MLC Boarderline Magazine 1993

Editorial How will boarders, particularly those in Year 12, remember 1993?

"A Year Of Destruction" seems to appropriately convey the feelings of boarders, staff and parents with regard to this year - a year which saw the demolition of Senior Wing and the loss of the Boarders' Lounge, both having been integral parts of boarding house life & history. The Year 12s lost their single rooms and their special, private area of the house, and we all had to endure the noise of machinery, the intrusion of workmen, the irritation of dust, and the general inconvenience caused by this destruction ... all in the name of music!

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by Brant Porker and Johnny Hart

In many other ways though, 1993 was a memorable year. Who could forget the Tiddeman spirit surrounding ''The Perils Of Lulu", the new furniture slowly creeping through the house, that new place called 'Lofts', and the Year 12 Demolition Party which saw boarders legally able to graffiti the walls of their corridors and common room?

Due to exceptional circumstances Boarderline '93 broke with the tradition of having Year 12 boarders as editors, but despite this we believe the magazine has continued to be a publication by, and for boarders - even if the hard work of typing and layout has been done by staff! To next year's editors, there's "no reward without effort" but be organised and start early!

Many thanks to those girls who have given their time and energy in producing and chasing up articles and photos. The quality of writing in Boarderline '93 is impressive and those who venture past this page will find great variety throughout.

Congratulations to Patti Chier for winning the Best Article Section of the Boarderline Competition with her entry "The House".

We would especially like to acknowledge the contributions of Vanessa Holder and Cecily Pang. Vanessa, for adorning these pages with photographs of the people and events of 1993, and Cecily, who produced the magnificent prize-winning front cover as well as providing articles & decorative page borders.

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Something for Everyone in '93 JANUARY 30th Excursion to Lorne beach resort FEBRUARY 24th Prefects' Induction MAY 14th Year 11 Formal Dinner - BYO Partner or Blind Date 20th Boarders' Birthday Night to 'The Sound Of Music' 30th Year 10 Dancing Class begins with the boys at Scotch College JUNE 6th Netball competition began with Scotch College Boarders 12th Year 10 Dance 26th Year 12 Formal 27th Netball competition with Scotch College continues 28th Year 12 Senior Wing Demolition Party.

JULY 18th Lofts House Junior Boarding House opens 23rd Boarders' Social 25th Final netball game with Scotch Co)lege.

AUGUST 7th Year 11 Formal 13th Boarders Play - 'The Perils of Lulu' 14th Year 9 Dance 29t h Year 11 Very Special Kids Fun Day SEPTEMBER 3rd 10 weeks of Dancing Classes with Scotch finish!

OCTOBER 13th Christmas Dinner and Carols by Candlelight 21st Year 12 Valedictory Dinner NOVEMBER 11th Girls presenting medals at World International Weightlifting Championships DECEMBER 10th Boarding House closes. Staff plan calender for 1994!

By Melanie Topsom

WELCOME ABOARD THE S.S. TIDDEMAN: THE 1993 YEAR CRUISE. A Boarding House can be likened to an ocean liner - a large, fullyequipped 'home away from home' which sets sail in late January, embarking on a journey towards December.

The passengers bring with them a few treasured possessions (books, laptops, doonas, photos and teddy bears), and move into their 'shared cabins' in preparation for the voyage ahead.

The "Voyage of 1993" has been an exciting one. We have seen many new things, and experienced some turbulence as well as calm days. The ship's crew has worked hard to organise the itinerary and ensure that things run to plan.

The hoardes arrived on Jan. 28th, were farewelled by emotional on lookers, and we were off! Our first port of call was Lorne, we spent the Saturday of the Closed Weekend shopping or lying on the beach praying for the sun to come out and some of the braver souls ventured into the sea. On the Sunday morning we formed a 110 person crocodile and took a train into the city to eat ice-creams at Southgate, then attended the 10.00a.m. service at St. Paul's Cathedral.

The serious purpose of the trip (to get an education) began on Tuesday and the memories of the summer holidays began to fade. Term 1 featured several highlights including the Induction of our Office Bearers (Boarders' Prefects); Open Day, when we were invaded by prospective students and curious tourists, and the traditional Easter Bonnet Parade the night before we broke up for Easter.

At the end of term we said 'Good-bye' to Miss Holmes, who returned to England. Sister Brown set off to travel overseas for a year and she was replaced by Sister Crough.

The major item on the Entertainment Calendar for Term 2 was Boarders' Birthday Night. The theme was 'The Sound of Music' and all the staff demonstrated their acting and singing limitations, and generally made fools of themselves. The Kitchen Staff prepared a huge Austrian feast and got in on the act by wearing costumes made of curtains.

Towards the end of the term Senior Wing was gradually severed from the rest of the House as the overpass was removed and we were left with two large holes in the walls. Unlike the Titanic the Boarding House did not go down entirely, and a huge Demolition Party was held in the Year 12 Common Room. The walls were

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covered in memorabilia and signatures, and some girls still treasure pieces of the painted rubble which resemble fragments of the Berlin Wall. Miss Andrews returned to England and we welcomed Miss Lamb aboard in Term 3.

The lashings of the wreckers' storm continued well into third term, however the girls returned to find a state of relative calm in the Boarding House. The Junior Boarding area (Lofts House) was opened for the girls in Years 7 to 9, and all the Year 12 girls were provided with new, modern and practical furniture. The Director was upgraded to first class quarters, as a new flat was renovated in the former Boarlers' Lounge Room.

The boarders are very adaptable people, and they thought nothing of being soaked by floods from above in West Wing and having no hot water for one particular memorable weekend. In the same week, dinner and Prep by candlelight was quite a novelty when the power went off for four hours.

The major event in the Boarding House this year was the Boarders' Play - "The Perils of Lulu". This involved a huge cast and was a tremendous success, attracting visitors from far and wide (Melbourne and Victoria).

The Year 11 girls demonstrated their creativity, energy and organisational skills in the Very Special Kids Fun Day. The front gardens were transformed into a playground of activities (with an animal nursery, motorbike rides, picnic ground, handball corn petition and face painting) and a magician came to entertain the children and their families.

At the commencement of Term 4 two new GAP students arrived from England. Miss Judd and Miss Taylor have been quick to learn the ropes and get to know the boarders.

Term 4 is the final leg of the journey, and many Year 12 students disembark before the end of the cruise . There was a rush to fit in Christmas Dinner and carols by candlelight, a farewell dinner for Year 12 students and the Boarders' Valedictory Dinner at a restaurant before their last day of school.

The rest of term has been more sedate in pace and girls of all levels have had to focus on their studies. Towards the end of the year there is a series of Speech Nights and Final Assemblies, and gradually the various year levels

finish, pack up their belongings (which have tripled in quantity) and head for home for Christmas. Many of them to contemplate the next year's voyage ....... on the S.S. Tiddernan or elsewhere ...

By Lynn Broadway, Director.

Just Call Me Leanne When I first arrived at M.L.C. I was met by a sea of faces all checking out the new nurse. I soon discovered that I had a new name - "Sister!", and the worst part about it was that I answered to the name and still do!

Everyone made me feel so very welcome and that was very much appreciated.

I was quickly introduced into the ways of the Boarding House with all the ailments that go along with it. I even found myself doing skits on Boarders' Birthday Night. I discovered that I'm definitely not an actress!

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at M.L.C. with you all and, thank you for making this year such a memorable one for me.

By Leanne Crough

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One of the features of the Boarding House that makes it such an interesting & exciting place to be is the number of boarders who come from overseas. The Boarding House is made up of close to 40% of . . - - - - - - - - overseas boarders. They come from places as far away as Japan, Ghana, Malaysia, '-'---------' Taiwan, V. Holder Singapore, Hong Kong, U.S.A, Scotland & the United Arab Emirates. Four overseas girls were interviewed to gain an insight into what it's like to be an overseas boarder at MLC: 1. What nationality are you?

Satsuki: Japanese Vanessa: I'm an Australian citizen but I have lived in America for 15 years.

Swee Lin: Malaysian Mei Chwin: Malaysian 2. What were your first impressions of the Boarding House?

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Vanessa: I'd say all the friends that you make and room with. They are just always around you.

Swee Lin: Being with friends.

Mei Chwin: The people around, the excursions and the pool table.

5. What advice would you give a friend from home who was thinking about boarding at MLC? Satsuki: I'd say that the Boarding House is really good and I think that she will miss her parents sometimes btil: there's always friends around you so I don't think it's so hard .

Vanessa: Just to be really open when you first come, to make as many friends as you can because that's the best part of it.

Swee Lin: They have to be prepared for all the work, like when kitchen duty & meal serving & all you first that because I didn't expect it. I arrived? guess it's good though because you Satsuki: learn to discipline yourself. Bring I had enough warm clothing because I some didn't have enough. Don't eat too problems much! with the Mei Chwin: Get prepared to do language, but my .__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___, everything yourself and get English M .C. Kang prepared to give and take. has improved.

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Swee Lin: There were no friends that you could talk to and you had to get used to all the noise.

Mei Chwin: Only a slight discrimination amongst a few Australian girls and the Asians.

4. What do enjoy most about living in the Boardin House?

Satsuki: I like it because I don't get into trouble from my mum.

dark, just from things I had read bout Boarding Houses, & other ones I had seen, like my brothers' schools, which were all grey & dark.

Swee Lin: No one was here at first and I got stuck in the toilet and it was quite scary too because all the corridors were empty.

Mei Chwin: Before I stepped foot in the Boarding House I thought it was going to be terrible because of the types of people, but when I arrived it was fabulous.

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MEMORABLE MOMENTS AT LORNE

Bein New Hi, hi, hi, my God are these the Boarders? I looked behind me are they talking to me? Hi, I'm Trudie, I'm Anne, I'mGabby, I'm Lisa .... all these names! How am I expected to remember them?

Justin. Dobsons had just sold me a size too big - I asked for black shoes not battle ships!

I was directed towards my room by one of the staff members.

Here we are, Room 13. Hang on, the last time I looked I didn't

this was a relatively large room.

Feeling a bit nostalgic, I wondered how many girls had sat at my desk and slept in my bed - the graffiti gave me some indication.

Blue sky, blue sea, waves, sand, tan, UV rays, Oakleys, Bob Marley, fish & chips, Frente, black sunnies, thongs, Mickey Mouse, beach towel, BBQ, bus, toilets, laughter, sea-folly, Fox FM, Saturday, babies crying, ice cream, fluffy clouds, dreadlocks.

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I think I am, my heart is beating at a very irregular pace Ahhhhh!! M-U-M. Hang on here, just a minute ....... what am I worried about?

This is cool, I can handle it, I'm cool ( pity I just tripped up the stairs in my new size 8 school shoes - all perfectly polished another trademark of a new student). I immediately resented the shopkeeper, thanks

have a Malaysian surname. This is just not my day. But no, don't despair. I spoke to a staff member and we established that I was pointed in the wrong direction. Finally, at the end of a maze of rooms, I found my own.

I could hear the buzz of excitment emanating from the hallway where girls yelled with the newness and novelty of being back at school.

The buzzing outside was a stark contrast to the silence and stillness of my room. I stared in awe at the furniture and walls,

As I began to unpack my personal belongings, mum arrived with my final suitcase and planted it on the floor. We both started to unpack amidst a disturbing silence. Soon the suitcase was all unpacked and I caught a glimpse in mum's eyes - was it concern or sadness?

I hugged her - words would only add to the awkwardness of the situation. So mum was gone and I was left to contemplate this adventure, the Boarding House.

By Vanessa Hallum, Year 12

Getting dumped by a wave and having our bathers washed off!; Angela Lipshut & Sara Marriott on the trampoline!; Everyone singing really loudly on the trip back to the Boarding House.

Carolinna Lee, Yr 11 Dodging surfers who came straight at us in the water.

Liese McQueen Thomson was completely covered in sand - an experience she will always remember!

A "Hi Sexy" sign was flashed at every car that passed Bus 2!

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Chloe Tehan (the docile, sleepy one!), once again fell asleep only to wake up & find that when she had rolled over in her sleep she had acquired a mouthful of sand On Bus 3 we had a rather unpleasant incident - poor old Bianca. Unfortunately her stomach could not hold down her breakfast and up it came all the way!. .. On the way back Bianca carried a black garbage bag, just in case!

Megan Shorland, Yr 10

Emly Dobson ("surfie chick") was strutting her stuff in the surf when she caught a wave and accidentally headbutted a sand bar!

It is tradition to spend the first weekend of the year with our fellow boarders ... Before the excursion, I thought that it was going to be a waste of time and really boring. However the first glance at the beautiful long beach proved that our long bus ride was well worth it!. ..I was particularly impressed by a street artist who was drawing portraits for people ... [They]were truly magnificent.

Rohini Chari, Yr 11 The waves were big so it was good to body surf ... and the sun was out so we all got burnt.

There was also shops in case you got bored, or else you could sit in the bus! ...What a great day!

Elizabeth Jesse, Year 8

Off the bus and straight to the toilets! Carolinna Lee & Lis Tehan decided the queue was too long, so they headed off towards the mens to check out the local talent & their availability!!!

Lynda and Louise nicked off to the cinema and watched "Under Siege".

[The boarders] crowded the streets and beach searching for the perfect guy, t-shirt or wave!

Kate Dobson, Yr 9 7

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By Patti Chier, Year 12

the research centre, the school library, for some information on the building that houses 114 people ranging from the age of 12 to 20.

Unfortunately, there was only one book that I could persuade the librarians to lend to meon M.L.C. Many interesting things were discovered about the school. It was founded in 1882 by Reverend Dr. W.H. Fitchett who was the first President and Principal of the school, and it became very ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' prosperous very One building that is very soon. The building that is now prominent in the landscape of the boarding house was once the Kew is often taken for granted main building of the school and its' details very much where the lessons were taught ignored by people. Of course, I am talking about the towering structure of Methodist Ladies' College, high above the roof tops of all the surrounding buildings.

From the Glenferrie railway station, one can immediately glimpse the structure as the train slowly pulls in. How many times have you walked to school and never really taken a close look at the intricately carved borders surrounding the exterior walls? Neither have I until I had to write an essay about it. I scrutinized every detail of the Boarding House from the inside out. The conclusion that I have come to is that this is indeed a very interesting place of which I knew nothing about. So off to

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downstairs and the boarders lived upstairs. During these early years, there were day girls, boarders, and half-boarders who had a hot lunch (or dinner as they used to call it) with the other full-boarders. There were pictures, old pictures in fact, of the dining room in this book. It still looks the same now, although the walls have recently been painted over with a sort of bright aqua colour that tries to convey the style of 'art-deco'.

But with the wooden chairs that creak every time one comes to sit on them, and the splintered wooden tables and floors, it just hasn't worked.

The appearance of the dining room misleads people into thinking that the kitchen must look worse and therefore, that the food must be terrible. But contrary to popular belief, the food at the boarding house is wonderful. In the early days of boarding house life though, it was not so and one girl got into a little strife at breakfast:

1900' s. There are the corridors and stairs which can be transformed with ease into a scenario of the olden days if one has enough imagination.

The high ceilings in the bedrooms are so typical of the homes in the early twentieth century and the steeple-shaped windows in Upper Tower reminds one of the age of this building. One can imagine daring girls running daintily through the corridors in white dresses pursuing each other.

This would not have been unlike the wild ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' screams of girls who now run through the corridors dressed in bright 'No ham and eggs or a juicy steak coloured shorts and t-shirts for breakfast - porridge and toast, as rushing to their common room much as one could eat, but when I as fast as they can so that they shyly took a dish of marmalade to do not miss one milli-second of help the scantily buttered toast 'Neighbours' straight after down, a teacher jogged my elbow, 'Scrape that off Millie! Either butter dinner. Some still have dessert in their mouths but the more polite or jam but not together.' A more ones take it up with them. experienced neighbour quietly

offered advice. 'Next time, take a piece of unbuttered toast, butter it and when no one is looking, turn it over and put jam on the other side.

Don't get caught or you will lose a conduct mark. '1 This greatly contrasts with breakfast nowadays in the Boarding House where the Year 12's can have their breakfast in their common room and the other boarders can have it whenever they like between 7am and 8:30am during the school week. It is not as strict as a formal meal where everyone has to come down to breakfast at the same time.

Moving back to the main building, the interior of it tends to be a little disappointing after having seen the architectural beauty on the outside. One can just sense a tiny bit of what it must have been like in the early

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of the school when one is there almost twenty four hours a day.

This has its disadvantages of course. For example, one might be driven to throw oneself down the stairs like Nellie Fitchett who couldn't stand the pressure, or one could come back after death to haunt the Upper Tower box room because one hated the Boarding House so much. Or there was one girl who hung herself in the music school also because of Boarding House related reasons and is still haunting the West Wing today.

But the Boarding House reflects the living as well. As new girls arrive, old ones leave. There is a constant renewal of life and each individual girl contributes some of herself to the house, either by graffitiing the wardrobes or by being the Senior Boarding House Prefect. These and other memorable things are what gives the Boarding House its' character and history.

WINNING ARTICLE

' ... as a day girl, she was less a part of the school than the boarders.'2 It

1. Alison G. Thomas Zainu'ddin IlwL. Dreamt of a School: A Centenary HistoryofMLC Kew 1882-1982 Hyland House, Melbourne 1982.

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Miss Judd completed a crossword in one sitting.

Miss Lamb didn't like bikies.

Miss Merry couldn't find a play.

Miss Murcott couldn't wear her sunglasses in the staff office.

Custer had to survive without the staff office heater.

Miss Castieau found the diet coke had run out in the vending machine.

Miss Wilkie had to mop the UT laundry...... again!

Miss Topsom wrote in large letters.

Mrs Broadway had triplets.

Miss Taylor was allowed to only wear one layer of clothing.

Miss Falconer wore a fluorescent outfit.

Miss Johnson broke up with Paul and reconciled ....again.

(We would like to apologise to the Year 10s for using the same format for the staff article.)

By Jane Wilkie.

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1s no n1ug Carolyn Merry: "I don't wear pyjamas to bed"; "I'm a vestal virgin, tried and true!"; "Linda Osborne just made me feel her bum!"

What part of "no" is hard to understand.

Nadine Murcott: "I feel like a carrot...make it a big one!"

Ruth Lamb: "I come in here for company & get paid for it!"

Susie Judd: "Where's the food I'm feeling hungry."; "I do know her name but I just can't remember it."

Insanity is heredity: You get it from your kids.

Leanne Crough: "Please don't call me Sister!"

Liz Falconer: "Did I get any phone calls?"; "I really feel like a drink - a diet coke I mean!"; "Hey dudes."

Kate Andrews: "Cheers."; "Ooh that's wicked!"

There is no age limit to being a kid.

(Miss Merry walks down EW with a bag over her shoulder)

Melanie Topsom: "Are you sure you're well enough to work?"; "Come into my parlour!"

Nicole Johnson: "Girls, are you almost ready for bed yet?"

Lynn Broadway: "Some of you think you see too much of me, but soon you're going to see a lot more of me!"

Jane Taylor: "I'm not having a Hep. B injection ..."

Pam Castieau: "No thanks, I've got to fit into a wedding dress!"

"LIFE AS A GAPPY"

Lucy Taylor: "Just don't." "Let's go swimming .... .Susie come swimming with me."

Michelle Goh: "Where are you going Miss Merry?"

Miss Merry: "It's alright, I've got my mother's permission!"

The answer to a lot of questions is "just because".

All I need to know about life I learnt from my kids.

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Well it's now two weeks until the end of term 2 and two weeks until I finish work.

Gee this year's gone so quickly! This time last year I had just found out that I had been accepted into the GAP scheme and that in three months time I would be on my way to a school called M.L.C. in Melbourne, Australia. It was quite unbelievable at the time! Smiling sweetly throughout the interview had paid off after all!

However I must agree with most 'Gappys' and say how much I have fully enjoyed

After organising my insurance, visa, flight and baggage, I said a tearful goodbye to my family & set off on my 22 hour journey to "Oz". I haven't looked back since.

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has never been a dull moment. (Eds: Especially considering the way Miss Andrews spent her holidays e.g. bungee jumping & white water rafting in N.Z.!!)

If you are thinking of taking a year off after Year 12, then I fully recommend the GAP project and other similar schemes. It's an experience of a lifetime, and anyway what's the rush to go to uni? I believe you learn a lot more from a year abroad than you do in a year at college.

Take the plunge, you'll love it!

I'm lucky enough to have seen a lot of Australia during the school holidays & I think your country is beautiful - if only I could stay longer. But no, it's back to school for me!

Both the staff & students in the Boarding House made me feel very welcome and I soon settled in although being called Miss Andrews did take some getting used to!

It is hard not to repeat what other 'Gappys' have said in earlier Boarderlines, so I'm not going to rabbit on about girls thinking I was a new Year 10 student or how weird your accents are. But I must say that some of the words you come out with are quite peculiar - I mean who ever came up with the idea of calling a good looking guy a 'spunk'!?*#

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(Eds: The boarders thought Miss Andrews' boyfriend, Simon, was a bit of a 'spunk'!!)

working at M. L.C. & that if I got the opportunity to do this again, I would jump at the chance. This year has been the best year of my life. There

My final word is that I haven't sat through all this dust and noise in the last few months for nothing. I want to see the end result of these renovations, so be warned I'll be back!

Cheers for now.

Take care.

Cooking Up A Storm Besides juicy details of the life of a Boarding organising house cook though. They all agreed breakfast, lunch, that the job was 'very fulfilling, and dinner, the extremely interesting, never fantastic five are tedious', and even 'stimulating!?!'. also frantically They said that it was different to busy with other catering positions previously council held, as here the atmosphere is very functions, staff easy going and pleasant. functions and Another difference is that their boss Junior School is friendly. The five also told us Functions. On about their disturbed eating habits; top of that there constant picking; and how when are several they get bored they make unusual 'special' shapes with the dough. Overall, we occasions in the got the impression that they Boarding House generally have an extremely when extra enjoyable time, eg. Annette spilling ~=====.;;.;;....-----------~~----- delicious meals food dye, Tracey with crunchie ice are carefully prepared. The year cream all over her face, and Mazz kicks off with a B.B.Q. in the front When the words 'food' and relieving her bladder at the last gardens; then there's Saint minute!

'Boarding House' are used in the Valentine's Dinner, Easter Bonnet same sentence people tend to The kitchen staff aren't just a couple Parade Dinner, Boarders' Birthday generalise, and images of uneatable of women cooking our meals: they Night, Boarders' Play Dinner, slop or revolting concoctions of are as much a part of this boarding Christmas Dinner, Year 12 Farewell meat flash through their minds. But house as the boarders. They are our Dinner, plus the baking of a here at M.L.C. boarding house we friends and their time and effort is Birthday Cake for every single have subverted that stereotype: much appreciated. We are what we boarder on their birthday. Each thanks to the fabulous five cooks eat, so thank God for Mazz and the 'special' dinner gets more Marion, Tracey, Helen, Julie and kitchen staff! scrumptious and blissfully filling. At Annette. the Boarders' Play dinner we were Words of advice to all the boarders Marion, who is better known as introduced to deep fried camembert from the kitchen staff - 'Eat, drink Mazza, is always bubbly and willing - a treat not to be forgotten. At and be merry! But dean up your to give us extra food for recess, Christmas dinner we were blessed mess!' lunch or dinner. Tracey is well with a mammoth Bomb Alaska, and

By Carolinna Lee & Drew Philippe, known amongst us for her loud at the Year 12 Farewell dinner we Year 11 voice and wild sense of humour. became intoxicated on non-alcoholic Annette, although quiet, is reliable fruity cocktails. r------------------------------r for good and helpful advice. Helen We had the is famous for her groovy and trendy privilege of dance moves, and Julie is interviewing guaranteed to cheer you with her Mazzand extremely adorable smile. The her gang, kitchen is a bright and noisy area of and it turned the boarding house: the radio is out to be constantly on and Tracey is singing quite an along. Boarders are in and out amusing and having a good yam and showing interesting something off, and there is usually a conversation. homely aroma of dinner cooking in Unfortunately, the oven. due to The kitchen has had a facelift this copyright reasons, we year - very impressive renovations.

We, the boarders, have our own had to edit little kitchen equipped with a very half of the convenient microwave and a fridge dialogue. We full of fruit and milk. The main did manage cooking area, store room and to squeeze Mazza's office have all been done up out a few as well.

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Voted by the Boarders as the best.

CHOCOLATE SELF-SAUCING PUDDING (This recipe is unsuitable to freeze or microwave) (24) 1 cup self-raising flour (18) 3/4 cup castor sugar (6) 1 / 4 cup cocoa (12) 1 /2 cup milk (720) 30g butter, melted Sauce: (18) 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed (6) 1 / 4 cup cocoa, extra (30) 1 / 4 cup hot water NB: The amounts in brackets make up enough for 120 hungry girls!!!

1. Mix flour, sugar and cocoa in a medium mixing bowl. Make well in the centre, use wooden spoon to gradually stir in combined milk and butter, beat until smooth. Pour into 4 oven proof dishes (3 / 4 cup capacity).

2. Combine brown sugar and sifted extra cocoa in a jug, gradually stir in hot water, stir until smooth. Gently pour the mixture evenly over the top of each pudding, place dishes onto an oven tray.

Bake in moderate oven 35 minutes or until puddings have risen to the top of the dishes and are firm to touch.

Dust with a little sifted icing sugar just before serving, if desired.

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125g (4oz) butter 1 /2 cup sugar 1 /2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 / 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 3 I 4 cups self-raising flour 1 I 2 teaspoon salt 125g (4oz) chocolate chips 60g (2oz) walnut pieces Cream together butter, sugars and vanilla. Add lightly beaten egg gradually, beating well after each addition. Mix in sifted flour and salt. Add chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, mix well. Shape teaspoons of mixture into small balls, place on lightly greased oven trays, allow room for spreading. Bake in moderate oven 10 to 12 minutes.

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About the long forgotten country families I left behind the good old farmboys and came to the big city I've been to socials here and there checked out the boys from everywhere but sorry Caulfield you just don't compare And the last train out of Spencer's almost gone and I'm stuck in this old Boarding House and the alarm has been put on And there ain't nothing like a weekend full of Beverley and Melrose I'm gonna shake that vender bender all night long And the last train out of Spencer's almost gone TooTTooT You know the last train out of Spencer's almost gone and it's really got me worried I've got no social life and no money you know the last train out of Spencer's almost gone.

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Well the truth, well it hurts to say You're going to pack up our bags and move us away Well Dave we can't stand it We're gonna give it up and quit and ain't never coming back We know you used to love us but that was yesterday well the truth, you can't hide it When the builders start knocking you've done us right Loader, Loader you don't treat us no good no more Loader, Loader you don't treat us no good no more.

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Kayo Usami: "I'll just read this last page of my comic."

Elizabeth Jesse: "Tool!"; "Damn it!"

Kate McCracken: "I've really got to get around to that Fitness Program!"; "I've got so much homework!"

Anne Leung: "You're so lucky!"; "How do you spell ... ?"

Tia Starey: "Guys, it's just not fair!"

Kate James: "That's funny!"

Jane Bragge: "That ..... me up the wall!"

Sherin Nijar: " ... Oh hel-lo, look at him!"

Libby Swan: "I think you're sexy!"

Sheridan Zma: "Bubba."

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"Girls, it's time to get up ..." and so begins a typical day at Lofts House.

Lofts House was established to accommodate the year 7 - 9' s during the demolition of senior wing and the construction of the new music school. Miss Falconer and Miss Johnson were given the challenge of playing 'Mum' to ten little angels!!!????

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Kate Dobson: "I've got piano practice, fashion parade rehearsal, play rehearsals .. .I have to write letters to Ali, Amy, Sheridan, Sherin ... "; "Jane,

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Heidi Ng: "I don't like communicating."

The Place is a Mad House

A loud scream is heard from the

8's and a quiet, serene bunch of girls from Year 9! The telephone is in the middle of it all, and once (twice.. .let's say three times) a night there is a yell from someone on the phone to "Shut Up!" The maximum time allowed on the phone is usually

House hate - washing and drying all the dirty dishes which other girls have left sitting by the sink, wiping up the mess left on the table and having to check the food supplies to see what needs replenishing. What a hassle!

Mistresses waking you upat 7am instead of a clanging bell is a good thing about living at Lofts, but with every good thing comes a bad thing - there is no chance whatsoever to sleep in until 8:15 for that last minute rush to school!

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PACKING TIME A pressing concern for the Disorganized Boarder is the issue of packing. For term holidays all rooms have to be cleared and personal belongings are packed into suitcases & boxes and stored in the box room over the period. The box room is conveniently situated on the very top floor of the Boarding House, in Upper Tower, so that boarders on the lower floors can benefit from strenuous physical exercise while carrying suitcases and boxes up long flights of stairs.

The tiny box room, which can barely accommodate more than five people at one time, is supposed to hold the belongings of the whole boarding house. Needless to say, finding a place for ones' belongings in the box room is often difficult. Retrieving

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your boxes can also be a problem. At the end of each term, boxes, suitcases and bags are piled right up to the ceiling, and totally block off the box room entrance. Just entering the room requires advanced gymnastics; one often finds herself, in the process of finding her bags, balancing on someone else's flimsy suitcase while shoving other luggage and boxes out of the way. It is no surprise that boarders often emerge from the place strong and fit, not because of any physical training but just that they have gone through so many packing ventures.

emptying my cupboards & drawers and putting things into boxes.

Trying to fit as many items as possible into a box challenges your problem solving abilities, whilst the trips of luggage-lugging up to the box room is physically stimulating.

Don't you think?"

The Systematic Boarder, a rarity in the boarding house and common only among the lower year levels, is not fazed by the prospect of packing.

"Why, but it's exciting! I just love

SB always draws up a list before commencing packing. "Making a list helps enormously, because:

The Disorganized Boarder has much to learn from the Systematic Boarder in the area of packing. "Good packing is an acquired skill", SB advises. "The main thing to remember is to get organized.

"How?" DB would ask.

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packed unclogs your mind; 2. the list helps identify where the items should be placed; 3. the list g6es on." ;\fter The List is drawn one can pack accordingly. Time management is an important factor to consider - too many DBs are known for statements such as "I've got a plane to catch in one hour and I haven't finished packing yet" on the last day of a term. The SB normally starts packing a week after they have unpacked at the start of a term. This allows her ample time to fit everything into her suitcases and find a good spot in the box room for them. DBs should observe this model packing behaviour, as they themselves always finish unpacking within a week at the start of term, and as end of term approaches they tend to leave packing till the last possible moment, when they have to pack up their whole room in one hour. In some cases the VDBs (Very Disorganized Boarders) fare better than their DB colleagues - because the VDBs never finished unpacking in the first place they find themselves in less strife when repacking time comes. DBs should either follow the SBs or the VDBs example.

The place is a madhouse, filled with a laughing Year 7 representative, screaming Year and the girls who are here next will certainly enjoy it!

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Quotes Phoebe BanksSmith: "Oh yeah just tell Steve (swim coach) I'm still sick."

Sandra Broz: "Been to Myrt?"

Jo Carr: "What?"

"Huh?" Debbie Chua: "Ah ... don' t worry, lah!"

Sofia Chen: "It's cool!"; "Aaron Kwohismy husband!"

Anna Coutts: "Really?"

Sam Frankenburg: "Katie, Katie-Pie ready to go?"

Ryoko Fujiie: "Huh?" Lynda Hall: "Hey yooo tooo."

Jenni Harris: "How are you all?"

Jill Hender: "Oh don't worry, it doesn't matter anymore. It was stupid anyway."

Khing Jim Hii: "Where is my phone call?"

Susan Hosking: "Have I given you a pamphlet on Quambatook?"

George McDougall: "You thought it was God didn't you."; "What?!*#" Kate McKenzie-McHarg:"I'd better do some painting, it was due last term!"

Caitlin McQueen Thomson: "Who's hidden my coffee?"; "I'm bored!"

Sophie Pogue: "T.C.F.M.; I would marry him now I love him so much!"; "Just going to do the washing."

Sarah Prowse: "Someone come fezz with me."; "I'm gonna be a lady."; "I've got my name sewn on my toes!"

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Louise Rudd: "Just call me Rudd!"; "My sister Ta via is a real legend!" (Compliments of Tavia!)

Megan Shorland: "I can't eat this I'm on a diet... .. but I'll start tomorrow."

Megan Sweet: "Hey ya!"; "Have you seen this ad ... ?"

Chloe Tehan: "Am I late??"; "I'm a new person this term I'm never late!"

Yvonne Siu: "Aiyah!"

Liz Tehan: "Hey little one."; This term I'm going to get organised!"

Michelle Tehan: "What a croc! !"; "I go away & nothing happens for 3 weeks - the day I leave it floods!"

Bianca Thomas: "Hey guys."; ''Where's the weekend folder I'm going home this weekend!"

Year 10s Hit Scotch The year tens from West Wing can correctly say that we are the dancing lesson pioneers of Tiddeman Boarding House with Scotch College. After much stress and changing of minds as to what to wear, and claims of "I hate my shoes", "I hate my hair", "I'm not nervous", and the nonchalant saying of "I wonder if so and so is there", we were spruced, spring cleaned and full of beans every Friday night, ready for the bus to pick us up at seven o'clock.

ingredients to attract the attention and star in many a fantasy of members from a nearby school starting with "S" and ending in "COTCH", and living in a house once occupied by one Robinson, first name Arthur.

We started off the season with a few untamed romances in the air although we are not naming names.

The first love to plant its seed was that of a young chicky from Pakenham Upper, who set her sights upon a small, dark and perhaps handsome fella from dancing

Dancing lessons would begin with much embarrassment over the LIT5 choosing of partners from the D,'"1-\C.E. .' wide selection of the opposite sex. And we mean a wide selection, from the "I've only heard of flannelette shirts and acid wash jeans" and the "I couldn't use any more aftershave if I tried" to the BIG whip cracking, western style high heeled "I'm such a man" boots.

Of course the stress, pain and agony was brought to us tallies if you had to do the "slow, slow, quick-quick slow" of the Pride of Erin, with someone who couldn't even head butt you in the knee if he tried . The end of each dancing lesson was a time for some to catch up on goss with guys from home, or casually chat with your partner. However, for many it was a time to see who could hide the longest from their partner, who couldn't wait to give you your potent cup of CORDIAL! After that we were hurriedly rushed to the bus while trying to act real casual and not trip up the stairs while getting on the bus.

After every dance lesson there was many a heart beating wildly over the talent that our boarders saw in the romantic setting of the Scotch dining room. (Of course we heard no complaints from the freshly pumped testosteroned Scotchies!).

We have reason to believe that one local checkout chick direct from Coles, also posing as a part time model, contained all the essential

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by without exchanges of names, due to the reputations gained . One particular nickname was given, of course she shall remain anonymous, but will be simply stated as 'what colour hair have you gone this week, fezza ?'.

One major highlight of this term was also the Sensational, Scotch Semi-formal. The few weeks beforehand were very anxiety ridden, full of 'oh, my gawd, I don't have anything to wear' stress as well as those who did the big last minute job of getting shoes and stockings (some even bought O~~L\NG .' most of the outfit seconds beforehand).

classes . Their love meetings were short and sweet, but unfortunately the relationship died when the embers of love were just catching alight. Of course we had the usual three way love triangles of boy loves girl, girl hates boy, girl loves boy's best friend. But, due to confidentiality in this column, the girl from down South shall remain anonymous.

There were also those who had seen the burning desire in another's eye, and went to all measures including using her connections, to turn the spark into the raging bushfire of desire. But I suppose once a fezz always a fezz. Of course we had our frustrated types who may be small, but by no means were disadvantaged in having a good time - in the end though, they just gave up hope on the whole male species. I doubt a dancing class went

Much money was spent on outfits, especially the high heels, which were kicked off after five minutes of boogying. But the stress and anxiety was well worth the effort, and I can safely say that everyone had a great time. Our partners were probably the biggest highlight, with many absolutely loving their living legend partners. Those who were a bit indifferent to their partners and mostly accepted them like you do an accessory, good for the first part of the night, were mostly left to their own devices after five minutes. We had the BIG Mr Cowboy boots partnering one of the more well known boarders, who apparently had a great night; an up and coming footy star; also the more quiet mathematical types, etcetera, etcetera, but everyone did have a great time and many friendships were formed.

The season of dancing classes ended on a high note, with most having a pretty cool time. For some it was good riddance to dancing, for others it was simpler now that they didn't have to be bothered getting stockings every week. But most agree that it was definitely worth it and next year's Scotch and MLC boarders' netball will prove to be the best it's ever been.

By Sophie Pogue and Michelle Tehan

Our Favourite Things

Boarders' Birthday Night It was early on in second

term when we woke up to 'Happy Birthday Girls it's seven o'clock'. Months of planning and suspicion had passed. The dining room played the part of a large birthday present waiting to be unwrapped, and on that night of May 20th we burst through the once heavily guarded doors to be surrounded by the 'Sounds of Music'. Parading before our eyes was our very own 'VonTrapp' family.

(From "The Sound of Music") Bright formal dresses with high heels and makeup, Socials and birthdays, romances, term breakup, The vending machine and the goodies it brings, These are a few of our favourite things.

While videos were recording, cameras were flashing, and poses were made, the race was on to find 'that' place mat.

Among our pile of decorations, presents were placed - those famous 'Boarders Are Best' pens.

Hunger pains grew but they were soon settled by the filling three course meal, knocked up by the kitchen staff, clad in their frills. As we ate we observed that the room had been taken over by the appreciated helium balloons, ribbons and flowers.

Hot instant noodles and chocolate sauce pudding, Afternoon teas and ice-cream and topping, Phone calls from boys & the news that they bring, These are a few of our favourite things.

Girls in checked dresses and green woollen blazers, Pimples and puberty, all different stages,

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After the final crumb of cake had been swallowed we switched positions into the Assembly Hall which was staging the skits of the century.

The mistresses sent up the building works, followed by the year seven and eights with their performance of "Sister Act" in white sheets, we were then entertained by Moko with her tap dancing routine. The curtains opened with a comedy from the year nines which introduced the models of year ten on the catwalk. This was followed by a quick 'Stomp' routine and then a fairy tale about the mistresses. The harmony of year eleven voices filled the hall with their songs and a few inclusions from the year twelves topped off the night. The evening concluded with a lovely supper.

We're now waiting anxiously for the same time next year!!!!

By George and Beats (Georgia McDougall and Bianca Thomas).

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The servo, surprises, and tidy room prizes, These are a few of our favourite things.

When the jack hammer roars, When the chain saws, When we're feeling mad, We simply remember our favourite things, And then we don't feel so bad.

Excursions like football, skating, horse riding, And shopping at Chadstone with Miss Merry, Letters and parcels and the joy that they bring, These are a few of our favourite things.

Repeat verses 1 & 2

When were gated, or a C.A.T.'s due, When were feeling sad, We simply remember our favourite things, And then we don't feel so bad.

Staff Impersonations of Students Phoebe Hill: "I'm Farmer Phoebe & I like castrating bulls."

Tanya Martinich: "I'm Tanya and I don't need a Boarding House mistress!"

Wai Ping Wong: "Don't disturb me, I'm on the phone!"

Caitlin McOueenThomson: "Huh; I'm into Guns 'n' Roses."

Sally Pearse: "I've got a piercing voice."

Chloe Tehan: (hair dishevelled) "I'm Chloe & I'm always running late!"

Ode to Senior Wing

In the fine mist of sand and dust, Under the cold shaft of winter sunlight, Crystals of shattered glass glisten, In hills of plaster and bricks, and Bent pipes of naked metal, that Surround the block of granite grey.

Crumbling walls reveal an empty core; Bricks which were once concealed, Emerge from a swollen wound.

Rooms, once confined, now nothing But disjointed walls and loosened planks; Wooden beams over empty spaces.

Amongst the disarray of destruction It crawls; Dust on its body like Sweat on industrious muscles; Dents cover its bulk like Scars on a soldier's body.

Reminders of victorious battles Against Laws of Physics, And architects' efforts; The walls are falling still.

The bulldozer Moves with the swiftness of a spider.

A small body on fat caterpillar tracks, An arm so long it could spike the sun, A metal fist so powerful Its mere touch could smash a skull.

With startling flexibility it moves,

The slender bones of steel, Its bulk of tractor wheels.

With each strike of the blade, Each fall of a brick, Memories Come rushing back, Clouding the present with the past.

The debris has vanished, the house intact, The yard full of its usual assortment Of garbage bins, cars and cats.

The windows open, faces appear Day after identical day; Windows slammed shut; The groan of the garbage truck In the early hours of each morning.

Mingling with sounds of crumbling bricks, Voices of by-gone days ring out.

Whereareyou? ... No, not today .. .

We' re just going dawn the street .. .

Is there bread? ... Is she in? ...

What tirne is dinner? ...

Tum it up... Shut up...

Has the bell gone yet?

Muffled school bells and people Running out, tripping over Bins and bags and cats.

Its arm reaches out, and Down it falls - the wall -

Very slowly.

The wound bleeds with Dust and sand.

Then it is summer again, The concrete prison scorches with heat.

Water bombs fired from anonymous windows At people who dare cross our territory, Our yard. At night, Fierce humming of crickets mingles With laughter from the common room.

Senior Wing stands under the moonlight, Pulsing with life.

The wall arches gracefully Before toppling; bricks fall.

The vision of memory vaporises with Rising dust. Tractor at work again.

Where my room once was is now Nothing. Thin air.

Senior Wing, half gone, stands Against the machine's vicious claws And crushing blows; Its defeat inevitable, but Under the winter sunlight It stands dignified and defiant, Quietly awaiting its Fate.

By Cecily Pang, Year 12

We Didn't Start the Boarders' Play (to the tune of "We didn't start the Fire" by Billy Joel)

Linda Osborne, Lulu Barnes, Liese McQueen, Granny Barnes, Natives dancing, Walter Winslow, Lank Lamonica. Kate McCracken, Susan Hosking, Father Lanford, Lonnie Atkins. Chloe Tehan, Lizzie Tehan, Lizabeth Lamay.

P.B.S., Sexy Dress, What else do I have to say?

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Tia Starey, Kate fills in, Lance is corning back again. Dobson, Shorland, Tornadoes, Wilson.

Harris, Thomas, KGB, Termites led

by Jesse, Marion' s top girls, Largos, Broz has got the chickenpox. Lance' s yearnings, Phoebe Hill, Movie Stars, Make-up Jill. Sally Hall, Lynda Hall, goes ahead, out of bed, Caitlin amazes everyone, Angela' s the Medicine man, Thong's in love, Gorilla arms, I can't take it anymore!

Waitresses, Thing Thong, Russian Spies, Lila's Song. Make-up, The Sound and Lights, All the Backstage girls are right. Goody Basket, Rib Roasts, Lance and Lulu's Wedding Toast, Good Fun, Kate's Livingstone, Here we go, Oh, No!

(A co•edy by Chorus: We didn 't start this crazy play, It was Carolinna and Miss Merry.

We didn't start the Boarder's play, But when we are gone, it will still go on and on ..

Chorus: We didn't start this crazy play, It was Carolinna and Miss Merry.

We didn't start this crazy play, since it's complicated, I guess we better learn it.

Sally Pearse, Giant Sharks, Pango Wango, Em's Remarks, Neptune, Kansas Farm, Lee tries to keep her calm. Swords and Guns, Richard's Deeds, Georgie's in her hippy beads.

Hall is free, on one day, Carolinna has her say. Killer Termites, Shark Fin, Why's Linski Back Again? Tavia Rudd, Four Sets, Mid-Eastern Terrorists, B.J., L.B. said, We all agree, Go Ahead . Melodrama, Isn't Dumb, Flowers by Wilkie's Mum. Chorus:

Marriott, Backdrops, Murcott on the Odd Props, Protons, Aliens, Johnno's Decorat-i-ons, Castieau's Publicity, Wilkie's Creativity, Anna Coutts, Great Food, Michelles' Lou is pretty rude, Jo Carr, Usherettes, Hippy pair Lauren and Lex,

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THE BOARDERS' SHOWERS Having a shower at home is no big deal. It can occasionally be frustrating when the soap runs out, but it is generally just part of the everyday routine.

Washing yourself at boarding school is a different story. It doesn't take long for boarders to realise that even the seemingly simple task of keeping clean can be taken for granted. This is not designed to scare off potential boarders, but rather to warn of the showering experience so as to hopefully ensure comfort and prevent embarrassment.

For a new boarder, the most important thing to learn is the art of distinguishing the bad showers from the worse. In blocks of four or five showers, the unfortunate reality is that they are all connected to the same water supply and neither the flow of hot nor cold water is evenly distributed. The consequences are discovered when a fellow boarder either turns her shower on - in which case it is possible to catch pneumonia - or a rapid change in temperature has occurred, adjusting the taps does not necessarily restore conditions to a comfortable level because all the other occupants are adjusting as well. One has to be wary of the sadistic boarder who delights in purposely turning taps on and off to elicit squeals from innocent victims.

So in choosing a shower, care must be taken to obtain the one that hogs the hot water and at the same time maintains a

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steady supply of cold. Testing each cubicle is one way of working it out, but a more efficient and less painful method is to observe the habits of old boarders. From having been through the experience, they are fully aware of the faults of every shower. The criteria for a decent shower-includes a water pressure greater than a dribble and taps that can be easily turned; a chair to place toiletries on and a hook to hang up clothes and a towel; a door that locks and, to prevent the muscle fatigue of using your arm as a prop, a shower rose that is securely screwed on.

The things to avoid are blocked drains, hair on soap and a shower with a window. (Even though the glass is translucent, apparently more than silhouettes can be seen from outside.)

When preparing for a shower it is also important not to take clean clothes, as they will inevitably end up in the wet.

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is never leave the bathroom attired in only a towel because visitors quite often come through the house. A visitor can include brothers, boyfriends and the occasional maintenance man.

After only a few weeks in the boarding house, the shower skills of every boarder are greatly improved and the longer they stay, the better adapted they become. Over time, the benefits of becoming a boarder can be recognised when one gains the ability to enjoy becoming clean as well as the power to inflict pain on others.

Visiting Hours I have been here before yet every time is different.

Thoughts of people that were here yesterday now may not be here today.

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A single finger is extended and the button is pressed.

I wait.

Impatiently tapping my foot on the floor, sJwuld I take the stairs or should I stay?

Time drags on and my anger grows, stomping to the stairway I feel as if I'm going to explode.

The elevator door opens with a pleasant 'ding'.

By Sally Hall, Year 12

Every floor is identical in every way, it's quite hard to define if it's the right level.

I step out at Level Seven Nurses with perfectly bleached white uniforms stroll by Strangers walk to and fro.

The smell of disinfectant is everywhere, surrounding everyone and everything.

I walk down the cleaner than clean hallway and my sJwes squeak embarrassingly but I do not care .......

Once inside a shower cubicle, priority number one is to lock the door. Early in the morning a tired boarder has no hesitation in barging in if the door reads 'vacant'. As the temperature of the water fluctuates for ninety per cent of the time in a shower, it is also imperative to be able to adjust the taps with ones' eyes closed.

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There are always unhappy moments in life, when things do not turn out, the way you want.

It happens to everyone, it is important that, as a friend, I should help you get through this stage.

Right now, you might feel you were deeply humiliated, you might feel your privacy was invaded. you might feel that your life was shattered, and you are in need.

You must have millions of thoughts, revolving restlessly around your head.

And it is often hard to understand, why God was so unfair.

Or why it happened to you .

There must be billions of questions, all tangled up inside you.

But remember one thing always, no matter how tough, how sad, or how disappointing life gets, there is always me, as a shoulder for you to lean on, as a pair of hands for you to hold on, and as a pair of ears to listen to you.

Anc,J even more, I will do my best, to help you, and to guide you, back to the road of life, happiness and hopefulness.

As time had proven itself, it is the best cure for all things.

But it oftens seems to help, to talk things through with a friend.

So please do not hesitate, do not fear or be shy, I will always be here to listen to, your deepest thoughts and inward feelings .

I just want to let you know, that I care and I am concerned.

You will have my deepest understanding, And always have my trust.

I can promise you this You can count on me forever.

And I will be with you till the sun extinguishes, and the stars fall from the sky.

So I would like to let you know I am totally behind you!

By Valerie Young, August '93

Otherwise, getting stuck with soap in the eyes when the temperature drops can be a little awkward. The final word of ad vice for an incoming boarder

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DREW. Along with her music matches with Scotch. Priscilla We're Talking Hot, Robertson making skills we found that we & Tavia Rudd had the couldn't sleep - for fear of losing trouble. Like Nards with We're Talking Hot, worst her "L' s" they were third time an eyebrow or two!! Liese was lucky- Priscilla ending up with a lucky enough to have We're Talking Hot shared experienced one being shaved partner who was a set up! Over half of Year 11 Gossip! the boys who turned up were It all started with the new furniture in East Wing, boy was it good! All the girls in the rest of the house were green with envy.

We all had something to look forward to now. Carolinna however had better things to fill her mind. She was going to meet the man of her dreams - the Paul Mercurio! And we are still hearing about it!

Of course there had to be a drama. Angela had the chicken pox! She had them in every opening of her body and gosh she looked good. Mazz was in a terrible state as she had convinced herself that she had them - but it was only heat rash!

Susan Aftasi: "Goofy ... I'm not Goofy ... Minnie Mouse maybe, but not Goofy ... besides I have more hair."

Kwan Chan: "Get lost!"

Sally Pearse: "If you find my life, can you send it back to me!"

Drew Philippe: "I'll be off like a fish milkshake."

Angeline Poon: "Emly is such a sweet person!"

blind dates!!

Rohini Chari: "I need a woman!"

The Year lls finally got their netball, and boy did they enjoy it.

Whether it was for finding Formal partners or for winning the cup, we turned up rain, hail or shine!

Katrina Chung: "You little radar!"

Cate Prickett: "Please come to aerobics with me today."

Emly Dobson: "Pull my plug out and call me Eric."

Priscilla Robertson: "Come in if you're beautiful...access denied."

Jocelyn Finlay: "Hi kids."

Lisa Robinson: "Can you hear this? Do you want me to tum it up?

We had the good old nit epidemic which goes around every year, but this time it only claimed a few victims. It was way back in first term when we had play auditions, and weren't they fun!!

Exams came up fairly quickly and they sure sprung some people out.

Chemistry & Psychology lost a few students due to the exams, so did Maths Methods.

However we fought our way through & were rewarded with the mid term break. The two weeks flew by and we were back.

Nard' s got her "L' s" this term, third time lucky - good old Deni RTA. First term came & went and we were soon flying into second term. This was the term when nearly every other Year 11 got their "L's". It was a very busy time for VicRoads in Camberwell!! !

The Social was first weekend back. It was a really good night with Karen finding more than a formal partner out of it! Marriott was in dire straights the week before the Year 11 Formal - she didn't have a partner, dress, shoes or stockings! Phoebe had lost her partner! Organization!!!!!

During term 2 we witnessed the memorable Boarders' Birthday Night. Some of the Year 12s seemed to enjoy themselves at the expense of the Year 11s!

Linda Osborne proved to be a real favourite at this time. Yes, this was the term that Linda was with Simon, or was it Adrian?

Perhaps it may have been Michael - he was certainly creeping into the picture anyway.

But we all made it & it was one hell of a night! After this there were more formals to go to. Sally Pearse found herself a man dazzling Dallas, the transport minister's son - and haven't we heard about it!

This year the Year 11 Boarders decided they wanted a practise formal. However finding a partner was not an easy task as we were yet to have any netball

Also, new additions to the boarding house in '93 proved interesting. One of these was Sarah Philippe, known to us as

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We found out during the year that if you are trying to find a phone you have no hope if Deirdre, Sue or Karen are looking for one - it's hopeless!

Brooke Gilmartin: "I need it. I've just gotta have it. We'll get the next taxi!"

Phoebe Hill: ''What a crock!"

Deirdre Ho: "Really!?!"

Tavia Rudd: "Am I good or what!"

Melissa Sapuppo: "Oh goody. We've got double Chemistry today!"

off. Revenge is sweet though!

Yes, we all got her back!! She now has one brown eyebrow & one blonde eyebrow - call her BIM for short.

What a time we are having. We all tried to lose Linda's Michael Jackson CD, with Mazz & Drew being the most successful - 5 weeks without it, but Zoe spilt the beans & we' re all now blessed with MJ. Yes Linda loves her Michael's!

It is now the end of 3rd term and we farewell our great friend & room mate, Brooke. She will be greatly missed & we all hope to see her in the dayschool, not like Ange Veal. Siobhan successfully escaped from the boarding house to live with her mum, after hoaxing a few times to get a party out of it. Overall we have had a great year up until now & who knows what's in store for us next term!!!

By Lower Tower Year 11 s

Karen Jolly:" Am I expected to get enthusiastic?"

Lydia Koh: "We're very naughty and we stay up late."

Carolinna Lee: "It really pumps my nag!"

Sue Mei Lim: "Hey guys, I've got a great idea!"

Melissa Sullivan: "Target must be really getting good if I buy my underwear there."; (To the staff at beginning of Term 3 - & she meant it!) "It's good to see you again!"

Angela Lipshut: "Derwent!"

Sandy Sze: (looks up to Katrina & says) "I love you."

Kirsty MacDonald: "Got a problem with that?"

Nadia Wilson: "If come comes to come."

Zoe Manton: (Following a knock on the bathroom door) "Come in, brush your teeth, go to the toiletwhatever. I'm only having a shower."

Belinda Wong: "Arrrgh. I'm stressed! (5 mins later to someone else) Don't worry about it, it's only Year 11!"

Sara Marriott "Asjhubba sjhubba."

Karen Wong: ''Whatever, anything, I don't care." (always agreeing)

Liese McQueen Thomson: "Damn it!"

Linda Osborne: "Tell Mr. Shipp I'll be a little late to P.E. today."

Olivia Yeung: "Hey man, that's very!"

Valerie Young: "Yesss!"

Siobhan Zyznikow: "Hey Guys ... "

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Year 11 Scotch/M.L.C. Boarders' Netball Well finally it was our tum.

Some of us had been waiting since 1991 when the netball with Scotch had first started. The next question was, who was going to run it? Sister was overseas and who else plays netball? Thank goodness we had Miss Johnson.

Next a list went around asking if you had played netball. Of course everyone said they had played.

The netball had to be before our formal because, as many past netballers know, netball is a great place to find a formal partner. Next thing we know netball is not going to be once a week but three Sunday afternoons. There goes our chance of making a new 'friend'.

Finally the lists went up and everyone was trying to find out if the people on their team were good netballers or not. The first Sunday came. We all met in the dining room to hear the rules and then headed over to the P.E.C. for the first day of netball.

We met our teams and started to play. It was quite a good day but the guys left straight away instead of staying for dinner like in other years.

with the door being opened late.

First off, 3rd vs 4th & 3rd managed to win by a goal (proving the proverb that cheats never prosper!). 2nd played 1st & 2nd won. That meant a match between the top team on the ladder playing the 3rd team to win a place in the final. 3rd managed to scrape a win and were looking good for the grand.

It was a very exciting time! The underdogs were coming up to be in the final. The grand final was played over a longer time and in the end the underdogs were victorious winning three matches in a row.

Following the netball was a dinner with a special table for the winners. The netball plaque (the 'sacred plaque') was presented to the winning team.

It ended quickly and then we played pool & watched Beverley Hills and The Simpsons. It was a pretty good breakup and all the netball people would really like to thank Miss Johnson and Sister Crough for umpiring.

Not being biased or anything, here is the list of the famous winning team who now have their names engraved on the PLAQUE and will forever be the legends of 1993 netball: Nadia Wilson, Sam (Fluffy) Jeffery, Ben Jesse, Chris Teasdale, Angus Hook, Karen Jolly, Stuart Barber, & Angela Lipshut.

By Angela Lipshut

OH WHAT A NIGHT! YEAR 11 FORMAL When we first told a fellow Year 11 boarder that we were to write an article on the Year 11 Formal, her response was "Gee, do you remember it?!". But how could any of us ever forget. ....... August the 7th 1993 was a night to go down in history.

(Sung to "Light My Fire") You Anol!V i t w--ould he untrue i f I w--as to say to you that I had a social life conie on Scotch light niy fire collle on Scotch,, conie to lllY fornial and try to set the night on fire

As we walked into the before party we were surrounded by Madonna which strangely enough seemed to be coming out of the heater vents. Most people moved around and met everybody there, only too quick to put in a few good words about their home town. Our hosts were more than hospitable taking care that we were always satisfied, and well topped up!

Quite a few people ventured outside onto the verandah to check out the scenery and smell the fresh air!

After about an hour or so we all hopped into taxis and drove to Chaucers ....... .

Unfortunately, the anticipated introduction of our partners to Mr. Loader did not occur which was probably for the better, although most of us did not realise it at the time. Despite this, Dave stood out on the dance

Next term came and the next netball came. This was the day that decided the final ladder and who was going to be in the finals. There was tough competition and it seemed the guys liked to do screamers just to catch the netball. There were six teams. For the finals the 1st played 2nd, 3rd played 4th.

Then the winner of 1st vs 2nd went straight into the final and the loser played the winner of 3rd vs 4th. There was also a play off for the winner of the Wooden Spoon!

At last the final day came.

Everyone was all revved up to win. There was a minor hitch up

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floor bopping along in his sexy maroon velvet suit.

many were happy to sit it out with their "close friends".

Guys in tuxes and girls in either very short or very long dresses joined together on the dance floor grooving along to songs that often consisted of more head banging than toe tapping.

Eventually, in the wee hours of the morning, people began to head home with dresses, hairstyles and partners slightly less spectacular than they originally were.

Many photos were flashed, Cokes consumed, new friends were made, and songs were danced to before the formal ended. This might have been the end for some ... but not the boarders.

With the motto "Party all night'' and the cab charge in one hand with the partner in the other we eagerly headed to the after party finding ourselves to be the first people there.

So with the experiences of the Year 11 Formal behind us we' re

Even the boarders who did not attend the formal made sure they didn't miss out on the action of the after party. Some of us were lucky enough to receive a decorative stamp on each hand on the way in.

This helped the night to become Very J!ig! A lot of people danced but

set to make our Year 12 Formal even bigger and better!

by Tavia Rudd & Karen Jolly

"I found the formal to be a very entertaining night which was enjoyed by everyone. Overall, ace night, Real Big!" Phoebe Hill

"The formal was good. I really enjoyed it so much, especially the before party!!! I can't wait until next year."

Nadia Wilson

For all Year lls the day started early. There were balloons to blow up, a dining room to transform into a live theatre, a picnic area to create & an animal nursery to set up. It was barely 10 o'clock when people started to arrive. The excitement was building for everyone!

Face painting was the first highlight. The most popular characters were the teenage mutant ninja turtles, but we had many clowns as well. The animals in the nursery never went hungry either.

We had plenty of other activities which were en joyed by all, ranging from the fire brigade, to a clown, a magic show, a handball competition and parachute games. The biggest highlight however, for young and old, was the visit by the motorcycle group - the Four B's! The rides went around the outskirts of the school picking up hair raising speeds & squeezing through impossible spaces. The rides also finished with big smiles!

By Zoe Manton, Year 11

Very Special Kids Day

On the 29th of August the 'quiet' atmosphere of our boarding house turned into total chaos as many parents and children swarmed the front gardens for a day that would be long remembered. However for that one day of enjoyment for these terminally ill children & their families there were months of preparations by the Year 11 V.S.K. committee, staff & other students.

One of the biggest projects the committee had to take on was fund raising. This took many forms: chocolates were sold to the greedy day girls, a cake stall was manned, and closer to the date we had a mammoth car wash which nearly every Year 11 Boarder enthusiastically participated in. We raised $800 which went towards

At the conclusion of the day there were lucky dips for every member of the family. There was also a short presentation where thank yous were given to all those who participated. Finally the ceremonial letting go of the balloons was held.

Each child had written their name and address on a piece of paper & attached it to a balloon in the hope that the person who found it would write to them.

Fire")

(Sung to "Lucy in the Sky")

It proved to be a successful day that will never be forgotten!

(Sung to "We're Happy Little Vegemites ")

(Sung to "We Didn't Start The

VCE Songs

helping to make the day fun & relaxing for everyone there.

Picture yourself in a room with a table and 4 work requirements due the next day.

Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly Miss Topsom has come for lights out Requesting extension you're begging for mercy Miss Topsom is shaking her head Ranting and raving she's going quite crazy I'm dead VCE is stressful Miss Topsom VCE is stressful Miss Topsom VCE is stressful Miss Topsom I'm going to cry, cry.

(Sung to "You got the right stuff") Year 7 was easy

Year 8 was a breeze Year 9 and 10 were two years of ease but VCE is a headache and VCE causes zits VCE is everything but our year of bliss We hate the VCE Yeah Joan, we hate work requirements and CAT's We hate the VCE Yeah Dave We' re sick of the bloody stress VCE

Dr. Castles, Miss Shardlow Mr. Lim here we go English, Maths, Physics, Chem We can't stand any of them.

Tutor group, Assembly we all wag them, come and see PE, Dimsey, Mrs Judy McKenzie.

Tuckshop, Swapshop, language, Bookroom Bottom of Centenary and Nicholas is full of gloom!

We're happy Year lls as bright as bright can be We all enjoy the homework we get from VCE We do it morning, noon and night with great efficiency Because we love the VCE we all adore the VCE It puts a zit on every chin.

(Chorus) We didn't start the VCE It was Joan Kirner and David Loader, We didn't start the VCE Although we don't like it we are trying to fight it Lower Tower, Upper Tower West Wing, East wing Here are the builders to knock down Senior Wing Jack hammers, garbage trucks, we don't really give a __ !! !

Formal dinners, after parties Have you tasted Coke and Bacardi!

(Chorus) McMeckan,SchoolHouse Arthur Rob, was it Bob David, Simon, Dougal and lachlan Sam Spiers, Lee Rowan, Quey and Teng Boon Football! Netball!

I can't take this anymore .....

After that everyone started to leave, many being worn out from the big day. The clean-up was finished and darkness fell. To top off the big day though, we featured as a story on prime time news that night.

"Quit school? Quit schoof? You wanna end up • like your father? A career lab rat?"

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(Sung to "BarbraAnn") VVVVVCE VVVVVCE VVVVVCE VCEEEEEE Oh, please save meeeeeee I want to be freeeee It's got me mess'n and a stress'n no time for resting VCE VVVVVCE Turned up to class found I didn't pass knew I didn't study as I wasn't gonna last VCE VVVVVCE VCEEEEE It's got me mess'n and a stress'n no time for resting VCE. (Sung to the ad for homeless children) I want

to be happy but! can't be happy till I finish VCE.

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BOARDING HOUSE

TRIVIA CROSSWORD

ACROSS: 1. The official name of the M. L.C. Boarding House.

3. The 1993 winner of the Boarders' Citizen Prize was ... Masuda.

4. 1993 Head Prefect.

6. Initials for Pastoral Care Group.

12. The person who gets the most mail in the Boarding House.

13. Name of the boarder who lives in Darwin.

16. Elizabeth Jesse's nickname.

19. The staff office is painted this colour.

22. Especially around formal time, early morning joggers try to get their body into .....

23. The oldest member of staff.

25. Two girls share this surname in Year 11.

27. The youngest boarder is Emma 29. First name of the two Year 9s who went to Marshmead in Term 4.

32. Boarders find these refreshing throughout the year.

34. M.L.C.s Principal is David ..... .

36. The continent that most of our overseas boarders come from.

39. 1993 Joint School Pianist is Carol 40. An eagerly awaited item which is delivered at recess.

41. This Year 11 Boarder is an M.L.C. ski champion-Priscilla ........ .

45. "The Getting Of ...... " (1910) is a novel about life at a girls' boarding school.

47. The boarders sponsor this foster child who lives in Bolivia.

50. This person played Ludmilla Linski in "The Perils of Lulu" (Hint: She shares her surname with a Yr.11 & Yr.12 boarder) 51 . Surname of the Secretary of the Boarders' Parents Association (Hint: Daughter's name is Gabby) 53. The loudest person who works in the kitchen!

54. Our new Sister likes to be called by this name.

56. A popular destination on Friday & Saturday nights.

57. The Year 10s hang out in this wing.

58. The name of Cynthia Lam's boyfriend .

(Hint: Also a year 11 boarder's surname) 59. This staff member's father played football for Carlton.

DOWN: 1. A member of staff who is a trained nurse (& it' s not

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Leanne!).

2. Something boarders like to do!!

5. A Year 11 girl who never stops smiling!

7. Chef Extroardinaire!!

8. This boys' school is popular amongst the boarders.

9. Member of staff who has been here the longest (Hint: She shares her surname with a Gappy!)

10. A Year 12 boarder who has been in the B.H. since Year 7.

11. This will be Miss Castieau' s married name.

14. Wednesday afternoons are unwillingly spent here!

15. This part of the B.H. was demolished this year.

17. The name of the junior boarding house.

18. This staff member worked in India for a year.

20. The term used to describe staff who come from England.

21. Sam Frankenburg (Yr.10) comes from this country.

24. Tamara Welch (Yr.12) is more well known by this name.

26. The boarders hold a Fun Day for this organisation for terminally ill children & their families .

28. A place where graffiti is allowed in the B.H. 30. A road that is well known by all M. L.C. Boarders.

31 . Three Year 10 girls share this surname (& they're not sisters!)

33. The M.L.C. school magazine is called " ...... & Green" 35. Lisa ......... (Yr.11) sang a solo at the 1993 Gala Concert.

37. This Year 12 boarder plays a 'mean fiddle'. (Hint: Claire ........ ) 38. The youngest member of staff.

42. A Year 12 girl has this boy's name as her surname.

43 Miss Murcott' s & Linda Osborne's boyfriends have the same name. (NB: Information current Oct.'93) 44. Surname of sisters who were new to the B.H. this year.

46. This can be heard at 7am, 7.30am, 8am, 5pm & 7pm.

48. Boarders' favourite dessert is chocolate .......

49. Person who is in charge of Lofts' House.

52. Nickname of the Year 11 boarder who makes strange noises from her bottom!! (Hint: Her real name is Sarah.)

55. Megan Sweet & Vanessa Hallum live in this state.

By Pam Castieau

A Puzzle For You To Do Join A to B Cto F Dto E without going over any lines including the box.

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THAT'S NO WAY TO GREET THE PREMIER

BOARDING HOUSE

On Tuesday 24th August the Premier of Victoria, Jeff Kennett, came to speak to the Year 11 and 12 Politics students. However, some of us who don't do Politics were lucky enough to sneak in!

We have all heard the VCE horror stories - impossible CATs, unreasonable deadlines, computer problems, sleepless nights, unbelievably high tertiary scores and most of all, overstressed and suicidal students. Strategic planning was therefore crucial to ensure that we, the poor Year 12s, were properly equipped to combat the adverse forces of the VCE.

"That's no way to greet the Premier!", said a fellow boarder to an inappropriately dressed 'Mistress', as the Premier entered Betty Jackson Hall, a room filled with well presented girls.

Mr Kennett addressed the audience for about 30 minutes and then attempted to answer the numerous questions that followed. After speaking about education and taxes, he actually had to list the qualities he found in Mr Keating. (It took him a long time to answer this question!) He confessed he had nothing personally against the man, but you wouldn't catch them on their Sunday afternoons having family barbeques together!

Some girls had spent weeks preparing and hence having to learn their essay like questions to ask the Premier. Everyone had heard weeks, before hand, thanks to Suzan Aftasi, who had the task of learning this one ... ?"Premier, as Victoria is the

manufacturing state of Australia, what are your feelings towards Dr. Hewson's plans to terminate tariffs and leave the economy to market forces?"

Afterwards Mr Kennett was bombarded for autographs and photographs, before being escorted to his car via the boarders' garden where he was confronted with the infamous boxer Badit, and other fellow sunbaking boarders!

By Sara Marriott and Drew Philippe Year 11.

HOWWE SURVIVED

FASHION PARADE On Thursday 26th August a Fashion Parade was held for our English Communication Project.

Models were selected from the boarding house and from then on many rehearsals took place.

The clothes were supplied by Esprit and the bathers were supplied by Surf Dive and Ski. Hungry Dave, a DJ from FOX FM, came on the night to compere the parade, which was held in Betty Jackson Hall. The money raised was given towards the Boarding House Foster Child.

Thanks to all the models who did an ace job: Kate Dobson, Jill Hender, Sam Frankenburg, Susan Hosking, Phoebe Banks- Smith, Cate Prickett, Katrina Chung, Zoe Manton, Linda Osborne and Anne Steel. Also a big thanks to Carolinna Lee and Peta Barry for the Choreography. Jocelyn Finlay was Head of Backstage, and Sarah Prowse, George McDougall, Kirsty MacDonald and Bianca Thomas also helped out backstage, dressing models etc.

The VCE is the ultimate test of organisational skills; large quantities of work deliberately and unsympathetically set so that students are under pressure throughout the entire year. We found most regrettably, that even the best time-management skills, and the most conscientious attitudes failed to alleviate these worrisome burdens. If only there were more hours in a day...

Our sleeping habits were forced to undergo dramatic changes.

Daily routines varied; but basically we had the choice of working until the early hours of the morning, and then catching a few hours of sleep before school the next day; or going to bed early after dinner, and then TH£ WIZAIO Of 10

Megan Sweet and Sally Pearse did an excellent job on Lighting and Sound and how could we forget Drew on the Video and Nadia Wilson, Phoebe Hill and Angela Lipshut who were on the Door.

Also a huge thanks to the Kitchen Staff for organising the supper and bringing about twenty dinners up to BJ Hall on the night. BJ Hall was full, and hopefully everyone enjoyed it!!

By Sara Marriott and Linda Osborne, Year 11

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waking at two or three in the morning to slave away. Prep time was simply not enough.

Life was tough, and little time could be spared. Reliable alarm clocks, with very annoying and persistent rings, were absolutely essential. Amazingly, even the irritating morning bells that go: "Clang! Clang! Crash! It's seven o'clock, girls" are not loud enough! Note - do not be too shocked when you see zombielike Year 12 boarders. Please have some sympathy.

For total preparation for the CATs, our weekend excursions consisted mainly of trips down to COLES to restock the junk food collections in our rooms.

Pringles' chips, Cadbury chocolate, Twisties and Tim Tams for the hungry stomach and the overworked brain, were essential fuels to keep us going through the long wintery nights.

Lots and lots of spare change for the vending machine was also really helpful.

motivated was extremely difficult. We, therefore, had strong and potent cups of coffee readily available, or alternatively, noodles - the alltime favourite. It was important to check that the heaters in our rooms were always in superb working condition - there is nothing worse than trying to type on the computer with icycold, stiff fingers at four o'clock on a winter's morning.

Undeniably, Year 12 VCE is all about hardship and tears.

Nevertheless, being a Boarder made life more bearable because there was always a companion to stay up all night with, a fellow student to get help from, and a friehd to talk to in times of trouble. Being a Year 12 boarder will definitely be one of our most unforgettable experiences ever.

By Michelle Goh, Year 12

During gloomy and dreary nights when our sole companions were the monotonous electronic hum of computers, staying alert and

i?Y lront PGl'iter and JonNy Hort ·

You Can Quote ME On That Kyra Armfield: "I'm hungry. Anyone got change for the vending machine?"

Constance Leung: (When she is in trouble) ''Yuh-Jen Yuh Jen, I need your help!!"

Pela Barry: "I went out with a guy with a car, but he got his car after we broke up."; '1 used to be a gymnast before I got boobs."

Suzy Linfoot: "Don't write that, my mum won't approve."

PREFECTS OF 1993

Lisa Buckley: "I gotta have a pretty body by the weekend." "I'm made in Taiwan" Alvina Chan: "So what!"; "Say 'Excuse Me', Carol!!".

Patti Chier: (walking up stairs) "I've always wanted a house with stairs but this is too much!"

Carol Chu: "Wai-ya, this is totally ...."

Jo Drew: "I won't eat it, I'll just put it in my mouth" Ada Fung: "Shut Up!!"

Michelle Goh: "I'm sleepy!"; "What's the main function of the cervix?"

Aki Masuda: "Puck!"; "It's Beautiful."; "I'm sleepy."

Prefects 93 From L to R: Jo Drew, Cecily Pang , Lisa Buckley, Angie Ng, Gabby S£one, Sally Hall

Tanya Martinich: "Can someone please turn off the window."

Sally Hall: "I knew there was a Kate O'Keefe and a Kate Pearse but I didn't know which was which."

Vanessa Hallum:" Are any of the mistresses going to let me out at 6 am to go swimming?"

Yuh Jen Hwang: "I'm not sure."; "Wake me up at 8:lOam ... 10 more mins .. .I'm still very sleepy."

Fiona McQueen Thomson: "Don't touch my legs - I'm reading about sex!"; "Lisa Buckley, you have really nice eyes, especially in the dark."

Angie Ng: "This year, I'm really stressed."

Cecily Pang: "I wish I was more intelligent!"

Vanessa Holder: "We're just friends."

Connie Papworth: "Do you know what I did on my study day?"

Mei Chwin Kang: "I'm going for aerobics."

Kate Pearse: "I don't lie, I just trick."

Cynthia Lam: 'Tm tired."; (Especially for Miss Falconer) "He is good ... "

Claire Sterling: "Do we have to listen to TT FM again?"

Gabby Stone: "I'm outta here."

-------------------------------------~==~==~~============i Connie Tan: "I come to abuse you."

Swee Lin Tan: "Is anyone going to the vending machine?"

Kate Taylor: "There's nothing I say all the time and I don't say silly things."

Kelene Toh: (2am) "Does anyone want any noodles?"

Tammy Welch: "Well, what do you expect, I just got up!"

Wai Ping Wong:" Angie, you're such a clod hopper."; "You said you loved me, show me."

When told that I had been voted in as the Boarders' Deputy Head ....__ _ _ _ _ __,Prefect for 1993, it took me by surprise. The fact that I had the power to be in authority (considering my height of 158cm) thrilled me, but at the same time I didn't know what was expected of a P:efect.

One thing is for sure, all Prefects enjoyed all the fortnightly meetings we had, either at Miss Topsom's or Mrs Broadway's

flat. Fruit, cakes, biscuits, hot chocolate with marshmallows, cheese platters and tons of other food delicacies were always waiting to be savoured.

Yummy!

We all had the chance to man the staff office, answer numerous calls from Scotch boys and mark boarders out on their daily excursions down Glenferrie Road. Though each of us was supposed to look after a year level, I was told that half of the Year 11s didn't even know that Cecily and I were their Prefects.

Are you girls trying to say something? Even so, I think we have taken the time to know the names of all boarders and it was eat when the 'hellos' were

exchanged along the corridor of the 'Pink Palace' .

It was good being a Prefect and having the privilege to work closely with the staff and boarders throughout the year.

Best of luck for 1994 and we hope that the Prefects next year will have just as much fun as we did this year.

By Angie Ng

All you wanted to know about Year12s & more ...

you can't see her, watch for her "Vogue" manoeuvres as part of the ground staff at the M.C.G.

Peta's Destiny: To be the next Madonna.

Patti Chier: Patti is a lover of Jo Drew: Jo's affinity for the things artistic - photos, colour yellow dates back beyond drawings, music and anything her arrival to the Boarding else of the artistic sort. In her old House in Year 9. Jo's hard room in Senior Wing, Patti working, shy and sensitive decorated the walls with persona shrouds an overall clad, and floral gum booted farmer who can Lisa Buckley: Weesa Buckwee is flourishes drink like the best of them. A a worker and Boarding House arrangements - not to mention breaker of many hearts, it with her passion, photography.

Prefect Participator appears she may add Paul Extroardinaire. "Aerobics at Patti is one of the lucky people Norton to the list as she was lunchtime anyone?" and "who to have travelled extensively rather "stuck on" him at one Kyra Armfield; "Anyone for a wants to come for a run after whilst she's young (this may stage. Torquay Pub ring any Fantale?" A giant compared to school?" are phrases as well account for her fluency in her friends, so is Kyra' s appetite. exerted as her body. However, French!). When Patti's not bells Jo? Kyra is an expert chocolate and do not be decieved as Lisa's travelling around Europe, she is Her unique habit of "I shou1dn' t ice-cream analyst, trying hard to double life has astounded many studying at her desk. Patti is a be eating this" while gobbling keep her food reserves fully who have crossed her social charismatic and considerate goodies, (as all boarders do) is stocked but unfortunately this path. room mate, as well as a reliable renowned. However, it can requires a great deal of willnever be said that Jo is an friend. power. She tries to get ten hours Lisa's Destiny: A quick climb up unoriginal member of society of sleep every night, dreaming the corporate ladder will be Patti's Destiny: To study bacteria and statements such as this are about Tu1la ( her beloved horse), followed by a happy and in sewerage on the streets of only ironic of her true beliefs. raisin bread and breakfast time. everlasting marriage to Aaron Paris and to be an accomplished Jo's Destiny: Into my crystal ball, Kyra has an amazing ability to White, (with a few flings in Nudist photographer.

I see a bark hut on a beautifu1 exotic places). relate scientific principles to real property with Gavin life, one of the factors which Wanganeen in the doorway, contributes to her complex ideas donned in an apron waiting for and strange sense of humour. his beautifu1 wife to alight from Kyra's Destiny: To ride around her palamino with the bread the perimeter of Australia on winnings. He shou1d be so lucky. horseback and write a famous novel.

Carol (Yin Yan) Chu: Alvina Chan: If you want to know more about Alvina, please Horoscope: Sagittarius improve your knowledge on the Interesting Habit: Her mouth following things first: moves when she plays the 1 How to stay up until 4 am and piano. wake up at 2 pm on the next day. Favourite Pet: Turtles. Fruit: 2 Which is the top song in 'Video Mango. Dessert: Chocolate ice- Ada Fung: Ada is a cute and cream, pancakes.

Food: sweet room mate, who always Peta Barry: Peta Barry from "The Hits'?

American food, sushi. Actors: goes to bed early and gets up Basin" is proud to be associated with Mick Bilston, the toughest 3 Cats (especially Custer) and Wil Wheaton, Andrew Shue. early. Since I have been rooming guy in Belgrave, Selby AND dogs Pop star/ Group: Take that and with her the alarm has been useless. Just like my mother, she Tecoma, (even in her undie-less, 4 What happened in "Melrose "G-0-G-G-0". wakes me up in the morning. bra-less state). Her close Place" every Wednesday?

Most Bizarre thinking: Turtles friendship with Anne Tenner Ah ..... but during the weekend, and Barb Dwyer is soon to be 5 What's new about "East 17?" are the cutest.

Ada sleeps in until eleven replaced by Kenny Hoffler, 6 How to make "Irish Coffee" Carol's Destiny: To be an something in the morning just although it could be all in her "Ha! Ha! Ca-sau astronaut and to become Mrs like a" imagination. Anyone driving 7 "Hi Greng ........."

William (Robbie). All info bau. (Do you remember this past the CES in Boronia, pusn Alvina's Destiny: To become a correct, provided by Alvina word Ada!!!) Thank you for the automatic window button veterinary surgeon .... majoring Chan. helping me with English and down and give her a wave from in the study of "CATS". Highly Computer. I hope that you can your brand new Mercedes. If recommended by Cynthia. achieve your aim and get into

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Science Dutifully strumming in the hazel eyes and her long brown boarders' band hair. But there is a catch. She may portray the perfect woman on Ada's Destiny: To be the world Who'd thought she'd be a closet the outside, but boy, is she a champion at "Mindsweeper" Gtms 'n' Roses fan.

DEVIL on the inside. Vanessa is and a Soprano singer.

Despite this concealed merciless with her cutting eccentricity we love you comments and her sarcasm drives everyone insane. Her anyway! Cecily and Patty. passion for dancing to Bobby Sally's Destiny: Destined to be a Brown and AB Logic can distract notorious "Country and the most conscientious student Western" singer and to design - me, of course-NOT! Vanessa is unbreakable "Math-0-Mats" nicknamed the "Geek" due to and waterproof computer her study habits -it takes her half keyboards. an hour to get comfortable, an Mei Chwin Kang: You are hour to open her books, two standing in the East Wing hours to figure out what she has corridor and hear a sharp, highto do, three hours to figure out pitched wail. You cringe in she can't do it and four hours to agony. There is no doubt this is make up excuses to tell her Mei Chwin, finding out she has teacher. She is constantly a phone call. Mei - the constant Michelle Goh: Dr Goh is asking/bugging her talented supplier of Cleo, Cosmo and notorious for her strange and room mate to try out new hair Dolly magazines, money for the very long sleeping hours, ability styles for the numerous formals vending machine, eater of five to not do homework, and her she has been invited to. P.S. The bananas and ten Vitamin C peculiar laugh. Michelle can way to Vanessa's heart is tablets a day - is a cheerfu1 and often be found busily typing on through her stomach. easily hyped up person. Mei's her problem-prone computer sweet and kind nature may be whilst eating oranges. She is Vanessa's Destiny: To be a the result of her unusual extremely ticklish and has an "Paparazzi" photograher, intense hatred for Kiwi fruit. Vanessa Hallum: Vanessa is one earning millions through preference for strawberry over Although Michelle is absolutely of the aspiring young (or not so blackmail of MLC boarders (eg: chocolate - strawberry icebrilliant in school, she has no young) students of Year 12 who Joy bashing by Head, cream, strawberry yoghurt, sense of colour co-ordination. arrived at the Boarders' intoxicated Dep-Head in Hyatt strawberry sundaes, strawberry lip-balm.

Michelle is of ten seen in the Entrance on the 29th January bath-tub .. ).

Boarding House wearing an armed with her doona and Mei Chwin's Destiny: The "Mei orange top and a pair of green various boxes. Not knowing any Chwin Kang Aerobic Workout" tracksuit pants. faces or where she was going, is now available on video. Mei Chwin is a medically qualified Michelle's Destiny: For all those Vanessa trudged through the boarding house. (Luckily she aerobics instructor. who would like a discount liposuction, Dr. Gohs cosmetic was the heavy weight stair dim bing champion - the two surgery offers reasonable prices thousand steps around the and complementary vitamin boarding house was a cinch!) samples.

Finally she found her room and the Computer Engineering course.

unpacked. Not before she was bombarded by ten girls all wanting her room - bad luck girls!!

Nowdays she can be seen Yuh Jen Hwang: hanging around the kitchen telling the kitchen staff about Nationality: Taiwanese those troublesome CATS. She Place of Birth: Malaysia also tries to be popular with the mistresses, especially those on Date of Birth: 28th March 1975 early bell who need the helping Favourite Stars: Tom Cruise and Cynthia Lam: Cynthia's cool hand from Vanessa to get them Aaron Kwok Singer: Aaron and fun to be with. She is out of bed early.

Kwok Colour: Blue. Past time: cheerful all the time and is Sally Hall: Vanessa's Destiny: To become a Playing computer games and always willing to lend a helping "Diet Coke" taste tester and the sleeping. hand. Her lovely smile goes with Smart and brilliant, that's our Sal next Sinead 0'Conner.

Yuh fen's Destiny: To have her an adorable face that brightens Easy to talk to, everyone's pal own "Karaoke" Oub, beat the up the day of sorrow. With her world record for sleeping friendly gesture and sprouting Excelling at school, especially continuously, and forge a $5.00 attitudes, she has proved to gain maths "Phonecard" to last for $20.00. much attention no matter where With ease and grace she handles she is. She can be very lazy at all her CATs. times but when she works you can never stop her. To know A model boarder, helpful, Cynthia is to love her... but to get always near hold of her, you have got to ask "Sally, I need your help!" is what Mr. Lai. she'd always hear Cynthia's Destiny: Destined to be A great roomie, but heaven the first year 12 to get married knows and manage a phone company.

Why she sleeps in baby clothes. Vanessa Holder: Vanessa can charm any man with her big

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Sweet and sensitive, is not what she's about, This one's a tough cookie, so you'd better watch out.

Bursting in the brain department, loaded in her words, Knocking down her weak opponents, their ideas are all absurd.

A mad and frantic excercise freak, I lose weight watching her run, A great companion if you seek, Connie Papworth: Connie's my A night of endless fun .

Fiona McOueen Thomson: Constance Leung: second sister, although we don' t She has a side, not of ten seen, The Country Chick From Hell have the same parents. As Favourite Food: Fish. Friends: More gentle, kind and serene, From the outback and the bush Connie is a boarder it is my duty Anne and Yuh Jen. Movie: A person with a lot of love, "Don't Tell Mom The My friend she's always been.

This one you won't forget to borrow her for weekends and Babysitter's Dead" Colour: Red (Patty.)

A wild and wacky woman dye her hair pink. I love you lotsHobbies: Singing, drawing and Tanya 's Destiny: To be a the future is all set.

N arts! My experiences with listening to music. Sunday physiotherapist for Australia's Parties in the country Connie have been many and Activity: Going to church.

Parties in the city varied- the time she wrote her top lnline skating team and She won't forget the friends she English CAT in 20 minutes.

Constance's Destiny: To become a president of Alcoholics made Constance May Papworth, best prisoner charged with robbery, Anonymous and Quit.

Memories of them will never friend of Sarah since birth! The adultery, murder, lying & fade, woman of the world, but I know drunken and disorder! y Here's to a chick that will never she's Australian. Unpredictable, behaviour. rest brilliant, innocent, beautiful, so raise your glasses coz kind and UNFORGETTABLE. boarders do it best.

Connie's Destiny: To own all the Love Gabby, Jo and Trudie.

Fiona's Destiny:To collect the full NBA Jam video Arcade games range of cartoon character socks in Melbourne and win against and star in "Neighbours" along Michael Jordan. side Phillip (Ian Rawlings).

Aki Masuda: Always a smiling face, Aki' s sense of humour is enjoyed by all members of the Suzy Linfoot: Socialite of the Boarding House. Her fish Chiko trio, Sooper Sooze ( as she is is well visited, as her room is one affectionately known) has been of the best social spots in East dubbed the male magnet of the Wing. A hard worker, Aki has Boarding House and her overcome much to be a services have been called upon celebrated member of Year 12. at many and varied occassions Coming to a strange country Cecily Pang: First impressions by her ever grateful friends . with no English is such a of Cecily are quiet, shy, timid Plyomerics and "I've got hair!" milestone to leap, but she has Angie Ng: Angie's someone you and fragile - a porcelain doll. aside, we predict a bright future managed to combine her shouldn't miss out on in the However her innocent exterior traditional Japanese upbringing for Suzy.

Boarding House. Being a is deceiving. As Cec loves a with an inbuilt Aussie humour.

Deputy Head Prefect and a good good night out, she never misses Suzy's Destiny: To be married at least four times with no children Aki will be sorely missed when loyal friend is indeed hard, but a social event and suffers the by being before she realises her potential she returns to Japan, but this will she manages pretty well. She is consequences as a single, well educated, not dampen the bright future always willing to lend a helping swamped by phone calls in the which lies ahead of her. Her hand if you need one but, boarding house. She excels at intelligent career woman. ability to get along with "WARNING"! Do not abuse this school, is artistically talented everyone is renowned. advantage for it will be hard to and loves Kenny G's saxophone.

However, at the end of a repay her. She can be grumpy at Some of her unusual traits are colourful career, Aki will marry times but all in all you will see that she is an extremely slow a very rich and handsome man her smiling and chatting all the eater and that she has a and Good luck Aki and we'll way. Not only does her adorable fascination for coffee plungers. miss you. baby face capture the hearts of Cec is a warm and caring friend many but so too does her inner and her placid nature always has Aki's Destiny: To leave her future beauty. Why don't you get to a calming effect in times of in the hands of fate but ensuring know her and see if you can find stress. that she still has plenty of time the wonders. Love Wai Ping.

Cecliy's destiny: To be successful to sleep in and watch T.V. Angie's Destiny: To marry a in whatever she does - as long Chocolate Factory owner, to be as she can remember to look a famous graphics designer and both ways before she crosses the to manufachtre the ideal bath road. Love Sally.

Tanya Martinich: tub for the alcohol inflicted.

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January 1994) possessing many talents including the ability to fill a small bowl of Weet-Bix, All Bran, Muesli and Rev without spilling it over the edge. She has a burning urge to travel, however, currently she only makes it to her music lesson every Tuesday!! She has been my room mate for three terms, yes not only does she wear shrunken pyjamas, play Beethoven, U2 and the Carpenters on "our Stereo" but Kate Pearse: Kate only joined she is a sucker for punishment!! Connie Tan: Connie arrived Kate Taylor: Kate came to the the Boarding House this year Austart Sterls, keep smiling, here in January 1993. She is a boarding house in year 11. She but took little time to stamp her party on and I will see you in kind, helpful and caring person. is one of its' resident actresses, presence. After all, you couldn't the corporate world in my sports Connie loves sleeping in the having long and dramatic phone miss her after our trip to Lorne, B.M.W afternoon. Every time you enter calls and singing almost every the room after school or during where she goes. You can tell if barbequed to a crisp and red as Lots of love, Kate. a beetroot. prep you will find her sleeping Kate's the one in the shower as she gives free concerts.

Claire's Destiny: To be a Spanish like a sleepy-head.

Kate loves to collect useful speaking, violin playing Kahlua objects, most importantly the No wonder, she often goes to Kate's Destiny: To star in the 75th eye-muffs acquired on planes, and milk drinking party animal bed at 12am, lam or 3am. As remake of "The Sound Of (at Queens). and the dental floss for hanging well as sleeping, Connie loves Music". eating, especially mandarins up calendars. Taxis for transport to Cam berwell are of course the (she can eat up to nine every most time-efficient for Kate time she goes down the street) (never mind about the cost) and and noodles. Good luck for the she is a devoted, no obsessed, future Connie, and hopefully you can get into Pharmacy in Madonna fan. Being Kate's Victoria. room-mate is a sort of art-form, what with wrestling between Connie' s Destiny: To be a child her eagerness for "decorations", abuse counsellor and volunteer a ghastly dog-rug on the floor for scientific monitoring of which has absolutely no colour sleeping habits. She will also co-ordination with the rest of the develop her own special n~odle room & having to view her in flavouring "Hot, Spicy and pyjamas with a rather large hole Smelly". in a most unfortunate position. Gab Stone: Gabbs has been a Kelene Toh: Meet Kel (alias Look forward to catching the true boarder since those early DORK) . Yes to any ordinary rays with you on a Spanish days in Year 9 when her neat person she does look innocent, beach with cocktail in hand, room and matching M.L.C. hair but Beware! (Her fringe was Love Oaire. ribbons were replaced by a state specially cut to achieve this of messiness equal to our result). She never fails to turn a Kate's Destiny: To own a Sports common room. Her trackies and model B.M .W., navy blue few heads and gain a few admirers here and there convertible, with compact disc boots are often found on the floor as she's adorned with only (especially when she dances and leather upholstery, have a the best, to suit her social completely by herself in the bank balance with an abundance lifestyle. Sneaky weekends, the middle of the dance floor at of zeros and to kiss a boy at least cops at the Anglesea Pub and socials to "Guns and Roses") . half her age. wfw could forget the night Kelene has got a sharp tongue Gabbs will never live down, and she's a dangerous woman thanks for those patches of with toothpaste and her Rippa cabbage! - all remnants of her Swee Lin Tan: "I'm 1623 words Sippa at 3 o'clock in the nocturnal pattern . Don't be over the limit!" Six hours and 3 morning. She spends hours surprised if in the morning your visits to the vending machine putting on make-up to go out greeting will be returned with a later, Swee is 1622 words over. and its no wonder she wants to grunt enhanced by the spray of Swee is also well known for : be a beautician. Ironically, Kel is Berocca. Underneath it all, brushing her teeth a thousand famous for her eating habits in Gabbs is a hard worker and it's times a day, her companions, the boarding house providing a bright future the Yr.12 Peter and John who sleep with valuable support to the "Mi Boarders predict for her. her every night, her relationship Goreng" noodle company, with her laptop, her hairless Cabby's Destiny: To be the legs, her fear of the unknown, buying boxes at a time. She's up supreme reigning mistress of a and questions like, "How does till all hours of the morning white house with emerald lawns a baby get from the u terns to the doing last minute CAT'S & has Claire Sterling: Claire, better eternal black rings under her stretching far into the distance. stomach?" (Eds: Perhaps Mrs known to others as the "Ton~e She will be the mother of the Broadway can help you with eyes. Thanks for being a great Queen", joined the clan in 92. friend & giving me the best term most gorgeous, golden ringleted that one Swee!)

When one thinks of Oaire an this year. Vanessa. children and the proud owner of image emerges of a slim netball Swee Lin's Destiny: To own her Kelene's Destiny: To become a a white volkswagon. player equipped with a loud own accounting firm "Cash and chemical engineer specializing voice, a well tuned violin and · Tan", located next door to in Asam Laksa prooflaptops. music notes circling around her "Sizzlers". (She now owns the well dried hair. She is a woman entire franchise) . (although not 18 until 25th

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THE ANSWERS Cross Word Puzzle

Tammy Welch: Tamara Welch Emily Bri"ham: Our newest from Koriella is world renowned addition to the Boarding House, for her drinking ability (much to at only two weeks old, Em has the annoyance of various astounded everyone by her easy Swinburne egos). "I'm having a adaptation to the institution as late one Pete!'' is a phrase often a true boarder and year 12 used by this early bed 'goer' member. It was only a couple of where school is concerned. The days before that she was seen weekend is a different matter, watching television when she where bed is not a 'goer' until ought to have been studying. the very early hours. Tam is not She is yet to earn her place often seen without Rob, her among the honest drinkers, but toasties, Nintendo Game Boy we have had a good indication and Kenny Hoof in tow. These that this will not be a problem. items however have not We wish her all the best and hampered her ambitions in the hope she will remember her Hotel Management field . She humble friends from the top of will be well remembered by her fame and fortune. flock of friends Gabs, Jo, Trina, Anne, Fee and Pete and they Emily's Destiny: To be a barefoot, hope she will do them the same yet talented art student, trying honour from her future to scratch out a living from behind the counter of Macca' s. corporate position.

Tammy's Destiny: To manage a HOTEL with plenty of administration corridors for 'entertaining' visitors.

ACROSS: 1. Tiddeman 3.Aki 4. Sally Hall 6.P.C.G. 12.Joyce Ng 13.Katrina Chung 16.Lelo 19.Pink 22.Shape 23.Broadway 25.Wong 27 .Hickingbotham 29.Kate 32.Slurpees 34.Loader 36.Asia 39.Chu 40.Mail 41.Robertson 45.Wisdom 47 .Epifanio SO.Caitlin 51.Stone 53.Tracy 54.Leanne 56.City 57.West SS.Wilson 59 .Falconer

DOWN: 1. T~psom 2. Eat 5. Sandy Sze 7. Marion 8. Scotch 9. Taylor 10.Angie Ng 11.Mullan 14.Chapel 15.Senior Wing 17.Lofts 18.Merry 20.Gappy 21 New Zealand 24.Tammy 26.Very Special Kids 28.BoxRoom 30.Glenferrie 31.Tehan 33.Silver 35.Robinson 37.Sterling 38.Judd 42.Barry 43.Michael 44.Pearse 46.Bell 48.Pudding 49.Johnson 52.Drew 55.N.S.W.

A Puzzle for For You To Do Wai Ping Wong: On the outer, Wai-Ping may appear to be shy and softly spoken. However, after roaming with her for the last couple of years, there are times when a magical energy in her is only waiting to be let loose. Her face tells of love for friends and her lips curve into a smile wherever she goes. She is not only beautifuf from the outside but her heart and soul are always willing to lend a helping hand. There's nothing like the winning of laughter and love from friends like Wai-Ping.

Lots of love, Angie.

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Wai Ping's Destiny: To become the Director of a boardinghouse.

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