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

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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

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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 These Foolish Things LOST AND FOUND LOST-One ninety-nine legged centipede in Room 14. Count legs to identfy. No reward. LOST--One locker key by Miss MacArthur. Reward 75c. LQST -- One French accent. Finder please return to Room 23 at once. Reward, no home- work. LOST-One detention. Finder please return to Room 13. Reward, one night extra. FOUND-One hot dog. Be- lieved lost at rugby game. Owner may have same for 5c. FOUND-One gray felt fedora, size 12. Believe owned by Jim Garside. LOST--One rubber bathing suit in school auditorium. Size 14. Finder please return to Mr. Dinsmore. Reward l0c. FOUND-One bottle of Blond- ex in Room 5. Owner may have what is left if claimed within two days as I'm switching to purple. LOST-My way in a Geometry problem. If path is found please return to Room 11. LOST-One Wad of Dentyne gum. Thought to be under a desk. If you find something sticking to your clothing, that's it. GUESS WHO? You can't put brains where the Lord put feathers. . 1 . What do you think about Gordon?l' it, My word, how appalling! Ah, Hmm! Maintenant nous . . . Now let's suppose McIntyre is a Roman soldier. . . . Stand. 1 i Shut up! Huh! You're a funny fel- low! . . . What shall we substitute for zero, Thomas Owen? 48 BURNING THE SCANDAL AT BOTH ENDS VVhy does Aileen Lyon always look so happy on Mondays and Fridays? Is it that the mail from Kingston and Queen's arrives on those days? . . . What happened at a certain weiner roast to which one of the teachers of the farier sex was escorted by a gallant young student? Do you Ken whom we mean? .. 1. . We wonder who Thomas O. is getting all the mail from? Every morning he patiently waits for the mail man, even if it means that it makes him late. We hear that Syb Macklin still keeps up a correspondence with Ted Wideman. Who does Ross Maclntyre mean when he talks about She and Her ? , . . Who is Betty Turner's secret passion? And why is she called Slowpoke? i -I i Why does Gordon wave his hands about in such a queer manner? Some say he is prac- tising his gift of the grab. Q W O Quite a few were remarking about Jack's actions at the first tea-dance. Took quite a shine to Betty, didn't you, Jack? Speaking of the tea-dance, South boys apparently thought it would be a good idea to take Central girls. But when the girls' dance comes along they won't think it was such a good one after all. i Q t Why does Irene C. made such funny faces at Mr. McKillop? Is it that bad? Q i Q Why was Aileen Cooke so anxious to have a boy's dress- ing room scene at the girls' party? Q Q t Never buy a Parker pen, as they are too Woolley. There has been some Keene cradle snatching going on at South this year. . . . Who is it who always Ax for a Ford? We yionder what became of that dof! that wandered into Room 14. Can that be why we had hot-dogs for the rugby game? We wonder if a certain stu- dent in IVC understands the story of the fairies standing on the balloon yet? Where did Betty Ferris learn to play rugby? Most of us Ken guess. Apparently Mary Fraser is developing a sense of humour. Hoare, Hoare! . . . Why are Betty Ferris' cheeks so red? An apple a day keeps the doctor away. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Gwynneth Martin enter- tained at the tea hour for the teachers of London South Col- legiate. A meeting of the Boys' Club of London South was held at the corner of Grand Ave. and Carfrae Crescent, with the president, Carl Cunningham, in the chair. The topic under dis- cussion was Filmoreism. Out-of-town guests for the Ramsay-Reilley wedding were: Mrs. Ima Payne and Mr. Sam Pull of Chatham, Mr. and Mrs. de Ssert of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. E. Spouse of Montreal, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morris of Brantford and Miss Winnie Peg of Clothesline, Alb. SIMPLIFIED TEXT FOR CHEMISTRY STUDENTS A salt is an old sailor. Chemical reaction is just the elements Truckin'. A catalyst is one of those big American cars. A reducer-well, just use your imagination. A steak is a substance which cannot be broken up by ordi- nary means. A solute is a respectful greet- ing used by ofiicers in the army. Physical reaction is produced by showing your report card to your father. A mechanical mixture is com- monly referred to as hash. INSIDE STORY OF EDUCATION The Romans were always healthy chaps because they kept in Forum. He knows not the value of flowers who never Botany. The ideal precis writer-the composer of Three Little Words. If you are Latin arriving, you'll get a detention. Now we know why so many people get detentions - it's Room 13, and the name of the person who is in charge fI'll let you guessl begins with the 13th letter of the alphabet. A FIRST YEAR ELECY ON HOMEWORK I'm sitting at my homework, Lights are burning low: I'm mumbling over French words To make my knowledge growg I'm thinking of my Algebra, And poetry to writeg Wondering if the gosh darned things Will keep me up all night. A million Grammar sentences, And civics to be read, Botany and History- Enough to turn my head. And then there is Geography And Spelling words to learn: If I give vent to all my thoughts I'm sure the books would burn. If I can only stick it out And not be very dumb, They may place my name on a gilded plate In the auditorium- And when the laurels press my brow And the last exam is won, My dad will point me out with pride And say, His father's son. -Bill Rousom, ID. There was a boy in English class And he was wondrous wiseg He little cared for Dickens' books, But excelled in catching dies. -Jim Sage, ID.