Aldershot Secondary School - Leonidata Yearbook (Burlington, Ontario Canada)

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CHEERLEADERS TOP ROW: A. Maurice, M. Robertson, P. Lumsden, J. Saunders. BOTTOM ROW: P. Pickett, L. McAlpine, Captain; D. Lees. The Cheerleaders, this year under the guidance of Miss L. Nuttall, not only cheered our teams to victory but also opened the foot- ball season with a pep-rally and sponsored a Valentine ' s Dance called Sweethearts and Roses. CHESS CLUB TOP ROW: J. Royle, J. Smith, G. Giannini, M. Hedden, J. Porteous, R. Beriault, D. Nameth, G. Coates, G. Langhorne. MIDDLE ROW: D. Gordon. BOTTOM ROW: A. Waxman, J. Gilbert, G. For- rester, Vice-President; D. Holt, President, C. Cudmore, B. Brusey. The Chess Club had a successful year, tying Burlington Central, and defeating Water- down 32-11 in regular tournament play. 1955- 66 should be a big year with many younger players showing promise.

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GIRLS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TOP ROW: S. Pemberton, L. Beare, Miss Lyons, S. Goodbrand, M. Filman, G. Wilson. BOTTOM ROW: J. Beare, L. Shonk, Pres.; R. Wilson. This year ' s Girls ' Athletic Association, under the excellent counseling of Miss Lyons as staff advisor, once again sponsored many popular events in the school. Large turn-outs appeared for the annual Sadie Hawkins dance, the girls ' intramural gymnastics meet and Ald-o-limpics. An Awards Assembly during the winter not only served to reward the var- ious girls for their fine athletic efforts, but also brought the purposes and functions of the G.A.A. into a clearer light. School spirit was also raised by the host of colourful beanies, pins, ribbons and smart white Aldershot blazers made available to the student body. The association can be proud of the fine ef- fort it put forth in making Aldershot High School one of the busiest in the area. BOYS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TOP ROW: R. MacRae, R. Pouting, W. Crosbie, R. Dale, G. Gianinni. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Neale, M. Lloyd, P. Buxton, D. Locke, B. Tyler, J. Soule, C. Peterson. BOTTOM ROW: L. Powell, D. Field, Hon. Pres.; D. Gilchrist, Pres.; F. Allen, D. Caldwell. This year the B. A.A. was active in the planning of intramural competition in soccer, football, wrestling and basketball. In co-operation with the G.A.A. the B.A.A. organized the fourth annual Ald-o-limpics. A Volleyball game between the staff and a combined team of students was the highlight of the evening, and a sock hop followed. The Gold Team were the victors. The Aldershot Cup finals at the Bur- lington Arena saw the staff win the Aldershot Losers Cup. The awards committee divised a new awards system to be used next year for the first time. The B.A.A. would like to thank Mr. Neale for his assistance and guidance.

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LITERARY TRIUMPH TO DAWN Yes, we will fight with all the strength and might That we can muster through day and night. Though we hate the bombs and the blood, We will not be drowned in the flood That our oppressors direct our way. They can no longer hold us at bay. We have found our voice; and now the majority. So long only an inferior minority, Will be heard. The suppressing chain Of silence and time has ceased to reign, Although the earth and the sky have been pierced by our cry, For we know we are right; they will see bye and bye! Slowly, so slowly we have leared; For the knowledge for which we have yearned Has been witheld by men Who hate, but to the world say ' friend ' . Those places of knowledge have been out of reach. And the freedom and rights that their books teach Have not been ours. Even work that we need So our children may learn to write and read Has been refused. We have looked on As our kind have been crushed and our chances gone. But no longer. Now we are stronger! We travel united ever forward in our way To the stars and the sun and another new day. Dawn smiles as night falls away and points To the sky from whence we have learned to anoint Even those who give pain, with love. We have soared from our cage as the dove Who sought the answer and found a new place. We too, like the dove, seek that release. We will learn. We will seek, Just as He who was so meek. He knows our faith in Him cannot be denied. He knows how we feel - for our reason He died. Denise Blondeau 12D 43