Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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For the Cadet Inspection this year Jim Beqaj was Lieutenant Number 3 platoong Mike Kelly was Band Major and Charles Maclaren was Lieutenant of the Guard of Honour. As the term draws to a close the last gathering of the House will be on June 11th at the Chateau Laurier Hotel for the House Dinner. To show our appreciation for a most rewarding year under the direction of Mr. Inns, one final Woollcombe House cheer: Give me an Iwi Give me an Nfl GENE' Give me an . Give me an S ! What have we got? INNS . bb '99 C. H. Maclaren M. P. Kelly CHAPEL NOTES Because in a small way this year's Chapel life was a little less Chaplain- dominated and a little more student-oriented I have asked students to con- tribute to this year's account of Chapel activities. Sandy Stiles, who headed our Chapel Committee, and Bill Stratton, our Chief Server, each have some- thing to say. And so do I - Thank you, Sandy and Bill, for the excellent way you each efficiently and cheerfully filled the important positions entrusted to you. We had a great Confirmation group this year about which Adrian Haythornthwaite reports. My own comments are mainly by way of expressing gratitude. The Head- master deserves thanks for his support of the Chapel. An example of this support is reflected in the 55610.00 we were able to give away. By making other arrangements for the maintenance of the Chapel. Mr. Joyce has made it possible for every cent of money put on the Chapel collection plate to be used for charitable purposes. As ever Mr. Thomson rightly receives our appreciation for the skilful way he gets the best out of our organ and our choir. The congregational singing was greatly improved by the end of the year and that is a real accomplishment. Prefects, your dependability in the reading of lessons and other duties does not go unnoticed. We thank you as we thank the Servers and Coxnmittee members. There are many individuals who deserve bouquets. For example there is Mrs. Gwynne-Timothy, who took such good care of the Chapel, and Mr. Humphreys, who produced the words for Jesus Christ - Superstar . Would the many persons who worked so hard in the Chapel please accept the thanks of the entire College. The biggest thanks of all is my personal thanks to the students for letting me be Chaplain. I very much treasure your friendship and am grateful that you treat me as a person -- with all the ups and downs involved. I believe that Ashbury College has grown a little as a community of persons who respect each other and I'm glad to be part of it. Here's something to think about: One's friends are that part of the human race with which one can be human -- George Santayana. And don't forget what Jesus said - I call you my friends . E.E.G. 12

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Well, this year will always be remembered by all members of the House. Certainly it was a very tumultuous year. but Connaught has weathered the storm and, if anything. come out stronger. It was a young house and its youth and vitality showed up time and time again. The atmosphere which existed was really something else. mainly because the House was so much closer than it had ever been before. There was much more rapport between those on top and those lower down the ladder. and this continually showed through. At the end of the first school year of this new decade. Connaught House looks in great shape. If it can continue on its present path of tremendously spirited participation in all activities. its future is assured. Sincerest thanks. I think from everybody. go to Mr. Thomson for a lead and for participation and interest in so many aspects of school life. A final word of encouragement - Good Luck! D. R. Hallett Closing Day this year was more than usually poignant for Connaught for at least for its Housemasterlj because we said farewell to so many fine people who have been with the House since its inception four years ago. Next year there will only be two for. at most. threej of these founder-members left. To Dell Hallett. and all other leavers who have stayed the four-year course. my very warmest thanks for all they have done and especially for the stan- dards they have bequeathed us. which have resulted in the House's present healthy condition. Fortunately those who will lead us next year are well versed in these standards. and we face the future with confidence. O.W.T. EDITOR'S NOTE The Housemaster of Connaught continued to act as music critic for The Ottawa Journal. He conducted the Canadian Centennial Choir in its Christmas concert at the National Arts Centre. and the Ottawa Civic Symphony Orchestra in its winter concert at the High School of Commerce. He has also appeared on radio Cas a member of a panel of music critics in CBO's The Music Scenevj and on television fin a service relayed from Trinity Anglican Church, where he is Organist and Choir Directorj. WOOLLCOMBE HOUSE NOTES Woollcombe House began the year under the direction of Mr. Joyce. Mr. C. J. Inns. who came to Ashbury this year from England. was appointed House Master at the beginning of the Winter term. Mr. H. Penton once again filled the post of Master in Charge of Woollcombe House Day Boys. The prefects were Charles Maclaren-Head of House-Mike Kelly. Marc Duguay and Dave McNeil. Head of Day Boys. The Room Captains were Lennie Rosenhek. Roger Ramsay. Kostas Himsa. ,lay Ronalds and Ken Hansen. This year in the inter-house games we greatly improved our record. ln soccer. hockey and curling we shared the honours in each sport. each House winning one game. ln a very close and exciting swimming competition Woollcombe defeated Connaught in the last event. At the Sports Dinner in March. Bruce Wfeiner was presented with the trophy for the Best Linesman in the football team and Mike Kelly was judged the Most Valuable Player. ln skiing. Jim Cuttle was the Most Valuable Skier and Tony Seay was the best Cross-Country Skier. Mike Kelly was also the Most Valuable Player in the Hockey. 11

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.b .. F.7- .1 , 151'-'L L,.' Y' lv' NFA' 'v h. 3 9.31.1 --' Q:1 , . ' : fo 'Vi' Q-M. THE SERVERS Back Row: K. Rimsa. E. W. Cahn, C. N. Teron, S. M. Power. Front Row: J. G. Macdonald, F. Chu. Rev. E. E. Green, W. W. Stratton, G. C. Davies. SERVERS' GUILD This year has been one of the most active for the Ashbury College Servers' Guild. Our duties varied from taking part in pre-service seminars to helping to put up loudspeakers in the Chapel for recordings. This was the first year that a 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist was held every Sunday. A thirty-minute seminar was held before each service during the first two terms. During one service. Mr. Green arranged a re-enactment of the Last Supper for the benefit of the Confirmation Class. On another occasion. during Easter. a large cross was suspended from the ceiling to help us all understand more fully the meaning of Christ's Crucifixion. Each service was conducted with a modern version of the Liturgy. which shortened the service considerably. Evensong was held each Sunday at 7.15 p.m. Lessons were read by the Headmaster and Prefects. We had many interesting speakers during the course of the year. their topics ranging from world affairs to responsibility. Two services were devoted entirely to the recording of Gflesus Christ - Super- star . and there were several folk services. all of which offered a welcome change from the format of the regular services. Two morning services were held every Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday at 8.30 and 8.45. Lessons were read by the Prefects and Monitors. Mr. Green put us in the mood of the day with a prayer and a word of wisdom. The Friday morning services were devoted to the improvement of the student voice and an increased knowledge of hymns. The so-called sing-alongs were directed by Mr. Thomson. who by the end of the year had us all singing several new hymns. 1 would like to take this opportunity personally to thank all those who helped me serve throughout the year. Special thanks to Mrs. Gwynne-Timothy. who arranged the sacred vessels and other furnishings for the services. I sincerely hope that those members of the student body who have helped in the Chapel this year will continue to do so in the future and keep the Ashbury College Servers' Guild well-organized and active. W. W. Stratton 13