Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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14 THE ASHBURIAN BOXING CLUB '68 The newly formed boxing club, coached by Mr. Byford, enjoyed an exciting year. The club met on Tuesday nights from five to six o'clock. The meeting usually involved fifteen minutes of drill, followed by three quarters of an hour of sparring. Despite a few fat lips, I'm sure everyone really enjoyed the boxing, and we are all looking forward to a bigger and better club next year. The members were: Charlie fthe Kidj Perlman, Steve fthe Bearj Budovitch, Deadly Dave Durrett, Murray Lee, Fred fthe Killerj Blaumann, Charlie fthe Rockj Barnes, Paul Hamilton fMr. I-Iardj, and Doug fthe Proj Vingoe. D. VINGOE IVEIGHT TRAINING CLUB The Club at first was very small, because the idea of hard work did not appeal to many. However, within two weeks, our membership of iron men increased to nearly forty. This unfortunately was too many and had to be cut down. In only a few months many of the lighter boys gained eight to ten pounds, while the heavier boys lost about the same. There is no doubt that this activity should be continued. It is invaluable for building strength, flexibility, and confidence. It also helps the power of mental concentration. I enjoyed introducing this new activity and I appreciated the enthusiasm displayed by the students. j.L.G. RIDING CLUB The riding academy in Ashbury had a good start from the 19th of September. Last year, only Seniors were allowed to participate, but this year juniors were permitted to ride on Saturday afternoons, and Seniors in the mornings. In sixteen Saturdays, two hundred and twenty- one juniors rode, and in ten Saturdays, Hfty-four Seniors. Riding was carried on throughout fall and earQy spring. They rode in sunshine, rainstorms, sleet, and heavy snow falls. The gentle- man's sport had to be learnt the hard way, by the juniors especially. One cannot recall one Saturday not having at least one, and sometimes as many as three riders, dismounting his horse without his consent. Riding should have a good future in the years to come because it occupies enjovably one of the days in a Boarder's weekend. P F

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THE.f1SHBL'RI.4.Y 13 it was found that the boiling point of water was not high enough to vaporise the oils, M'hitwill used a bath of old motorcycle oil to raise the temperature. Cornett gave helpful assistance to the members of the Club, and for the first term acted as Club Secretary. Although he did no practical chemistry, he occupied himself reading chemistry books on more theoretical areas. On May 23, Mr. Byford tool: three members of the Club to the Museum of Science and Technology. Despite the fact that Martin. Schofield and XYhitwill had all been to the museum at least once before, they found this visit very interesting and informative. In the Physics Section there were several new exhibits demonstrating basic principles such as refraction, refiection, and harmonic motion. Another section in the museum demonstrated how little we could trust our senses. As you will have seen in these paragraphs, the varying scope and success of our activities made for a verv interesting year. . 'C' . S. M HITXVILL PHOTDGRAPHY CLUB New to Ashbury this year, the Photography Club spent much of its time and energy setting up a fully equipped darkroom and training its members in the science and art of taking and processing photographs. Several school events, including sports and dances, were covered by club members. Enthusiasm was not limited to members, as many students requested the club to process their films. Members for 1967-68 were: David Ku CPresidentJ, Andrew Johnston CYice-Presidentj. Richard Glickman CSecretary-Treasurerj, Allan Macdonald, Gerard Wilson, Sydney Milanslcy, David Durrett, Martin Connell, Thomas Bates. Mr. Schovanek was Moderator. j.G.S. DRIVERS' TRAINING Now in its second year, the Ashbury Driver Training Course again proved a great success. Enrolled this year were Carl Aboud, Andrew Ashton, David Durrett, Richard Glickman, Bruce Goldie. Keltie Kennedy, Murray Lee, Robert McArthur, john McColl, David McNaughton, Michael Peterson and Charles Schofield. All the boys were successful in obtaining an Ontario Drivers Licence, after completing the twenty-Five hours of classroom instruction in safe driving techniques and six hours of in-car' practice. Special certificates were awarded those who met all the requirements of the course. Mr. Schovanelt was the staff organizer, and Mr. N. Boudreau of Merivale High School taught the course. ics.

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THE ASHBURIAN If RIFLE CLUB Early in the school year, the Rifie Club was formed, under the supervision of Mr. De Corcuera. Regular members were: Dollin CPresidentD, Ellis, Laidler, Yaxley, De Dardel, Rothwell and Mac- donald. In addition the club attracted a number of part-time marks- men at various times. Once the rifles had been sighted in, many hours were spent on Thursdays in the rifie range under the gym. i A highlight of the Easter Term was the match against the Masters. Each side fielded a, team of seven. The Masters were defeated by a comfortable margin of -I-7 points, the Club Team scoring 1217 out of a possible 1400. Top scorer of the afternoon, however, was Mr. Joyce. Towards the end of the Easter Term, the Boarders took on Connaught House, but Connaught was victorious. On the second last weekend in May, a final match was held at the Rothwell Range to find the best marksman in the Club. Around sixty targets were Hred at, over ranges of 25, 30, and 100 yards. First, second, and third places went respectively to Dollin, Laidler and Yaxley. The Rifie Club thanks Mr. De Corcuera for his careful supervision during all shooting, and for his encouragements which helped us to make it a very enjoyable year of targetry. G. ROTHXN'ELI, FOLK CLUB XVednesday and Thursday afternoons, a few guitar pickers like Atcheson, Cook and Mr. Alexander would gather in Room D to pick songs, discuss folk music, and even attempt to sing. Listeners and other enthusiasts would come and go. A comedy concert was given at Christmas which was more fun than demonstration of any particular skill. But Alexander's Ragged- Time Bandl' was challenged by an offspring of the Folk Club, The Ashbury Tea Party and Experimental jug Band Gian, Petersons I and II, Barrios, Tyas and Turtonb to a public competition at the end of the Winter Term. The Tea Party and jug Band entertained at Elmwood on February 24, their music was apparently well appreciated. Unfor- tunately, the loss of their drummer broke up the group. The Folk Club, meanwhile, with the addition of some pretty enthusiasts from Elmwood, practised for their own concert, which was eventually held the night of the Sports Dinner in Argyle. And was enjoyed. PA..-X.