London Central Secondary School - Golden Glimpses Yearbook (London, Ontario Canada)

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76 Tl-IE REVIEW W.O.S.S.A. Juvenile Track Cham- pionship Team, May, 1934 Left to Right-Floyd Brown. Geo. Der Stepanian, William Wong, Geoffrey Miller. W.0.S.S.A. Juvenile Champion, William lVong Dicl You Know That--- Robert Smith f3rd yearj holds the 1934 Dominion Intermediate Championship in archery and also the 1933 International Junior Championship? Jack judge C5th yearj holds: flj London City junior Tennis Championship. C23 He reached the finals in Men's Open Cham- pionship for London City and also the semi-finals in the men's doubles? Daring Feats Accom- plished blg-ym. Team As the last strains from the orchestra floated out of the auditorium and faded away down the halls, the house lights flickered, and went out. The cur- tains parted, and the show was on! Commencing with an unique assortment of pyramids, the team started the programme whizzing in true Central style. Following this display of co- operative team-work, the boys presented some tumbling work, in pairs. In this section, the Two Man Show of Don Edy and Jack Quick deserves special mention. After this was over, difhcult feats were performed on the parallel bars. Then came the tumbling and springboard work, the latter proving to be one of the biggest attractions of the whole show, as the Central artists flipped and rolled about in the air. And then came the Grand Finale-the spectacular stunts on the high-bar. A hush crept over the audience, broken only by the frequent spasms of ap- preciative applause, as the gym- nasts swung about the bar in rhythmic circles. As the final notes of God Save the King lost themselves amongst the empty spaces of the school, the audience filed out of the auditorium and went home with a feeling of having spent one of the most interest- ing and enjoyable evenings since the Gymkhana two years ago. Members of the Gym team: Bruce Armstrong, Jack Bower, James Bowen, Clifton Clark, Kenneth Deane, Ted Delaney, Fred Eagan, Don Edy, Charles Graham, Sid Guymer, Fred Page, Harry Pope, jack Quick, Bill Robinson, Bob Scott, Char- lie Seager, Sid Shapiro, Orrin Simmons, Kingsley Vogan, Bob Waugh, H a r o 1 d Whitehall, Douglas Wilson, Edward Wil- son, William Wong. I 5 ,ff- Kal 'GIRLS' SENIOR TEAM orr TO A cz-ooo START Last season was a very thrill- ing one in so far as Senior Bas- ketball was concerned. The four competing schools were Beck, South, Central and Tech. The games were exciting and were like well-fought battles among equally well-trained warriors. One of the most exciting games was that between South and Central which was played at Central when the score was tied 16-16. Everyone was tense, and excited all through the game. Although Central did not lead the series, the girls throughout the whole season showed a good spirit and fine sportsmanship, and, after all,that's what counts. We heartily congratulate the girls of the team and their coach, Miss Henderson, on their excellent showing. The line-up was as follows:- stan, Dorothy Elliott and Chris- tine Bell. Best of luck to this year's team! and with the same good coach and the same enthusiasm and good sportsmanship they're off to a good start. Basketball is a game which everyone should play. It is a game which demands the utmost skill and precision. It is a game of no Contact-you may not touch another player. It calls for a true eye, a steady hand, and much endurance. Few people who have not played the game realize the speed and stamina it demands. The most important factor in basketball is team-play. It re- quires perfect cooperation to play this game. It develops in one the ability and willingness to work with others towards a SENIOR BASKETBALL TEAM Front Row- Miss Henderson, Jean Paterson, Joyce Murfin, Christine Bgll Dorothy Elliott, Margaret Houghton. Second Row-Jean McNally, Doris Burston. Back Row-Isabel Nevin. Jean Crawford. GYMNASTIC IIEAM 1934 F0R4W3fd5'1C4MT2fgafEr HOUEI1' single objective. It produces the Left to Right-Top Row-Bob semi, Ed. NVilson, Harold NVhitehall, cbs. ton' man C' aug on'-loyce eemefns 50 necessaly for WHY' Scaxzer, Don ECly.Orrxn Simmons. Muffin, Jean Cl'8.Wf0l'l'l, Isabel day llfe when 0ne5 basketball K - 'I ' ,B A ' ,Clif Clk, k-B ' ,' , - - - - Cenltilzgd gzlgeliobinson ruce rmstrong :ton ur Jac oner Jim Bower Nevm and Patncla Labeskl' Front-William VVong, Ted Delaney, Chas. Graham, Sidney Shapiro, Harry , Pope, Kingsley Vegan- Guards.-Jean Paterson, Jean Absent--,lack Quick, Fred Egan, Kenneth Deane. Robert Waugh. Douglas Wilson McNally Ccaptainlg Doris Bur- experiences are a dim memory -the ability to cooperate, to take defeat with a smile, and victory with grace.

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THE REVIEW 75 Hockey Squad Enjoys Continued from preceding page extra weight and extra practices began to tell and the game ended with the close score of two to one in favour of Tech. The final game for the Seniors in the City Championship was played on Feb. 1 with South. This second game was a very much closer one than first as South was out to redeem herself and it was just a touch and go at times as to who would carry off the honours. When the bell rang full time, however, the Central team was the winner by one goal, the score being two to one. In spite of Central's victories over South the Championship was handed on a platter to Tech. The Seniors spent the remain- der of the season in matching their prowess against Strathroy, which although a rough and ready game was thoroughly en- joyed by all, resulting in the tie score of six all, and Woodstock, which game the Central squad won by a score of three to one. Altogether the season was a very successful one, champion- ship or not, because every game was a pleasure as far as the mem- bers of the team were concerned. The junior aggregation went into battle on Jan. 16 to meet Tech and started the season with a bang by winning the game three to two. Their next game, however, with South on Jan. 23rd resulted in a victory for our Southern friends by a score of three to one. This seemed to discourage our boys a bit because on jan. 25 when they met Tech for the second time the tables were turned and Tech Won by a score of four to two. On Feb. lst our squad met South for the second time, de- termined to win, and it certainly looked as though they were go- ing to do so. However, South put up a desperate light and managed to hold the score down to two-all.: In the juniors Tech was also successful in obtaining the City Championship. An exhibition game was play- ed with lngersoll by our juniors who piled up a score of five to Ingersoll's two. The last game of the season was a mighty com- bat between the Central Seniors and Central juniors held the night of the school skating party. . 1 The junior nets were well defended by George Miller and Chink McCallum. The blue line area was barricaded by Ted Collins, that efiervescent star of every game, and Wilf Brown, the lad who always gets his man. The forward line with jim Kirk- patrick as centre, Jim Leighton, left wing and that chic per- Lonclon Honours Continued from page 73 Mr. Jerry Goodman said that never in his experience had he l . Q . . 1 1 i at 1 ' . 5 T ev 95.2 ,. S 415 'Z 3 1 ,g :I-4' Q-in 4IL,Q.,. 3515? ig-:1 ' fi if Iii? , 4, L . ',: - .:f f g .0 i , 6 ' .1 1 A, ,., , .. , , . . I 1 , POPPY NEVIN met anyone so unassuming as Miss Nevin. It is really unique for a playground girl to hold a Canadian record. She is the first to have such distinction-And of course, we're proud of her tool Do You Remember? -When Central WOSSA girls' team was runner-up for Wes- tern Ontario championship losing out by one point to Windsor? -When Central was represented by a splendid baseball team? -When all the girls were obliged to wear middies and skirts for gym three times a week? -When Central had a girls' track team which carried home many honours? -The cheer that went up when the Badminton courts were first marked? -When basketball was an en- durance contest with high woollen stockings and heavy uniforms. -When Central's first and second year girls' teams were the city champs for two years in succession. -When the gym was crowded with proud parents, witness- ing the combined prowess of the boys' and girls' gym classes in the annual Gym- kana. sonality Al Dobie, right wing, formed a fast moving attacking party which was hard to stop. These were seconded by Jack Baines, spare defence man,and Worth Chisholm. Stan Butler and Bill Downing comprising an excellent second forward line. -C. F. B. S. lnter-form Basketball Cup Presented to Thilgear Held First Placeg Large Crowds Attend Their Games This year, on account of the lack of originality, the inter- form basketball teams adopted the same method as last year, that of naming their team after famous colleges or universities. First year, according to cus- tom, did some mighty queer things, but that's what the audience likes, so as a result they had grand turn-outs. Queen's crowned the season by heading the list with nine points to the good. Second year, a little more mature, but nevertheless still childish enough to draw the iiies, presented an extremely high grade of basketball. This time the Dalhousie team ranked first by seventeen points. Third year was q u i t e sophisticated: however, as they were really fine players, their sophistication was over-looked and the largest crowds came to see them play. Third year was lucky in having quite a few of the W. O. S. S. A. players on its team. McMaster's team topped the list by the narrow margin of three points. In the play-off, third year successfully held Hrst place and was presented with the inter- form basketball cup. The presentation was made in auditorium by Helen Hender- son, president of the G. A. A. The cup was received by Marion McNaughton, captain of the victorious team. Much Enthusiasm ls Shown-Crowds At Gym Teams Appreciate Support Do you remember when sup- porters became so enthusiastic at a game that they carried the hero off the field on their shoulders? We hardly expect that, but we certainly do ap- preciate your support. Last winter the students turn- ed out splendidly to witness the girls' basketball games. It was great! The girls felt as though someone was taking an interest in whether they won or not and thus played much better bas- ketball. Maybe the game didn't turn out the way you wanted, but there is one thing, you can't help saying it was well worth watching. This year the games are going to be even better, as the girls have now been initiated into having a crowded gym. And besides, they have had just one more year's experience. Heir! The girls wish to thank one and all for the full houses last year. Reporters for Girls' Sports Editor: Mariorz McNa1tg1'ltonl Jean McNally Joan Heslip Ann little Dorothy Elliott Hilaire little Marion Bees Betty Patterson Jean McGladdery Christine Bell Dorothy Grant .lsql JUNIOR W. 0. S. S. A. HOCKEY TEAM, 1934 Left to right-Rear Row: N. C. Anderson, William Downing, Alan Doble, Jack Baynes, Worth Chisholm, Wilfred Brown, Stan. Butler, M. L. Entwistle. Seated-Jack McCallum. Ted Collins, Jim Leighton, James Kirkpatrick- George Miller.

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THE REVIEW 77 CENTRAL ABLY REPRESENTED AT PLAYGROUNDS MEET The annual playground meet this year was held on August 31st, in the form of the British Empire games. Each playground represented a country and all contestants wore a different colour to show to which play- ground they belonged. After each event the winner mounted the throne and the flag of the country which the winner re- presented was raised. Not only the playgrounds, but also Cent- tral was honoured t h r o u g h Poppy Nevin, Jean Crawford, Isa May, Verna McQuiggan, and Jean Norton, some of our girl athletes. Verna McQuiggan, last year's Junior Champion again ran up the score for Kensington with two seconds and two thirds. The rest of the Central stu- dents who took part helped to bring honour to their play- grounds and to us. 3rd Year-INTERFORM BASKETBALL WINNERS Front Row-Hilaire Little, Miss Armstrong, Eveline Coulls, Jean McNally, J ean Lawson, Back Row-Helen Wong, Margaret Linnell. ON SAILI G Sailing is a. sport which is becoming increasingly popular. The call of the flashing hull, the shining sail, the fresh breezes and the open waters, is being answered by more people every year, for sailing is a healthful sport in which boy and girl, young and old can indulge. Like other sports sailing is exciting, requires nerve and skill, and a wrong move can quickly spell disaster in the form of a thorough ducking, a swamped boat, or a knock on the head which will help you to remember to move faster the next time. As in other sports the fundamentals are simple and once a rudimentary knowl- edge has been gained a great deal of fun can be had in sail- ing boats, large or small, dinghy or sailing-canoe. Sailing consists of three chief operations: first, tacking-with the sail close-hauled, the boat is advanced into the wind by taking a zig-zag course with the wind first on one side then on the other: second, reaching. -with the sail let about half way out the boat is sailed at right-angles to the direction of the wind: third, running,-in order to do this the sail is let right out and the boat is made to sail in the same direction as the wind. If you are ever invited to go sailing do not wait to be asked a second time, for everyone who has sailed, will tell you that it is a keen, enjoyable and en- vigorating sport. -Ross Love. THE TREASURE HUNT Central Girls' Latest Expedi- tion for the Pot of Gold a Success XVhat woman is not attracted by treasure? The answer, not one! This was the reason for the treasure hunt sponsored by the Girls' Athletic Association which was held on Saturday, June 2nd at 3.30 in the afternoon through the northern section of the city. A group of jolly girls left Central to follow an exciting chase after elusive and baffling notes. Many obstacles con- fronted the eager treasure-seek- ers-their visit to Silverwood's home turned out to be all a mistake and they found their destiny to be only a Silver- wood's sign, the big, bad wolf was only a harmless hitch- ing-post and the mystifying lonely lane a back alley. South to the female offspring of the King -in other words Princess Avenue and thence to school where the well-earned prizes were awarded and the welcome refreshments were serv- ed. The ideal day, the course of suitable length, the intriguing notes, and last but not least, the refreshments, all combined to make a particularly pleasant LORRAINE ROLFE AN EXPERT AT CHASllfiBlRDlES Last year Badminton took hold among the girls of the school. It may be a new game to some or an old one to others, but the Badminton courts are new additions to Central's gym. For the past two years Bad- minton has been carefully taught under the supervision of Miss Armstrong. Twice a week the girls met in the gymnasium and were taught the fundamentals of the game. The season ended with a closely-contested tourna- ment. Sixteen entries were re- ceived and each girl fought her way to the end. Lorraine Rolfe and Marion Bees were the final- ists. After a very close and ex- citing game Lorraine became the victor. This year Miss Armstrong will continue her work, hoping that it will soon be one of the leading sports among the girls of the school. Good luck, girls, and may we help in bringing Badminton to be one of the most popular games of the school. afternoon and a happy time for all present. May we, as girls, take this opportunity to thank all those teachers who so willingly gave of their time to make this event so successful.