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

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ACTA NOSTRA, I 957 GUELPH, ONTARIO, l957 Editorial Staff Editor-in-chief: Elizabeth Smith XIIC. Assistant Editors: Mary Ord XIIIC. Jim Farley XIIID, Donna lVIcGee XID. Wayne Hillman XIA, Kathy Kohlman XA. Carol Ann Wood XD. Business Manager: Judy Goble XIID. Business Committee: Joan Nodxvell XIIA, Dave Craig XIIA, John Scott XIID, Judy Gordon XIA, Pat Ireland XIIIB. Bette Owen XIIIC, Joyce Richardson XIB. Jean McNally XC, Ann Maolesden XA, Pat Hammond XC, Donna Wilson XIIC. Barbara Kuhn XIA, Alan McNaughton XIA, John Wood XID, Mike McMillan XID, Sandra Harvey XE. Literaria: Robert Goheen XIIIB rconvenerb, Dorothy Wescott XIIIB. Wendy O'Reilly XIID. Mary Comfort XIIC, Diane Met- calf XIC, Peter Goheen XIII, Maryl Mercer XID. Table of Principals Message , . 5 Teaching Staff . . . . 6 Editors' Message . . 9 Editorials . . 11 New Teachers . . 13 Valedictory Address . , . . . 15 Academic Leaders . . . . 17 Scholarships . .,... . . 18 Graduates . . . 25 Alumni , . . . , 36 Exchange . . , , 40 Literaria . ...,...,. ........, . . 41 Acta Nostra Competition Winners .,.. 60 Activities .. ....,,.,.....,... .. 61 Students' Council .. ., 63 Art: Jayne Hawkins XIIA tconvenerl. Karl Krewson. Bill Muysson XC. Pat Ham- mond XC. Social Editor: Pat Girdwood XIIA. Assemblies: Dorothy Wescott XIIIB, Janet Gordon XIIIA, Donna Williams XIIIB. Alumni: Frank Forster XIIIB, Marion Mc- Cannell Spec. Music: Bonnie Glandfield XID. Exchange: Dave Talbot XIA. Dramatics: June Macdonald XIIIC. School Offender: Frank Sebestik XIIIA. Photography: Ron Hodgins. Languages: Sandra Berner XIID. Boys Athletics: Jim Farley XIID. Girls Athletics: Beverly McCrae XIIIB. Sports: John Mclntyre XIID. Staff Advisers: Miss Sinclair, Miss Cowie, Mr. Evans, Mr. Douglass. Con+en+s Dances . . . . , 65 Assemblies , . . . , 68 Dramatics . , 70 Music . . , . . . 77 St. John's Ambulance , . 79 Foreign Languages . . . . , 81 Science Club . , . . . 83 Camera Club . . . 83 I.S.C.F. , . . . 85 Poster Club , . . . 85 Cadet Corps ., 87 Boys' Athletics . . ....... . . . 95 Message from the Board of Education 108 Girls' Athletics ..,...................... 119 Form News .... 127 Index ,.,,. . . . 175

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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.

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84 ACTA NOSTRA Z l l.S.C.F. Standing: Joan Whiffinqlon, Janis Walker, Mary Gordon, Darlene Durr, Ruth Anne Grasley. Sealed: Paul Reader, Rosemary Oughlon Ureasurerl, David Craig lPresiden+l, Barbara Thomas fSecrefaryl, George Farnworih. 3 4 9 2 , POSTER CLUB Sfanding: Mr. H. Douglass lSf3ff Adviserj, Marelle Allan lSecre'faryl. Sealed: Fran. Roberlson lTreas.l, Gloria Symes lPres.l, Pal. Hammond fVice Pres.J. Absent Hans Boon, Ineke Boon, Dave Brighl, Peler Bush.