Oakwood Collegiate Institute - Oracle Yearbook (Toronto Ontario, Canada)

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Brenda Silverstein: Brenda, a pianistical musical acorn, has studied German as well. Her activities include Jr. Sr. Girls ' Choirs, the Oracle Committee, United Nations Model Assembly, Annual Show and Make-up (or is it make-out?) with the Masquers. Brenda has served as President of both the Current Events Club and Masquers. Brenda ' s Pet Peeves are the walrus, the carpenter, and eleven papers. Her future is the U. of T., teaching and then who can tell? Samuel Tanaka: A single paragraph can- not possibly cover the exciting and ful- filling life of this determined young man. Passing through the Hallowed Halls of Oakwood, seemingly dreaming, but in reality, his keen wit and sharp eye were always alert for a pretty girl. No past, no future and no pet peeve; an ambitious young man, as I have said. See you Next Year, Sam. Nada Simunic: Nada spent 1961 learning English and has been practising ever since. She becomes very annoyed by people who pronounce her name wrong (nomina, non demonstrans) and nothing gives her a bigger charge than Physics Class. Nada plans to become an Alumna of the Psychiatry Ward at U. of T. Havelock Thompson: The most interesting subject, to him, is physics because of the shocking experiments and because the problems are interesting and easy. The least interesting is English for no particu- lar reason. He hates modest people like Blair Slade: During his stay at Oakwood, Blair has taken part in several extra-cur- ricular activities. While the school had cadets, he was an officer in the corps. He has also taken part in Intramural Bas- ketball , as well as Inter-school Basketball and Football. After graduating from Oak- wood, Blair hopes to go to university, and eventually to Osgoode Hall to take Law. Dougie Tickner: Dougie tells us he is from the ranks of Port Credit S.S. He has played Senior Football, Senior Hockey, Senior Track Field, Pushball, and Hookey ad Infinitum. Dougie seems both- ered by teachers who are under the mis- conception that he is lazy. He aspires to pursue a law career, but feels he is more likely to become a professional student. Joe Stel: Joe who was deported from Europe in the ' 59 exodus has had neg- ligible past activities at O.C.I. His greatest desire is to get honours in English within the next 50 years. His future is to be deported to some secluded university to study engineering. il Timo Toikkanen: Timo has been in swim- ming, in Physorama and on the trampo- line. Time ' s beef is Hey Dave! How do you do this question? Timo plans to take Physical Education at the U. of T. next year ( You don ' t need it, he said limply). Bill Taggart: In the past few years. Bill was in the junior choir and played crib- bage at noon-hour. When asked for a pet-peeve he declared he liked les frogs . If he makes it this year or any other year, he will enter Forestry at U. of T. Eedo Tamme: Eedo was exported from Europe for being too short a native. He entered Oakwood five years ago, when still taller than Marv Morten but now finds that he is shorter than ACE. He is looking forward to the future. If lucky he will have two more years at Oakwood, during which to grow shorter, and then a few more years, in any university that will accept him. Brian Toll: During the past five years, Brian has participated on the gym team, track team, in ping-pong, pushball, foot- ball, and considers himself a hockey vet- eran. He has utter disregard for people who don ' t appreciate the finer qualities and mental stimulation of pea-pool. Brian will study Phys. Ed. at U. of T. and will sacrifice his spare time in the promotion of pea-pool. Arne Tori: Arne managed to take time from his solemn studies to partake in foot- ball, basketball, and track. He developed an intense dislike for teachers who woke him up during class. Studies and day- dreaming will be his goal, even as far as university. 31

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Elaine Roebuck: Elaine, a former student of Cantab College— whatever that may be —was quick to adopt to our school organi- zation and became a member of Oak- wood ' s Dance Committee. Her pet peeve is— trying to think of a pet peeve to ap- pease the Oracle rep. Elaine ' s future is P.O.T.S. at U. of T. (or is it P.O.T. ' s and P.A.N.S. with S.O.S. Rene Rosen: All opera singers are not fat! All opera singers don ' t have long nails! What do you mean am I athletic? And so you ' re the little girl with the big voice, eh? No, my name is not Wrenney. Don ' t ask me about my future. Mel Rosenberg: In five years he has climb- ed the ladder to success; from caput rep. to B.A.A. rep., two years as treasurer, and finally president. He gets mad at people who don ' t appreciate or laugh at his hilarious jokes and poems. After Oak- wood, he intends to enter either Dentistry or Medicine (or any course that will ac- cept him.) John Sakeris: John ' s past at O.C.I, com- prised the following: collecting late slips, being cut-up by Rick and Helena, flunk- ing first-aid tests, trying to help Gord Shiomi pass his French, and stunning teachers with his bright answers. As far as pet-peeves go, he has a grudge against teachers who don ' t like his attitude and people who censor things for the Oracle. Future: Dentistry at U. of T. Harvey Schipper: In the five years he has spent between Oak wood ' s walls, Harvey has devoted his free time (and some not- so-free time) to Oracle photography, the Camera Club, and this year, to public speaking. His favourite address message: ' What has gone before is not our blame, but its effects are our responsibility. ' Why he ' s interested in either MPC or Engineer- ing Science we don ' t know, but he ' s try- ing anyway. Gary Segal: Gary lists as his past: Camera Club, Chess Club, Oracle, Jr. and Sr. Orchestras, U.N. Model Assembly, Citi- zens Forum, Student Council, Welfare Committee, Commonwealth Book Ex- change, Student Exchange Program and Current Events Club. Just in case you ' re wondering, Gary did go to school. Gary ' s gripe is People who want my work and not my criticism . Gary hopes to take Political Science and Economics at U. of T., then law or a Ph.D. in history then maybe to close the school ' s mortgage. j: Suzanne Rosenberg: Susan fiddled away in the Jr. Sr. Orchestra, attempted to sell Christmas cards for the Girls ' Club and drowned in the Aqua Show. This girl has a passion for travelling. She intends to get revenge on the world by becoming a teacher and setting her own examinations. Ron Sharawara: Ron has during his stay here at Oakwood played in the Junior Orchestra, played on a successful inter- form basketball team, played on a not- so-successful pushball team, all the while managing to survive English classes for five straight years. His future plans in- clude an engineering course at U. of T. and perhaps a degree in Law. Ida Rutkowski: Ida ' s past at O.C.I, includ- ed Junior and Senior Orchestra, inter-form volleyball, and dancing at the armories. She will pursue higher stages of learning at the U. of T. or York and then wishes to teach kindergarten or primary grade. Howie Saginur: At Oakwood Howie has been president of the Camera Club, both oboist and tubist in the Jr. Orchestra and Concert Band, on the Blue and Gold Com- mittee, Oracle Photographer, Oracle Rep. and a graduate of the early morning Greek class. He received the Merit Pin. Howie ' s frustrations are bad oboe reeds, lack of regular Greek verbs and English. If all goes well he will enter Engineering at U. of T. Michael Shawyer: This is Mike ' s first year at Oakwood after coming from Jarvrs. Next year he will probably be at Oakwood again unless events beyond his control happen. Pet Peeve: What a bunch of crazy teachers we have in this school. His outstanding interests are skiing and talking about making a hot rod. Darlene Shewchuk: When I asked Darlene about her long list of past activities she told me not to get personal. Nevertheless, I managed to find out that her pet peeve is bumping into people around concrete corners in the school. Therefore, she en- thusiastically advocates introduction of clear, plastic, rounded corners in the halls. Her future is Teachers ' College and Norm. I hereby refrain from saying any more as she has a big boyfriend and 1 haven ' t. 30

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Deanna Truant: Dino has been a music patron since grade nine, a member of the Junior, Senior and Girls ' Choirs. Dino in- dulges in badminton, archery, etc. She Intends spending one year at the U. of T., on to Teachers ' College and then . . . and then, well you take it from there Deanna. Margaret Wallberg: Her extra curricular activities: Sr. and Girls ' Choir. Marg ' s pet peeve is teachers vjho have already mark- ed her late at one minute to nine. Her pastime is trying to get to Oakw ood on time. Her future is trying to get to university on time. To be helpful I sug- gested she get a helicopter. Douglas Tsuchida: Scholar, Brain; Golf- ing Is the greatest. Future is sure to be as interesting. Barry Warren: Barry tried to organize a school union for the purpose of getting coffee breaks, but failed miserably every time. For some reason or another there are a few people who think that Barry will never get to Ryerson. His future? Ryerson? Frijntje Van Kuiken: I would like to in- troduce to you Miss Frijntje Van Kuiken, originator of the retirement plan. Nancy, a Lightheaded girl, sings and plays the piano. Her options have been music and German. She has taken part in the aqua show and played basketball and volley- ball. Her pet peeve is fellow retard . Her future is— and I do believe she ' ll make it— President of Inner Outer Mon- golia. Noreen Warshavsky: Noreen goes mad for those wild zoology classes and is noted for her ability to disect perfectly with her eyes shut. Intends to take up a great profession— teaching. Paula Vogel: Paula has been a member of Oakwood ' s Senior and Girls ' Choirs— as a vocalist of course. Her pastime is gluing herself to the saddle— on a horse I hope. Her pet peeves are riding schools that don ' t supply pink, foam rubber cushions and people that call her Fogie . Her future, as I understand, is aimed at psychology. Dave Webb: Dave ' s a quiet sort of fellow. You never know he ' s around . . . till It ' s too late. His pet peeve Is short— Long- Winded Chemistry Teachers . He ' s been a music student and a member of a drum corps. If any reader has any ideas about selling Dave on the local slave market. Don ' t bother! I ' ve already tried and only got 18c at that. His future is Phm.B. at U. of T. Margaret Wallace: Margaret is one of those imports from B.S.S. where she spent most of her time sipping tea and now has graduated to the ranks of drinking choco- late milk-shakes at the Oakwood. She has attached herself to the Dance Com- mittee and her pet peeve Is— Margaret you ' ve got a ' Lovey ' ! Marg ' s future lies in Soc. Phil, at the U. of T. Susan Wallace. Sue is our refugee B.S.S. Shot down! She intends to amaze people at U. of T. or Teachers ' College with bfil- liant statements like That ' s right! Isn ' t it? David Webster: Dave kept himself busy while at Oakwood by participating in Cadets, the Swim, Trampoline, Jr. and Sr. Football Teams. For his contributions, he received his Oakwood O . Dave dislikes teachers who think their subject is the only one. To remedy the situation, he intends to return to the scene of the crime and teach mathematics In high school. ( The only subject that is , says Dave.) Bob Weir: Bob is our mad professor who delights in trying to make pep-up pills for Frank Mahovlich but who can ' t discover the formula for growing to great heights. He likes short names like Pat and intends to lead the New York Giants to the World Series. S--.