Humberside Collegiate Institute - Hermes Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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I zz itia tion In October, the G.A.A, held its second meeting of the year in the form of a ceremonial initiation. In past years the unfortunate freshies had to go through all sorts of mock tortures, but as this has been forbidden, they merelv took their pledge. Miss Mitchell, our new Honourary President, was in the chair and she also had to be initiated. A balloon filled with confetti was hung over her head and when she was seated Miss VVard burst the balloon, showering Miss Mitchell with the confetti. The new executive were introduced and the old executive passed on their candles. A little later Isabella Anderson led the girls in a sing-song and then Mr. La Pierre sang for us. Two fine recitations were given by two of our Freshies--Ruth Bond and Doris Lacock-and these were enjoyed by all. All the tirst formers wore green hair ribbons, and Miss McNair and Miss Lvnch, our two Freshie teachers, also wore green. Refreshments were served and then for the rest of the time the girls danced to the accompaniment of the music of Wayne Allman and Norm. Agar, who represented the Collegians. Tfps gf 4, 'XA 7 o TTU E. wg. -21 vigil' I., fm - Q 'V 131: ,Jas T he Masquerade On the iirst of November the annual G.A.A. Masquerade was held. Although it was a rainy night, there was a large crowd of gaily costumed girls out. They were met at the door by two solemn niggers who called them- selves George and Rastus. Guessing the identity of these two worthy indi- viduals proved to be quite amusing and also very difficult. Inside the gymnasium, for the first quarter of an hour, the girls enjoyed various I-Iallowe'en games, mostly of fortune telling and eating apples hung on strings. The Grand March followed, and the many beautiful and interesting costumes made the task of the judges a very difficult one. Miss Mitchell, Miss Story, and Miss Stock did the judging, and they had quite a time picking out the winners, but finally decided that Phyllis Hancock had the most beautiful costume and Elizabeth Arnold and Mary Meikle the funniest. The skits put on by each year were among the main events of the evening, and everyone enjoyed them very much. The Fourth Formers won this com- petition with a play entitled, The Supreme Sacrifice. The main characters in this were Nan Hamilton, Laura Schissler, Phyllis Veal, Margaret Dillon, Day Tucker, Loraine Hingston, Fanny Wakely and Isabella Anderson. Agnes Norris and Phyllis Hancock danced, then the Collegians played and for some time the girls danced. Refreshments were served by joan Garton and her committee. Everyone had an enjoyable time and left in high spirits. 132

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The runners were:-Helen Irvine, Audrey Stevens, Dorothy Sanderson, Nan Hamilton, Eva Barbey, Maine Seibelink, Helen Wlenger, and Isabella Anderson. We are glad to see that the girls are going to be given more chances to distinguish themselves in track Work, now that We have a track of our own, and We hope they will avail themselves of this asset to the greatest extent. Elections Early in September, the election of officers for 1930 G.A.A. executive was held, and a large number were present at the meeting. Reports of the year's activities were given by last year's executive and bouquets of Hovvers were presented to Miss VVard, last year's Honourary President, and to Miss McAllister. Before the elections, a sing-song was held, led by Isabella Anderson. Here, the lirst formers were given a chance to learn some of the school songs, and altogether, they demonstrated their ability to make a noise. Miss Mitchell was appointed by acclamation Honourary President. Coral Lightfoot was elected president with a big majority and Agnes Norris came in as vice-president. The rest of the executive are :-Nan Hamilton, Secretary, Del Elliot, Treasurer, Madeline Linn, Basketball Representative, Isabella Anderson, Baseball Representative, Wiliiia Cummings, Volley Ball Represen- tative, Peggy Pringle, Tennis Representative, 'Ioan Garton and Mary Keeling, Social Representatives, Margaret Cowan, Big Sister Representative. WW Q G.A.A. EXECUTIVE D. Elliott, A. Norris, Miss Mitchell, C. Lightfoot, N. Hamilton 131

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SENIOR GIRLS' BASKETBALL Miss McAllister, B. Bond, D. Elliott, M. Linn, A. Till, E. Leask, A. Norris N. Hamilton, M. Fisher, K. Westman, I. Anderson. Basketball This year only four of last year's champions returned and these were all juniors in the persons of Nan Hamilton, Agnes Norris, Madeline Linn and Isabella Anderson. These four, along with Beryl Bond and Del Elliott, are this year's Senior Team. On the sud. line Mary Fisher and Kay Westnian have worked hard and will no doubt have places as regulars in the 'coming year. Cn the forward line Beryl, Madeline and Del have worked together beautifully. Beryl is a speedy little player who invariably runs circles around her taller guards. Her ready laugh is infectious and keeps the whole team in high spirits. Madeline, though not very tall, is very good at rebounds and is a fine shot. But she is very modest and not fond of being in the limelight. Del has worked very hard this year and has done well on the forward line. She is a good shot and a quick little player. Isabella, this year's captain, playing centre, has managed to get the jump most of the time and has specialized in intercepting. Because of the flying leaps she often takes to intercept a ball, the girls have called her Leaping Lena. Nan, as guard, is a quick, lively player. Her best points are her speed and a-bility at intercepting. Her ready smile and perky disposition have made her a general favourite. Playing beside her is Agnes, who is an absolute whirlwind when she gets going. She is fine at rebounds and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Unfortunately, this year the Seniors have not been winners and the girls, though naturally disappointed, have not given up hope but are planning what they will do next year. After all, we really play for the fun of the game and the love of keen c-ompetition, and we do not expect to win all the time. This year's Junior Team is entirely new-most of the girls having worked up from the substitute line. They have lost only one game this season and that to Harbord at their very iirst game. Though off to a rather discouraging start, the Juniors bucked up and decisively beat their opponents.at the next game. On january 31, they played in the Semi-finals at Central Y.M.C.A. 133