Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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Mr. Michael Hodorek, B.A. tCarletonj takes over the direction of the De- partment of Business Studies. In addition to previous teaching experience, Mr. Hodorek has a background of ten years' experience in a Canadian Chartered Bank. One of his special concerns will be the affairs of the Ashbury College Student Company. Mr. Robert Rice, B.A. tTrent Universityl, has been appointed Ashburys first full-time Librarian. Mr. Rice was educated at Hillfield in Hamilton and is a recent graduate in History from Trent University. THE GONDOLIERSH AT ELMWOOD We have by now come to expect fine polished productions of the Gilbert and Sullivan favourites that are produced jointly by Ashbury and Elmwood each year after the spring break. This year we were rewarded with a Gondoliers that measured up to our expectations. From the opening scene in the Piazzetta with the dancing Contadine and Gondoliers until the finale in the palace where the tangles are all unsnarled, we were treated to a fine evenings entertainment. The available talent grows each year to meet the needs. Michael O'Brien and Gordon Howe made a lively pair of Gondoliers and complemented each other very effectively in the roles of Marco and Giuseppe. Don Alhambra was properly and frighteningly sinister as played by Joseph Martyniuk, who made up in dramatic quality what he may lack in singing ability. Peter Josselyn. who doubled as producer-director and the Duke of Plaza-Toro, provided a valuable depth of experience and pace to the production. Douglas Pearce in the role of Luiz proved a more than sympathetic hero and carried off his duets with Casilda, played delightfully by Cynthia Leigh, with proper youthful charm. The Elmwood girls contributed some lively talent dramatically and sweet, if somewhat thin, singing voices. But as the evening progressed the chorus filled out in volume. Janice McRae was certainly exceptional as the Duchess and showed a very sure command of the role, both as a singer and as an actress. As indicated above, Cynthia Leigh, as the Duke's spirited daughter, brought a lively dramatic talent as well as a pleasing singing voice to the role of Casilda. Both Mary Christie and Diana Conway showed a fine flair for comedy in the roles of the suspended brides, Gianetta and Tessa, who are obliged to stand helplessly by and contemplate the loss of a husband. The two sets were simple and effective. The very small stage in the Elm- wood gym presents a challenge to any set designer, but once again the sets proved more than adequate. The lighting brought a warmth to the Piazzetta and an air of elegance to the palace, while the make-up and costumes added a great deal to the whole effect. The limits of the stage make choreography a bit of a problem but the dances were lively and the blocking good. Since the revival of the Ashbury - Elmwood productions, a very impressive array of Gilbert and Sullivan's works have been presented. I think it is fair to say that they have proved their worth and have earned a permanent place in the schools' activities. The time would seem to be ripe to consider expanding the venture and moving the event to a more suitable location, one that will give a better stage facility and provide better seating for the audience. Your reviewer sat in the back row near the doors and missed much of the atmosphere from that section. I am sure that many of the juniors found it hard to see as well. Congratulations to the members of the chorus and the stage crew and ticket sellers as well as to the Conductor, Fred Graham, and the Accompanist, Lorna Harwood-Jones. E.C.P. l 15

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A.S.Co. also has an educational facet for it provides valuable experience for the students responsible for its smooth functioning, and gives an insight into the world of business. By involving many students in different positions it helps counter alienation and apathy, and last, but not least, it carries with it certain financial rewards. Once having determined our capital requirements it was decided to sell shares at 31.00 each and to restrict purchase to five shares per individual. This restriction was aimed at preventing an individual or group of individuals from gaining control of the company, and also at ensuring widespread participation from the student body. tMany were skeptical at first, and it took the payment of the first dividend to convince themlj The shareholders were responsible for electing a Board of Directors com- prised of nine members. The Board meets monthly under the Chairman to dis- cuss business pertaining to the company and to review the activities of the various subsidiaries. In an effort to create machinery that was both efficient and responsive it was decided to create an Executive Committee of three members and to delegate to this Committee the necessary powers to deal with matters that required immediate attention. The President of A.S.Co. was appointed by the Board and has complefe responsibility for the successful operation of the company. The Secretary, the Treasurer, and all managers report to him directly. The Secretary has charge of administrative matters and maintains the com- pany records. The finances of the company are in the hands of the Treasurer who approves the weekly payrolls and who has to prepare the company books for auditing. Each subsidiary is under the control of a manager who is responsible for the smooth functioning of his operation. Reimbursement is either by salary or commission or a combination. Permanent officials of the company are paid a salary. Students are encouraged to develop new ideas, and to submit these to the Board of Directors for approval. Board approval results in the new project be- coming a company subsidiary. The company charter is in the process of being drawn up and once complete A.S.Co. will apply for incorporation and will then extend its operations beyond the School. Plans for next year call for the creation of a number of independent com- panies Ce.g. in addition to the above-mentioned, skate-sharpening, secondhand books, snow removal, auditing, and the student newspaperj and the establishment of a weekly stock market allowing trading of shares in these companies. D. C. PATERSON, President, A.S.Co. NEW MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF -SEPTEMBER 1973 Mr. Frederick T. Bellware joins the staff from Hawkesbury District High School to teach Biology. Mr. Bellware holds the degrees of Bachelor of Science tSir George Williams Universityl and Master of Science fCarleton Universityl and he has wide teaching and research experience, with a number of research and educational publications to his credit. Mr. Bellware also has experience as a ski coach and as an actor. Mr. John O. Cann joins the Junior School staff from Wellington County R.C. Separate School Board. Mr. Cann holds an Honours degree in English fGuelph Universityl and was trained as a teacher at the University of Victoria, B.C. He has had experience of coaching Rugby, Soccer and Basketball and has been active in the field of drama. Mr. Cann is married, with one son, and he will reside at 330 Mariposa Avenue. 14

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CONN AUGHT HOUSE Alas, all good things must come to an end Qhow's that for a corny begin- ning?J. With the close of the year must come the inevitable judgment on Con- naught's success in 1972-73. I think most will concur with my opinion that this year was very successful. The atmosphere of co-operation and participation in the House was of such a dimension as to merit the Wilson Shield for inter- house competition. I can't recount which illustrious members participated on School or House teams Qdue in part to my faulty memoryj-but perhaps it isn't important. If an individual has the motivation to strive, compete, and win, the house distinc- tion doesn't matter. The individual benefits from the competition-the House merely provides the opportunity and then reaps the credit for the victory. Initiative cannot come from House officers-it comes from deep within each member of the House. What follows may induce cries of hypocrisy. Throughout the year I was as guilty as anyone of increasing the furor of house competition which, in the worst sense of the word, created a schism between the two houses very much to the detriment of the unity of the school. I think that a student should identify with a particular house, but at the same time be conscious of the philosophy which binds Ashbury College. I sincerely hope that Mr. Wallin attains the same success and achievement next year as he has this year. He has proved to be a most able and vigilant housemaster. Therefore, Connaught House, be not narrow in outlook, pompous in atti- tude, or bloodthirsty in nature, be understanding, compassionate, and helpful- especially with houses less fortunate than you! 'Bye. N. MACLEOD WOOLLCOMBE HOUSE All things considered, this has been yet again a successful year, especially in terms of atmosphere. Naturally there have been grievances from time to time, but rather less so than in the past couple of years. More salient has been a readiness to co-operate with the demands of a boarding system with all the restrictions that have to be endured. If one word had to be chosen to sum up this atmosphere, I think cheerfulness would not be tar short of the mark. This was made abundantly clear at the annual House dinner held once again at the Chateau Laurier Hotel. Over sixty members of the House put in an appearance, and a spirit of good will reigned supreme! It was equally clear on the day of the cross-country race when, at a meeting held after lunch, the three necessary teams volunteered their services-an unprecedented happening. So what if we didn't win the Wilson trophy? Perhaps we were just trying to make Connaught feel better! Mr. Inns eventually got married. and perhaps the highest compliment to the House came from Mrs. Inns, who on more than one occasion commented on the courtesy and helpfulness of the students, of both Houses naturally. Surely this is what it is all about? The ability to learn to live in a small, con- fined community in such a way that little courtesies and consideration for others may grow and flourish to the benefit of all concerned. ' In September the appearance of the school will have changed. There is little need for the inner student to have to change too. 16