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O n e of the most popular at- traction of the year to appear on the silver screen was 'Pi- rates of the Caribbean'. Johnny Depp played the role of a mighty swashbuckler intent on plundering travelling merchant ships in hope of securing
the desired black pearl as booty. Although the students and staff of Collingwood Collegiate ap- pear to bear little resembloance to the treacherous life of bucca- neer, suprisingly, there are some similarties.We, too, have em- barked on an adventure of a lifetime one that is full of thrills
Spanish Gold! (LT) Capt. Mike Regas' favorite booty is Spanish gold or silver. "Aye, me love me Spanish Gold" declaresRego. Swabbing the Deck! (BTL) Crammed together for months, pirates of- ten found themselves in a dirty unseaworthy ship. Crew member Brad Robbins sweeps the deck of the tech rooms."Aye, I hate these dirty floors."
and surprises. We are taking a route that can sometimes take an unexpected turn.We will face unforseen obstacles that we must overcome. Our ship will occasionally travel in danger- ous waters, facing enemy foe. We must use all of our physical and mental strength to remain the victor.