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

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Southern Times 1 C0-EDS 0N THE LO0SE Ten cents, please. It is my last girls' party and I have just paid my admission fee as I entered the door. Once again frivolity and enthusiasm are making history and the halls of South are Filled with excited girls wearing their P. E. uniforms. Some are busy, others are not, but at least everyone is contributing to the general uproar which greets my ears as I come in. At 7.45 the whistle is blown and all the girls assemble in the auditorium. Marny Kelly, vice-president of the G. A. A., after having made a few intro- ductory remarks, introduces the honorary presidents of the Association, Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Keene. And now we : being led in a sing-song by Doris Parker and Lois Grey to start the evening off right. Seeing that the sing-song is over and there is a brief pause before the Second Year skit, shall we take time to look around? How funny the First Years look with their noses reddened and wide stripes of orange and black smeared across their faces! And just look at Betty Stauffer all dressed up in her father's best Quit-doesn't she make a per- fect boy? Oh! but Marny is announc- ing the Second Year skit, a contrast of country and city life. We wonder which is the worst. After this clever farce Sib Macklin, looking for all the world like a page of Ye Old Court, comes out to announce the Tragedy of the Carpet Tacks , by the Third Year girls. When this is Iinished Ruth deJausserand, minus a certain necessary part of her clothing, relates to us a mo- dernized version of Cinderella. Next comes a rendition of popular pieces by the Girls' Orchestra conducted by Doris Parker. Evidently Mr. Byles is going to have some competi- tion. But the music is chang- ing to Here Comes the Bride and from the back of the audi- torium a queer looking bridal procession is progressing to- wards the stage. After Betty Walker and Lois Grey are hap- pily married Jean Jarmain describes to us the modern method of advertising witl scenes illustrated by members of the Fifth Year. After the programme in the auditorium everyone except First Year files into the gym. Then the blindfolded freshief: are put through their paces a' GIRLS' ATHLETICS EXECUTIVE Back Row-V. Legg, S. Macklin, J. MacFarlane, H, Henry, M. Oram, F. Nichols, B. Shirley, D. Parker. Front Row-B. Stauffer, R. Keene, M. Kelly lPresidentl, L. Axford, M. Innes. their lllifizltiull into the school. Dancing follows and then eats and then more dancing. I great uproar iills the gym as 1 late arrival to the party come: in. Three guesses at her name . . . You'rc right, it is Mis: Hilliard. Good heavens, it's 11 o'clocl and time for this happy eve ning to end! Gee, Miss MacFarlane, this was a grand Girls' Party! Thanks a lot to you and the G. A. A. for making it sol FRESHETTES INITIATED Did you see someone walking down Tecumseh Avenue on a bright day with a big bow on her tousled hair, a basket trail- ing along behind on a string and a large umbrella above her head '? The reason for all this was that the Seniors were marking our entrance into High School with a gay initiation. Added to our sense of new- ness was embnrrassment, for our noses were dirty from roll- ing peanuts along the halls. We walked up and downstairs back- wards until we felt as if it would become a lifetime habit. We could evcn see ourselves turning around backwards to go up an esca'ator. Then, too, we hopped up and down cor- ridors like feeble imitations of Jumping Jacks and played such games as Farmer in the Dell on the grass before a large audience. But after all, we had fun and I think the Seniors got a few laughs at our expense. We hope some day to be as good pals to the new girls as they were to us. kElizabeth McEwing. --- f up my GIRLS' BADMINTON CHAMPIONS J. Shirley, Ef.flVIarshallf f SHUTTLECOCKS ON THE WING Last season was our third consecutive year for badmin- ton. There was a large number of entries, both Junior and Senior. Miss MacFarlane and Miss Hilliard gave their much desired guidance two nights a week. This season Miss Nicholls will take Miss I-lilliard's place. The tournament games were divided into two main sections, the championship and the con- solation, the latter being for those who were defeated in the lirst round. ln this manner the less experienced players were given a better chance to show their ability. The championship was won by Jean Shirley and Elaine Marshall, who defeated Louise Slattery and Olwyn Lloyd in a very good game. The consolation series was won by Grace Rogers and Bar- 'mara Ernst when they defeated Jean Clarke and Mary Shannon. Much enthusiasm was shown by both the players and spec- tators. We all hope that this coming year will be a still greater success than last season and that the girls who read this will all take part. Since we now have badminton in full swing we are hoping that more will join in. So here's success to the coming year! -Mary Shannon, III D. 45

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Southern Times SUUTH LUSES CITY TRUPHY T0 CENTRAL SENIURS OUTSCORED The Senior Basketball team of last year was not successful in achieving for Mr. Freeman and South that cherished piece of silverware which represents the City Championship. Unfor- tunately one of the hopes of the squad failed to get the academic standing required. In spite of this it was only with the greatest difficulty that we were nosed out by our tradi- tional rivals, Central. The Seniors played the first game of the season at Tech and in the last quarter they staged a recovery to win the game, 21-18. The next, played on our own floor, proved to be a 27-15 win against Central. Another game with Beck re- sulted in a 16-13 win. When Tech played their return game they also were defeated, 29-19. Our squad then added to their credit another victory by de- feating Beck 26-14. The final game was scheduled against Central and was undoubtedly the most closely contested one in years. When the final whistle blew the score was a tie, but in the overtime Central man- aged to score another basket to win the game, 29-27. Since both Central and South had lost only one game, both schools were tied for first place. A home-and-home play- off series was to determine the victor. On our floor Central took a 23-19 win, and, although we managed to win the return game 12-11, C'entral's lead of three points gave them the trophy. The line-up was: Right for- ward, Kennedyg centre, Steeleg left forward, Dick White, left guard, Chapman fCaptain 3, right guard, Filmoreg subs, Jolley, Treinaine. -R. McIntyre, VB SOUTH DRIBBLERS G0 TRUCKIN' On Friday, April 24th, the basketball season was brought to a close by a game between the South boys and the ex-students. After the game an informal dance was held, with Elmo Johnston and his band supply- ing the music. This is one of the otustanding social func- tions of the year because it affords the students of our school an opportunity of meet- ing some of the graduates. Needless to say we all enjoyed ourselves immensely. Hueston News Photo SENIOR BASKETBALL TEAM lLeft to Rightl-A. M. Freeman fCoachl, R. White, H. Steeles, J. Kennedy, R. Chapman lCaptainJ, D. Fillmore, K. Jolley, R. Tremaine. 44 Hueston News Photo JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM lLeit to Rightl-A. M. Freeman 1Coachi, W. Darling. G. Martin, R. McIntyre, A. HoH'stetter. J. Walker, A. Frith tCaptainl, C. Hoare, R. Brown, C. Dunn, M. Grey, J. Oram. IUNIURS PUT UP 6000 FIGHT Not one regular from the previous year's City Champion- ship Junior Basketball Team was left last winter, and Coach Freeman was faced with the diflicult task of building up an entirely new squad. Although they did not succeed in win- ning the City Championship, the Juniors played excellent basketball, and fought every game. The squad was as fol- lows: Left forward, Abe Frith CCaptain39 right forward, George Marting centre, Mart Grayg left guard, Ross McIn- tyreg subs, C. Dunn, J. Walker, J. Oram, B. Darling, R. Brown and C. Hoare. In the series with Beck our Juniors won on the Beck fioor and at home with a comfort- able lead in both games. The most exciting series was with Central. In the game away from home, two over- time sessions were necessary before our team was nosed out by the narrow margin of two points. The return game was eust as close, although Cent emerged with a four-point lead. When they played Tech, our Juniors faced a squad that was exactly the same as the pre- vious year. They lost both games to the more experienc Tech team to give the latter the City Championship. SCHUUL DAZE C. Hoare, VA. Now see, be swift, come on boys, Thatls all we ever hearg Why don't they give us some- thing new, And spread a little cheer. Each day in solemn line we march At the ringing of the bells, And, herded into stalls we sit Like jailbirds in their cells. Just think, we're even NUM- BERED, From one to thirty-three- I soon expect to find myself Amongst the Rogue's Gall'ry! And after harsh rebukes de- nounce The failures to report, We rise, and plod our weary way, With nary a retort. But courage, comrades, courage, A remedy's in sight- A cheer for all our gloomy days- The football game tonight!

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Southern Times BASEBALL CHAMPIONS Back Row-J. Hickman, J. Govan, I. Miles, M. Fraser, J. Lee, L. McFadden. Front Row-B. Ferris, E. Marshal, B. MacFie, C. Macklin, E. Gray. ..' -- GIRLS' INTERFORM VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS, 5A Front Row-M. Facey, E. Trout, J. Coughlin. Middle Row-P. Lowry, L. Rhame, J. Shirley. Back Row-B. Wolff, O. Lloyd, E. Marshall, E. Fothergill, M. Luney. GIRLS' INTERFORM BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS Front Row-R. Carling, V. Norman, L. Grey. Back Row-B. Thurman fCaptainJ, M. Dickinson, M. Stien, M. Scoyne, M. Winslow, K. Evans. SDUTH WORLD SERIES VB Forges Ahead The baseball tournament this year had to be run off quickly, as the weather was very uncer- tain. Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Years each had a round robin tournament with the win- ners of these playing in the semi-finals and finals. IIE came out on top of the Second Year group, IIIA was the victor in Third Year, and V B carried off the honours in the Fourth and Fifth Year games. The semi-final game between IIE and IIIA was very inter- esting. The score was 14-1 for III A, but Betty Benclal's pitch- ing for IIE was very good. The final game, between IIIA and V B was most exciting. The game was supposed to be five innings but at the end of that time the score stood 20-20. Two more innings were played, in which VB pulled ahead and left the score 26-21 in their favour. The battery of IIIA was better than that of VB, but VB's batting and Helding were superior. The batteries were: V B, J. Govan, M. Fraserg IIIA, R. Keene, V. Legg. The scorers and referees were chosen from Third, Fourth and Fifth Year. First Year had their own tournament later. -B. Walker, IV C. GIRL'S INTRA- MURAL BASKETBALL During the year 1935-36 basketball in the South C. I. underwent a complete change. Instead of having just one team, Miss MacFarlane and Miss Hilliard organized inter- form games and went to a great deal of trouble to draw up a satisfactory schedule. This idea certainly proved to be a success with the girls, as up to this time only a very few out of the whole school ever had a chance to play basket- ball outside the class periods, and now students who never before considered playing the game have turned out in large numbers. Not only did they have a chance to play, but they were also given a chance to learn how to referee under the super- vision of Miss MacFarlane. Cirls whose ability passed by unnoticed were discovered. The Senior Girls' series was a round robin and included at least one team from each form in the third, fourth and fifth years. Second and first years played a similar one among themselves. The final game to settle the school championship was played between IIIC and III D, the latter being winners by a very close score. Each of the girls on the win- ning team was given a small garnet and gray crest and I am quite certain everyone was sat- isfied with her reward. -Margaret Stein, III D. IT WAS THE WOMAN WHD PAID LEAP YEAR DANCE Since February, 1936 brought an extra day, the Girls' Ath- letic Society decided to have a Leap Year dance. The girls were very enthusiastic over the idea of being able to turn the tables on the boys. They said they would show the boys that they needed no help to decorate the gym. The girls did it themselves and made a very good job of it. On February 28th, at 8.30 p.m., all who were not at home with the measles gathered in the auditorium and from there went to the gymnasium. Dur- ing the evening there was dancing to the haunting strains of Glen Burston's orchestra. There were numerous special dances, among them a Paul Jones and several robber dances. The elimination dance was won by Mrs. Carr-Harris, and Aileen Cooke and Doug Parnell were successful in the prize waltz. Another enjoyable number was a tap dance by Lois Grey and Ellah Tipping. Ginger ale was sold by some of the girls until the supply was exhausted. From conversation in the halls for weeks after, every- one seemed to have enjoyed the party and only wished that every year was Leap Year. -Betty Walker, IV C.