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

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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

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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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Tll-ENNllS In the spring of 1933 there was a gen- eral agitation for a tennis tournament whereby all assertions of superiority in this field were to be dennitely settled. Under the guidance of Jack Reid and Norm. Farrow, preparation was made to hold the contest, although the two athletic organizations did not support it. The committee decided to take the pro- ceeds Cfeesl and purchase two silver cups, to become the permanent possession of the winners. At this rather late stage in the pro- ceedings, the athletic societies stepped in and, feeling the cups to be too ostenta- tious , decided that it would be more fitting to give school crests to the winners. This called forth strong objection from those then possessing crests, on the grounds that it detracted from their worth. Happily, it may be observed that those who had won this honour most de- servingly showed themselves quite willing to stand by the societies' decision. In order, however, that there should be no ill feeling, a new crest was designed and awarded to both the winners of the '33 and '32 tournaments. The names of the singles winners were also inscribed upon cups donated by the two athletic organizations. We hope that successive years will display as much interest, and that play will be of even better calibre. The winners of the various tournaments are as follows: Girls' singles-Marny Pegg. Boys' singles-Jack Reid. Girls' doubles-Marny Pegg and Libby Pegg. . Boys' doubles-Jack Reid and Harold Carling. Mixed doubles-Ted Hutchison and Marny Pegg. -CREENA WALLACE, V A. lllladlniulnlfzon Badminton has only in the past few years come up to its present popularity. The students of South have never before been given the opportunity of playing in our school. This is being carried on under the auspices of the Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation. The equipment has been bought to enable every girl to take part in the game. The rudiments of the game are being taught under the capable leadership of Miss Hilliard and Miss MacFarlane. On account of the large number of girls who wish to play, the association has per- mitted two nights a week for this sport. We hope that this new scheme may be successful and that a large number of girls will avail themselves of this oppor- tunity to play badminton. ODE TO POSTURE . Good posture is an asset l . Which very few possess, Sad to relate, the favoured ones Seem to be growing less. We see the folks around ns All slmnped down in a heap, And the way that people navigate Is enough to make ns weep. ' ' f Some elevate their shoulders, T Some hollow in their backs, Some stliyjfen up their ffnnscles And some just plain relax. '-. ' lt will A H fl hm The one who walks with grace and poise Is a spectacle so rare 7 That even clown on gay Broadway PU The people turn and stare. -NANCY SANTO, IV B. nj! 3l..L 1 ' page seventy-eight THE ORACLE