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ESHOWE HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE / JAARBLAD Editor:

Miss C . Kirby .

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Mr . B . J e r o m e .

Contents Foreword by t h e H e a d m a s t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Voorwoord deur die Prinsipaal

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Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Honours List

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Speech Day. 1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . Matrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reports on School Activities

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. T h o u g h t s a n d Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Hostel Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FOREWORD BY THE HEADMASTER H E advisability of producing a school magazine has often been questioned by pupils a s well a s by members of staff (and no doubt these views a r e sometimes shared by the editor in moments of agony and desperation while awaiting contributions and reports!) - "they're all the same" is one view; "they're not worth t h e expense o r effort" is another. I n his foreword t o t h e very first edition of the "Eshowe School Magazine" in 1937, the Headmaster, Mr. Newel1 wrote: ". . . the develop~nent of a school like ours needs not only a connecting link between its past and present students, but a medium for the expression of i t s ideas, a n d perhaps, ideals; and a school magazine seems to afford such opportunities!" Whether t h e magazine does achieve these ideals o r not depends on you, the contributors. The editor certainly does her best and we are greatly indebted t o her and her assistants for the many hours of effort t h a t have gone into this production. A t Eshowe High the bond between p a s t pupils and their old school is perhaps not as close a s i t should be; too many ex-pupils lose touch with us completely. A sincere a t t e m p t a t re-establishing a n association of P a s t Pupils would appear to be the answer, but the initiative should come froin those of you leaving school now and from those who have already left - not from the teaching staff. There is little doubt t h a t the n o d c r n generation has a capacity for, and a desire to serve their fellow-men, a s is evidenced by the growing number of service organisations involving young men and women. A past scholars' association should possibly likewise be a "service organisation" imbued with the desire t o serve t h e school and t o help shape its destiny. Through their interest in their school, through their support ( n o t necessarily only financial), through constructive criticism and leadership, p a s t pupils can ensure t h a t the school remains true to its ideals. The new Educa-tion Act has established the machinery whereby the parent body is recognised a s playing a p a r t in education and consequently Old Boys of t h e school should be encouraged to become members of 'I? Advisory School Committee. While delineating these ideas and compiling the annual report i t is only natural to look a t the past year and endeavour t o assess achievements a n d trends. Our academic achievements a t the end of 1970 were indeed most gratifying. On the sports field this year we have more t h a n held our own against f a r larger schools. I t is sincerely hoped t h a t the excellent matriculation results achieved last year will be emulated this year and t h a t a trend will be established for the future. We t r u s t t h a t our scholars a r e now realising inore than ever before t h a t their future security is entirely in their own hands and t h a t "inerit" based on endeavour is the key t o success.

VOORWOORD DEUR DIE

negentien een-en-sewentig skooljaar haas nou ten einde. Vir DIE baie leerlinge bring dit die besef mee d a t hulle tyd beter kon bestee het: vir ander is die finale weke van die jaar gelukkig slegs 'n tydperk van konsollidasie en afronding n a 'n jaar van gereelde en pligsgetroue werk. 'n Terugblik oor die jaar se prestasies sedert die verskyning van die laaste jaarblad stem ons tot dankbaarheid vir leerlinge w a t hulle bes gelewer het op akademiese en op die sportgebied. Die 1970 Senior Sertifikaatekamenuitslae was besonder goed: so ook het ons rugby-, hokkie-, swem-, atletiek-, e n onder spanne weereens hul skool se naam hoog gehou. In die toekoms sal a1 hoe meer van ons leerlinge verwag word. Met die nuwe benadering in die Onderwys val die klem op selfwerksaarnheid. Die leerling sal in toenemcnde m a t e verwag word om dinge vir homself uit t e vind en "vir honiself te dink." Daar word beoog om die bliblioteek of "bronnesentrum" a s naslaansentrum in t e rig w a a r die leerling vir homself feite k a n bekom. Benewens naslaanboeke sal a1 die moderne onderwyshulprniddels in die lokaal gehuisves word. Afgesien van formele onderwys en die verkryging van kennis moet die leerling op skool reeds n lev~ensbeslrouing aanleer w a t hom vir die rnoderne tegnologiese eeu sal toerus en honl in s t a a t sal stel om die aanpassingsprobleine w a t hce eise a a n sy eriiosionele, geestelike en fisiese vernloCns sal stel, die hoof te kan hied. Ons jeug moet ook reeds op skool leer on1 die verderflike invloede w a t ons beskawing wil cnderrnyn a s sulks te kan onderskei en teen te werk. Gesonde vryetydsbesteding en beplanning is noodsaaklik. Met die "vyfdagweek" en die nioontlike "vierdagweek" van die toekonis sal d a a r a1 hoe meer vrye tyd beskikhaar wees en diC rnoet positief benut word. Ook moet die positiewe van ons hedendaagse tydvak meer beklemtoon word. Die kommunikasiemiddels is te geneig om die negatiewe to oorbeklerntoon - die rninderhede w a t sport ontwrig of wat dwelmmiddels misbruik, hereik die voorblad; en tog weet ons d a t die oorgrote meerderheid van ons jeug 'n norrnale gesonde lewe voer en besig is orn hulle t e bekwaam a s landsburgers en leiers van die toekoms. Die w a t die skool eersdaags g a a n verlaat, word namens die skool voorspoed met die eindeksaniens toegewens. Opregte dank ook a a n prefekte en ender leerlinge vir getrouheid en diens a a n die skool en alle voorspoed vir die toekoms.

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"In all men there a r e things t o be, Things t h a t a r e lovely, lovely Jenny, If only you can see them, free them, Chip and hack t h e dross away, Pose them, poise them, alert a n d ready T o fly off and be free . . . That's my trade, Jenny." ( I a m completely indebted t o H. W. D. Manson's play "Pat Mulholland's Day" for the above quotation).

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HONOURS LIST RUGBY: A. Rutherfoord. J. Wallis. ATHLETICS: J. Wallis. COLOUR AWARDS ACADEMNC : Full: M. Claasens. S. Crossman, J . Croudace. D. Francis, L . Richardson, S . Robinson. Half: J. Anderson, S. Chandler, K. Gray. S . Munro, B. Rethman. L. Stphen, A. T r u t e r . SWIMMING: Full: C. Ponter ( r e - a w a r d ) , P . Pope, M. Blarney. B. King. Half: M. Despy. RUGBY: Full: T. Hilder (re-award 1, T . d'Alrrleida ( re-award ) A. P a r k e r D. de Lange, J. Owens. Paul Tyack. Half: Phillipe Tyack (re-award 1 , F. Bartho ( r e - a w a r d ) . L. Stephen (re-award 1, D. Phillips ( re-award) , D. Francis.

HOCKEY: Full: C. Ponter ( r e - a w a r d ) M. Claasen ( re-award ) , L. Richardson ( r e - a w a r d ) , S. Ross. B. Walden. Half: N. van Rooyen. M. Potgieter, M. Hall.

AHLETICS: Full: J . Wallis ( r e - a w a r d ) , M. Temple ( r e - a w a r d ) , A. v a n Rooyen ( r e - a w a r d ) , S. Squires ( r e - a w a r d ) . Half: A. P a r k e r ( r e - a w a r d ) , A. Trefz ( r e - a w a r d ) , L. Balmer ( r e - a w a r d ) , D. de Lange, P . d u Plessis, K. Hughes. B. Mostert. C. Vermaak, L. Erasrnus, T. Rielly. CRICKET: Full: M. Temple. Half: A. Parket. C. Peak. NETBALL : Half: M. Hanekom, M. van Zyl. INDIVIDUAL TROPHY WINNERS Col. W. S. Matter Trophy 1971: A. Reid (53.0.) David Ainslee Williams Bugle, 1971: C. Jacobs Speech and Drama Trophy: Christine Schreiber S.O.E. Floating Trophy (Athletic%): D. le Roux dennifer Maine Baillie Cup (most improved hockey player). : B. Calitz. S. Peters Cup (winner of cross country): C. Croudace B. G. Schreiber cup f r o relays: Chelmsford --.p

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Emelia de Beer Trophy (senior rugby): D. Mitchell Piet Coetzee Trophy (junior rugby): P. Charls. J. W. A. Morrison Trophy (winning house rugby) : Chelmsford Payne Bros. Trophy (best boy's swimming performance) : M Blamey. P a t McCoy Trophy (best girls swimming performance): A. Aadnesgaard. E. J. V. Grantham Trophy (hockey): Shepstone. Bozas Trophy (swimming) : Chelmsford Croft Cup (tennis) : Shepstone Lagerwall Cup: L. Richardson. R. Milne Trophy (junior progress) : C. Richardson. N. McKenzie Trophy (relay swimming). Chelmsford. ATHLETICS A. Adams Cup for relays: Chelmsford. A. A. Oberlee Cup (Inter house cross country): Shepstone. V i c t o ~Ludorum: J. Wallis. Victrix Lodurum: A. van Rooyen

HOUSE CAPTAINS: 197 1 Chelmsford: Collen Ponter, Charles Peak. Pearson: Sally Squires, Trevor D'Almeida. Shepstone: Lesley Richardson, Allan Rutherfoord.

SPORTS CAPTAINS: 197 1 Athletics: J o h a n Wallis, Anita van Rooyen. Cricket: Michael Temple. Hockey: Collen Ponter. Netball: Mary Pepper. Rugby: Paul Tyack Swimming: Johan Wallis, Collen Ponter. Dux of the School 1971: L. Richardson. Barry Clayton Memorial Prize for Service 1971: J. Prince. Rotary Service Prize 1971: Boy: P . Nel, Girl: M. Pepper. Cyril Griffin Cock House Cup 1971: Chelmsford. Academic Shield 1971: Chelmsford. Speech and Drama Trophy: C. Schreiber. Netherland Bank Prize Best all rounder: Boy: J . Wallis, Girl: L. Richardson. Sportsman of the Year: J. Wallis Sportswoman of the Year: C. Ponter. Diane Logie Trophy for Good Fellowship a t Senior Girls Hostel: J. Prince.

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STAFF NOTES 1971 Staff: You the judges bear a w a r y eye Mr. Vosloo: The treacherous instrurnert is in my hand. Mr. Sherwood: You may not remember him, his knees a r e uninipressive. Mi'ss Adnams: H e who is really kind can never be uniiappy. Mrs. Balmer: Before I got married I had 7 theories about bringing up children; now I have 7 children and no theories. Mrs. Bachmann: 0 patient eyes. Mr. Bezuidenhout: A s he knew not what to say, he swore. Miss Brotherton: Do not shoot the pianist she is doing her best. Mr. Brown: To p u t a n antic disposition on Miss Burggraaf: A wise woman will always let her husband have his way. Mr. Crawley: F o r thy sake, tobacco, I would anything but die. Miss Gericke: My main problem is reconciling my gross habits with my n e t t income. Miss Gilchrist: I hold my duty a s I hold my soul. Mr. Gouws: F o r the apparel oft proclaims the man. Miss Hill Lewis: How charmingly sweet you sing. Mr. Jerome and Mrs. Jerome: A large-brained women and a largehearted man. Miss Kirby: Must you go'? Can't you s t a y ? Miss Knudsen: Write me a s one t h a t loves her fellowmen. Mr. Kock: His mind works in w a t t s and amps. Mr. Luckin: A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep. Miss Mackintosh: Work! Work! Work! Mr. Mayo: H e lives almost by his eyes. Mrs. Myers: This will never do. Mrs. Nell: Ay, fashion you may call ~ t ! Mrs. Peters: Thou a r t not for the fashion of these times Mr. R a w ~ i n s o n :W h a t is this rhat roareth t h u s ? Mr. Rein: Aye for a single life Mrs. Saint: She well instructs u s . Mr. Salter: A young m a n married is a young m a n marred. Mr. Simpson: W h a t I tell you three times is true. Mr. van Jaar6ve:d: I take hiin to be a soul of greater article Miss Walden: IvIy patience is now a t a n end. Mr. Walteas: Everytime I paint a portrait I lose a friend. Miss Stewart: S t r a w blond and bamboo slender. Mrs. Henkenjohann: A very gentle one and o i good conscience 9

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Std. 10 A 1 I n faith, sir, you have a merry herd, S. Barratt: Anger is a short madness.

D. Chapman: Once a n Englishman, always a n Englishman D. Francis: Good, hut not the religious good. P. Lynch: Everything is funny a s long a s it is happening t o someone else.

J. Owens: Friendships a r e not always preserved in alcohol. L. Stephen: Never did mockers waste more idle breath. R. Yardley: Men of few words a r e t h e best men. N. Talbot: Silence is become his mother tongue. 0. Barrat: I have a speech of fire

S , Crossman: If we must have genius, we must put up with the inconvenience of genius.

J. Croudace: She put her mind into neutral a n d let her tongue idle on. D. Lumley: We must never assurrle t h a t which is incapable of proof. L. Richardson: We t h a t have free souls, i t touches us not. S. Robbins: I do betray myself with blushing.

P. Smith: Hers not to make reply. A. Truter: You behold a range of dormant volcanoes

S. Hardwick: Better late than never. 10 AM

J. Wallis: Swift a s a shadow.

H. Booysen: Stille water, diepe grond, onder dwaal die duiwel rond. M. Claassen: Kissing don't last, good cooking do. L. Vosloo: You have a gentle, nohle temper.

Std. 10 A2 We don't care a fig. C. Croudace: Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep D.

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J. Luckin: I t is impossible to enjoy being thoroughly idle unless one has plenty of work t o do. N. Miihle: I t is better t o rust out t h a n to wear out A. Reid: T o plod on and still to keep the passion fresh. D. Sauermann: A true Philip, a lover of horses. J. Anderson: I t hath been prophesied to me many years B. Coulthard: Babhle on sweet brooklet, babble on. B. Freeman: Swearing furnishes a relief denied even unto prayer. K. Gray: Ere. I've learnt t o love the practice to obey. C. Meyer: Beware of entrance into a n argument. G. Millar: Love is not love, which alters when i t alteration finds C. Ponter: H e r mirth the world required. A. Powell: T h a t one m a y smile and still be a villain. J. Prince: Be virtuous: not too much, just what's correct. L. Scheffer: The end is in sight. P. van Rooyen: I'm not arguing with you, I'm telling you. B. Walden: I t is good to have friends in both heaven and hell

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We live and learn but not the wiser grow. M. Baytopp: Slow and steady wins t h e race. T. d'Almeidia: If you a r e there before it's over, you're on time. T. Hilder: So deep in love a m I. C. Peak: Sleep is sweet for the labouring man. D. Phillips: Most people have some sort of religion, a t least they know which church they a r e staying a w a y from. A. Shuttleworth: Idleness i s the insupportable labour of doing nothing. P. Tyack: S o daring in love, so dauntless in war. P. Barlow: Oh it's nice t o get up in the morning but i t is nicer t o lie in bed. D. Botha: I a m the captain of my soul.

M. Chasle: I will e a t exceedingly. E. Ensor-Smith: Rules were made t o be broken. T. Kempthorne: Sickness is catching. H. Minietti: Now! the nlastcr's gone S. Ross: Cheer up, the worst is yet to come. D. Storm: She who has never sinned can never be saved. P. Streek: I'm not hungry hut thank goodness I'm greedy.

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ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVING DDRESSING a large crowd of parents, teachers and students a t the annual prize-giving of the Eshowe High School last Friday, Prof. J. A. Mar6 of the University of Zululand, made it quite clear t h a t although education over the past few years had considerably closed the g a p between Matriculation standards a t school and first-year university standards, success a t school was not a guarantee of success a t university.

Mr. Vosloo was pleased to report t h a t the first Afrilraans medium class had reached S t . X and t h a t six Afrikaans medium pupils had been enrolled for the Advanced Senior Certificate examination. "In my last report," said Mr. Vosloo, "I urged parents t o in]press upon their children the fact t h a t schoolwork is of paramount importance and I should like to e n ~ p h a s i s ethis again. In revlewing tile year's work in general, one wonders in how f a r we a r e succeeding in our education one wonders what incentives a r e necessary to gain a more willing response from all pupils and not only from the f e w ? " -

Corrlpetition for employment opportunities can certainly no longer he considered an incentive since scarcely a day goes ny without the school being inundated with recruiting material from government departments and private institutions, all apparently fishing the ever-shrinking man-power pool. The teacher nlay c a r r y a pupil a long way by his inspiration and his example in the lower standards but in the senior standards he nrust realise t h a t his own efforts count a s much a s the proficiency of the teacher - here he must learn t h a t sense of selfhelp so necessary in his post-school days." The school has continued to enjoy the very active support of the Parents' Association. The conlmittee of this Association was keenly interested in the welfare of the school and has done nruch for the school. Under the new education act this association will have f a r greater s t a t u s since i t will in effect replace the school's advisory committee. The architects a r e a t present drawlng up plans for fairly extensive future extensions to t h e school. "The need for a resources ccntre to replace the existing library which is too small for the purpose is urgent. and ~t is hoped t h a t +his will receive priority in the new building programlrle" concluded Mr. Vosloo.

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SCHOOL ACTlVlTl ES REPUBLIC FESTIVAL - CAPE T O W N , 1971 An Experience Of A Lifetime B E I N G chosen to attend the Republic Festival Celebrations in Cape Town this y e a r w a s a n experience I shall never forget. An enjoyable three weeks of independence, strangers a n d stifling crowds. We went t o bed a t eleven each night and the relaxing comfort of our sleeping bags made us oblivious to the hard schoolroom floor. Queueing for meals: 6 000 school children, 6 000 prepacked meals, three times a day. Sightseeing, dinner a t the House of Parlianient, floats, milit a r y displays, fire works, d r a m a productions, ballet, inter-provincial sport matches, Springbok trials match a t Newlands and a few evening dinners by candlelight. Travelling by train, everything paid for. The organisation was excellent a n d the festival items of a rrarvellously high standard. Although not a South African myself, I would be nlost ungrateful not to appreciate what this country and i t s people have glven t o me. JUDY PRINCE, Head Girl.

THE ACTIVITIES CLUB ' W I L D LIFE" group of 16 boys a n d girls went out on a "Wild Life" weekend on 20th a n d Zlst March. We left in the "ice-cream cart7' a t 8.30 on S a t u r d a y a n d met members of the Durban Wild Life society a t the Ocean View Game Reserve. Though there was drizzle a n d mist we walked through the p a r k coming fairly close to the Wilderoeest, Zebra and Warthogs. I t began to rain heavily a s we completed the walk and we r a n for the bus. Undaunted by the rain we pressed on to the Ngotje Forest. Here we were again supposed to meet the Durban W.L.S. but they had decided t o change the itinerary and g o to Nonqai F o r t because of the rain. At Ntumeni t h e sun shone and we, not knowing where the main group was, decided t o press on. We had lunch a t Sherrard's far111 and then we were guided through the forest by Native guides who told us names of plants a n d trees. We arrived back a t t h e school a t 4.30 p.m. On Sunday, we met again a n d went down to Scott-Barne's N-yala Game Ranch. Here we were given lectures on g a m e ranching and conservation by Mr. I a n Scott-Barnes. We were then taken ro a water hole where we had lunch. After lunch we walked over a section or the ranch. We met Dr. Wagner who told us some interesting f a c t s about frogs and in particular, the chameleon. Hot a n d tired, we returned t o the hostel a t about 4 p.m. MR. R . A. WALTERS, Teacher in charge.

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DRAMA "THE SEVEN AGES OF MAN" Produced by Miss C. Brotherton and Miss C . Kirby E R H A P S one of the finest aspects of d r a m a is the communication of ideas through a personal and individual expression. F o r ideas this y e a r we drew upon a variety of poets and writers to form what we hoped was a broad vision of t h e "Seven Ages of Man." What we wanted t o capture and express was the innocence, the love, the humour, the hate, t h e illusion and disillusion of man. Whether we succeeded or not is for others t o judge. The real success of the production we felt was in the tremendous spirit of the cast of 80 or so. The production was experimental in t h a t we did not seek out the finest voices or the most graceful movements but rather we sought t h e spark of individuality and of rebellion which could express w h a t we t h e producers, were aiming a t . So i t was t h a t our rugby captain became t h e forlorn lover in "La Belle Dame S a n s Merci." The production was not lengthily rehearsed a n d although this meant t h a t t h e producers and the principal were on tenterhooks i t did create a tremendous sense of individual responsibility and individual expression amongst the pupils. They produced interpretations and innovations which amazed a n d delighted even the producers on the final night. C. KIRBY.

DIE AFRIKAANSE TONEEL Donderdag, 24 Junie 1971, het weereens 'n geslaagde toneels t u k onder regie van mej. Burggraaf op die planke verskyn. ,,Dienie speel toneel," 'n eenbedryf, het die gehoor laat skaterl a g en die hoofrolspeelster Dienie (Elmarie E l s ) en h a a r s t r e n g vader Tom Wassenaar (Eduard de w a a l ) het hulle uiterste toneelvernuf n a vore gebring. Alhoewel dit vooraf 'n harde geoefen, baie skree en min slaap was, is dit bekroon met 'n suksesvolle aand. Alle sukses toegewens a a n die toneelgroep van 1972! M E J . M. A. BURGGRAAF.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COURSE URING t h e Michaelmas holidays, Mary Pepper and Shane Chandler (two standard nine pupils) were fortunate in being able t o attend the Youth Leadership Course, in P o r t Shepstone. which is organised annually by the P o r t Shepstone Rotary Club. The course was officially opened by Dr. Malherbe on t h e Monday morning after which we had a wide variety of lectures ranging from public speaking t o a discussion on drugs. We went on a few excursions including t h e Oribi Gorge and t h e Retreat a t Uvongo. We both enjoyed t h e course immensely and feel t h a t we learnt a g r e a t deal. We would like to t a k e this opportunity of thanking everybody who made i t possible for u s t o g o on this unforgettable course. S H A N E CHANDLER. 19

THE CAMERA CLUB N the years preceding this one, in a d a r k , d a r k , musty cellar

I beneath t h e school, a small group nf hoya hegan what has now become known a s the Camera Club. These amateur electricians pirated electric current from the main flow in the basement light and carefully, with a n elaborate system of junctions and joints connected up a drier, a safe light and a n enlarger. Delapidated and "dicey" to s a y the least, but they worked. This year the club w a s founded on more formal s t a t u s . There were fifteen members, a committee was formed and meetings were held twice a week. Mr. Enghlom, the f a t h e r of one uf the hoys, offered t o help us with en extension into t h e next door cellar. This plan was foiled when an inspector banned all members from using the hasement in case of electrical shock. Mr. Vosloo kindly offered u s the old "Coolie-Room." This room has now been fully blacked out and work has begun. There were two excursions made by the boys, both t o the falls. Here photos of trees, water and play of light were taken tu be developed. A new lens for t h e enlarger h a s greatly improved the standard of photographs, some of which a r e in this magazine. This was donated by Mr. Engblonl. We hope t o acquire good equipment which will help us go into full production. With luck, we will produce all the photographs in the magazine. E. A. WALTERS. Teacher in Charge.

MANNEQUIN PARADE 1971 HIS year's mannequin parade w a s a g r e a t success, despite last minute rushes, like berng late from the hairdresser's and not having your face properly finished. There was no actual theme, but the back wall w a s covered in silver paper, large cellophane flowers wcre scattered over the wall and along the ramp. The decor, although simple, proved very effective. The needlework which was displayed a t the hack of t h e hall was of very high standard and quality. Long hours of hard work and paticncc were p u t into the articles, many of which won prizes on the show. We thank Mrs. Saint for her patience and guidance, also for doing such a g r e a t job a s the only housecraft teacher a t this stage. We would also like to thank Mrs. Engblom who kindly showed us the hasics about modelling and f o r compering the show. Best of luck to future school mannequins. You'll need it.

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MUSIC REPORT H E aim or music teaching c ~ n s i d e r e d a s p a r t of the extracurricular progranlme a t school is r a t h e r the cultivation of a taste t h a n the acquire~ncntof a 2:oficiency; it should lay the foundation f o r intelligent listening and enjoyment of music in after life. During my teaching a t Eshowe High I have attempted t o emphasise this, covering a n extensive range of music, from the 3 g r e a t B's to music played by a computer ! I hope t h a t by presenting these new musical experiences t o pupils they will be able to widen their listening experience, follow up t h a t thrilling moment of first hearing and find out more about it. I n essence, cultivating the love of music requires one's full concentration. Listen, and again listen ! ! I t is in the notes t h a t the message lies, not only in the easily heard notes of the grand tune or the striking rhythm but in the melodies t h a t lie hidden underneath in the subtle touches of colour in the orchestration. This, and this is what t h e composer is saying t o you, a n d this a n d this you must hear. Someone said there is nothing in the whole of music which is so ultimatelg satisfying a s the pleasure of singing. You a r e asking your own physical being t o express the love and laughter of life. This may be disputed if a straggler should chance t o hear the discordant sounds from the music room a t boys' hostel, most mornings. Whatever the forthcomings of class singing, we have widened our knowledge of folk songs from all over the world and have enjoyed singing them. On the occasions when NAPAC have visited Zululand we have be:-i ~ b l et o attend performances, namely, the String. Quartet, the planis: .John Clegg.: a n opera demonstration and "Moment Musicale:' I t is hoped t h a t those who attended them will be encouraged f u r t h e r t o ~ a t r o n i s esuch worthwhile functions. My thanks t o Mr. r-.,.ckin and Mr. .Jerome f o r driving the bus. In conclusion it has been heartening t o note, on the whole, the enthusiastic response to music a t Eshowe High. Long nlav it continue f o r : "There's sure no passion in the human soul; But finds i t s food in music." C. J. BROTHERTON.

MATRIC DANCE, 28th AUGUST, 1971 F T E R weeks of blood, sweat and tears, the night of the dance drew nearer. We had decided on a n Indian theme, and with the help of Mr. Walters and Miss Brotherton, decorations slov~ly began t o t a k e shape. Literally, t h e Buddah grew f a t t e r by the day. The hall took on a very new face, with a n Indian street scene on one wall a n d various Eastern figures on the other. The s t a g e was a replica of the garden of the T a j Mahal. The "Velvet Verge" was hired for the occasion and they provided a wide variety of enjoyable music, which appealed to evergone's taste, and kept everyone swinging. All in all, the dance was a g r e a t success, and we hope t h a t i t will be remembered by all the matrics, and everyone who attended.

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LIBRARY REPORT

1971

LLBRARIAN: Mrs. S . Jerome. LIBRARY PREFECT: S. Robbins. LIBRARY MONITORS: S . Chandler, M. Pepper, S. Munro, E. Els, T. van der Menve, A. van Rooyen, A. Trefz, D. Bateman.

We refer to the Library a s the Resource Centre now; t h e ideal behind this being a place f o r learning, not only through the medium of books but through other audio-visual aids. Ours can hardly be termed a Resource Centre yet: I feel this will t a k e a t least three years before it s t a r t s functioning to our satisfaction, but progress towards this goal h a s been made this year. The concentration, therefore, h a s been on improving t h e reference section of the library and beginning our collection of audiovisual aids. Over R 1 000,OO has been spent this year, R250 of which came from school funds. I want t o t h a n k t h e monitors who spent many long hours helping me to sift, re-classify, cover and re-organise the library books. With their co-operation we have a system of lending which runs smoothly. We no longer obtain books from the N.P.A. library van, all books t h a t we had from them were allocated t o u s and now appear on our stock records. S. JEROME.

STANDARD 8 GEOGRAPHY EXCURSION N Monday morning, June 21st, the Std. 8 Geography pupils left on a n excursion to the Leitche's f a r m near Melmoth. Don and Graham Leitch kindly explained t o us the various methods used in the poultry, stock, cane and citrus sections. Of particular interest w a s t h e poultry section, where we found many fowls ranging from day-old chicks to mature laying fowls. These fowls enable "Saxony" t o produce 75': of Zululand's eggs. We a r e surc t h i s h a s been of g r e a t value t o the Std. 8 pupils and would like t o express our t h a n k s t o our teachers for making this excursion possible, and t o t h e Leitches for their hospitality.

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THOUGHTS AND THEMES THE BUTTERFLY A butterfly, large and beautiful fell and landed on a window in front of my face. One wing, tattered and torn hung limply a t its side. Through it I s a w the world distorted and ugly made of jagged edges of human misery. fragments of people crying f o r help, their lives torn and tattered I saw a m a n striving for a living under the cruel task master - time and centuries of degrading shame A sudden flash, they twisted and turned a n evil fire engulfed a n d burned. Through this wing I s a w reality and the world a s it really is. One living hell.

The other wing was bright and g a y , symbolic of the new born day Through i t I s a w a hazy swirl a happy boy and loving girl. I s a w rows of flowers blooming bright, dancers moving through t h e night I s a w a world of laughing people, no gruesome aspects did I see, these were people loving and free. I s a w their world of bright sunlight, men called up: hut not t o fight. No living flames did I see But loving peace and tranquility. E. ENSOR-SMITH Std. 10 o

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DIE MENS IS NES ' N GROEN KOMKOMMER PLUK JY HOM AF, VERLEP HY SOMMER ( m e t apologie aan F. W. Reitz) 'K weet dis alles sotnmer skyn - o Harlekyn! Wie ken ooit jou s m a r t , wie gee ooit werklik om w a t jou nare gevoelens is onder daardie digte masker w a t geen mens kan lig nie solank jy my toeskouers met jou lagwekkende kapperjolle genoegs a a m vermaak. Elke mens, in sy van-stof-geskape liggaanl. is in sy siel 'n werklike en volmaakte weergawe van 'n harlekyn. Maar w a g t o t ek m y privaat en sonder steuring in my binnekanler toesluit, dan pluk e k my masker af. I n my alleenheid kan ek m y totaal oorlewer en my gevoelens laat seevier. E k k a n ween, ek k a n lag en ek kan skreeu! Die mens is nes 'n komkommer . . . koel en emosieloos, yewapen met sy masker. Geen ander lnag in my binneste oortree nie. E k , met my plesierige laggies, gebaartjies . . . o, hoe verag ek soms die skyn - die kunsmatigheid van my lewe. 'n Lewe so v01 emosies, m a a r wat op alle terreine behalwe jou binnekamer - verbied word. Pluk jy hom a f ; - verlep hy sommer . . . E k alleen m a g my masker aflig - e k alleen m a g uiting gee aan my ele ware gevoelens; m a a r , die plek en tyd moet gekies word - a1 krop ek my gevoelens op vir ure - of selfs dae - a1 moet ek van my h a r t 'n n~oordkuilm a a k - emosies is verbode. E k , die harlekyn, die groen komkommer, hoe sterk is my wapen - hoe dig is m y masker werklik? S a l die son ooit die begin van daardie d a g aankondig die d a g d a t m y masker, nly wapen, sal k r a a k , verkrummel en wegskiet van my gesig a f ? Sal die d a g ooit aanbreek dat ek openlik my ware gevoelens van my sal laat afrol - elke teken daarvan op my gesig afgeets sal wees? Nee, nog 'n masker, my wapen teen vriend of vyand, sal van vorln verander - n6g 'n skans waaragter ek k a n skuil. Die mens is in werklikheid 'n groen komkommer; pluk jy honl af. verlep hy sornmer! L. VOSLOO, S t . 10 AM. -

A NEW-BORN NATION H E wild, the peaceful, the cruel, the kind. Survival was by one law - the law of the wild. This is h r w it was with the animals of long ago. Then, a s civilisation was rushed upon man, he was hasty, greedy, barbaric, and for his pleasures, spoilt the beauty of the wild. He wanted cities, he wanted power, he wanted to be master. He thought of nothing but himself.

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Panic siezed the animals. A being was out to interfere with their peaceful life. Man w a s haemorrhaging into t h e forbidden paradise of the wild. Animals were wiped out a n d became extinct, t h e cunning a n d protected ones remaining. Man's lust for sport, f o r rhe f u n of killing a n innocent, terrified creature w a s the cause of this destruction. The rushed, ever-increasing blur of civilisation rushed through the countries, and, soon there were cities of huge sizes, a n d the more men there were, the more concrete jungle would spread over vast stretches of land, killing everything in i t s path and only preserving some things. A s man's mind grew in great knowledge throughout the years, he developed machines, computers and many wonderful inventions. H e h a s invented computers t o work for him, and to improve his mind. Man's mind is becoming so learned and his brain washes out all his sport, his physical body and m a k i n g him lazy; all his brains, the only living p a r t in his body. Man is truly making wonderful things. Surely there is a bound a r y t o this g r e a t mind of his, a place where the a g e of creations comes t o a limit and does away, leaving m a n to begin from scratch a simple mind and building i t again t o a climax, and again, maybe return to what his mind originally was. C

I n my mind I see man's mind, unless halted by our creator, growing to this g r e a t climax, a n d everything he h a s created, being too g r e a t for his mind t o understand w h a t he h a s created, will become again, simple-minded a s our ancestors of yester-year. KEVIN PICCIONE, Std. 7 AI

MAN Get up you lazy sulky creature Sitting languidly in the sun. Stretching your limbs till your character snaps And the troubles around you your docile eyes shun. Get over the obstacles t h a t stand in your path, Spin around a n d face them, t e a r out your heart. S t a m p out emotions t h a t stand in your w a y Then let t h e elements rule you and your day. Get down frcm the pedestal on which you so loftily stand, T a k e a look a t the world, see others rave mad. No don't t u r n your eyes from this terrible scene I t is you who has caused it, you a n d your beings. E L A I N E ENSOR-SMITH.

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A NEGATIVE A new-born nation shouts of w a r the dead fall qulckly and then no rnore A tiny babe a broken toy all destroyed gone 1s joy K

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My lewe, so vol rooskleurige, fyne hrrinneringe. Soos In hloni was nly jeug - s m d r m s h r t ek oopgegaan, gedurende die d a g inet 'n gieter water ontvang en s a a n s weer toegevou. Die m6re van my sesde jaar is ek skool tce - skaam en s k u g t e r het 'n niassa lelike en kleurlose gesigte onderlangs n a nlekaar geloer. niaar hulle was tiperend van myself . . . en ek het hulle leer liefkry elkeen op sy eie manier, elkeen met sy eie milieu.

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E k onthou . . . w a t help d i t ? W a t help a1 die eiendelose herinneringe - wat help dit om jouself te martel met herinneringe nog so vars w a t so ongekompliseerd skyn te wees? Dit boor dieperdit vermeerder die veriange n a 'n lewe van vrede en geluk, 'n hoeder om hulp t e gee. 'n teregwyser ! 'n Vae herinnering a a n my tienerjare. J a r e van veranderinge; jare waarin ek begin besef het d a t die lewe v01 plesier is, m a a r nie sonder probleme, wat toe soos berge wat voor my opgetroon het nie - m a a r , hulp en bystand het ek van my ouers ontvang. Herinneringe - soet en onvergeetlik. Tog verskaf dit slegs tydelike verligting - berusting vir die gemoed slegs tot die werklikheid groot en werklik terugskuif. Ontvlugting n a herinneringe bring we1 'n uitkonls, m a a r dit verdiep die wonde a s die naakte werklikheid weer n a vore tree en jy besef d a t sulke emosies en wonderondervindinge a a n die verlede behoort. Herinneringe like, onvergeetlike, werklike drome ! -

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BALANCE OF W E A N D THEY My Pen is my weapon, My arrnour my silence. Written in a country Where Black versus White. Chaka, you should be here, T o see your people suffer, The blows they receive Are mentally scarring. The Umfane working here I s uneducated and underpaid; The White boy there I s uneducated and overpaid. They cannot voce, They cannot speak F o r deported or trialed A s terrorists they will be. We exploited their labour Shepstone broke Cetewayo's t r u s t W h a t they don't do, we do And t h a t ain't very much. Our F a t h e r who a r t in Heaven, Give me strength, To a s k f o r forgiveness, So my soul may rest in peace. Our F a t h e r , give them their daily bread. And let not w h a t happens here Happen up there F o r thine is the kingdom Where Black and White a r e equal. PAULA VAN ROOYEN 10 A2

O N THE R U N When I consider how my light is spent, How my head bent in fervent manner, How my eyes globe a t every sound How my thoughts play fox and hound. I know my days and nights will close My conscience is on the run. Behind m e are t h e masses of the world Pitched forks. sickel hammer and swastika high. Battling Britons, and St. Patrick of Eire, Yankee Doodle, stripes and s t a r s Waltzing Mathilda. Kiwis and swords. The hounds close in for the kill. My Conscience stumbles, Get up f a s t a n d run, Bags of bones, ragged haggard hair and skin. Then baring teeth, the hounds close in. A sword is t h r u s t , t o quench their lust My will succumbs, m y individuality lost Propaganda reigns, the hunters a r e satisfied. (With apologies to Milton) PAULA VAN ROOYEN, 10 A2

T O L I V E ; T O DIE A tiny camaflouged speck breaks the snow, The icy surroundings dull his spine. Not seen to even t h e sharpest crow He scores a victory over F a t h e r Time. Turning and twisting, blistered hands grope their ground, Chilled toes - Ambition high, Mind in a Turmoil, he makes no sound Whimper sigh nor cry. The sun appears the snow thaws, The speck is bathed in t h e ebb and flow Of tides, hurricanes and winds four. H e will not R E A P w h a t he has sown. Alas; he suffered in vain, No seedlings shall burst nigh To bear his t r a i t s . Yet man must live; to die. PAULA VAN ROOYEN, 10 A2

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DEATH Death and I often walked side by slde, Often I looked down into his icy face and quickly backed away. Till one day he crept up so close, I almost felt his chilly breath run down my spine and into nly backbone. b u t l, I turned a n d ran away E L A I N E ENSOR-SMITH 10 0

DEATH OF A SITATUNGA Those long toes t h a t constantly p a r t the papyrus rushes. Support the divine delicate form of the dainty Sitatunga. Sleek coffee brown curls obliquely m a r k the line of her body, From the high proud curves of bone t o the low squatting haunches. The seerrnngly harniless splash and rustle from the hunter's "niokoro" Momentarily raise a long, soft e a r , but alas! it soon drops again. T o pursue t h e soft niuzzling of greenery velvet on velvet. innocence pitted against greed and dun~brlessagainst cunning. The harsh sound of rushing water r a ~ s e dthe buck's head. The hunter cursed hiinself for carelessness a t a crucial moment, But quick! the condition is ideal for what 1s to be done, The only moveriient was the soft dilating of velvety nostrils. The tiny vee pivoted a second and rested on a white throat, The shot never mattered, except the hunter nearly fell in the water, An ugly red splash appeared on the soft white t h r o a t , The sighing of the thrust back head sank into the ethereal morning mist. Mokoro

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A STRAY ALLEY CAT FIGHTS A RAT 'Twas in a lofty cargo ship's hold, T h a t he so swiftly and speed'ly patrolled. His mighty rounds were coming to a n end, Or so he thought before he rounded the bend. He should have sensed or a t least have smelt. What lurked behind all those musty felts. But it was late a t night, When he saw t h e sight. The r a t was long, w r y and thin, 'Twas looking into a rubbish bin. The c a t he stiffened when he saw the sight. And tensed his muscles and all his might. His conscious tail h ~ sanger betrayed, The jet face it's rounded eyes displayed. Glowing a greenish hue it spread, All thought had diminished about it's bed. The r a t was fast, incredibly f a s t ; I t swung around t o see it's foe fly past. Power had unleashed itself a t full stride; The c a t had spread and had missed by a wide. The r a t turned and Those deadly teeth But t h e danger of And the c a t turned

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His teeth deep down they sank Behind the deadly head t h a t stank. For every sensible c a t knows, The deep pain and wounds those filthy teeth sow. The r a t thrashed i t s body in a turmult of pain, But nothing would relieve the c a t of its gain, A final click and it was all over. The c a t departed, much the slower. MICHAEL HILL 7 A.

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YESTERDAY, TODAY. TOMORROW What lies before nle " A creation of God, A flower, In ail its splendour I t is slowly dylng, Drooping Inore and more, A flowe~, Growing mole ugly, slowly When I think of a flower I t h ~ n kof beauty and peace, A flower, A h ~ p p i e sgod t o love. Wh:le I'nl still writing, 'Ine flower dies m o l r , A flower, N o longer nlore; But now a dead scrap. E L A I N E COLEMAN 6 B.

A SNAKE SKIN I t is so thin and delicate, It's patterns hring a frown, The thing atlout it is. I t is Nature, and who f r . o i i ~ ? Mother Nature. how she uses beauty T h a t snake is a proud fcllow, To b~ the own'r of such beauty. When he grows too largt,. And his coat too snlall. It hrings a tear or two, To have t o p a r t with it. His pride, his joy. and honour. J E N N I F E R MOSTERT 6 B.

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HERFS I E wind ruk mistroostig deur die bome, en kleurvolle blare daal tydsaam grondwaarts. Rou snikke skeur uit die m a n wat op die bankie sit, se bors. S y rooi roos het wit geword . . . Herfs is 'n baie treurige tyd, 'n tyd om lief t e k r y , om eensaam t e wees, en om dood t e gaan. Dit skyn asof moeder Natuur ook die eensame se leed d r a , want die koue is skerp en neerdrukkend. Dit is die morbiede gedagtes wat deur die m a n wat so verwese voor hom uitstaar, se gedagtes dwaal. H y lig s y bewende hande en vee die trane af w a t oor s y wange loop. S y blik dwaal n a die vceltjies wat regmaak om die lang tog n a die Noorde aan t e pak. Daarvan sou Des gehou het: sy het van alle vreugdevolle dinge gehou. Maar sy kan nie meer van iets hou nie, want die engele het h a a r kom haal. E n nou, eensaam en hartverskeurend, is haar beminde agtergelaat in die lente van sy lewe, maar in die mistroostige herfs van die samelewing. Herfs is 'n tyd om t e dink oor die liefde, die eensame tye, en die w a t dood is. Elke herfs is anders, want tye verskil. Verlede herfs was hy eensaam. In die lente het hy verlief geraak, en in die herfs het s y rooi roos wit geword. Nou is hy 'n enkeling, net soos die enkele blaar wat skynbaar wanhoping a a n die kaal t a k vasklou. Die dooie blare w a t eers altyd dof was, is nou vir die man 'n skitterende kleurespel, want hy besef die dood is nie onverklaarbaar nie. Net soos herfs is dit iets w a t moet gebeur. Hoekom gebeur dit dan met die enigste persoon in sy lewe? 'n Windvlaag sleep 'n gordyn van blare op en die geritsel is rustig, Inet 'n boodskap: "Herfs is hier, 'n tyd om lief t e he, en daaroor n a t e dink, om eensaam t e wees, en daaroor n a t e aink, en om dood te gaan, en daaroor n a t e dink. Herfs, 'n tyd van trane. Herfs, 'n tyd van dood . . . VICKY LOOTS, 9 A.M.

BRAND I E sirenes begin skel en dra by om 'n algehele beeld van chaos t e vornl. Die priester hef sy 08 opwaarts en begin met 'n ernstige gebed, m a a r s y woorde word ontvorm in 'n sinnelose geroggel van bloed a s 'n bom digby hom ontplof en sy tengerige liggaam in flarde skeur. Dit is die jaar 1942, en die Augustynse Klooster word omskep in 'n brandende bouval. Vuur breek uit en die nonne vlug biddend in die bomkelders in . . . hul dood tegemoet. 'n Betonpilaar word soos 'n vuurhoutjie afgebreek en val skuins oor die deur n a die kelder. Brandende rolnlnel tuimel langs die pilaar in en die uitrusting w a t in die kelder gestoor word, ontplof in vlamme. Verskrikking en afgryse vervul die nonne se gesigte, en hulle vlug n a die verste punt van die kelder. Die vlamme teer 1needoEnloos nader. 'n Geraas breek uit terwyl die verstikkende swart rook die vertrekkie vul.

'n Non se weerstand verbrokkel en sy werp haarself in die vlamme. H a a r blank gesiggie vertrek van pyn, en onaardse gille skeur uit haar bors. Blonde hare slaan a a n die brand en sy probeer om op te s t a a n , m a a r s y val t e r u g in die vlamme. H a a r liggaam r u k nog 'n p a a r keer voor dit soos 'n lappop in die vlamme verdwyn. Die ander besef hul lot en klou waansinnig a a n mekaar vas. Die hitte en angs pers die sweet uit op die verskrikte gesigte, en beklerntoon die blase w a t alreeds hul verskynsel geniaak het. Die vlamme bereik die nonne en hulle doodsgille s t y g bo die lawaai van die verwoestende v l a n ~ n ~uit. e Die oudste non werp haarself op 'n jong non i n 'n poging orn h a a r t e beskerm, m a a r die vlamrne is orals. Voor die brandende a l t a a r lig die priester sy bolyf moeisaam op. Met afgryse s t a a r hy n a w a t van sy liggaarn oorgebly het. Oral on1 horn is die verwoestende vlamme. Die beeld van Maria val oor die a l t a a r en pen die priester vas. Hy sien die vlamnle nader kruip en t r a n e vloei uit sy oe. Hy dink a a n die nonne, sy lnoeder . . . en, die vlamme. 'n Eensarne kreet s t y g op en dan bly slegs die vuur se gebulder oor. VICKY LOOTS. S t . 9 AM

DIE VOORDELE V A N ' N SKEEPSREIS B 0 ' N LUGREIS NDIEN 'n mens met vakansie wil g a a n en moet kies tussen 'n lugreis of 'n skeepsreis. kies ek 'n skeepsreis Daar is soveel meer voordele verbonde a a n 'n skeepsreis. Die bedrag is gering in vergelyking met a1 die plesier en eersteklas hediening op 'n skip en 'n mens kry beslis die waarde van 'n mens se geld terug. 'n Skip is veiliger as 'n vliegtuig want wanneer d a a r 'n fout insluip met die nlasjlen van die boot k a n radioboodskappe dadelik na 'n hawe gestuur word en rnenigte veiligheidsbootjies word op die skip aangetref waarmee mense n a veiligheid geneem kan word. 'n Skeepsingenleur is altyd teenwoordig en hy k a n na die rnasjienkamer afgaan en nege uit tien keer word die fout reggestel. Op 'n vliegtuig egter, indien d a a r iets verkeerd g a a n met die rnasjiene, k a n d a a r wcl 'n radioboodskap gestuur word, nlaar om 'n ander vliegtuig te s t u u r kan tot geen hulp wees nie. Die pas. sasiers kan nie oorklim en soos rnaanwandelaars deur die lug sweef nie! I n geval van gevaar nioet die loods 'n noodlanding uitvoer en vele male is d a a r nie 'n landingsbaan in die nabyheid nie. Wanneer 'n mens per skip reis, is d a a r soveel meer om te sien en in t e neem. Die skip vertoef by verskeie hawens vir 'n rukkie, lank genoeg vir die passassiers om die spesifieke s t a d t e g a a n besigtig en in die winkels rond t e kuier on1 gou iets t e koop wat jy miskien vergeet het. Diegene wat verkies otn op die boot t e bly, het oorgenoeg om hulle nlee besig t e hou. Selfs 'n hele d a g

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bied nie genoeg geleentheid om alles in die hawe te besoek nie. Bedags is d a a r die blou en magtige see met sy koel bries wat vir die oorwerkte brein en gespanne senuwees 'n uitstekende geneesmiddel is; beter a s w a t enige dokter k a n voorskryf! Indien 'n mens sportief is, is d a a r verskeie dekspeletjies om jou mee besig te hou. Vir die sondassies is d a a r 'n lieflike swembad met die koesterende strale van die son w a t op die dek neerskyn. 'n Rit per vliegtuig is so gou d a t dit ongelooflik is. 'n Mens klim op en binne enkele ure bereik jy jou bestemming. Wanneer 'n vliegtuig by 'n lughawe a a n g a a n om brandstof te k r y verloop dit so snel d a t die passasiers net gou k a n afklim om haastig 'n koppie koffie te sluk. Voor 'n mens mes k a n S&, trek die groot vcel reeds weer deur die lug. A1 w a t die mense k a n waarneem van stede, lyk vir hulle soos popdorpe. U

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REENDRUPPELS 'n Wetenskaplike sal "reendruppels" waarskynlik a s 'n blote verbinding van chemiese stowwe beskou: 'n chemiese reaksie w a t plaasgevind het ! Vir my is reendruppels egter een van die grootste wonders w a t God ooit geskep het. Dit is iets w a t geluk, hoop, tevredenheid, dankbaarheid en verligting voortbring. E k wil selfs w a a g om so ver t e g a a n om t e s C d a t reendruppels respek k a n afdwing en 'n mens tot nadenke stem. Ons word baie maal geforseer om ons hoogmoedigheid en onafhanklikheid opsy stoot en ons kniee voor God te buig en tot 'n smeekgebed oor t e g a a n vir 'n paar groot, silwer reendruppels. Twee of drie groot reendruppels k a n 'n hele wending in 'n lewenspatroon veroorsaak. Dit k a n die hitte breek, die droogte hreek of selfs net 'n persoon se slegte bui of moeilike stemming verander ! So werk alles in die natuur dan s a a m on1 een funksie t e verrig: om te lewe en t e l a a t lewe. Die middelpunt van hierdie lewe en vreuge van mens, dier en plante op aarde is 'n p a a r kosbare "reendruppels."

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Keendruppels w a t eers soos duisende, dansende ballarienatjies neerplons met hulle wye ronlpies w a t dan meteens verdwyn en in "water" verander, is die kringloop van elke aardbewoner. Kinders, oumense, jongmense: almal word op een of ander nianier bekoor deur die val van die eerste paar vrolike druppeis In die verstikkende stofmassa. l e t s onbekends dwing 'n mens dan on1 hierdie reendruppels t e s t a a n r n bewonder. Van ons jongste kinderjare af leer ons a s kinders van die Afrikanervolk dat reendruppels 'n seen is en iets om voor dankbaar t e wees. Ons beskryf, v e r t r o ~ t e l ,droom en bewonder gr.reeld die reendruppels. Ons "drink" dit in. Daaroni is ek bly dar e k 'n gewone Afrikanernooi is en nie 'n Wetenskaplike nie, w a n t reendruppelu sal altyd vir nly iets volnlaak wees ! T. van der MERWE, S t . 9 AM.

W A T E R SKI-ING The englne of the boat is heard The rope t a u t Acceleration applled A Signal given Power-burst is seen and heard Seconds a r e gone You a r e ski-ing across t h e water A world of your own A world of freedom Skimming across this film of w a t e r Your mind a t ease A form of relaxation Enjoyable ! You dig your skl Into the water You t u r n lo\v Leaning hard A spray is nidde A film of water is sprayed hlgh Through the sky Across the wake you speed A11 contact 1s lost You fly for yards over t h e water With a splash A gurgle Maybe a stlng on t h e back a s contact is made M. BLAMEY Std. 9 A.

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PIPELINE Soaring down a wall of glitter Pulling out a t the bottom. Throwing a spray Causing a spectrum. Climbing up. Locked in with mother ocean. Reborn and recreated. Hugging the sides of her womb. Cutting back into her And going over T o be reborn again. ARTHUR WICHER, Std. 9 A

POLLUTION Water! Beautiful crystal clear water bubbling and gurgling over shelves of rock, and, with a crashing crecendo plunging precipitously, reaching a t last a verdant forest, then into a town, which. callously belches and vomits the foul odour and repulsive slag of OUR nation, into the once rushing river . . . which i s no more rushing but slithering in mortal agony in a parody of death, with its polluted load to t h e sea. A . PARKER 9 0.

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POLLUTION OF THE EARTH "Come on kids, let's go for a drive t o Durban." "Dad, why a r e you wanting to go to Durban?'" "Oh! just to have a break and get some civilisation." This is an example of the purpose of a typical family outing on a Sunday Why does t h a t family need to go t o D u r b a n ? Because they want. "to have a break and get to sonie civilisation." Little does this family realise t h a t they a r e adding to our ever increasing problem of pollution. In South Africa, a s f a r a s the man in t h e street can notice, the Government is not taking strict enough steps to t r y and conlhat pollution of all kinds. One day the s e a will just be a mass of black, thick mess, so thick that the waves will not be able to fold. T h e other day a s I was travelling along the highway past the Blue Lagoon with my parents, I happened to glance up a t the Berea. The Berea was covered with a white smog. I n large cities this s m o g is one of the major causes of lung cancer and throat infection. After a s u g a r cane fire has been burnt, take a good look a s to how long t h a t smoke will stay covering t h a t area. If there is no wind, it can s t a y there for up to 2 days, but this is not the only cause of pollution. Factories deposit all their waste into rivers, polluting them and killing water life. Soap pollution causes a fungi to grow, which in t u r n clogs up rivers. I t has been stated by American scientists t h a t if all the housewives in Chicago had to pour all their soap flakes down their sinks simultaneously, a %foot high foam would form, large enough to cover the entire a r e a of L a k e Erie. This would be tragic. As i t is, all of the Great Lakes are dangerously polluted already. Here is a quotation taken from the "Life" book on "Flight." "By the time a Rolls Royce jet motor has reached maxlmum speed, it has already gulped a s much oxygen a s a man could breathe in 20 years." This is a n enornlous quantity of oxygen, but people do not seem very worried about this situation, and continue making larger motors which will use a s much a s 2 or 3 times the amount of oxygen. This pollution of our environment will lead to a world wide famine, a s i t will cause all the plants to die as a result of t h e pollution. These plants will in time be joined by us, us human beings. We do not need our sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide o r any other poisonous gas. We need our OXYGEN fine. clean and reliable for life. One day our daily delivery will consist of one bottle of milk, one bottle fresh OXYGEN and one bottle of WATER.

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THE TALE OF THE TREE On the hillside stands a tree, Named the tree of many ages. Bent and twisted, deformed, ugly, The skies a r e threatened by its branches. "It was there before our time," say the old ones of the valley As they tell of it t o strangers Round the firesides of the night It is of God, and He did plant He formed the seed and laid i t in the d a r k red e a r t h I t is His and so will s t a y To the coming end of life. Upon a day a woodman came. Saw the tree, thought it good for cutting, Raised his axe and swung i t down. But it flew to pieces when it struck. The tree remained a s it had stood, The woodman saw and gasped in wonder, No m a r k on wood, no c u t or bark, T h r blade was atoms a t is base. Still it stands and shall it s t a y forever Through night, through day. Through sunrise and the reddening sunset, I t s greatness is for evernlore. E. DE WAAL, S t . 9 A . M .

A STUDENT "JUNKIES" APPRECIATION OF LIFE O N C O M I N G THROUGH "COLD TURKEY" Whal is life l but a synopsis all subtly decorated in false outward and innermost design. A filigree worked in a fetish to consecrate the conde~rined souls honour's t o condign. Many numbers of people, actions and deeds will destroy or refine. Who's our judge when all is done. some Deo benign? Love and honour we a r e told never to resign T h a t gracious gift of life is mine. a drug addict. Junkie Cold Turkey - withdrawal s y n ~ t o n i s --

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ESHOWE 1st RUGBY TEAM, 1971

Back row (1 to r ) : D. Ridden, M. Temple, D. de Lange, N. Talbot. Middle row (1 to r ) : A. Parker, P. Tyack. L . Stephen, D. Phillips, F. Bartha, D. Francis Front row ( I to r ) : T. d1A1meida, T. Hilder, J. Wallis, Mr. D. T. Brown (coach), P. Tyack (capt.), A. Rutherfoord, J. Owens.

SPORT Editor: Mr. A. MAY.

A REVIEW OF THE RUGBY SEASON H I S year we had a most s i ~ c c e s s f u ~season, particularly in the first side but one should not forget the other teams. We cannot operate without a 'back-hone" of players who give of their best knowing t h a t this wili he one of their niost lasting and memorable experiences. The coaches of all these teams deserve a word of thanks. To quote one of the best coaches would he to sum it up. "The school under 13 coach is equally important a s the first teams and for the school - ~ oproduce a consistently good rugby first s ~ d e ,team work among the coaches is vital." The preparation of t h e fields; the odd jobs on the day of the game and finally those who refereed our games also comes into this ca.Legory of teamwork. Mr. Nixon and Mr. B u t t not only helped show us the finer points of rugby on the blackboard but heiped us a g r e a t deal a s referees, sometimes a t short notice. Thank you for a most rewarding season! This report would not be complete if I did not review a few impressions of the first team this season. We did have a few injuries early and late in the season which could have had a marked effect on t h e team. T o those who were injured and could have attained g r e a t heights we offer our sympathy. But, it is up to you t o believe in yourself and you will reach your aims whether onthesportsfield or off it. Despite this apprehensive s t a r t t h e team flowered after some hard work, and deveioped into a g r e a t side. Once, in motion, success built success and the team could not be held back. Looking back on this team I can honestly say t h a t it is one of the hest rugby sides which I have ever had the pleasure to coach. I t w a s indeed a great pleasure t o watch these players in action. The most thrilling game of the season was the one against Campbell High School in Durban. Each player did his job so well t h a t the machine clicked into forward gear keeping up the pace until t h e final whistle. A magnificent feat ! But. this is not the end of the road. There is a lot to learn. Those who a r e leaving we wish you well, and we will follow your niovements. Add t o what you have learned and never forget what a true sportsman is. T o those who will be with us lets look forward t o another good season. T. BROWN.

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CAPTAIN'S REPORT: 1st XV T H E spirit of the team remained extremely high throughout the season. We improved in every game we played and were very lucky not t o be struck by many injuries and we were therefore able t o meet our opponents a t full strength. The team being young, soon got into the p a t t e r n of playing a s inany of the m e n ~ b e r shad represented the 1st XV the previous season. This was even made easier by t h e bare minimum of changes in the team. When changes had to be made we had a reliable source of players from the 2nd XV. We won seven out of the eight games we played and our coach's ream t a l k s every Friday afternoon before the g a m e inspired us. He would add t o our spirits the clean and not too clean methods of getting the ball away from our opponents. We ended the season wit11 a n enjoyable g a m e against the "old crocks." Unfortunately we were without two of our teani members who were injured in the previcus game against Dirkle Uys. These were the only injuries of the season. Throughout the season t h e team gave of everyrhing i t couid. They practiced hard, played hard and were very hard to beat. On behalf of the team I would likc to congratulate Alan Rutherfoord and Johan VJallis on being choscn 10 r e p ~ e z c n t t h c NeLal Country Districts (1U.C.D.) XV. Alan o!lce ngzin brought honour upon himself and the schocl by Lcinz chcsrtn to repyesent the Natal School's XV. Alan is the first boy from Csho:;12 High School to achieve this honzur. Well done Alan ! P A U L TYACK. 1st XV Results, 1971. Eshowe versus: Beachvdood, vro:i 23 - 13. Stanger, won 3L - 2 . Empangeni, lost 3 - 5. Campbell, won 26 - 3. Pinetcwn. won 11- A . New F a r e s t , won 5 - 5. Dii-kie Uys. won 19 - 6. Old Crcclrs, won 14 - 13. Played Won Lost Drew 8 '7 i 0 Points for: 133; points agalnst: bC. Those who represented the Zululnucl Schools side this scason: T. d'Almeida, T. Hilder, A. Ruthe;-Prord, d . Walliz, A. P a r k e r . P a u l Tycck. Phillipe Tyaclr, D. de Lange, J . Owens. UNDER 14 RUGBY REPORT

The U.14 had a very successful season, captained by A. Wellmann and vice captained by M. Hill. Of the 84 points scored during the season, 72 of thepoints were gained by tries.

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CRAVEN WEEK ROM the minute we arrived a t Kimberley, where Craven Week was to be held, all ideas were based on rugby. The whole town was swarming with provincial blazers and every chap could have been your opponent for the next day. On Monday, the rugby s t a r t e d in full force a f t e r a march-past by all rugby players. The rugby was not a s good a s we thought it would be, a s we would have liked to see more running of t h e ball. The Natal Country Districts XV played excellent hard running rugby and was rated a s fourth best team a t Craven Week. We had Springbok Piet Malan a s coach a n d he surely taught us a lot on the field. Talks were held by Dr. Danie Craven and Ian Kirckpatrick who really inspired us and not only taught us the fundamentous of the game, but also the finer points a n d ractics. We would like t o take this opportunity to thank everybody who made our attending of the 8 t h Craven Week possible and would like t o see more Eshowe High School players representing the Natal Country Districts side in future. Scores : N.C.D. vs. Northern Transvaal, drew 11 - 11. N.C.D. vs. Western Transvaal, lost 0 - 5. N.C.D. vs. South Western Districts, won 17 - 3.

J. WALLIS & A . RUTHERFOORD.

NETBALL T B H E R E seenis to be more enthusiasm for Netball this year, and we were able to field three teams a s compared with two teams last year. There is a s yet, no netball league in Zululand, but nevertheless several matches were played against neighbouring schools, both away and a t Eshowe, a n d the teams faired satisfactorily. Results of first team matches played a r e a s follows: Eshowe vs. Stanger, drew 10 all. Eshowe vs. Empangeni, lost 15 - 18. Eshowe vs. Stanger, won 10 - 7. Eshowe vs. Empangeni, lost 10 - 17. Ons het ook teen die Zoeloelandse Junior A en B spanne gespeel, en die uitslae is soos volg: l s t e span verloor 15 - 19; 2de span gewen 14 - 8. Die eeste span het gedurende Meimaand afgegaan Stanger toe vir die Zoeloelandse Netbalproewe, en Marianna van Zyl en Daiene Smith is gekies vir die Zoeloelandse span. By die Natalse Netbalprowe te Durban is Marianna van Zyl gekies vir die Natalse span. Half-kleure is toegeken aan Marianna Van Zyl en Monica Hanekom. Ons het oefenwedstryde teen die Juniorskool en teen die personeel gespeel, w a t die meisies baie geniet het. Baie meisies het hierdie jaar Netbal vir di eerste keer begin speel, en ons hoop om volgende jaar nog meer spanne t e he. Die tweede span het hierdie seisoen a1 hulle wedstryde gewen, en hulle moet geluk gewens word met hulle prestasie. MISS WALDEN.

ESHOWE 1st CRICKET TEAM 1971

Back row (1 to r ) : D. Mitchell, A. Rutherfoord, K. Getkate, L. Stephen. Middle row (1 to r ) : D. van Lelyveld, D. Francis, D. Ridden, C. Peak. Front row ( I to r ) : D. Esterhuizen, M. Temple (capt.), Mr. B. H. P. Jerome, A. Parker, G. Getkate.

H I S year the Eshowe 1st. XI had quite a success\ ful season playing eleven games, winning five, drawing -0 one. F o r the first time in . , many years we managed to beat a s t r o n g Durban team, t h a t of Queensburgh High School. This w a s a n excellent match, in f a c t the best of the season and the whole team played extremely well. P a r ticular mention must be made of Andrew P a r k e r who had a g r a n d innings of sixty-six, ably assisted by M. Temple who made 32. David Francis also bowled extremely well t a k i n g five f o r fifteen and proved one of the best "finds" of the season. Another g a m e which w a s played in fine spirit was t h a t against Grosvenor. Eshowe s t a r t e d off very well a n d Michael Temple bowled extremely well t a k i n g eight f o r 25. Due to bad tactics a n d bad fielding in the second innings, the Gosvenor side managed to beat the school XI on the double innings a f t e r being behind on the first innings. I arn sure t h e season would not have been a success if it had not been for our coach, Mr. Jerome and on behalf of the team I would like to t h a n k him very much for all he did for us. We hope t h a t the spason t o come will be a n extremely successful one. a s our team has gained Illore experience. The following is a list of the fixtures played and the results.

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Versus Ernpangeni (home ) , 17/10/ 1970. Result: P a r k e r 5/18; Peak 5/19; D. van Leylyveld 14 n.0.; Peak 15; Vermaak 6/35; Temple 518. Eshowe won by 9 wickets. Versus Pinetown ( a w a y ) 31/10,"70. Result: Tenlple 6 17; Ridden 22; M. van Leyiyvrld 21. Pinetown won on 1st innings by 21 runs. Versus S t a n g e r (honle) 7/11/70. Result: M. van Leylyveld 41; Peak 35; Temple 7/12; Palmer 5/'12; M. van Leylyveld 419. Eshowe won by a n innings and 110 runs. Versus Staff/Town combined ( h o m e ) 17/11/70. Result: T. Brown 59; Temple 5/38; Ridden 22; Mitchell 22; Temple 22. Draw. Versus Grosvenor Boys High ( h o m e ) 21/11/70. Result: Teniple 8/26; P e a k 20; Temple 15. Grosvenor won by 3 runs and 6 wickets. Versus Eshowe Town ( h o m e ) 2/12/70. Ross 18. Town won by 13 runs.

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Versus Enipangeni ( h o m e ) 30/1/71. Result: Peak 53; P a r k e r 31; Temple 23. Temple 2nd innings, 31 for four. Eshowe won by 107 runs on firs^ innings.

Versus Stanger ( a w a y ) 6/2/71. Result: Temple 5/14; Mitchell 5/12; Getkate 4/24. Eshowe won by a n innings a n d 53 runs. Versus Pinetown (home) 13/2/71. Result: D. Francis 4/21; Rutherfoord 28; Temple 24. Eshowe lost by a n innings and 3 runs. Versus Queensburgs ( a w a y ) 27/2/71. Result: P a r k e r 66; Temple 32; Ridden 22; Francis 5/15. Eshcwe won by 38 runs. Versus Ixopo ( h o m e ) 6/3/71. foord 19. Ixopo won by 65 runs.

Result: Temple 5/38; Ruther-

M. Temple w a s selected for North Durban Schools and played in the 1970 Offord Week. Awards: Full colours: M. Temple; Half colours: A. Parker, C. Peak.

Dereck Cowden Bat for the most successful 1st team player went t o A. P a r k e r , while t h e Cyril Griffin B a t for the most improved junior cricketer went to M. Minietti.

House matches: The house matches were played in gocd spirit this year with Shepstone emerging a s winners. The final result was: 1 Shepstone; 2 Chelmsford; 3 Pearson.

U.14 CRICKET

REPORT

H E 1970-71 season featured the foundation of t h e Zululand U.14 cricket league. This incorporates nine primary and secondary schools. I t is decided on a points basis: 10 points for a double innings win, 4 points for a single and 2 points for a draw. Eshowe was fortunate in winning the league and thus t h e floating trophy. Outstanding performances included: three hat-tricks by M. Minietti: 51 not o u t by M. Minietti; Captain Zululand U.14 W. Hancocks. The following were included ir the Zululand U.14 "A" side: W. Hancocks ( c a p t . ) , M. Minietti, A. Wellman, D. Smith, M. Crossm a n and "B" side: R . Freeman. Congratulations t o a fine team who all maintained their enthusiasm t o t h e end of the season. K. Piccione was presented with a bat for t h e most enthusiastic player who showed good improvement. M. Minietti w a s presented with the Geog. Griffin B a t for the best and most improved player in U.14. G. A. MAYO

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H I S year we s t a r t e d off with a large enthusiastic squad of boys. Some boys had p u t in practise for a t h .,.. letics a f t e r rugby practises. This e x t r a keenness paid dividends as you can see by the results a t the Coastal Inter-Districts meeting, and the Zululand Schools' meeting. There were 16 school records broken, in spite of 7 events having been changed. ( E i t h e r the shot putts or discus weights were increased or races were lengthened). However, the results were excellent. (The result in brackets is the old record). Anita van Rooyen was winner of the Victrix Ludorurri and Johan Wallis of the Victor Ludorum and winning house was Chelmsford. J . Wallis, boys open, 200m, 23 sec. (23.7 sec.) .J. Wallis, boys open. 400ni. 51,3 sec. (52,8 sec.) L. Stephen, hoys open, lOOin hurdles, 14,9 sec. ( 1 5 sec.) Chelmsford, boys open, 4

lOOm relay, 16,8 sec. (16,5 sec.

M. Temple, boys U.16, loon1 hurdles, 15,9 sec. (16,5 sec.) M. Temple, boys U.16, Long jump, 6 , l l n i (6,075m) (5ft. 43in.)

R. Morley, hoys U.16, high jump. 5ft. 6;in.

D. de Lange, boys U.16, discus, 40,775n1 (40,33m) Shepstone, boys U.16, 4 X loon1 relay, 49,5 sec. (49.7 sec.) M. Hill, boys U.14, 800m, 2 min. 13,35 sec. ( 2 min. 21,7 s e c ) M. Hill, boys U.14, long jump. 5,36111 ( 5 , 1 6 2 ~ 1 )

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lOOm relay, 52.5 sec. (53,l sec.)

C. P a t e r , girls open, 800m, 2min. 48,l sec. ( 2 nlin. 52,4 sec.) S. Squires, girls open. 80m hurdles, 14 sec. (15 sec.) S. Squires, girls open, long jump, 4,68111 ( 4 , 4 9 m ) . Shepstone, girls open, 4

lOOm relay, 53.5 sec. (55,3 sec.)

The school team captained by Anita van Rooyen and Johan Wallis did very well to win the Zululand Inter-Schools Trophy back from Empangeni. This can be credited to the magnificent work done by the U.14 boys age group. They won 67 points out of a possible 72 points, losing only 5 points when t a k i n g second place in the high jump event, instead of first. Of the 13 records broken a t the meeting. Eshowe broke 8, which a r e a s follows: J . Wallis, boys open, 200m, 22.6 sec. (23.4 sec.) J. Wallis, boys open, 400m. 51 sec. (52,3 sec.) M. Temple, boks U.16, high jump, 5 f t . 54in. ( 5 f t . 5in.)

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D. de Lange. boys U.16, discus 46,085m (41,578m). G. Hall, boys U.14, 800n1, 2niin. 10,4 sec. ( 2 min. 15,9 sec.)

Eshowe, boys U.14, 4 Eshowe, girls open, 4

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lOOm relay team, 49,9 sec. (50,5 sec.) 100 relay team, 52,3 sec. (54,7 sec.)

Eighteen of our Athletes g o t through into 24 final events a t the Durban and Districts meeting. Of these 24 events we g o t : M. Hill, l s t , boys U.14, 800m, 2,13,3. G. Hall, Znd, boys U.14. 800x11, 2,13,4. G. Hall, 31-4 boys U.14, 300m. A . Wellmann, l s t , boys U.14, 80nl hurdles, 11.8 sec.

M. Temple. 3rd, boys U.16, long jump.

J. Wallis, Znd, boys open, loom, 10,s sec. J . Wallis, Znd, boys open, shot p u t t J . Wallis, 3rd, boys open, 200m.

L. Erasmus, l s t , girls U.15, high jump, 4ft. 10,4in. T. Rielly, 3rd, girls U.15, high jump. S. Squires, 3rd, girls open 1, lOOm hurdles.

Eshowe, l s t , girls open, 4

100m relay team, 52,7 sec.

Ten athletes mad? the D. and D. side, these being all the athletes mentioned above, plus A. van Rooyen and C. Vermaak who got into relay teams, to compete a t the Natal Inter-District meeting. Unfortunately t h e two high jumpers couldn't show their talent a t this meeting because it was so wet on the day, all high jump events were cancelled. Our results were a s follows: G. Hall, l s t , boys U.14, 800m. 2 min. 11 sec.

M hill, 3rd, boys U.14, 800m, 2 min. 12,6 sec. A . Wellmann, l s t , boys U.14 80m herdles, 11,9 sec. J . Wallis, 31-4 boys open, shot putt. J . Wallis, 31-4 boys open. 200m. M. Temple. 3rd, boys U.16, long jump.

Athletic honours went t o Johan Wallis in the first tern]. He was unfortunately not chosen o represent Natal Schools, in spite of coming 2nd in the 200n1, 1st in the shot p u t t and 4th in the 100m. However, in spite of this disappointment it was decided to send him a s a n individual entry t o the South African Junior Championships. Johan excelled himself in clocking 22.3 seconds for the 200m. to get the 4th fastest time in the U.17 a g e group, in South Africa. He also took 6th place in t h e shot p u t t out of 18 competitors. Lyn E r a s m u s was chosen to represent the Natal Senior Women's team in high jump to complete in a n Inter-Provincial a t P o r t Elizabeth.

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H I S year we had many coaches able to help with Th is swimming practices. helped t o keep Eshowe's standard of swirnming high enough to beat Empangeni in t h e interschools g a l a by 56 points. At our school gala, 15 records were broken, with the best individual perfornlances trophies going t o Anna Marie Aadnesgaard in t h e girls section and Michael Blarney in t h e boys. These t w o swimmers proved their worth a t t h e interschools meeting where they broke 4 records each, out of a total of 25 records broken.

Sc.hool Recborcls Broken: J. Wallis, hoys open 50 yds. Butterfly, 27.8 sec. ( 3 2 , 2 ) . J . Wallis, hoys open 100 yds. Backstroke. 72,5 sec. ( 7 6 , 8 ) . M. Blamey, boys U.16 100 yds. Breaststroke, 75,7 sec. ( 7 6 , 7 ) .

D. Francis, boys open 100 yds. Breaststroke, 79,2 sec. ( 8 2 , 8 ) . A. Aadnesgaard, girls U.14 100 yds. Butterfly, 35.5 sec ( 3 8 , 4 ) . A. Aadnesgaard, girls IJ.14 100 yds. Freestyle, 67.7 sec ( 7 1 , 2 ) . A. Aadnesgaard, girls U.14 100 yds. Backstroke, 77,2 sec (81,O). C. Ponter, girls open 100 yds. Breaststroke, 87.8 sec. (89.5).

K. Mackintosh. girls U.14 100 yds. Breaststroke, 86,9 sec. ( 9 1 , 9 ) . Chelnlsford, boys open 4 X 50 yds. Medley Relay 2 min. 15.4 sec. ( 2 18,O). Pearson. boys open U.14 4 X 50 yds. Medley Relay 2 min. 42,l sec. ( 2 43.4). Pearson. girls U.14 4

50 yds. Medley Relay 2 min. 31,6 sec. ( 2

Chelmsford. girls open 4

Pearson, girls U.14 4

Chelmsford, Mixed Medley 4

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50 yds. Freestyle Relay 2nrin. 12.4 sec. ( 2 1 4 ) .

50 yds. Freestyle Relay 2 min. 15,4 sec. ( 2 19,7). X

50 yds., 2 I-rlin. 15,3 sec. ( 2 17.9).

House Relay Trophy won by Chelmsford. Winning House Trophy won by Chelmsford

New Zululand Recrods: 1

A. Aadnesgaard, girls U.14 100m Backstroke, 87 sec. ( 9 2 , 2 ) .

A. Aadnesgaard, girls U.14 lOOm Butterfly, 9 4 , l sec. (115,5).

A. Aadnesgaard, girls U.14 200m Ind Medley. 3 min. 13.3 sec. ( 3 25,2)

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A. Aadnesgaard, girls U.14 loom Freestyle, 68,3 sec. ( 8 0 , l )

M. Blamey, boys U.16 lOOm Butterfly, 77,5 sec. (82.0)

M. Blamey, boys U.16 200m, Ind. Medley, 2 min. 48.6 sec. ( 2 49,3) 7

M. Blamey, boys U.16 lOOm Freestyle, 64,2 sec. (64,6)

M. Blamey, boys U.16 200m B/stroke, 3 min. 9,7 sec. ( 3 19,4).

P . van Rooyen, girls U.19 Freestyle, 77,3 sec. (78.71.

10 P . Pope, girls U.19 Butterfly, 98.4 sec. (101.2). 11 P . Pope, girls U.14 4 X lOOm Medley relay 6 min. 21,2 sec.

(6 50,s) P . Pope, girls U.14 4 X lOOm F/style relay. 5 min. 41,4 sec. (5 W O ) 13 P . Pope, girls U.16 4 X l0On1 F/style relay, 5 min. 41.4 sec. ( 5 47.4) l 4 P . Pope, girls U.19 4 X 100111 F/style relay, 5 min. 40,O s i c . ( 5 52,4)

Natal Schools' Gala Result: 1

A. Aadnesgaard, girls U.14 100m Backstroke 3 r d .

M. Blamey, boys U.16 lOOm Freestyle

M. Blamey, boys U.16 200m Freestyle

M. Minietti, boys U.15 diving.

E. Meyer, boys U.16 lOOm Backstroke

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Out of t h e 25 individual points the Zululand t e a m got a t the Natal Schools' gala. Eshowe got 16 of the points.

HOCKEY H E 1971 hockey season has, according t o records, been one of Eshowels best, though not only from a league point of view. Enthusiasm and sportsmanship was maintained a t a remarkable peak, and the girls cheerfully co-operated in a vigorous fitness programme. Although the third and fourth t e a m s struggled t o play any hockey a t all for t h e first half of the season, their season, their enthusiasm and t e a m spirit revived f o r the last few matches. The under 14 teams responded well t o very good coaching, and i t was encouraging t o watch their team spirit and confidence grow through the weeks. F o r the greater p a r t of the season Eshowe was represented by six teams. Positions in t h e Durban a n d Districts Hockey League (between about 32 schools) a t the end of 1970 were a s follows:

Results of 1971 1st t e a m matches Eshowe

Opponents

2 P o r t Shepstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Durban Girls College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Queensburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 P o r t Natal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Girls High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Kloof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Westville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1 Saaniwerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Eshowe Eshowe 1st and 2nd teams have both soared up to 2nd position on the league of 1972. Congratulations to the first and second hockey XI'S for putting Eshowe High School so prominently on the m a p for top school hockey! A summary of school matches for 1971 is a s follows:

1st team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd team . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 3rd team . . . ......... ... 4th team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.14 A team . . . . . . . ......... U.14 B teanl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1 feel t h a t s p e c ~ a lm e n t ~ o n here of the first XI and Eshowe High School hockey captain, Colleen Ponter, is more t h a n warranted. Colleen has played for t h e first team since standard six, and has captained hockey for two years. She was awarded colours for a nurrlber of successive seasons, and did a tremendous al-nount towards maintaining the best possible "hockiness" on and off the field. She w a s one of nine Natal girls t o he invited t o a South African coaching course held a t Kiniherley this year, and captained t h e South Natal 6: team for the season. On behalf of the departing niatrics, Colleen in her report bids a w a r m farewell to the hockey girls, "and show them. Eshowe." Colour awarcls for the year were a s follows: Full c o l o ~ r s ,reawards: C. Ponter, M. Claassens. L. Richardson. New awards: B. Walden and S . Ross. Half colours: M. Potgieter, M. Hall and N. van Kooyen who was also invited for Durban and district trials. The trophies presented t o players showing the most improvement Senior: B. Calitz; Junior: C. Richardson. -

H o m e matches results were a s follows: Chelmsford; 3rd Pearson.

1st Shepstone; 2nd

On the 5th June a very successful triangular hcckey tourna-

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CEY TEAM, 1971

Back row (l t o r ) : S. S ~ l ~ i i , , e sN. , van Rooyen. Midclle row (1 t o r ) : M. Potgieter, L. Palmer. S. Ross, B. Calitz, M. Hall. F r o n t row (1 t o r ) : B. Walden, C. P o n t e r ( c a p t . ) , Miss J. Hill-Lewis (coach), L. Richardson, M. Claassen

nlent was held here a t Eshowe. Four teams from Greytown and six from Empangeni enjoyed a full, exciting day's hockey. The results were a s follows

Eshowe: 12 points; Greytown:

11 points; Empangeni: 2 points.

I would like t o thank t h e following people on behalf of all the hockey teams: Mrs. Rautenbach f o r her willing help with umpiring; Mr. Milne who helped with umpiring and who gave up a t least one afternoon a week to coach the junior tearns; Mr. Garth Taylor who helped with umpiring on numerous occasions. The season has closed on a high note of excitement ( a p a r t from a top team party a t Mr. and Mrs. Richardson's home) with the decision t o a r r a n g e a n Eastern Cape tour during t h e Easter holidays next year. The girls a r e remarkably enthusiastic a n d ingenious in their efforts t o collect funds, and any donations will be gladly accepted. J. HILL-LEWIS.

NEW SPORTS FIELDS FOR ESHOWE AN DISTRICT YOUTH N the left of the Melmoth Road out of Eshowe, motorists must

O have observed the growth of several playing fields. This project has been the brainchild ot Eshowe's Centralisation of Sport Committee. Playing fields a r e the lungs of a country. They encourage young people out into the fresh air to compete in games t h a t also assist to build character, strength and endurance. Finally envisaged on the 22 acres available, will be a first class cricket oval, a provincial standard rugby field, a n international size soccer field a n d a standard hockey field. Tennis courts, squash courts a n d a domestic swirnniing bath will also be added a n d above all there will be a good club house. This is for all young people of the district and their support later a s members will ensure the establishment of one of the finest sports clubs in the country. B. JEROME

DAPHNE VELLEKOOP - A N APPRECIATION A P H N E VELLEKOOP gave twelve years of her life in service to Eshowe High School a s school secretary under four successive headmasters.

She was f a r more than just a n efficient typiste, bookkeeper or even administrative officer, because she identified herself so completely with t h e school which always held her undivided loyalty. Not only did she become a n institution a t "her" school, but she played an essential p a r t in planning and running functions ranging from fetes to mannequin parades, from swirnming galas to school dances. She grew to know many of the pupils intimately, especially the boarders and they would come t o her with their troubles and problems, never t o be turned empty away. She would comfort a lonely junior, away fro111 home for the first time, or reassure a parent phoning from a distant f a r m . Daphne had a n uncanny knack of keeping her finger in the pulse of the school and she was seldom wrong in h e r assessrlent of a pupil. She w a s transferred t o the head office in Durban in 1969, and shortly a f t e r was appointed secretary a t Northlands Boys' High School which post she held until failing health meant she had to relinquish her duties. The last few rnonths of her life brought much discomfort and suffering, always patiently and bravely borne and for all this time she was sustained and comforted by her devoted parents. Daphne lived a life in which sincerity of purpose and s t r o n g allegiance to worthy things were always in evid-ence. We were richer for her living and a r e poorer for her passing. G. M . N. GOODWIN