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

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82 ACTA NOSTRA G.C.V.I. SCIENCE CLUB Slanding: Mr. S. McKay lSfaff Adviserl, Gordon Morion, Wayne Hillman, David Talboi, Les. Ferrier, Sleve Lewis Sealed: Peter Goheen lSecrelary-Treasurerl, Peler Marucci lPres. V2 ferml, Jim Cullen lPres. VZ lerml. Joseph Arlen lAbsenrl. G.C.V.I. CAMERA CLUB Sfanding: Bob Collens, Ronald Goodall, Jean McNally, Jim ScoH, Bill Gazer. Sealed: Don Sfolh lSecrefaryl, Dave Talbot lVice-Pres.l, Ron Hodgins lPresidenfl, Keifh Hincks Ureasurerl, Nelson MacDougalI. Absenlz Miss McFadden, Mr. Evans lSlaff Advisersl.

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languages is necessary. In addition to these it is important for him to have the ability to join in extra-curricular sports and other activities in school along with the ability to mix socially: the latter ability may later be the factor which makes him either a success- ful or unsuccessful doctor. Although the cost of the medical course is high, Dr. Loudoun said that the desire to enter this profession could obtain success ACTA NOST RA 8 I for the student if this desire was strong enough and that therefore lack of finances should not discourage students from consid- ering medicine. At present there is a shortage of doctors and in most areas more work than the doctor can handle. Dr. Loudoun thought that it was wise for a person to have a few years of general practice before entering a post graduate course. foreign languages TOUSIGNANT Mademoiselle Cete Chez Les Tousignant Apres beaucoup de travail et de prepara- tion par les Tousignant, tout etait pret fi recevoir la nouvelle maitresse d'ecole. Luzina attendit son arrivee avec agitation. Enfin, voici ce qu'elle vit: Mlle Cote etait tres jeune et jolieg elle portrait un beau costume, un petit chapeau de paille avec une plume rouge, des souliers aux talons hauts, et dans ses mains gantees elle avait un sac de cuirg c'etait une vision delicate. Pendant la premiere journee fi l'e-cole, il y eut une lecon de geographie. D'abord personne ne sut dire le nom de la province 01:1 ils vivaientg Pierre dit au hasard, La Poule d'Eau, mais ce ne fut pas correct. Enfin, aide par la maitresse, Edmond dit que c'etait le Manitoba. Luzina, qui etait assise au dehors sous la fenetre de l'ecole. au lieu de faire un gateau, avait entendu toute la lecon et elle etait fachee contre ses enfants pour ne pas avoir su le nom de leur province. Pour la recreation, la classe alla a une surface plane de l'ile, jouer et chanter avec la maitresse. En route ils passerent la mere sans faire signe de la main et sans lui parler. Dans les jeux les eleves riaient comme ils n'avaient jamais ri avant. et ils s'amusaient beaucoup. Luzina vit que la maitresse gagnait le coeur des enfants. Ils l'admiraient beaucoup et ils pensaient plus de ses opinions que de celles de leur mere. Luzina devenait tres jalouse, mais elle savait bien que c'etait la le prix de 1'instruction. fJean Toy XIIIB EINE ANEKDOTE Es War einmal eine Lehrerin, die zer- streut war. Eines Tages kam sie in das Schulzimmer und sagte: Jetzt. Klasse. beginnen Wir die Aufgabef' Sie sagte einem armen Studenten: Bonjour, mon petit en- fant. Der Student stand auf und sagte: Guten Tag, meine Lehrerin. Die bose Lehrerin sagte: Par1ez francais, s'il vous plait. Aber meine Lehrerin, antwortete er, dies ist eine deutsche Klasse, keine franzosische Klasse. -Walter Hulme XIID 9 ANEKDOTE Ein Professor, der sehr zerstreut war, ging in ein Restaurant. Ein Kellner, der schnell zu ihm ging, sah, dass er ein Buch' trug, und wollte den Professor nicht store-n. Der Kell- ner, der ein sehr guter Kellner war, brachte ihm Wasser und ging dann von dem Pro- fessor weg. der jetzt sein Buch las. Der Zeit. Glas Professor las sein Buch eine lange Dann sah er auf und sah, dass sein Wasser. das auf dem Tisch vor ihm war, halb leer war. Er dachte, dass sein Mittagessen zu Ende ware: also fuhr er von dem Res- taurant ab, ohne zu essen. -Wendy O'Reilly XIID DE URBE GUELPI-I Urbs Guelph, quae est appellata Urbs Regalis. a Ioanne Galto condita est. In urbe Guelph sunt complures colles in quibus sunt magnae et pulchrae domus et ab quibus est gratus despectus reliquarum partium urbis. Per eam fluit flumen Speed. In quo sunt multi pontes quibus cives flumen transire possunt. In latis viis urbis sunt multae arbores omnium generum et in hortis civium sunt multi flores pulcherrimi. In ea incolunt circiter triginta milia ho- minum quorum plurimi in Canada nati sunt sed sunt quoque multi qui ad Canadem ex omnibus terris Europae Venerunt. Multa aedificorum ex lapidibus facta sunt. Sunt aegris corpore duo magna aedificia, aegris mente Homewood Sanitariumg sunt tria theatra, multa templa, multa alia aedi- ficia et privata et publica. Multae officinae novae nuper factae sunt in quibus multae utiles res a milibus fabrorum fiunt. Praeterea sunt tria collegia: in primo homines agri culturae, in altero scientiae veterinariae student: in tertio puellae adultae scientiae domesticae student. Praeterea sunt multae scholae, aliae ad pueros puellasque parvas, aliae ad adulescentes aptae. Felices sumus nos qui in hac urbe pul- cherrima habitamus. Urbem nostram ama- mus. -Alan McNaughton XIA

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SCIENCE CLUB With demonstrations, explanations and ex- cursions, the Science Club has had an in- teresting year of learning. Meeting every second week, the club organized a series of light experiments. From basic principles of light, demonstrations and talks by club members carried us to such fields as pola- roid light and the composition of the spectra. Open house gave us a chance to display a few pieces of equipment we studied and to display some experiments. A series of combustion and heat experiments provided some unusual observations. Various volcano effects were erupted before us, and jet pro- pulsion was demonstrated. A trip through the Dominion Rubber La- boratories proved interesting. We were shown how durability of rubber is tested. and we inspected a scientific library. To- gether with Grade thirteen Chemistry stu- dents, the Science Club toured the Steel Mills at Hamilton. We saw and had explain- ed the complete process for the manufacture of steel. From the chemistry of the blast furnace. to the finished steel, we witnessed the procedure. As it is a small club, each member has opportunities to demonstrate, ask questions. and perhaps answer a few-a very good arrangement. -Peter Goheen XIIIA - .. ON BEING A SCIENTIST The job of a research scientist is not an easy task. It requires many and varied qua- lities of the man or woman in this field. Following are some ideas expressed, in a recent interview, by Dr. Taylor Evans, a research worker at the Dominion Rubber Research Laboratories here in Guelph. What should a high school student do to improve his chances for a successful scienti- fic career? The ordinary student will choose the easy course in getting his work done. The greatest speed at which he can finish his work in time for fun is the main principle by which he studies. For a rewarding career the student must learn to work, and work hard. Dr. Evans warns the student not to try to specialize during his collegiate years but to learn his basic lessons upon which many more are built. It is said that a fault with scientists to-day is that they do not know how to express themselves. The abil- ity to speak well should be developed in high school. In research, one works in a group towards a common goal and thus it is very necessary for the scientist to be co-operative. He must have a good understanding of related sci- ences as well as an expert knowledge of his own. It is necessary that the scientist have .ACTA NOSTRA 83 mature judgment and be independent and original. His observations must be highly ac- curate and he himself must be indefatigable in attaining the truth. He is also required to have an interest in things other than science and to keep up with current events. These qualities and his philosophy combine to make a good research scientist. What is the philosophy of the research scientist? The goal of every scientist should be to improve the lot of mankind. A prin- ciple can serve as a tool, and if the scientist sets before him certain definite principles. he will be able to build his life accordingly. A positive outlook, an open mind and self confidence are some good basic ideals to acquire. He should have a welcoming atti- tude towards change and should keep up to date. He must constantly be striving to do things better and be willing to work over- time in pursuit of his goal. Learning to ac- cept advice and assuming responsibility are further requirements of a good scientist. The good scientist is also able to change his mind and to compromise. All these charac- teristics, varied as they are. are vital to the making of a good scientist. ln the future, scientists will play a very important role in the world. The age of automation will still require people who can think. There will be a greater demand for technicians and scientists then-more than ever before. In this new age there will be more time for the scientists to do more things. Progress will depend upon the avail- ability of the well-trained. This is an invita- tion for you to join the forces of men who will prove to be to-morrow's leaders. A special thanks is extended to Dr. Taylor Evans who so graciously consented to this interview. -Wayne Hillman XIA . THE G.C.V.I. CAMERA CLUB 1956-57 The members of the Camera Club are: Ron Hodgins, president: Dave Talbot. vice- presidentg Keith Hincks. treasurerg Jean McNally, student council representative: Don Stoltz. secretary: Bob Collens, Ronald Goodall, Bill Gazer, James Scott and Nelson MacDougall. Under our capable and untiring president. the Camera Club is progressing very rapid- ly, and we hope it will continue to do so for many years. However, we feel that we will be in an even better position to serve G.C.V.I. students at dances, etc., after we receive our new dark-room and equipment from the Student Council. We are most grateful to our two staff advisers: Miss McFaddin and Mr. Evans. Without their interest and support the club could not have existed.