Appleby College - Argus Yearbook (Oakville, Ontario Canada)

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Whatever the reason, Colley House experienced a tremen- dously happy and successful year, one which will long be remem- bered by those of us who are graduating this year, the majority having been lucky enough to spend four years under similar conditions within the same house. Chuck Stacey ,m- , a. ' ' Ti. ■ . ' £ I WKM i jj l M

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Appleby ' s Ancient Monument structurally survived yet another savage year at the hands of its exuberant inhabitants, and spiritually achieved a high that continued throughout a rewfar- ding year. From the seething masses on the four-bedder deck, to the oft- deserted halls of the ' thirteen menagerie, a joie de vivre blended nicely wi h a healthy esprit de corps to form a most desirable and pleasant alloy of companionship and achievement. Mr. Washinton w rang the best out of a house loaded with talent, so that Colley House showed well in all its endeavors. Of special note in our list of accomplishments this year was the recovery of the Inter-House Tug-of-War com- petition after a disquieting upset in the previous year. Dave Suchanek led the house admirably, affectionately and ably, and with his band of merry prefects, managed to contain a potentially explosive mixture of energetic people and clever imaginations. What is it that makes Colley people consistently the happiest in the school? Could it be the sound of falling plaster? The draughts through cracked and broken vdndows? The Colditz Castle decor? The soul-joining effect of multiple blackouts? Or is it simply due to good, natural people, both in the house and in charge of the house? Colley House

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Powell ' s House The old, battered, decaying wreck of a ship continued to float along quite well this year. Much needed repairs to the hold of the vessel were effected during the summer months and this year ' s crew returned to new showers and lockers- much more pleasant surroundings. As for the crew, they were the best this deckhand has known in five years. Rapport between the junior, intermediate and senior members was excellent. The well- knowm ' camaraderie ' of the College fleet of houses carried over very well to our vessel, the shouts of good times were heard :m : regularly aroimd the decks. It is unfortunate that an as yet unknown thief seemed to have free rein on the upper decks. It is fitting in this log to mention some of the senior members of the crew. J. B. McCarter, as head of the house did an excellent job, as did the other prefects. Other crew members- John, Trevor, Ken, Herman, Rob, Ivan (jumped ship at Christmas to pursue a career in teaching by violent persuasion) enjoyed a happy yet somewhat restrained passage. In closing we must say a few words about Mr. Smith, who is stepping aside as housemaster this year. He hands over his job with the gratitude. I am sure, of all those who for the past twenty years have come under his sway- the time, devotion and concern for the house are very rare and very appreciated. To him and to the incoming housemaster, Mr. Landry, we wish the best of luck for the future. George Stott