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

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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.

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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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78 Tl-IE REVIEW Gymnastics in Denmark a Canadian conceive the signi- ficance of that exclamation? You who may even have thought of gymnastics as work or listened half listlessly to the command 'Arms upward stretch,' can you realize what gymnastics means to a Danish boy or girl? Gym- nastics are exercises to develop the body. In Denmark not alone with their bodies do they do gymnastics for into every movement seems to go their very soul. There is a spirit in their work which shines forth in their eyes and seems to take posses- sion of their every action. 'Arms upward stretch' is no longer a stodgy command but a vital forceful living thing. G mnastics in Denmark' Can The gymnastics put on by the girls at the Snoghoj school festival were an inspiring sight. The terrace was crowded with spectators as the hundred girls marched down to the grassy plane behind the red and white Danish flag to the throbbing Danish songs. Against the tall green bushes which formed the background the grey tunics of the girls formed a striking con- trast. To the extreme right at the top of live white flag poles flew the flags of the five Scan- dinavian countries. Banked be- hind these was a picturesque rockery full of mauve and purple bloom. Beyond was the blue sea and overhead was the blue sky. The voice of the instruc- tress, Froken Abildgaard. could be heard as she commanded the girls did in perfect rhythm to the music and with the pre- cision of a single person. Inspiring as such demonstra- tions were to watch I may add that it was somewhat nerve racking to be the one English speaking person taking part. Froken Abildgaard was quite as apt to change the exercises as my knowledge of Danish was apt to leave me. I can tell you I was haunted with the vision of a lone Canadian standing oh! so conspicuously still in the midst of the ninety-nine Danish girls responding quickly and accurately to the new command. As gymnastics is the heritage and delight of every boy and girl so it is of his father and his mother. I spent one extremely interesting week-end visiting a Danish family who lived in the lake-district of Denmark. When we were out on a picnic I was amused and amazed to hear the father challenge his young son to a hand spring. VX7hat was my surprise to see the father proceed to do a perfect one, landing neatly on both feet. In that same family the mother belonged to a gym club which met once a week. So it is throughout Denmark. One of the most admirable things about these recreational gym clubs which are found even in the smallest rural communities is that they are taught by the voluntary and free services of the young men and young wo- men who have gone to gym- nastic schools for just this pur- SENIOR W.0.S.S.A. BASKETBALL TEAM, 1934 Left to Right-Bill Ferguson, Terry Ferris, Olaf Wolff, Mr. McCallum, Clifford Sharpe, Jack Judge. Absent-Campbell Taylor, Colin Brown. A Boys' Basketball Notes W Basketball was, for Central, rather a disappointment this year. The juniors, in practice were shaping up very well, and seemed to be of championship calibre, but in no game did they do themselves justice. Their shooting, in the games, was con- sistently bad, with the exception of one or two players. The Seniors also provided rather a surprise. For, at the first of the season it was doubtful if there would even be a team. However, they produced a team, which, although it had no excep- tionally brilliant players, played steady, hard basketball, with excellent team-work. On January 17, Central played the gymnastic exercises which I pose. Continued on page 961 at South. The Juniors lost 26-16. GYMNASTICS IN DENMARK They played a nervous, ragged game, and did not do themselves justice. The Seniors won 19-17. The Seniors deserved this win, as they played hard, with perfect team-work. On January 22, Tech came to Central. The juniors won 18-12. They were not as nervous as in the first game, playing a very steady brand of basketball. This was the first defeat for the Tech Juniors in three years. The Seniors lost 36-13. Our Seniors played a good game, but were up against a superior team. The Tech team turned in a game of perfect shooting. January 29-Beck came to Central. The Juniors won 18-12, but it was a close game from start to finish. The Seniors lost 33-19. The Seniors' shots just couldn't find the basket, although they played a good game otherwise. February 5th-Central's home game with South. The Juniors lost 16-10. It was a very close game, both teams turning in a fine performance. The Seniors won 19-9. They played a good game, and de- served to win. Feb. 8-Central played at Tech. The Juniors lost 19-5. Tech deserved to win, for they played a hard game. The Sen- iors also lost 24-13. They de- serve credit for holding a fine team as they did. Feb. 13-Central played at Beck-The juniors won 12-10. As the score indicates, it was anybody's game until full time. The Seniors lost 32-21. The Seniors turned in their usual steady team-work, but just didn't seem to have the scoring punch.