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

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f S GIRLS' SENIOR W.0.S.S.A. BASKETBALL Left to Right-M. Cleland, M. Richards, J. Woods, V. Trott. S. Taylor, D. Blackall, Miss J. MacFarlane CCoachl, E. Corlett, N. Santo, M. Pegg. C. Lloyd, M. Cox, C. Wallace CCaptainJ. 'gT,QoS,SuA: BASKETBALL that she possessed that rather rare quality, With only six of last year's veterans back with us this year, Miss MacFarlane had a diflicult task in rebuilding the team, but the keenness and pep which were amply supplied by the members of the First and Second Year teams, who were successful in making the Senior team, greatly lightened this task. Although the season 1932-33 did not bring us the cham- pionship. we had the fun of giving the winning team their greatest worry of the season when, for over half the game, South held the lead. This rather unique pep and team spirit, which were demon- strated in this team, we are hoping will bear fruit in a championship team this year. The players from left to right are: MARJORY CLELAND and MARION COX were the two new members on our forward line, and to think of one is to be reminded of the other, for they do their best playing when they play together. Both were Second Year students and the fact that they made the Senior team is an indication of their ability. Marion played centre forward in Creena's absence, and showed in directing the plays of the team page seventy-six basketball sense. In addition, her handling of the ball, and her speed and smoothness in passing were exceptional. Marjory's part was to receive these bullet- like passes without flinching, to break for the basket with incredible speed, and to make the shot-which she did nine times out of ten. We hope for even better things from them this year. MARGARET RICHARDS was one of our regular forwards last year. Probably no member of the team put more effort into improving her game than Margaret did, and the results were worthwhile. She will be remembered most for her ability to pivot well, to shoot accurately, and to com- bine with others at all times. We regret very much that this year she will be missing from our line-up. JEAN WOOD, VIOLA TROTT and SON IA TAYLOR were three new guards from the Second Year team who proved beyond question their right to a position on the W.O.S.S.A. line. Much of their success was due to their untiring efforts to improve. To hold their forwards score- less was their ambition, and ,nothing less than this really satisfied them. Viola's game was perhaps the least spectacular, THE ORACLE

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lovely night. When we were all assembled in the auditorium promptly at 7.30 o'clock, Doris Blackall, the vice-president, took charge of the party. She welcomed the guests and, after a motion to have a second Fifth Year representative, the programme began. First Year sat up very excitedly, bows Hopping and red noses glowing. Second Year led off the programme with a skit representing our favorites from the screen. Then Anne Gordon and Beth Reed rendered The Big Bad Wolf and Aintcha Glad. Third Year's skit made nearly every girl feel very blue when Barbara Knowles, as the bachelor, scorned every type from the athletic girl to the flirt, finally choosing a widow. Oh, well, girls! Never mind! Helen Wilkie danced, after which Fourth Year's skit left us all breathless, as we watched Libby Pegg, a terrible villain, roller skate threateningly around. Lois Gray danced for us. Fifth Year then put on a mock trial during which the cast tried very hard to say their parts but were considerably hampered by Constable Snatch smashing oranges in their faces, and also strange convulsions which seemed to sweep over them rather unexpectedly. After this very enjoyable programme a fearful initiation took place, led by Beth Reed and Doris Dorland. The poor freshies, after eating salt-filled chocolates and feeling various limbs of a dead man, felt they were a part of us. Libby Pegg led a sing-song after this, and then a tumbling act under the direc- tion of Miss MacFarlane was very ably put on. Eats followed-Coffee, hot dogs and pumpkin tarts. Could anything be better? We don't think so. At 11 o'clock the party was over-the very loveliest party of all the year. -Nom MCENVING, V A. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE Back Row-Miss H. Hilliard, J. Woods, B. Moore, Miss J. MacFarlane fPresident7, M. Dillon, A. Gordon, D. Dorland. Front Row-P. Hennigar, V. Pryor, E. Gardner, D. Blackall, 1Vice-Presidentb, B. Govan, L. Gray, B. Reed. SOUTH C. I. page seventy-five

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but she was always in the right place, and no forward could shake her. Jean's play- ing was characterized by an unusual abil- in the gymnasium, leaving only one night ity to jump, pivot and bounce almost half the length of the floor. Sonia's greater height plus her strength and speed made her very useful around the basket in recovering rebounds and getting them out. The future holds much for all of these. DORIS BLACKALL played as a regular guard and in this position did some very fine work. Because she possessed a real knowledge of the game she made very few ineffectual moves. Her passing was fast and good and her intercepting of passes clever. In addition. her ability to combine with others rather than play a lone game made her a valuable member of the team. EDNA CORLETT came to us from Walkerville. the basketball city, and showed real promise as an alternative guard. Her playing was intelligent and she did her best always. Unfortunately, she is not in our school this year. NANCY SANTO advanced last year to a regular position on the forward line and justly deserved this position. Because of her height she was able to rescue many passes which might otherwise have gone out of bounds or into an opponent's pos- session. Her shooting is accurate and her passes are quick and good. In addition she possesses the ability to combine with other players, and her game is never col- oured with a desire to win personal applause. We are hoping for even better things from her this year. MARNYPEGG gave real leadership to our guards and everyone on the team felt the inspiration of her presence on the floor. It was she on whom we depended in the really hard moments of the game, and she never failed us. Who has not seen her intercept a ball on its way to the basket. or completely submerge an opposing for- ward just as she was about to shoot? Marny gave all of her energy all of the timeg moreover, her playing was con- sistently effective and often spectacular. We are sorry to lose her this year. CARLEEN LLOYD has played forward on our team for two years and has served us faithfully. Her height, which is above average, is a great asset in recovering re- bounds, and many of her points were made in this way. We are sorry that Car- leen has not come back to South this year. CREENA WALLACE needs no intro- duction to South Collegiate basketball fans. For four years she has been a mem- ber of the Senior team and the fact that last year she was the unanimous choice of her team-mates for captain showed the confidence which they had in her as a leader. Her position was centre forward, and from this strategic point she directed her forces. Her height, which is above average, and her speed make her a valu- able asset to the team. Unfortunately she was not able to give us her best last year because of illness during a large part of the playing season. TENNIS CHAMPIONS, 1933 Left to Right-M. Pegg, T. Hutchinson, E. Pegg. SOUTH C. I. page seventy-seven