Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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27 PREFECTS MDNITDRS JOHN SMITH— Captain of the school. An efficient ' well-liked Head Boy, fully imbued with the team spirit — a games enthusiast of outstanding ability particularly shining in rugby and cricket He does well in class especially in Mathematics and Science. John is heading for civil engineer- ing via the University of Toronto. Our best wishes go with him. PETER W. E. RICHARDSON— Captain of Board- ers. Rich is Ashbury ' s all-round sportsman. Former Captain of Soccer and this year ' s Cap- tain of Rugby and Cricket and second in com- mand of the cadet corps. His ability of inspiring his teams on to victory marks Rich as a future leader of men. JOHN HOOPER — Captain of Day Boys. Efficiency is John ' s hallmark. Upright in character as in his bearing he is much admired by all. Tho ' of out- standing scholastic ability he is also a useful athlete, representing his school in Rugby and Cricket. Last but not least he is Commanding Officer of the Cadet Corps. FRANK MINGIE—Pre e ct. It is hard to imagine Ashbury without Frank ' s thunderous voice and 210 pound frame. A great enthusiast with a strong sense of responsibility and always a kindly eye to the smaller boys. A natural athlete who gained his Rugby and Hockey colours and who is currently showing prowess on the cricket field. HARRY BULPIT— Pre ect. A member of the school since 1942. Harry took time away from his scholastic career to operate Huff Duff on North Atlantic Patrol in the Royal Canadian Navy. A keen athlete he won his colours in Rugby and Hockey and is also an excellent Soccer player. WILLIAM NELLES — Prefect. Bill has been at Ash- bury longer than any other pupil. A good student and member of the Rugby team, he is also Editor of The Ashburian . But Bill is best known for his unlimited generosity and unfailing good humcr.

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2f THE ASHBURIAN CROSS-COUNTRY T N the annual cross-country races, held this year on May 4th, Connaught gained a 13 point majority, to win the ev6nt fairly easily and giving them a dangerous lead in the Inter-House compe- tition. The Senior Race saw a most exciting finish by Howie Clark, who overtook Robertson in the last few yards to win for Woollcombe by one second in the time of 25.21. However Robertson, Brown and Kenny, all of Connaught, took the next three positions. Indeed in all four races, Connaught won two of the first three places. Heney II, a boy who should make a name for himself as an ath- lete here won the Intermediate race comfortably with a time of 21.13, with Nesbitt and Earl placing second and third respectively. Grant II beat a large entry in the Junior Race to win easily in 12.09, with Chisholm coming second and Cullwick third. The Under 11 Race featured another thrilling finish, Sobie II edging McCracken by one second, with McDowell not far behind. Thousands cf people who smile at the illusions and dreams of youth, are wasting the vigour of manhood in pursuing the equally un- substantial and far less beautiful shadows of wealth and station and pride. I can do as I like , cries the fool who forget? if ever he knew, how little choice there is in life.

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THE ASHBURIAN ROBERT THOMAS— Prefect. Coming to Ashbury in 1939 Robbie entered inunediately upon a distinguished sports career, culminating this year as Captain of Hockey. Like Harry Bulpit, Robbie took time out of his scholastic career to serve in the army whence he got his dis- charge in October, 1945. IAN ELLIOTT— Pre cct. lan ' s academic career at Ashbury is somewhat overshadowed by his many other accomplishments. A natural and very courageous athlete he represented the school at Rugby and Hockey in which latter team he was the Vice Captain. He also holds the rank of Lieutenant in the Cadet Corps. Ian pos- sesses a grand sense of humor and a lively interest in world affairs. GORDON READ— Afonitor. Gordie first cai e to Ashbury in 1941 and altho of a quiet and un- assuming disposition he has nevertheless, been weU to the fore in all healthful pursuits. He has shown particular ability in Hockey and cricket for which he was awarded his school colours. IAN MACGREGOR — Monitor. Since joining Ash- bury in March, 1943 Mac has entered enthus- iastically into a variety of school activities. He proved a reliable lineman on the Rugby team and an efficient officer in the Cadet Corps. No word on Mac would be complete without mentioning his prowess on the dance floor. PETER BREIHAUPT— Monifor. Coming to Ash- bury in 1941 Pete has travelled along his scholastic path without an apparent woriy in the- world. He has represented the school at Rugby, Hockey and Cricket and served as an officer in the Cadet Corps. JOHN PETTIGREW— Monitor. Tubby came to Ashbury in February, 1942 and has entered enthusiastically into all school activities. In athletics he was Vice-Captain of Soccer and plays in the Cricket XI. But perhaps he is best known for his excellent work as publisher ot Panorama.