Durham College - Yearbook (Oshawa, Ontario Canada)

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Experience If we all didn ' t learn much from our studies this year, I can honestly say that going to Durham was an experience. The organization and operation of an institution of this calibre is unique and unlike anything imaginable. The organizers of the various social activities certainly learned a few things the hard way but I think this is good, for it provides a solid means of improvement. The dances of next year will certainly be a vast improvement over this year but we learn from mistakes. One thing quite noticeable is the fact that we learned quite a bit this year. Moving up the ladder from bad to good, the Winter Carnival was one of the most successful and enjoyable events of the year. But once again we made mistakes and know what to do in the way of planning the Carnival for next year. The bowling club and week- end swimming were also two successful operations and for the few stu- dents who seized the opportunity, they provided a good means of relax- ation and enjoyment for all. The sports program was limited as to size and organization, but once again I can say that experience in handling a program of this na- ture was gained and our sports program for next year will be greatly enlarged, to include Varsity teams in competition with other schools as well as our own house program. The problems of school jackets, orientation, initiation, dances, news- paper will all be brought into perspective after we have had the experi- ence from them. Last but not least, I would like to direct this paragraph to the • Durus , your yearbook. True the publication has been limited and is small, but the reason for this is simply that we had nothing to start with. I think the College Yearbook should be looked upon with pride and dig- nity and not scoffed or knocked into the ground. We certainly learned and profited by the experience - a large and important one. I have con- fidence in the future, students of Durham will all help to make each and every student activity successful! Brian Perry, Editor in Chief.

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President ' s message I welcome the students who are enrolled or intend to enroll at Dur- ham College. Whether or not our College will prosper depends in large measure on you, the students. The growth and public image of an insti- tution cannot be measured solely by the expansion of faculty, facilities and educational programmes. Your accomplishments, your standards, your personal attributes and your contributions to society are the cri- terion by which the College and all its graduates will be judged. Our pioneering year has been a successful one and we are proud of the en- thusiasm and support of our first student body. I am sure that you will continue to give us the encouragement and support we have witnessed in our first year. The best of luck in your College career and may you find new paths of success and happiness. Sincerely, G. E. Willey 4 j