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

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G. A. A. This year the G.A.A. under- took an extended extracurricular program. An addition to the usual sports was ski-conditioning in preparation for occasional ski jaunts. In conjunction with the B.A.A. three Athletic Nights were held. In January a Carnival Nite re- placed the sports. A Physorama was held in April. The combined effort of the G.A.A. and the girls of the school demonstrated their skills. Thanks go to all the Physical Education teachers and particu- larly our sponsor, Miss Evans. BACK ROW: Kathy Gaby, Daphne Bertram, Sandra Chiddenton, Marjorie Glasco, Angela Bernabucci, Sheila Robertson. SECOND ROW: Pia Negen- man, Bianca Falconi, Anne Wood, Roberta Pico, Carol Acheson, Boldine Williams. FRONT ROW: Elizabeth Belwin, Sue Love, Francis Evans, Beth Smith. Brigitte Bartels, Solveig Rasanen, Miss Evans. B. A. A. In spite of everything this year, the B.A.A. continued to operate most efficiently. Under the new sponsor, Mr. McKinney, a new system was established consisting of competition, by all, in various activities, through four houses. In turn, this change produced an addition of the four captains of the houses to the traditional executive. Most of the intramural athletic program was organized by th ese captains and their co-captains, representing each grade. With our friends from the G.A.A. we held successful Athletic Nights and one innovation a Carnival Night, which required great preparation and proved to give everyone enjoyment. This year was concluded by our traditional Athletic Banquet, wherein all athletes receive their awards. The executive, most of whom are leaving these premises for higher goals, hope the house system has passed its trial period and will prosper in the future. STANDING: Peter Petzold, Terjo Valve, Bruce Hutcheson. SEATED: Mr. McKinney, Peter Mueller, Stu Campbell. GIRLS CLUB We started the year with the tradi- tional Grade 9 Initiation. Around the end of October we had a big drive for an Indian family on Manitoulin Island. It was a great success. December rolled around and we busied ourselves with Christmas cards and Christmas baskets. The baskets all went to the International Institute. In came the New Year and with it the selling of rings and pins. All in all it was a good year. STANDING: Leslie Sutton, Angela Slazak, Anna Maksymluk, Wendy Ryerson, Karen Chambers (Pres.) Miss Blair. SEATED: Jennifer Saito, Julie Paul, Marlene Carducci, Sandra McLeod.

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FIGHT TEAM FIGHT SENIOR TEAM: Amanda Myers, Bianca Falconi, Zdena Daikar, Miss Keith, Rose Gruwer, Bev Donaldson, Julie Paul. The cheerleaders were very en- thusiastic this year often because it was the only way to keep warm! Cheering at those football games with the wind whipping at our knees was murder . The crowds responded well, joining in on every occasion. It was a thrilling experience con- gratulating the boys upon victory; even sharing their disappointments. Many thanks go to Miss Keith, staff sponsor for her understanding and advice (also for her green blanket to cover bare legs!) Congratulations to the Senior Cheerleaders. Rose Gruwer (captain), Zdena Daicar, Bev Donaldson, Bianca Falconi, Amanda Myers, and Julie Paul in their efforts to arouse school spirit. Credit is also due for the Junior Cheerleaders who did a wonderful job. They are Phyllis Kato, Mary Campbell, Cathy Fennel, Judy Nash, Bev Nicholson and Phyllis Nikaio. CHEERLEADERS JUNIOR TEAM: Cathy Fennel, Mary Campbell, Bev Nicholson, Phyllis Nikaio, Judy Nash, Phyllis Kato. 70

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CHESS Oakwood this year was very fortunate to have as its chess sponsor Mr. Raymer, who used to play for the university chess team. Under such leader- ship, success has come to the club in many ways. Speed chess has been introduced and proved very entertaining. Our Chess Team has improved its game with continuous practice with outside clubs and tourna- ments and defended its trophy in the T.S.S Tournament. STANDING: Norman Rogers, John Katie, Frank Klein. Mr. Raymer. SEATED: Whenever a student comes into the library, he knows he can always turn to the Library Club members for cheerful immediate help. These indus- trious students comprise one of the most essential and efficient clubs at Oakwood. As well as always knowing where to find in- formation speedily, our members are in charge of all operations concerning books in the Library. Behind the scenes, the members help prepare new books before they are put on the shelves. This in itself is a large business. Committees of our members are responsible for the bulletin boards, the Christmas tree in December, and the Great Tiger Contest which many students will remember. But all work and no play tires a person. High- lights of the year included a spring picnic at Centre Island, parties whenever a reason could be deter- mined, and an annual Chinese Dinner concluding a trip to the Ryerson Press. Our thanks go to the executive and to Mrs. Donaldson, our sponsor. LIBRARY STANDING: Rosalinda Baronins, Barry Finketaian, Mrs. Donaldson, Brian Morrison. SEATED: Renee Kohn, Aniko Scheiner, Helen Babiak, Rita Vivarelli, Penny Downing. OBSERVER The Observer this year has been rejuvenated. Miss Thompson and Mr. Warner, are the new staff sponsors and they are working hard, along with the rest of the Observerites to make this year THE BEST for Oakwood, for the Observer and for you. With the innovation of printed pictures, the Ob- server has taken a great leap. With only a few more such leaps, our school newspaper will rate second only to the Daily Star, if not first. Remember — you, too, are Observerites! Thank you for your support! STANDING: Miss Thompson, Mr. Warner. SEATED: David Frank, Robin Sears, Chris Pascucci, Susan Nainudel, Pradip Shastri.