Trinity College School - Record Yearbook (Port Hope, Ontario Canada)

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ARTS FESTIVAL A New Undertaking New ideas never cease to appear at T.C.S., and this year was no exception. On Foun- der ' s Day Weekend, the students added a new display for the benefit of the school and parents. The Arts Festival provided an ideal time for the students to present their various talents. Displays included artwork, photography, essays, history and classics projects, and stamp collections. There was even a pianoman in one corner, which highlighted the detail that went into this production. One of the most popular displays was a mural presented by the grade ten art class. The subject was Leonardo ' s Anunciation. Each class member was given a small section of the painting to work on, and no one knew what he was creating until it was all sewn together. Taking this into consideration, the result was most spectacular. The sixth form also had a little display of its own. Several sixth formers were given the task of painting portraits of the masters. This was an ideal chance for them to display all the skills they had accumulated over the years. Styles ranged from Fraser ' s realism to Fallon ' s fauvism. This was a very successful project indeed. The mobile birds were also a new and original undertaking. The fourth form was in charge of this, and the flock that hovered above our heads in the gym was not often overlooked. Species varied from a flaming phoenix to a sleek dragon to a mammoth Canada goose. And the list goes on: an all metal sculpture of a band, Grant Wilson ' s colour and black and white prints, the Roman weapons that looked like they could work, the top quality english essays, and the history slide-shows. Congratulations go to Mr. Gregg, Mrs. Papp, Mr. McCord, Mr. Burns, and, of course, to Peter Ridout and Karl Narinesingh, who engineered the spectacle. We all hope this festival continues to establish itself in the future and perhaps turn into a school tradition.

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Out of the Flying Pan Pulls It Out of the Fire Far Left, Top to Bottom: Boardman, the communist; Boyd, the capitalist. Immediate Left, Top to Bottom: Fred and Gabby, a beautiful couple; Heyland and Drehsen talk to the obsessive Downs; Bethune shows how to involve everyone and still win. Above, Top to Bottom: Mac and Van Eye; Bethune ' s leaders . As usual, the highlight of Founder ' s Day weekend was the House Play Competition. 1983 seemed to be the year of murder mysteries, Bethune House being the only exception. The quality of the plays was incredibly varied, but top honours went to the polished productions of Bethune and Ketchum Houses. The first night opened with Burns House ' s productions of Shall We Join The Ladies? by J.M. Barrie. It was directed by Rod Macintosh and Peter Ridout, who had the difficult job of also acting the lead role. In the play, Sam Smith (Ridout) cunningly attempted to discover which of his twelve dinner guests was the murderer of his brother. Andrew Pepper ' s portrayal of Lady Jane Raye was extremely amusing. However, the plot lacked suitable emphasis and the ending was very puzzling. Next on the program was The Tell-Tale Heart, produced by Ketchum House. Directed by Emiho Fernandez and Brad Fallon, it was immediately considered to be a contender for Best Play. Jonathan Downs made an excellent portrayal of an obsessed man who is driven to murder and then confession. For this he was awarded the prize for best actor. The award for best supporting actor went to Brad Fallon for his portrayal of the man ' s subconscious self. Bickle House ' s production of Sham was original if nothing else. Not having learned their lines in time for the production, the Bickle crew of Rolston, Carradine, Jewett, Flint and Steel took the stage in the form of a rehearsal. Although the production was unprepared and lacked substance, it was often very funny (especially seeing Psycho fall on his face twice). Bethune House ' s Out Of The Flying Pan was easily the best play of the competition. Andrew Boyd and Jonathan Boardman both acted superbly as the two poHtical leaders, and the rest of the cast, which in- cluded the whole house, added great life to the play while remaining in control. A band, crowds, and a chorus line were all elements which greatly con- tributed to the play ' s success. As everyone had ex- pected, the Bethune play, directed by John Norman and Phil Lawson, won the award for best play. The final play of the competition was Brent House ' s The Potman Spoke Sooth. It was a con- fusing mystery which ended in an argument between actors, director, playwright et al which could only be settled finally by The Voice, played by who else, but Mr. Hargraft. At times it was very humorous, thanks to the acting of Warren, Butler, Jones, and Dawson. But even Brent ' s production was outclassed by Out Of The Flying Pan, which, according to the ad- judicator, had the potential to go on tour.

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Clockwise from Bottom Left: The display as seen from the balcony; The third form mural; Perspective Exercises; Carl Thiel ' s dragon; The English essay display; The history display.