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Page 48 text:
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Skootuuj Option Although no longer under the sponsorship of the Army, shooting in the Upper School is continuing as a Friday afternoon option. Mr. Ainley has about twenty-five regular participants, which will eventually be reduced to about seventeen, because of the time factor. It is the aim of the group to enter outside competition next year, and to teach any boys in the school who are interested, a true respect for firearms. As much as anything, we hope to teach safe firearm handling rather than marks¬ manship, but where there is ability, we hope to foster it. Boys may now fire with their own rifles and pistols, and I would like to feel that eventually the range can be used for personal sight setting and tuition in the use of firearms of all sorts, whether it be a blunderbuss belonging to David James or a Russian Army .22 belonging to Nick Tulloh. If we can turn out even a few people who know and respect firearms, we will have justified the range and have taught a lesson that the country sorely needs in this day and age of weekend hunting accident records. In Boxing Option, partners were paired off by their weight. Thirty seconds of free boxing were given at the begin¬ ning and end of each period. In these sessions Bob (Slugger) Clemis cut up many of his opponents with his piston like jab, while Kit (Ripper) Rowley amazed many by his intricate foot-work. Ed (Hooker) Horbay and Ross (The Mauller) McKnight were feared by all. Simon (Trigger Fist) Truelove made true many of his round house blows. Last, but not least, was Gavin (The Smasher) Smith, whose know-how, and boxing ability contributed considerably to the option. Boys in the boxing option would like to thank Mr. Harding for teaching us how to box properly, and for spend¬ ing his time for our benefit. tkii This year the Chess Club has been a small but active group functioning under the leadership of Mr. Geith. Last year, in May of 1966, the Chess Club sponsored a tournament at which Abe Yanofsky, international Grand Master, played 40 boys from this school, all at the same time. He recorded 39 wins and one stalemate, with Peter Lemon. In the third term of last year a chess tournament among the boys of this school was held. There were 32 partici¬ pants and the winner was John Nanson. A similar tournament is planned for the third term of this year. G(jm A small but interested group of boys have been meeting every Friday afternoon as a part of the Options program. Under the direction of Mr. Thorson, we have been given exercises to do on the parallel bars, box, mats and horizontal bars. On the parallel bars, shoulderstands and rolls are becoming easy. Neckflips, shortarm and handsprings are being mastered on the box and on the mats. However, the horizontal bar, a new piece of equipment to most of us, has proven to be the greatest attraction. To learn the ' upstart,’ a tricky raise after a forward swing to rest on top of the bar, has been the greatest challenge. This year, we have been mainly concerned with fundamentals. We have, however, all experienced a sense of achieve¬ ment: a better control and co-ordination of our bodies. Next year, we hope to start at the beginning of the season, and would like to see a slight increase in the number of interested members. Slot Cm CM Slotcar racing came to Ravenscourt on a large scale in late January of this year. The bodies are made of light weight plastic on an aluminium frame. The cars are true to life in every detail. Racers can change tires, gear ratios, rewind their electric motors, and even incorporate a braking system. The H.O. group have seventy-five feet of two lane track, complete with overpasses, switch-backs, and S” curves. The 1 24 and 1 32 scale group have fifty feet of two lane track cut out of four sheets of plywood and mounted on permanent tables. Completion date is set for the Easter Holidays. 44
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Uke, Ovj(f It’s difficult to say how the Orgy was formed. At the beginning of the school year five Ravenscourt stu¬ dents formed a band which adopted the name of The In-Mates.” Dave McKelvie, James Lawson, Stewart Searle, Charlie Andison, and Gerald Schwartz could be found in the band room learning (?) songs every spare moment that was to be found. Father’s and Son’s weekend was their first appearance. At least the Lower School was enthusiastic. Within the next month or so, uncertainty was the atmosphere enclosing the bands activities. A change was made with Stewart Searle leaving the band. By Christmas the Orgy” was formed with the addition of Mike Bookbinder. Work, work, and the occasional rest brought the Orgs” to what it is now. The Winter Carnival was The Orgy’s” first appearance. They pro¬ vided the afternoon’s entertainment (?) along with the Bitter End” which is now resting due to a premature vacation — Eh Max!” With much indebted to Mr. Gordon and the staff members who showed an interest, The Orgy” is well under way. OptiM The Track Option was formulated this year in order to teach those boys who were interested, the fundamentals of various events in track and field. The boys who showed interest in the group were Bob Dunstan, Tom Bugg, D’Arcy Brown, David Swanson, John Macbeth and Clive McEwen. In the winter months, the boys worked out at the Winnipeg Arena under the guidance of two Track stars from the University of Manitoba. During the summer they will use the track facilities offered by the school, or those at the University. ., , , It is hoped that from this group a delegation might be chosen to represent S.J.R. at the Track Meets held through¬ out the year in Manitoba. On behalf of the entire group I would like to thank Mr. Broderick for the help in the development and organi¬ zation of the Track Option this year. Hdku d Under the Options programme this year a Hobbies Club was formed meeting on Friday afternoons in the Hobbies Room in the basement. r , . , , About ten or twelve boys attend regularly, and from the present rather limited field of building model aircraft from kits we hope to progress to more ambitious models. Various Centennial Projects have been suggested, such as models of St. John’s College and of Thompson House to provide a historical record of the school’s progress, but as yet there are no boys experienced enough to undertake such a detailed job. 1111 One of the difficulties experienced is that the Hobbies room is used for many things beside hobbies, and con¬ sequently there have been losses and unfortunate incidents with models under construction. We hope, however, to be able to show the results of our building in flight during the summer. Flights are likely to be limited to one per plane ending in spectacular crashes, so the event will be advertised well in advance. A sale will be held after the field day of broken balsa and used hobbies knives. . Seriously, though, I hope more boys will become interested in what is a fascinating pastime, and one which could help to solve the perennial winter problem of what to do on the weekends. Option, The Bridge Club was another addition to the options program this year. Under the instruction of Mr. Leonard, the beginners learned the basic fundamentals of the game, and the more experienced boys were taught the finer details of the game. The four boys who had played before formed one table of bridge, and individually explained their play to the four beginners. One pair each week was given the opportunity to spend an evening at the Leonard’s, playing bridge with Mr. Leonard and his wife. Many thanks to Mr. Leonard for his time and patience with us. 43
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