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ATHENE Back Row (L-R): I. Hadwen, F. Yates, E. Watkins, M. de Laat, K. Eltham. Second Row (L-R): E. Ienkins, A. Wilson, I. Webster, C. Peel, C. Breipohl, R. Bryant. Front Row (L-R): M. Robin, M. Hirst, I. Sing, Mrs L. Seckold, S. Dowling, I. Coininos, N. Just.

APEX DEBATING ATHENE in the Athene Club the Brisbane Grammar School may have Have you noticed the existence of an elite group of students at the numbers but Girls' Grammar members certainly provide Brisbane Girls' Grammar School? They are characterised by their share of discussion. Despite a belated opening meeting palm cards protruding from their blazers, (some even have the group has thrived on the three meetings each term, pro- them permanently attached to their palms); the existence of ducing lively debate on social, moral and political issues. debating pockets the length of shopping lists on both sides of their blazers; and going by the size of their Oxford The promise of this year's remarkable diversity of topics was Dictionaries, they give a new meaning to the term "Pocket evident at the first meeting at which papers covered "Stress" (Rachel Bryant) and "The LA. Riots" (Ben Eltham). The challenges of topics like "Prostitution" (Melody de Laat), They are commonly sighted in groups of three arguing among "Republicanism" (10hanna Sing), "Rape and Feminism" themselves or with anyone who has enough courage to strike (Fellcity Yales), and "Advertising" (Esther 16nkins), main- up a conversation. They are the type of people who quote lained the strictly confrontational approach demanded. Naomi proverbs in an attempt to win friends and influence people, Just added an artistic dimension to the variety with her (always aware they might be proven wrong in their next refreshing address on "Theatre". The philosophers struggled debate). They read encyclopedias in their spare time and with Ben Love's questionnaire style discussion, "God" ask- become frustrated when forced to use the Australian ing only those questions which were urianswerable Schoolmate Concise Oxford Dictionary. Yes! You guessed it. This strange species is known as Homo Sapiens Apexius Throughout the year Athene delves into current and perennial Debatius, or more commonly, the APEX UNBEATABLES. dilemmas, accepting the responsibility of a citizen to question and thus ensure progress. Confronting the difficulties of the The 1993 Apex debating season has been a successful one, nation, the world and the species could be a depressing task. Some debates were so popular chairs had to be brought in The enthusiasm of the participants sustains Athene's mspira- from neighbouring class rooms. (We wish!) A total of eight tion. Athene appreciates the contribution of the co-ordinating teams entered the competition and over thirty students were staff: Mr Dale, Mr Short, Mrs Colwill and Mrs Seckold. Their involved from grades Eight to Twelve. assistance was invaluable in achieving informed debate and a The grade Eight A's lost only one of their three debates and series of well-organised meetings. the B's were successful in winning all three. There are no While it continues to nurture leadership, inquiry and inter- finals for year Eight teams; however, these teams will certain- Grammar School rivalry At hene will remain an exciting Iy be a force to be reckoned with in next year's competition. opportunity in school life The Junior A, B, C and D teams had mixed results with the Jobanna Sing, President A's and B's qualifying for the quarter-finals. The B's unfortu- Oxford"

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