Jarvis Magnet - 1996

A shock in t h e system.•.Very few students knew that Spring Fest 1995 was going to be their last. Perhaps ifthey
had. more students might have attended this day-long celebration. Those who did come enjoyed several fun activities
such as the Food Guys barteque. Student Council's Video Dance Party. Spelling Bee. Geopard and the many entrepreneurial
students' booths. Unfortunately, the business department has decided to end the Doublevo ur Dollars assignment
(thai brings us such wonders as baked potatoes and t-shirts for great prices!) and so a key component of the
festival has died. Along with an extended March Break. most teachers feci that they can't afford to lose any more class
lime and are concerned that students . re taking advantage of Spring Fest to skip off. From the students perspective.
many were surprised to hear the news. When asked her opinion, Niksala Krishnan replied. "I'think it's okay that they
aren't going to have it. 1know a lot of students take advantage of it " Mrs. Schindler, the head of the Enrichment
programs, hopes that in the future a new kind of act! ity day will take form.
"I wish it could be otherwise, but there'll be other years, and maybe students
will come back to it with renewed energy and vigour a few years down the
road." Let's hope so.
Sports enthusiasts enjoying the
great weather.
Nathalie Magazzinich and
Clayton Ano raising funds
for the Magnet.