Oakwood Collegiate Institute - Oracle Yearbook (Toronto Ontario, Canada)

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AT HOME Carmen Mauer — Miss Oakwood Couples meandering down a street of shops and cafes and dancing in view of the distant Eiffel tower were convinced that they had left the world of everyday and were visiting, for an evening, the world of Paris. It was our Oakwood At Home, held this year at the school on January 20. The complete basement area was decorated in the theme of an evening in Paris; the gymna- sium portrayed a French boulevard while the gamesroom was turned into a Parisian cabaret (la salle bleue). The musical strains of Pat Riccio ' s band, one of Canada ' s best, drifting down the long room added to the dreamy atmos- phere. This wonderful setting, unusual for Oak- wood formals, was the result of a great deal of work done by the Caput dance committee, which this year has provided Oakwood with the best dances ever. During the course of the evening, from among the lovely finalists. Carmen Mauer, Susie Lee, Edda Lucie, Diane McDonald, Marianna Mamula, Luba Zaski, Elizabeth Nixon and Marie Lugus, it was announced that the school had chosen Carmen as Miss Oakwood. It was certainly an evening to remember! Decorating Le Tour Eiffel THE FINALISTS - Dianne, Luba, Elizabeth, Edda, and Marianna 51

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SADIE HAWKINS DANCE CANDY CANE CAPERS Like, Macumba! Now is your chance, girls, was one of the many slogans heard in Oakwood ' s corridors be- fore the big event. The Sadie Hawkins Dance took place on November 4th, and was a memor- able evening. The unusual decorations contribu- ted to make this an outstanding occasion. The costumes ranged from cave man styles to modem hillbilly fashions. The winners of the pudding eating contest were Mr. and Mrs. Kadiddlehopper. The music and refreshments were superb and it all added up to an enjoyable evening. It was a really great dance and next year it will -be even greater. December 22nd was the date of the last exam of 1960, the last day of the school term and also the day the dance committee presented Candy Cane Capers — the annual Christmas dance. Three Christmas trees, ablaze with lights, and gaily wrapped gifts told all present that Christ- mas was really on its way. The music of George Maurice and his orchestra filled the boys ' gym as the happy couples danced around the centre- piece of mistletoe. The climax of the evening was the visit of Mr. (Santa Claus) McDonald and his helper Bill Carr who gave out candy canes to all. Members of the staff, and students were invited to sit on Santa ' s knee while they told the jovial old fellow what they wanted for Christmas. The decorations were the best ever, and all in all, Candy Cane Capers was a smashing suc- cess. Under the Candy Cane and a new car, and two bass fiddles, and a big red fire engine. The Caput Dance Committee

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SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK True to its name, School Spirit Week at Oak- wood turned out to be five solid days of wonder- ful earth-shattering events. At the Monday morning assembly the rousing enthusiasm of our cheerleaders inspired every Oakwoodite. The week got off to a spirited start Monday afternoon when Oakwood forfeited a junior bas- ketball game to Humberside by one measly point. Cheers of the supporters however made the rafters sing. Oakwoodites who arrived late, found no standing room; oxygen was regularly passed to those clinging to the ceiling where the air was thinnest. Tuesday, a hockey game took place between our juniors and Humberside ' s. Wait till next time Humberside! The grand finale of that afternoon was the Tea Dance at which the finalists for Miss Oakwood were presented. On Wednesday, Harbord was unmercifully walloped by the junior Oakwoodites. Our seniors, not to be outdone, soundly defeated their opposi- tion. This was quite a feat as the mere mention of Harbord had previously thrown fear into all (except us, of course). Thursday was P-Day or Pushball Day, Oak- woodites playing for the house league were spat- tered across the gym floors and peeled off well- worn walls. The highlight of a hectic week was our annual At Home, An Evening in Paris. Things were neat- ly moving all day Friday as Oakwood students toiled for hours on La Salle Bleue and the ball- room. Like the At-Home, the whole week was a great success for all the Oakwoodites. AQUA SHOW The Greatest Show Afloat, presented by the Girls ' Athletic Association, was one of the high- lights of 1960. On that night. Stepping Out, an eye-catching, soft-shoe number led us into the Big Top, OCI ' s pool. The Greatest Show on Earth was the musical background for Come to the Cir- cus in which the swimmer held lighted balloons that glowed in the darkened pool. The Circus Ponies, our guests from the Aquamarine Club, de- lighted the audience with their precision and style. The Fearsome Twosome, Ursula Gotlieb and Susan Gaby, even though they were kept under close surveillance by the Liontamers, stole the show with their unique performance. A tour of the side shows brought us to the Trapezists where Miss Duff and Jennifer Wingerson displayed some of the finer qualities of swimming. There were also the aerial aquabatics, tight-rope walkers, walking skeletons, Margot Driver and Moira Carr as the Bearded Ladies, who, all clowning aside, demonstrated some excellent synchronized swimming. The finale was Your Fortune in which the gypsies did their own choreography. Sue Cheshire, EneOrupold and a guest artist, Martha Brewin, joined the colourful gypsies for a cli- mactic closing. Congratulations to all participants for their excellent performance and thanks to Miss Duff, Miss Capel, and Miss Kaltenbruner for their help in making The Greatest Show Afloat the greatest success ever. Ull ' Ring-a-round-a-rosy BOON 52