Appleby College - Argus Yearbook (Oakville, Ontario Canada)

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School Appointments Head Prefect R. K. MacFarlane II Prefects: In CoUey House D-G. Jennings W.D. A. Colville E. McMurchy In Powell ' s House C W. Peat A. B. Mann C.E. Havill K. Mullen In Walker House G. O. Casperd W. E. Dietrich D.G. Hublit T.A. Menzies Senior School Day Boys R.N, MacFarlane I Chapel Wardens D.G, Jennings D. W. Peat Student Activities Committee: President G. O, Casperd Secretary W. R- Crosbie Junior School Prefects: Head Boy M. J.D. Thomson Senior Boarder J- Farrington Prefects N. Jackson C. Stacey S. O. McLaughlin J. Peart Captain of Football A. Mann Vice-Captains of Football D.G, Jennings C. Robertson Captain of Hockey K. Mullen Captain of Basketball G. O. Casperd Captain of Cricket A. Mann Vice-Captain of Cricket G, O, Casperd Captain of Rugger D.G, Jennings Vice-Captain of Rugger J- McKenzie

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R. Martin Kenney Our first glimpse of Mart was in September, 1946. Eldest son of the celebrated Mart Kenney, whose ' Western Gentlemen ' led the polls of ' name ' bands, we expected some show of talent. Apart from his application to studies and his intense interest in games he played the piano, sang with the senior choir, and had the distinct- ion of being the only trumpeter, so far, to play the obligate to Handel ' s The Trumpet Shall Sound when the choir sang this number from The Messiah , in the School Chapel. In his final year, 1952, Mart was Head Prefect, Captain of First Hockey and a Lieutenant in the College Cadet Corps. Of a roving disposition. Mart spent one year at Queen ' s University; went into the investment business, then proceeded to join the R. C. A. F. and became a jet fighter pilot stationed on the Prairies. Later he moved to Comox, British Columbia and, as one might expect, succumbed to the distinct charms of the West and married Miss Merrilynne Tunbridge of Mission City. He left the Force with the rank of Flight -Lieutenant. In September of 1962, Mart was back on campus to teach in the Junior school. During this period he pursued his education at Toronto and Buffalo and earned his M.Ed. Later, he got his Ontario Teacher ' s Certificate at Queen ' s. A very loyal son of Appleby, he has given generously of his talents in many ways. Apart from coaching First Teams, he became the Housemaster of Colley House in 1964, took over the Band in 1966 and. in 1969 took com- mand of the entire Cadet Corps. For all these things we are grateful to an Old Boy who retained such abiding faith in our place in the sun. In July, he takes up the post of Head- master of Balmoral Hall School in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and we wish him, Lynn and their three young sons aU the happiness they so richly deserve. We shall miss them ! Thomas T. Menzies Mr. Menzies ' first acquaintance with Appleby was a brief one and probably gave no indication of the great con- tribution that he was to make to the life of the College in the future. Leaving England in January 1950, the young Cambridge graduate made his way to Toronto with, in his words, no money, no job, and no wife. He quickly remedied the first two de- ficiencies by arranging a temporary position at Appleby. He taught anything and everything here from March to June. He then accepted a post at Ridley College ' s Lower School for September 1950. The following summer he returned to England to claim his lovely bride. Mavis, with whom he returned to Ridley, and continued teaching there until he re- joined the Appleby staff in September of 1954. Mr. Menzies first taught History and W-r- . ByK . Sjmg A ' M tHk H Hi r 1 Geography, but as the School grew, his position evolved to Head of History. He enjoys the distinction of having been the Housemaster of all three of the Senior houses: Powell ' s House first, then Colley House, and finally Walker House. He has coached the First Cricket XI for nineteen years. In his last five years at the school, he was the Senior Housemaster and Dean of Residence. We should also like to mention the School ' s gratitude to Mrs. Menzies for the work that she has done for the Dramatic Society as Wardrobe Mistress for the past ten years. Her ingenuity, and competent administration of the wardrobes will be sadly missed. Next year, Mr. Menzies wiU assiune the duties of Headmaster of King ' s College School in Windsor, Nova Scotia. His departure will be a sad event for the School; we who have come to know and to respect him as both a schoolmaster and a friend will find the School a different place indeed without him. At the same time, all of us join in extending to Mr. and Mrs. Menzies, our very best wishes for continued happiness, health, and success in their new home.

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Headboy ' s Message In a school as small as Appleby, there must be always a wealth of communication between those who lead and those who are led. For it is only in this way that the School ' s closeness and Spirit will be maintained. Many of the problems in societ y stem from a lack of communication between classes, races or generations. Thus, it is imperative that we learn to communicate effectively and to acquire the basic skills. Learn to write accurately and concisely. Articulate your thoughts when you speak, and remember, if you are a good listener, you will be a better speaker. The attitudes and growth of Appleby will be healthy if we try to develop a rapport with each other, and this pertains especially to those in authority. Appleby cannot afford to lose the intimacy which has been a part of this school for decades, and something which has led to so many other good things. If you are a leader: set a good example; uphold the system; and listen so that you may be better equipped to communi- cate with your changes. If you serve the system: improve yourself by becoming involved, and listen to those in authority and your contemporaries. My best wishes to you all.