London South Collegiate Institute - Oracle Yearbook (London, Ontario Canada)

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52 L. S. C. I. ORACLE THE FIFTH YEAR BANQUET Each year the crop of successful or unsuccessful students are sent off by an annual banquet. On this occasion they are given a few bits of good advice regarding the future and the facing of the wide, vast and unknown world into which they are thrust to wend their weary way to the end. A large class attended the banquet but we are sorry to say that not all who were present graduated. This fact, however, was unknown at the time: it did not,therefore,deduct from the pleasure of any guest. The date was May 15th, 1931, the time 6:30, and the place, the cafeteria of the South Collegiate. Tables had been decorated by the feminine mem- bers of the class in a right feminine manner. The food tasted great, if one may be allowed to express it that way, in spite of the fact that dark rumours ran amongst the young men that the fair sex had helped in its preparation. This latter fact did not prevent the formingof many ingenious tricks to obtain two slices of pie and ice cream right under the noses of our fourth year waitresses. After a song or two led by Mr. Byles the time for the horror of horrors arrived, the after-dinner speeches. But to our joy we found that these were to be very entertaining as well as in- teresting, containing a message for each of us. The speakers were Miss Macpherson, Hazel Cole, Mr. Graham, Mr. Urlin, Mr. Roland Shannon, and last but not least Mr. Edward Fox. Miss Mac- pherson's and Mr. Urlin's short speeches dealt with our school life in regard to the staff, our attitude and general pro- gress. Those of Hazel Cole and Ro- land Shannon took the student's side of the question. Eddie Fox was the Valedictorian of the eveningg his oration dwelt on our past, present and future. In the course of his speech he pointed out that in first year we excelled in the use of rubber elastics and spit balls, that in second year we progressed to the use of a much more dangerous weapon, the loaded fountain pen, and in third year, well, believe it or not, we were using gas attacks on our enemies. The gas was produced by carbide and ink, mixed together in an inkwell. Fourth year was our turning-point where we began to settle down and take things more seriously. Fifth year, well, we were too good to be true. Eddie's speech was one of his best, not only in its content but also in the emphatic, realistic manner in which he brought out point by point. Not having to help with the dishes, we adjourned to the gymnasium where an orchestra provided music for those who wished to dance. Card tables and ping-pong tables were set up for the rest. Added entertainment was given by Mr. Byles, who sang, and by Mr. Jennings who gave two recitations. TT i l YOUTH yu, M On the threshold of Lzfe you stand, The world 'ls yours to command. The dew of youth 'ls upon your brow, ' The time to achieve is the wonderful Now. In step with progress of highest endeavor Doubt and fear will assafll you newer. Love, purity, justice and truth . , E' ' Bless you and keep you in the days of your Youth. -MarylMace Underwood.

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L. S. C. I. ORACLE 51 CONGRATULATIONS The staff and students of the South Collegiate join in extending their very heartiest congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Freeman, whose wedding was one of the very happy events of last June. Mr. Freeman is now start- ing his third year as a member of the staff and the great interest which the student body showed concerning his affairs last June proves conclusively that he is very popular with every member. Once more, then, we join in best wishes for all time to come. WELCOME TO OUR MIDST With the opening of the fall term, we are very pleased to receive into the life and activities of our school, two new members of our teaching staff, Miss McRobert and Miss Hilliard. Miss Helen Hilliard, B.A., was born in the town of Morrisburg on the banks of the noble St. Lawrence. She received her early education there, and graduated with honours from the Mor- risburg High School. After this she continued her quest for education at Victoria College, Toronto. While at the University, Miss Hilliard estab- lished a brilliant record in her academic work, and won considerable fame as a member of the Varsity Girls' Hockey Team. Although this is Miss Hilliard's first experience in teaching her ability as a teacher in Moderns is very ap- parent in the classes under her in- struction. The responsibility of coach- ing the First Year Basketball Team constitutes a part of her work and already great things are promised for the future. About - some years ago on a quiet farm in the township of Caradoc, ad- jacent to the village of Melbourne lived Miss Jean McRobert. At an early age she entered the Melbourne Public School and continued her studies through the Continuation classes, com- pleting her matriculation at the Strath- roy Collegiate. She pursued her course at Western University, specializing in mathematics and physics. The desire to qualify herself thoroughly for educa- tional purposes, led her to take an extra year at Toronto University, where she achieved distinction in her studies in pure mathematics, graduating with an M.A. degree and being awarded the gold medal. One year later Miss McRobert was engaged as a mathematical teacher in Blenheim High School, where she re- mained for two years. Apart from the academic work Miss McRobert has always shown a great interest in the social life of the school. Already she has won for herself a permanent place in the respect and confidence of the staff and students. -EVELINA THOMPSON, IV Al-

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L. S. C. I. ORACLE 53 BOYS' NIGHT Again the boys proved themselves equal to almost anything. Encouraged by the success of their Stunt Night the year previous, they again displayed their talent and spirit before the pub- lic in an admirable way. Without the help of the ladies, many of the boys gave their best in two full evenings of entertainment. The main event of the evening was an act given by one of our alumni, Melbourne Taylor, an excellent il- lusionist. Under the leadership of Frank Love, the Minstrel Show proved to be the spice of the programme. The School Band and gymnastics created a great deal of interest. on two pianos, Bill Chambers and George Fraser, the piano wizards of South, played a thrilling duet. jerry Coppleman fav- oured us with two splendid vocal solos. Much praise has been given to those who appeared on our platform during our C0nCert. Little attention, how- ever, is shown the real workers who remained behind the scenes. Mr. Ire- land was the base on which the whole of the responsibility rested. Mr. Dins- more and Mr. Freeman undertook the work of coaching the boys in their acrobatic presentations. Mr. Free- man is also an expert in the art of facial make-up and spent a great deal of his time on this branch of work adding invaluably to the appearance and col- our of our cast. . , 1ORIAN ORCHARD A THANK YOU With the aid of Mrs. Carr-Harris, the Literary Executive was able to obtain Professor Milne from the Univ- ersity ,of Western Ontario for one of the Literary Society programmes last year. It was a privilege which we did not, underestimate, after hearing him read to us, in his own inimitable manner that highly amusing play of J. M. Barrie's Alice, Sit by the Fire. The vivid way in which Professor Milne impressed the story upon our memories will not soon be forgotten. ' -N ORA MCEWING, IV C. Miss MCFARLANE to history class: The Iroquois massacred, tortured and finally killed thejesuit missionaries. A AN APPRECIATION It would indeed be ungrateful, if we allowed the ORACLE to go to press without mentioning the improvements to the approach of our South Collegiate. The activity and interest shown by the Parents' Association, and other agen- cies in this beautification plan, merits the warmest thanks of every student. We can each do our part by watching our steps to help make our grounds, a thing of beauty, and a joy forever. Well-kept lawns and gardens inspire us to emulate nature in the conduct of our personal lives. If we maintain our ideal at a high standard, it naturally follows, that it will be reflected through- out our entire life. Every student is grateful, and we can best show our gratitude by protecting and assisting in carrying through to completion the splendid work, which has been started. -EVELINA THOMPSON, IV A. W I 'Q' . 4 f74'f Guan-fcffeno. ouR CHEER LEADERS The student body as a whole wishes to thank this year's Cheer Leaders for their hard work in trying to make our cheering a success. This season there were two groups composed of three boys each. Kirk Bell, Johnny Lofft and Charlie Hanil- cock made up one group, while Jack Crone, Don Baldwin and Gordon Hotham were the second group. jack Crone reports to the ORACLE that it's quite a job getting the kids fstudents, boys and girlsj to yell, ex- pecially when the weather is chilly. But don't let this discourage future cheer leaders, we .really do appreciate their frantic waving of arms and they certainly added a great deal to the success of our rugby games. just a suggestion-Why not have some girl cheer-leaders in -nineteen thirty-two ?