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

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Top Row: Rob Harris, Mr. Clarke (Staff Sponsor), Chris Pascucci. Seated: Klara Hecht (Preside nt), Nadine Gorelick. THE OAKWOOD CHESS CLUB The year the Oakwood Chess Club ' s password has been new — new organization, new executive, new errors. We have even acquired a new sponsor, Mr. Nicholson, a mathematician and potential chess addict who has given us invaluable assistance and a room to play chess in. All kidding aside, the Chess Club has been dormant for the past two years, and the new e.xecutive has had to start from scratch. The steady influx of new members has been provided for by the acquisition of ten new chess sets. Our main objectives have been to improve the chess ability of all our members by teaching chess theory and organi- zing numerous tournaments, and to produce a Chess Team strong enough to uphold the good name of Oakwood Collegiate. To complete a most successful year, our team showed its skill in the TSS tournament, sponsored by the Globe and Mail by whizzing to the top to share the trophy with Central Technical. Picture is courtesy of Toronto Globe and Mail. Joe Laufer BLUE AND GOLD COMMITTEE The Blue and Gold Committee, like a good wine is improving with age. It is beginning to take roots in our Oakwood society and is branching out to new and better things. During the course of this last year the Blue and Gold Committee has contributed to the school in many ways. The highly successful refreshment booth at the football games was our first venture. After that we started getting the Blue and Gold boards organized and began to publi- size coming school events. Next came the decorating of our Christmas tree, which the committee was glad to be able to do. However, things started clicking around the second week in February. The Hootenanny was certainly jam-packed with spirit. The At-Home, Music Night, Sports, and Blue and Gold Week which was climaxed with the Spring Inauguration, kept the committee occupied for the rest of the year. A vote of thanks is deserved by Mr. Clark, our staff sponsor, without whose help we never would have gotten off the ground. Rob Harris Rob Harris, Mr. Gordon (Staff Sponsor), Richard Sutton (President). 70 O.C.I. Chess Team: Standing: M. Katie, S. Williams, A. Telegdi. Seated: F. Klein, J. Katie, N. Rogers. UNITED NATIONS DELEGATION Every second Sunday, from September to January an extraordinary group of Toronto high-school students met. They made up the United Nations Model AssembK ' . Each participant school represented a different country, the Oakwood delegation representing the United Kingdom — a country which is very much in the forefront of world affairs. At the Sunday meetings, the various countries voiced their views on all current world problems. The climax of the year ' s activities was the General Assembly which took place in January. Under the capable leadership of Rick Sutton, our dele- gation performed admirably throughout the year, with many outstanding performances. By discussing world problems, we were able to get a better understanding of these problems, and were able to view with some amount of experience the politicing which goes on in the world. However, when the dust had cleared from the heated debate and when the seemingly important issues have receded into the history books, the friendships that one makes during the course of the meetings are lasting. Now you have an idea wh.v the U.N. Model assembly is the most exciting, rewarding, marvelous experience that is offered at O.C.I. The delegation would like to thank Mr. Gordon for his guidance as Staff Sponsor. Rob Harris

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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

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OBSERVER Approximately once a month all during the year, a group of about seven students gathered in a small, dimly-lit room to prepare for a coming phenomonon — The Oakwood Observer. After a good start, with the first edition coming out during the second week of school, things began to go wrong. Our over-thirty-year-old printing press suffered what we all feared was a fatal breakdown and even after it had been tenderly nursed back to health, it was apt to conk out right in the middle of an edition. In spite of these troubles which came early and lasted long, we are glad to say that this year has been a very successful one for the Observer and we hope for all Oakwoodites. We, the Observer staff, would like to thank our sponsor, Mrs. Wilson, for the assistance she has given us throughout this trying year. And, as most of us will not be returning, we should like it placed on the record that, We are proud to have been called Oakwoodites. Bob Abrey Top Row: Sheila Robertson, Frances Evans, Ellen Veer- steg, Lilli Piczak, Solveig Rasanen, Lynn Harrison. 2nd Row: Tracey Ellis (President), Virginia Vanstone, Cynthia Chiddenton, Cherry Cox, Sandra Chiddenton, Beth Smith. Seated: Jean Clarke, Monica Senyshyn, Mrs. Earle (Staff Sponsor), Kathy Gaby, Daphne Bertram. MASQUER ' S REPORT Drama has come to a close for the 1964-65 season at Oakwood. The two productions, Romanoff and Juliet held on Febrary 26, 27 and Impromptu were poorly attended by Oakwoodites. Masquers needs your support! Romanoff and Juliet capably directed by Mr. Foster, included a cast of thousands — Tiiu Leek, Bob Ezrin, Lex Groper, Sam Fialkow, Dianne Paskin, Madli Tamme, Rick Ainslie, Joan Zamora, George Iwaniuk, Jerry Shoot, Bob Fairley, Paul Wrightman and Bob Bohnen. Impromptu, the entry for the Simpson ' s Collegiate Drama Festival lost out in the preliminairies at Bloor C.I. Directed vividly and imaginatively by Mr. Pfaff, the play comprised of a cast of four — Edward Gural, Natalie Cherniak, Rick Ainslie and Kadri Tamme. Revenge will be sweet next year! Unfortunately the Masquers of 65 were not supported very well by their loyal Oakwoodites. Get behind your Masquers next year — support them — they ' re perform- ing for you Oakwood! Thanks are due to the Make-up Crew, Stage Crew and Lightmen. Ed Gural Back: Vince Del Buono, Chris Pascucci, Mike Cobus, Joseph White, Alan Burger, Mark Sydney, Bruce Singleton, Bob Abrey (President). Front: Susan Nainudel, Mrs. Wilson (StafF Sponsor), Shirley Zucker. G.A.A. Another successful year has ended for Oakwood ' s G.A.A. With much enthusiasm and co-operation, the executive has come up with two Athletic Nights, many tournaments, a swim meet and the finale of our year, the Athletic Banquet. Everyone made a splendid effort, especially the girls on the executive and the representative committees. We greatly appreciated Mrs. Earle ' s help and guidance. Thank you. Tracey Ellis Top Row: Ed Gural (President), Helen Kohn, Rick Ainslie. Seated: Mr. Foster (Staff Sponsor). Missing: Jill Wright. 71