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

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Junior Band: Allan Sternberg, Rob Fleming (President) Gloria Harvey, AAiss Hay (staff sponsor). Junior Orchestra: Geoffrey Barnes, Steve Chomolok, Joey Fukakusa (President), Mr. Chapman (staff sponsor). Concert Band, Top Row: Jeff Goldberg, David Burkes. Seated: Joan Pipher, Miss Hay (staff sponsor), Robert Montgomery. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC It is often said that one of the most satisfying of personal accompHshments is learning how to play a musical instrument. But far greater is the satisfaction of knowing that you possess the skill to be part of a musical organ- ization, and to contribute to the success of that organ- ization by performing well a piece of music that not only appeals to yourself, but one that you know gives pleasure to your listeners. For many hundreds of Oakwoodites, the only opportunity to gain this musical background is through their participation in one of our instrumental groups; the Junior Orchestra, the Concert Band and the Senior Orchestra. The Junior Orchestra is for many students the first opportunity to exhibit their skills in public. The first performances are always very nervous undertakings, but the thrill of being part of a group, and the satisfaction of doing a job well always overcomes the early uneasi- ness. This Year ' s Junior Orchestra, directed by Mr. Chapman, was no exception. After its excellent perform- ances at the Christmas Assemblies and at Music Night, 68 Senior Orchestra, Top Row: Michael Cobus, Forbes West (President), Graeme Page. Seated: Sue Campbell, Virginia Vanstone, Mrs. Kumagai (staff sponsor), Marsden Barrick, Joanne Minken. it may well feel proud. The Concert Band, under the direction of Miss Hay, had another successful year. It entertained at the Junior Commencement and at various assemblies held in the school. An exchange program was arranged with Humber- side Collegiate, in which the Humberside Band played at a special assembly at Oakwood, and our Band at a similar assembly at Humberside. The Concert Band ended the year with a most successful performance at Music Night. The Senior Orchestra and its conductor Mrs. Kumagi had one of the busiest years in memory. In addition to the traditional Christmas and numerous other assembly performances, the Orchestra played at Massey Hall in the January Music Festival. Later in the year, an exchange program with a high school in Ottawa was also arranged for the Senior Orchestra. This was indeed a thrilling trip, not only because of the chance to appear before a new audience, but also because of the pleasure of visiting

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TRANSLAKE CLUB The Oakwood Translake Club is only half a club. The other half is in Arcadia High — Rochester, N.Y. Both halves carefully research and discuss topics like segrega- tion, the French-Canada problem and others. They send a delegation here to debate the points on which we dis- agree and together we solve the problems we ' ve chosen — on paper. We give them a royal welcome, dance and social which helps to cool us off after a heated debate. Later we go down to Rochester to get the red carpet treatment. In the club, it ' s what ' s up top that counts. We put our gi ey matter into action often. Meeting and talking to the other kids helps to remove the stereotyped impression we have about Americans and starts friend- ships. What do we get out of it? New friends, good times, new ideas, — the basis for understanding. Warren Bourgeois Top Row: Stu Campbell, Ron Matsugu, Sam Lombardo, Graham Smith, Gerald AAachtiwork. Seated: Garfield AAcCaul, Roberta Fisher, Robert Abrey (President), Mary Hecht, Bill Briggs. Absent: Dianne Pasker, Miss Orok (staff sponsor). DANCE COMMITTEE The 1964-65 Welfare Committee has aimed at an all- time high objective of $3200.00 and, although, at the time of writing we are slightly behind the pace which we set for ourselves, we are hopeful that, in the spring, everyone will come through in true Oakwood fashion and we will reach this goal. During this year we sent representatives to the United Appeal Dinner, visited various U.A. agencies and sup- ported a special United Appeal week during which we raised over $400.00, a new high for Oakwood. In Dec- ember there was the annual Christmas Basket collection and by the time when you read this a special UNESCO Drive will have been held. We should like to thank the members of the com- mittee, all the class treasurers and especially the student body whose support has made this year the success we hoped it would be. Robert Abrey. Top Row: Warren Bourgeois, (President), Bob Pinkerton, Isaac Adier. Seated: Robin Sears, Kathy Gaby, Roberta Brusatin, Miss Rogers (staff sponsor). WELFARE COMMITTEE The Dance Committee has had a good year up to this point in the school of 1964-65. The Committee has more enthusiastic members (who don ' t mind paste and paint) than in past years. And we proved that hard work can be fun as we prepared for the annual Sadie Hawkins, two Commencements. Tea Dances and the semi- formal, Oakwood ' s Fantasy in White. And the work was worth it every time. ' The At-Home, Candlelight in Camelot is yet to come at this writing, but when a dance is held at Casa Loma with the O.C.I. Dance Committee behind it, it ' s sure to be a triumph for Oakwood. Three cheers! for the committee members, Hip Hip Hurray! for the enthusiastic dancers, and cross your fin- gers for an even better next year (if that ' s possible)! Lynette Winter Top Row: Gordon Hutchison, Mr. King (staff sponsor) Bob Cowan (President). Seated: Penny Crosby, Carol Siberry. 67

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our famous capital city. All ■ the members of the Senior Orchestra were very fortunate and grateful for this oppor- tunity. As always the rewarding climax of a year of very hard work was, Music Night. This year, for the first time, a party was held for those students involved in the instrumental and choral groups of the school. All the music staff participated in an ex- tremely entertaining skit called ' Borchoroak ' , which cer- tainly proved that nothing escapes the eyes of our directors. In addition to this, Messrs. Andrew and Chapman per- formed a recitative of somewhat romantic origin, but cer- tainly of most original spirit. Our thanks for this wonder- ful evening go particularly to Mrs. Kumagai and Joanne Minken, the Senior Orchestra ' s Social Convener. All the members of the instrumental organizations are extremely grateful to their directors, Mrs. Kumagai, Miss Hay and Mr. Chapman for the skill, patience and help which they have all given so freely. Looking back over this year, everyone will realize that none of the memories and fun would have been possible without their efforts. Forbes West le o . •■;« .-.., ■ ■ n — } jj 1 i U 1 l c iil Junior Choir: Top Row: Tim Martin (President), Mike Senior Choir: Top Row: Dan Waterfield, Mr. Chapman Shimkoff. (Staff Sponsor). Seated: Barbara Johnston, Mrs. Kumagai (Staff Spon- Seated: Vasso SarofF, Sandy MacLeod (President), Elly sor), Mary Pudiese. Joudry. CHOIR Under the capable leadership of a newcomer to our school, Mr. Chapman, the senior chorale groups had a very successful year. The Senior Mixed Choir has sung in many assemblies in the past year. We also sang in the Senior Commencement in early November. In late November we had a large and successful party with the rest of the music department. In late January the Senior Mixed Choir joined with the Junior Choir from Oakwood, Parkdale and Western Technical School to sing in Massey Hall in a mass Secondary school Chorus. The results were wonderful. For Oakwkood ' s annual Music Night we sang, joined with the Junior Choir, a medley from My Fair Lady. The Male Chorus was added to the vocal department by Mr. Chapman. Rehearsals for this hard working group were held at the unearthly hour of eight A.M. However these gruelling, early morning practices must have paid off as the chorus has sung well in a couple assemblies and at the Junior Commencement in December. Due to this yet-r ' s success and good turnout, the Male chorus is sure to become an Oakwood tradition of the highest standing. The Senior Girl ' s Choir, not a new addition to Oak- wood, continued under Mr. Chapman to be better than ever before. The Girls sang also in a few assemblies and at the annual music night. The Junior Chorale is the largest club in the school and it is ably directed by Mrs. Kumagai. The choir has sung in three assemblies and at the Junior Commence- ment. Our group sang with Oakwood ' s senior chorale, and choirs from Parkdale and Western Tech in the mass Secondary School concert in January. The Junior Chorale would like to extend their appreciation to Mike Pantur- escu, their part-time pianist for his capable accompani- ment on the piano. The Senior Chorale groups would like also to extend thanks to Miro Pristupo, their full-time pianist. Without whose help our organization would not of been as successful. Sandv MacLeod 69