Orangeville High School - Red and Blue Yearbook (Orangeville, Ontario Canada)

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THE ORATORICAL CONTEST On 'Tuesday morning, January QSO, l9oZ, school dad not start as usual, but then it shouldn't,, for that day held a spectal meanlng for a number of students., ln thechum of excitement, it was obvious that it was ttme for grade nine semi-finalists to compete among one another for the glitterg ing cup, that each dared hope might be his own, After the students had assembled in the gymnasium, the nervous speakers took their positions, Awaiting eagerly, they listened attentively as Mr. Emigh, the chatrman, explained any last minute details, One by one the speakers made their way to the stage, each one holding the undivided attention ofthe enthustastic audience, eather by humour or by true interest., But all too quickly the final speaker returned to his chair. The judges then retired with many anxious students awaitg ing the results. After a few minutes, the winners were announced: Qludy Thompson, Ricky Lang, Craig Lindsay, and Brenda Sawyer., The audience applauded heartily as the winners had a special moment of triumph and a true feeling of rewardo The other contests tants should have felt far from being losers, for each had put up a gallant effort. Though there could be only four chosen, it definitely must have been a difficult task for the judgesamong such well-Jdlsplayed talento Again, on Thursday, February l., during the fhe first and second periods of the morning the members of Grade EO made their way to the gymnasium to await the semi--finalists of their grader The preltmfnar-A ies had taken place at an earlier date in the classrooms as had been done with the other grades., The semi-finalists, all eleven of them, gathered .ln the Board room to establish the order of speaking and then went to the auditor 1 ium where each speaker in turn delivered his prepared speech, The coma petition was keen and the audience attentive., All speakers deserve much credit for having worked hard and having performed welll Linda Kidd., David Klng On February fourteenth, at 8300 o'clock :n the evening friends, parents, and supporters gathered to hear the speaking finals of 1961-62.

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PROFlClENCY PRIZES 8: AWARDS contldt BURSARIES l. By the LO. D. En presented by Mrst E, Armstrong - Teachers College to Charles I-Iogben 2... Mountain View Rebecca Lodge X- John Dean Z Philosophy can add to our happiness in no other manner but by diminishing our miseryg it should not pretend to increase our present stock, but make us economists of what we are possessed of, The great source of calamity lies in regret or anticipatlongg het therefore, is most wise who thinks of the present alone, regardless of the past. or future. This is impossible to a man of pleasureg it: is difficult to the man of business, and is in some degree attainable by the philosopher. Happy were we all. born philosophers, all born. with a talent of thus diss- ipating our own cares by spreadflng them upon all mankind. Goldsmith l had rather have a fool to make me merry, Than experience to make me sad. Shakespeare G

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The previous week representatives from each grade had competed in the semi-Q-finals and the staff acting as judges chose those to go on to the finals., Each student reaching this point received a silver coffee spoon for his effortsg the following were the seminflnalists: Juniors Seniors Ricky Lang Pam Dawson Rose Periera Cathy Coates Craig Lindsey Ted Smith Pat Martin Pat McMillan Davild King Barbara Worthington Judy Thomps on We congratulate the winners and wish them every success as they go on to the next division. Now was the opportunity to take home a trophy., Mr., Emigh as Chairman welcomed all and the speakers in the order decreed by fate delivered their speeches., While the judges retired to make their decrlston the auds ience was treated to a piano solo by Sylvia Stubbs and by Lynn Raeburn who is the silver medalist of Gntario., When the judgesreturned their spokesman announced that the winners were: for the Juniors Judy Thompson, Craig Lindsey and David Kingg for the seniors Barbara Worthington and Ted Smith, ln the judges' comments the speakers were praised and given some constructive criticism. After the completion of the programme a delicious lunch was served -- thanks to Mis McPhedran and the help of Grade lZ girls. Flo Curtis l.ZA Arthur C.W.,O.S.,S.A., ORATORIBQCALS Friday, Feb. lo, 1962. the head of the English Departs ment and five student accomplices skipped school for the afternoon? With twenty-two miles of good road ahead of us and Mr. Cline's words: some:- thing about brlnging a pig home L- behind us, we talked our way to Arthur and victory, , . . . . ., contld.,