Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute - Acta Nostra Yearbook (Guelph, Ontario Canada)

Page 110 text:

22 ACTA NOSTRA The Laird Ring, and fhe Durranf Cane fSee siory opposiiej

Page 109 text:

dollars for each college year. Ed is now taking a course in journalism at X'Vater- loo. XVe wish him every success lor the future. HELEN MOYER Helen won a Teachers' College Do- minion Provincial Bursary amounting to two hundred and lilty dollars. She is taking a course at Teachers' College in Hamilton. Helen was a rnenrber ol both the Glee Club and the Orchestra and as well was head ol' her class, excelling particularly in English and languages. She will make a very capable Public school teacher. ELIZABETH OUGHTON YVinner of an Atkinson Charitable Foundation Bursary which is valued at four hundred dollars, Elizabeth is now attending Queens University enrolled in a Physical Education course. She was a member ol' the executive ol the Girls' Athletic Association and was one ol the stars on teams last year. NVe extend our congratulations and a wish lor great success in her work. LAURA QUAIL Laura entered Teachers' College in Hamilton. this year. Laura won the 1.0.D.E. Ruth Clare Memorial Bursary valued at two hundred and lilty dollars. This bursary is given to encourage Crade Thirteen students to enter Teachers' College. Laura was an excellent English student, a member ol the Glee club, Linda McOuaid, valedicforian, and Mary Ord, winner of the Laird Ring. ACTA NOSTRA 2I a good pianist and a member ol the Dance Committee. lVe wish her success in her chosen career. PETER SCIIOLZ Pete was awarded a Doniinion-Proyirr cial Uniyersity Bursary qyalue 3551705 and a Special Prize lor a new Canadian who has mastered the lirrglish language alrd achieved exceptional results in other subjects tyalue Slfmllj. Come spring and you could always hnd Pete training lor 'lirack and Field Day. Pete is now attending Royal Roads in Victoria, B.C., and will linish his studies at Royal Military College. AIO.-XNNE SMITH Joanne was one ol Erin's contributions to C.C.V.l. -loanne was an honour stu- dent and was yery consc'entious in her work. Her quiet, reserved nature soon became known in XlllB class-room. Aloanne was the winner ol a Dominion- Proyincial Bursary lor 'leachcrs' Col- lege valued at two hundred and lilty dollars. .Xt present she is attending Stratlord Normal School. Best ol luck in your chosen prolession, lloanne! BRUCE THOMAS Bruce Thomas. who ranked second in his Upper School lorm, was President ol the Dramatic Club in his lourth year, and conyener ol the Literaria Commit- tee ol' Acta Nostra in his lilth year. De- spite these actiyities, he won the George Penlold Prize lor the student with the highest aggregate in Upper School, and N Q ss S Miss Margaret Pigoft presents her spelling cup to Norma McMillan.

Page 111 text:

was awarded the Captain Frederick Bond Chapter. I.O.D.E., scholarship of two hundred and fifty dollars a year for four years. Bruce is enrolled in First Year Medicine at the University of Tor- onto. lVith his pleasing personality and his capacity for conscientious effort, he should excel in his chosen profession. DONALD T.-XRZXVELL Donald. who came to our school only for his final year, stood well up in his class and was awarded a Teachers' Col- lege Dominion Provincial Bursary valu- ed at two hundred and fifty dollars. He is now attending Hamilton Teachers' College and next year will be applying his ability in English and Mathematics in training elementary school pupils. Mile wish him success in his work. MARIO BEGHETTO Mario headed his class during his four years in G.C.V.I. In 1955 and 1956 he won Dominion Provincial Bursaries. a valuable prile LAIRD RING AND MARY ORD The Laird Ring is a highly coveted award which is presented to the girl in the graduating class who has the best record of participation in extra-curricu- lar activities, is of good scholarship and possesses the qualities ol a lady. Mary Ord was a most worthy winner. Follow- ing a year as sub-editor, Mary was editor of the 1956 Acta Nostra. She is also a member of the Glee Club and of the make-up department of the Drama Club. For her high scholastic standing in Grade X she won the Principals' Prize and she has continued to keep her grades high. Best of luck, Mary. ACTA NOSTRA 23 for the best boy in drafting in TXII of 1956, and the Foremen's Club Scholar- ship lor the best teclmical graduate 1956. In other years he won prizes for A'Best Boy in lilectricity in TXI and the E. B. Crowe Scholarship in 1955. Mario is enrolled in Electronics at Ryerson Institute of Technology. He will be a graduate of whom we will be proud. ALLAN BERRIDCE Allan has been a hard working and high ranking student in the vocational department of G.C.V.I. He was success- ful in winning Dominion Provincial Bursaries in 1955 and 1956. in There is evidence that he will have a bright future in the fact that the same electrical manufacturer employed him year alter year for summer employment on account of the quality of his work. Allan is enrolled at Ryerson taking Electronics. DURRANT CANE BOB IVALLACE The Durrant Cane is presented to a boy of the graduating class who has the best record of participation in extra- curricular activities. good scholarship, and manliness. Bob, who is the Grade XIII President of the Student Council, has not only kept up his studies but has been a leader in football and volleyball. He also has olten sacrificed his own time so that others could participate under his direction and guidance. Bob was an excellent choice for this coveted award. Best of luck in your further work, Bob. UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARDS FOR 1955-56 Dominion - Provincial Bursary, Grade XII Vocational-GEORGINA STEFFLER. The Ralph Ramsey Memorial Scholarship- JAMES CULLEN - Presented by Mrs. Ramsey in memory of her late husband to the student of the present Grade XII who passed highest in the third and fourth years of Middle School. The Alice Mutrie Memorial Scholarship - JAMES FARLEYiPresented by the Major Robert Mutrie Chapter I.O.D.E. to a stu- dent of Grade XII from last year's Grade