Mrs G. Gration (Marion Chappell) daughter Mr & Mrs Hume (Pam lngpen) a. son Mr & Mrs W. McCann (Mardi Fallaw) a son Mr & Mrs X. Baumgartner (Alison Hastie) a son

The Late Kathleen Wilson Kathleen Wilson was a boarder at school in the late twenties. When she left school she trained as a nurse and devoted her life to the profession. She became Tutor Sister at the Royal Childrens Hospital for some years, and later became Principal Nurse education and arhictect of the Post-Graduate Geriatric Nursing Course at Mount Royal. One of the Sisters who did the course, a girl of wide experience, spoke of her "Sister Wilson was wonderful. I cannot praise her too fully. She put everything into the course, and into each course, as if it were the first one" Mount Royal pays a tribute to her in its Annual Report, with deep regret at her death, after a long illness. She will be sadly missed. 77

CERNIAN STAFF Julie Gardner was the Editress of this edition of "The Lucernian", and her committee consisted of: Meagan Ellis, Chris Harvey, Belinda Holloway, Elsie Stokie, and Jill Tweddle. We are, in addition, indebted to the following people for their help. — Elizabeth Ewart for the cartoons; Hilma Waidubu, Jane Creighton and Norbert on the photography side, and Livia Baggio, Jackie Van Enst, Fiona McVean and Jane Tovey for their work on the paste-up.

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Great achievement by Morongo girl • Passing Higher Schotil Certificate is no mean feat, but passing the way Wcody Larcombe did, is an outstanding achievement. A Morongo Girls' College stujent, Wendy received a special distinction award for general excellence. She studied six HSC subjects (lhe usual is live) and • gained four :-As and two Bs, including 100 per o4:nt. for physics and: 96 per cent. •,'-.for applied mathematics. Besides her academic SUCK ess,

Wendy excelled in music and drama at Morongo. She plans to enter Melbourne University to study science-law. Wendy is pictured with her mother (left) and the school principal, Miss D. Brookshaw.

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