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

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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.

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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 POINT SYSTEM PRUVES SUCCESSFUL In its inaugural year the point system in girls' sports seems to have gone over the top with flying colours. With the reward of a crest in view, every girl is doing her utmost to enter into the athletic activities of the school with more eagerness than has ever been displayed before. More interest is being taken in learn- ing the finer points of playing as well as the fundamental rules of the game, as the girls are learning to referee as well as participate. Last year, girls' sports were confined to inter-form competi- tion with no outside playing whatever. This system gives every girl in the school an opportunity to play in the games instead of just a selected few. The activities consisted of tournaments, each lasting about three weeks. Each regular player on a winning team was awarded a small crest. The sports year opened with a baseball tournament, followed by a basketball play-off. Some- thing new in the school last year was an inter-form volley- ball competition, which was a great success and will probably become a permanent addition addition to our sports program. The badminton tournament came in the spring term and, as usual, created much enthus- iasm and rivalry. The tennis tournament this year was held in the fall. This change seems to have been an improvement, as the contestants were able to have more prac- tice than previously. This fall the game of field- ball, which was introduced two years ago but which made no progress last year, staged a successful comeback. It seems to be a combination of a great many games-our only regret being that it still bears no resemblance to rugby. However, it seems very popular, despite this great handicap. It has been suggested to the Girls' Athletic Association that A archery be introduced into the fifth year. As this would be a rather expensive undertaking, suiiicient enthusiasm must be shown among the girls to ensure its success. If you have any ideas on the subject, let us hear about them. So far this term our athletic program has been very success- ful and gives every promise of continuing: so throughout the year. ---Carol Macklin, VB. FIRST VOLLEY BALL TUURNAMENT Volley ball, brought into South last season for the first time as a tournament, was a contre of interest. A team from each form competed in the series. In the semi-Finals IIC played ID, while VA and IIID contested. IVC and VA emerged victors from the semi- finals and saw each other through the net. If noise is any indication, the final game was exciting and V A won with IIC nibbling at their mercurial heels with a score of 19-15. The tournament proved very inter- esting indeed and we all look forward to more volley-ball competitions this year. gSylva Macklin, III C. TENNIS DELAYED TILL FIILL On account of the short spring term this year, our annual tennis tournament was held over until the fall. A very encouraging number of girls entered the tourna- ment and, as the competition was very close, it was both exciting and enjoyable. Betty Macfie was successful in win- ning the senior singles and she and Mary Fraser were cham- pions in the doubles. Betty Turner was the winner of the iunior singles. We are all looking forward to another tournament next year and hope that it will be held in the fall again for it gives the contestants an oppor- tunity to practice during the summer. -Rosebelle Mitchell. ZS T Nr---4 f' , . GIRLS' LOWER SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS Front Row-fLeft to right!--T. Holland, B. Coulter, M. Mc- Gregor, B. Snroule. Back Row-K. Parks. V. Legg. G. Burnett, O. Kyte. GIRLS' TENNIS WINNERS Betty Turner, Mary Fraser, Betty Mackie 47