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

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EDITORIALS titles THANK YOU! HIS is just a word of thanks to show our appreciation to all who loaned their brains, wit, enthusiasm and effort to make this year's Oracle the success that it really is. The students on the Editorial, Business and Circulation Staffs have really worked hard to make this school project a real highlight in the year's activities at South. It was backed up loyally by the whole student body in their effort in selling the magazine, and earlier in their con- tributions to its pages. Unfortunately there was not room for all of these to be printed. Their long hours of diligent work were given in the true school spirit! What had to be done, was done, and with a smile. They set for themselves a high objective and passed it. XVhat more could a would-be editor ask or desire? Thanks , again goes to the teaching staff who co-operated in every way to give us their as- sistance. They took the re-publication of the Oracle as a revelation of the old days at South. They seemed rejuvenated and shared the excite- ment of the students in the publishing of The Magazine . We should like to thank Prof. McCracken, of the University of Western Ontario, who so ably weeded our garden of poetry and handed us the roses. We are indebted to the advertisers who in- vested their money in the students of South, and helped to make this magazine possible. We sin- cerely hope that they are well satished with the fruits of their investments. At this time we should like to express our thanks to Mr. Wonnacott, our staff adviser, to whom much of the credit for the Oracle should go. If there were only some way we could re- place those grey hairs acquired in the last few months! Without his advice and counsel we are afraid the Oracle would not have reached the press. May our work together on this Oracle be one of our most treasured memories. -NIIKE HALLIDA Y, 5A. THE ALTERNATIVE UE to the advent of atomic energy, the nations of the world to-day face a grave alternative. It is complete destruction or world co-operation and prosperity. We saw at Hiro- shima and Nagasaki the destruction caused by the atomic bomb. We have read of the com- plexities and intricacies of its composition but we can readily understand its effect which is swift and simple. This effect can be summed up in one statement. A bomb falls-a city is swept away. This may well become a prophecy of the future unless the peoples of the world learn to' live with ont- another in friendship and mutual co-operation. lYe have just emerged from Z1 terrible world war and yet already we hear of disputes and bitter quarrels among nations. XVhy will not the nations lay all their cards on the table and be really honest with each other, and thereby refuse to be divided? If they would only use half the energy which was displayed in wartime, to secure a lasting peace, all would go well. The scientists would then divert their genius from the creation of machines of war and ,the miracle of atomic power would be used instead to rebuild the war- torn world and would make possible unheard of advances in science and mechanics. Many say, It can never be done. Man will never cease to quarrel. Wars will continue. But it must be done and it can be done. Twenty centuries ago another man pointed the way. -D. HUTCHINSON. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION T IS with a sense of high privilege that I, as Chairman of the London Board of Education on behalf of my fellow members, bring to the Memorial Edition of The Oracle of the South Collegiate Institute, hearty greetings. I know that my fellow trustees desire me to say that we are deeply interested in this your fine undertaking and we do wish you, Good Luck in bringing it to a successful conclusion. The members of the Board have a deep sense of gratitude for the splendid contribution made by your students both in the services and those who served at home. Especially do they re- member and honour your Sacred Dead -the very flower of our Canadian Youth who sacrifice l and fought and died that they might help build the Christian world they believed in-to main- tain the honour of this country which they dearly loved-to maintain the great Christian principle that Right is Might. Therefore let us all revere their memory, honour their sacrifice, and thank God for the line example of their lives. As we think of those who paid the supreme sacrifice surely we are confronted with the great challenge of maintaining peace. Throughout the war years we prayed every day for peace, knowing that that peace could only come through Him, the great Prince of Peace. If this hard-earnesl and costly peace is to be permanent, all nations of the world everywhere must acknowledge Him as their Lord and their God. For Christ alone has the power to break down the barriers which keep men apart. He, alone, has the Power to make all men one in Christ under the common Fatherhood of our God. 25

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ORACLE EDITORIAL STAFF Back Row lleft to rightl: Jim Hodgson, Ken Smith, Bill Armstrong, Brock Rachar, Don Cooper, Jim Wylie, Mr. W, T. Armstrong lstaff adviser Service Personnel Recordl, Ron Sprang, Waldie Allen, Gerry Robson. Middle Row: Bill McMurray, Tom Abel, Owen Spettigue, Lillian Todoroff, Landon Mackenzie, Beryl Rafuse, Anna Baker, Katherine Sanderson, Lorna Wellington, Fred Isaacs, Ernie Richards, Jack Noble. Front How: Nancy Chantler, Lillian Foote, Mr. G. Wonnacott fgeneral staff adviserl, Marilyn Bell, Mike Halliday leditor-in-chiefl, Marjorie Hall, Kathryn Sage, Jean Young. Absent: Miss M. K. Macpherson fstaff adviser, War Services Recordr, Nancy Douglas, Shirley Rogers, Hugh Mackenzie, Bill Winslow. ORACLE BUSINESS STAFF Back Row Cleft to rightlz Pete Stewart, Bill Buchanan, Tainy Kabakos, Alex Gay, Ted Grove. Centre Row: Jean Young, Corinne Aziz, Betty Pearson, Beryl Rafuse, Barbara Maple- toft, Mary Rollo, Ruth Kerr, Doris Bates, Audrey King. FIC!!! Row: Jean Loughlin, Beverley Corlett, Mr. Lloyd C. Jackson istaff adviserb, Charlie Dalton lbusiness managerl, Helen O'Neil, Barbara Saylor.

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The task of each nation is not only to build up a truly Christian nation but to build up a truly Christian world. XYe must do that or diwwith the advent of the Atomic Bomb there is no alternative. Peoples of all nations of the world must learn to follow the teaching and the prac- tice of the Christ outlined in the Sermon on the Mount , or perish. XYhat I have been trying to say is well ex- pressed in this verse with which I conclude. Lord bid war's trumpets cease, Fold the whole earth in Peace under Thy wings. Make all Thy nations one, All hearts beneath the sun, Till Thou shalt reign alone Great King of Kings. -Archdeacon W. A. TOXVNSHEND. THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION T IS with a deep sense of appreciation that the Parents' Association acknowledge the privilege of being associated with the 1946 Oracle, a memorial edition to the fine record of students and ex-students of South Collegiate in defence of their Country. The major functions of the Parents' Association are Prize Night and Open House. Prize Night gives recognition to pupils for their academic and general class standing. This is made possible by the generous assistance of interested donors of scholarships, medals, etc., together with the splendid direction and co-operation of the Principal and Staff. Open House provides an outstanding oppor- tunity for parents to meet with the staff in their respective classrooms and discuss with them many matters of mutual interest. These meetings are given the support of the Orchestra, Glee Club and Dramatic Society, a contribution in the way of entertainment, most pleasing and acceptable to all. We, therefore, wish wholeheartedly to convey to the Principal and Staff, our genuine apprecia- tion of the splendid guidance given, which is at all times evident in the students, and places South Collegiate in an enviable position among Collegiate Institutes of this province. -I. S. NICLARTY, Pres. UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO SCHOLARSHIPS HE graduating class of 1945 was the largest in the history of the school, one hundred and eleven being the registration in the Upper School at the end of the year. As well as being the largest, this was also a decidedly strong year, resulting in a high number of first class honours. Eight of this class were awarded University of Western Ontario Scholarships, on the results of their 1945 Honour Matriculation examinations. 26 The General Proficiency Scholarship in Eng- lish, history, two mathematics and two foreign languages, of a value of 515600.00 was awarded to Charles Moore. The scholarship for highest standing in French, German and two other papers, of a value of 330000, was won by Elsie Stanton. The scholarship in biology, two mathematics and any other two papers, of a value of 330000, was the award to Barbara Conibear. A Special Tuition Scholarship for highest standing in nine Upper School papers, among London South students, of a value of 325000, was won by Keith Smillie. Four other scholarships, each of a value of 312500, were won for highest standing in indi- vidual subjects, as follows: Latin- Marion Spry, French-Beverley Stothers, mathematics -Donna Graham, and English - Margaret Macklin. We are very happy to extend our congratu- lations to these eight winners of University Scholarships. In addition we tender our very best wishes to these and also all other graduates of the year 1945, as they pursue various courses in preparation for their life work. PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AND CARTER Under an agreement between the Dominion Government and the Provincial Department of Education, a number of scholarships are pro- vided each year to assist good students who might otherwise be prevented from attending university. A University Scholarship of 3400.00 was awarded to Donald Stokoe to attend the School of Practical Science at Toronto. A University of VVestern Ontario Scholarship of 35200.00 was granted Keith Smillie. Two Grade XIII Scholarships, each of a value of 310000, were awarded to Marilyn Bell and Lorna Wellington. The third Carter Scholarship for Middlesex County, based on Upper School standing in ten papers, value 34000, was won by Barbara Conibear. UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS The Lion's Club Scholarship of 85000, for good academic work, combined with high quali- ties of citizenship, was awarded to Shirley Harris. The Sinawik Scholarship of 350.00 for similar qualifications, went to Eileen Pedersen. The late T. G. Whiskard left an endowment to the London Collegiate Institutes, the interest from which provides a group of cash awards for each of the London Secondary Schools. From London South's share of this a group of eight Whiskard Scholarships were awarded. These scholarships, combined with the group of medals donated Qach year by members of the Collegiate Parents' Association and other interested friends, provide this school with a splendid group of Continued an Page 28 1.1-4- ins-A