Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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ASHBURY PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY The company was formed in late December from the Photography Club headed by Mr. Hyatt. It was helped by a generous loan from A.S.Co. and 335 shares were sold to staff and students at 351.00 each. However, as is the case with any aspiring business, it was a difficult year. Orders came slowly and several employees chose to quit during the course of time. In the end the bulk of the work was left to a handful of members. When our books were reviewed, the future of the company looked grim indeed. However, the shareholders voted to keep their investment in the company for next year and to accept a dividend only, thereby saving the business. We hope to have more success in the coming year and to bring the joys of taking and developing pictures to more students. Our thanks go to all who have helped in any way in assisting the company. R. J. TERVO, Manager ASHBURY CLEANING COMPANY This year has seen another phase with regard to student companies. The Cleaning Company is now a separate, student-operated entity. Under Ronald Marchant CPresidentJ, Claude Pardo tManagerJ and Stephen Jay tSecretary- Treasurerl, A.S.Co. has had a successful and productive year. Owing to the new extension of the School, the company was able to clean a greater areag this created new and bigger jobs for the students. The help of Mr. Heed and Mr. Penton also worked to the benefit of the School. Shares were sold to the staff and students at S1.00 per share. The economic success of the company enabled it to present a 756722 dividend by the end of the year. The wages of the workers were set at 51.25 an hour at the start of the year. This was later raised to 31.50 an hour. The success of the Cleaning Company has given valuable experience to many of the students. It has been a good yearg let us hope that this success continues into the next school year. R. H. MARCHANT, President ASHBURY TUCK-SHOP COMPANY This year was the Tuck-Shop's first under student management. Despite rapidly increasing food prices, we managed to keep our prices downg this accounts for our small profit margin this year. Fortunately, we are still in the black. During the year we saw the books and records of the Tuck-Shop pass from Mr. Heed's hands to those of Ted Marshall and the Manager. We paid the School for Ted's salary as well as the rental of the Tuck-Shop area. Shares were sold at 51.00 eachg by the end of the year we were able to pay a 5596 dividend to the shareholders. H. VEILLEUX, Manager 29

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ACTION 73-74 ASI-IBURY COLLEGE LADIES' GUILD THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT It has been an exciting year of action and achievement for the Ladies' Guild with a number of important activities from September to June-not only have our receipts been at a record level but plans have been prepared for some new and unique projects in the forthcoming year. Highlights of our action include: September 10th-Annual clothing sale realized over 5820, making it the most profitable sale to date. October 12th - At the Old Boys' General Meeting it was proposed that the Old Boys' Association be broadened to include Parents and members of the Staff. The Ladies' Guild was cited as an example of a most effective and dedicated organiza- tion. Therefore, the President of the Guild was proposed as a member of the Board of Governors. October 13th- Ashbury Day was a great success. Nancy Maclaren headed the Ball Committee and did fantastic things with very little money. November 9th- General luncheon meeting. Mr. Joyce, Mr. Sherwood and Mr. German spoke. A cheque for 52,000 was given to assist in the Biology Lab. and S50 for a choir party. April llth- Election of the executive for l974!5. April 17th - Spring Luncheon meeting. Mr. Sherwood, Mr. German and Mr. Hugh Robertson addressed the Guild. Mr. Robertson outlined plans to expand the Library and the Ladies' Guild offered to set up a plan for voluntary help under Mrs. H. Biewald's direction. A cheque for S500 was given towards the Library. June 14th - The Annual Barbecue was a great success. S1200 profit was realized. June 15th - The Closing Guild Merit Awards were presented. These cash awards of S50 are given annually to the student in each year who has shown the best all- round effort. Next November 8th, 9th and 10th Mrs. Kevin O'Neill and her son Barry are organizing an antique show to be held at the school. My executive has consisted of: Honorary President- Mrs. W. A. Joyce Past President - Mrs. T. L. Bates Vice-President - Mrs. H. P. Wright Secretary-Mrs. D. J. Heaton Treasurer - Mrs. G. K. Ellacott Telephone Convenor-Mrs. R. L. McKenna Members Mrs. G. A. Harris Mrs. K. O'Neill Mrs. L. M. Johnston Mrs. D. Watson Mrs. K. Lavery May I express my appreciation to all the Members of the Executive. MARY ELIZABETH MULOCK 28

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION AT ASHBURY COLLEGE There has been considerable progress in developing our outdoor facilities at Ashbury College. One of the temporary classrooms was moved to the Harris Farm near Mont Ste-Marie, Quebec, which is 50 miles north of Ottawa via Highway 11 in a beautiful wild area. Mr. Harris, who was formerly with Youth Hostels, has decided to keep his 600 acres in their natural state of wilderness. The area includes a mile-long lake with 400-foot hills surrounding it. Canoe routes lead into Heney, Pemichangan, Poisson Blanc and 31-Mile Lakes, which provide two-day, three-day or one-week trips for the boys. Adirondack shelters are available on the Harris property for winter and summer camping. These are log, open-front shelters where one can build a fire in front for warmth and cooking. Don and Fergus Maclaren have allowed us access to their company's limits adjacent to the Harris property, and this has given us a large area for hiking, orienteering and exploring. Another of the portable classrooms was moved by Dr. H. Weber to his farm near Cantly in Quebec, with the agreement that our cross-country ski team would have access to his excellent cross-country course at any time. Dr. Weber, a geo- physicist, has done a great deal for cross-country skiing in both the competitive and leisure aspects. In addition, a large room will be set up in the Beedell barn on a farm near Cumberland. This will allow those on short trips to visit the farm and have overnight accommodation. Younger students can then experience overnight stays in Adirondack log shelters situated in the woods, in winter, spring or fall, and still have the option of returning to the barn if they can't cope with the elements. The barn obstacle and adventure course should be completed by next winter as well as new orienteering courses. We have purchased 20 Arctic sleeping bags, which will allow us to stage winter survival courses next year. Basically, my philosophy on the outdoors is that it should be adventure- oriented, but with learning situations present. These learning situations may be in the form of trust between people, co-operation in a group, chores shared and done because of peer pressure, or self-confidence gained through physical accom- plishment. I am a firm believer in the Outward Bound principles and we shall be developing programs somewhat similar as time and money permit. We plan to include rock-climbing when suitable instruction can be found. I feel that it is a great moulder of self-confidence and trust for your fellows which many boys lack. This year we have taken trips to Gatineau Park and stayed overnight at Lake Ramsay and The Haven , which are operated by N.C.C We have had one-day trips to the Beedell farm and to the class-room at the Harris farm. The cross-country ski enthusiasts have used the Weber Farm for practice and also helped prepare the Cross-Country Marathon Trail under the guidance of Mr. Niles and Mr. Anderson. Transportation has created a few problems and some three-day expeditions had to be cancelled as a result. We hope that transportation problems will be solved and that more people will be able to participate in Outdoor Education at Ashbury College. J.L.B. 30