The Times

Gables High Notes

Delegation Brings Home Forensic Honors

By LESLIE GROSS Michael Pivar, Russell Barefield and Martin Goldberg of Coral Gables High School won top honors last weekend in a Forensic Tournament held at Emory University, Atlanta. The total of 15 speakers in the delegation, accompanied by Mrs. Daphne Yvars and Mr. Daniel Finora, were oblivious to the inclement weather (snow and rain). They went on to capture several of the top positions in Debate and Interpretative Reading in a field of 30 high schools from over seven states. Other contestants from Gables were Elliott Zack, Steve Magida, Rox Friedman, Bunny Goldberg, Steve Wayner, Jan Faber, Tim Ferris, Larry Mandel, Arthur Bishop, Ronald Jacobson and Jay Kohr. Russell Barefield and Martin Goldberg were undefeated in winning the individual debate competition. Michaele Pivar was first in interpretative reading, while Mr. Barefield, once more, was first in declamation. Mike Stern led the field for Gables golfers as our Linksters whitewashed Edison by a score of 8-0. Mike, medalists for the match, scored a low 37. New York City is drawing six journalists to the Columbia Scholastic Press Association convention. Mrs. Chris Steers, sponsor of Quill and Scroll, Cavaleon and Highlights adviser, and noted journalism teacher, has been invited to lecture at the CSPA and will accompany the Gables delegation. Those going are Becky Doyle-Quinn, Leslie Gross, Ruth Tschumy, Mark Fisher, Ann Conrad and Bobbi Stewart. Students cast by drama coach, Mr. David Feldman, for the latest dramatic production are Suzanne Frank, Denise Most, Peter Freitag, Mike Cloud, Ann Stockdale ad Libby Lee. Gables students this past week were treated to a scientific spectacle, the annual school Science Fair. The projects ranged from a computer made by Mike Joyce, also active in Literary Club and debate, to myriad biology projects. New Officers Pen and Sable officers are president, Jo Ann Morris; vice president, Cappy Page; secretary, Barbara Heweker; treasurer, Anne Marie Hirning; chaplain, Elaine Constantine; sergeant-at-arms, Carol Beale; program chairman, Eduardo Aizcorbo. Allied Youth officers for the new semester are president, Ralph Quinn; vice president, Laura Gonzalez; second vice president, Linda King; third vice president, Carolyn Maurer; recording secretary, Bebe Parker; corresponding secretary, Ann Peck; and treasurer, David DuPuy. Girls Athletic Association has a new version of the paper drive. The girls are making an all-out plea for comics, recent magazines, paperbacks, or other suitable reading matter. These articles are to be taken by the members to orphanages, old folks' homes, children's hospitals. GAA also announces those of its members who compose the "A" basketball team for this season. They are Susis Morlang, Donna Breitenstein, Kathy Shea, Lynn Pintevelle, Jan Baldry, Judy Prettyman, Mary Jane Ames, Treva Hale, Ree Fotelo, Carol King, Marsha Hammond, Carolyn Rhyne, Lynn Bunnagerm, Judy McMillan and Marsha Sturm.

Girl Cagers Take Over Gables Court

Girls from six local high schools took over the basketball court at the Coral Gables High School Basketball Sports-Day on Friday, March 3. The six schools represented were Coral Gables, South Dade, Southwest, Palmetto, Miami Beach and Miami. Each school entered two teams. Miami High School won first place in the "A" division and South Dade was runner-up. Coral Gables took the honors in the "B" division with Miami High School coming in second. The winning teams in the "A" and "B" divisions were presented plaques and each team member was given a "Blue" ribbon. The runner-up teams were awarded ribbons. Marilyn Platt, of Palmetto High School, took first place in the "free throw" contest and was given a trophy.

UM Announces New Chairmen

Three University of Miami departments are starting the spring semester with new chairmen. They are: Dr. James C. Vadakin, economics; Dr. Bruce N. Moore, psychology, and Dr. John I. McCollum, English. They succeed Dr. John C. Fetzer, Dr. Granville C. Fisher and Prof. K. Malcolm Beal, all of whom asked to be relieved of chairmanship responsibilities after several years of distinguished service. Dr. Fetzer and Dr. Fisher return to full schedule teaching. Prof. Beal who has been acting as chairman of both the English department in the College of Arts and Sciences and the humanities division of the University College will give all his time to the latter division.

Gables Orders Safe Pool Locks

An ordinance requiring Coral Gables pool owners to install self closing and self locking devices on gates was adopted by the City Commission last week. The ordinance requires that locks be of the spring variety and that they automatically close and fasten. A safe lock must also be installed and gates kept locked when the swimming pool is not in use.

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