Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School - Echoes Yearbook (Peterborough, Ontario Canada)

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THE Ecnoizs 17 There are, in this worthy institution, a few people credited with average intelligence Cno, I am not referring to teachersl who have the pleasant faculty of always doing their homework. Not being a member of these ranks but belonging to those in the Crib Age, I have great trouble every morning in borrowing such peoples books and diligently copying their contents. However, there are some who are not endowed with twenty-two spares a week and Trigonometry classes and are therefore forced to do their own work. A Home- work Club, besides relieving the mentally distressed, would benefit such people as these. Its organization would include: C13 A Homework Bureau. Any member not Wishing to do his homework for various reasons need only hand in his books and an efficient typewriting staff will copy the night's work from Peter Demos or other reliable sources. C25 A Lending Library. Any member arriving late or forgetting his books has only to ask for the desired text which will be lent on daily terms. This will eliminate all worijv from regular borrowers. , N. B.: An extra stock of Latin books will be on hand to guard against Miss McGregor's needs. l3l A Small Membership Fee. , This will cover costs of services of scholarship winners, typing and man- aging staff and first-class forgers. All you have to do to join this club is to sign your name on the lid of the stove and mail in your nearest ash-can. Acknowledging your thanks in advance, I am, Sincerely yours, G. W1-Hz. ADVERTISING AND TYPING STAFF BACK ROXV: G. Courneya, P. Ristow, R Gillis, H. Vallery. A. Dawson, IJ. Chamberlain. A. Cummings, P'FVA's.0X'l-.' j. ierte, . ixaih, ,. iIac'e5 IXIIDDLE ROIV: O. Ristoxv, C. Hill, D. Pearson. A. Belfry, XV. Cunningham. D Rloscrop. N. lllay, P. Lawless, K. Hales, NV. Vllillord, M. Rea FRONT ROXVZ M, Kennedy, M. Boreham, R. Fisher, INI. Harding, A. Elliott, P. Bassett. I. XYinslow, D. Milburn, A. Kelly, M. Duncan.

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16 THE Ecnoiss .flluszk in rfze School The success of the Operetta this year is very gratifying, not only because it ensures sufficient funds for the activities of next year's Students' Council, but in that it is developing a sphere of activity which has been sadly neglected - music. VVe sing, or claim we sing, in the morning assemblies, Mr. VVeams coaxes music out of the few instrumentalists who turn out for the Orchestra, and this vear glee clubs have been organized, but no definite move to teach music has been taken. If schools in other cities, not so large as ours, can and do produce choirs, a band, and a well-equipped orchestra, why can't we? XVe have the talent but no one to develop it or to provide instruments. Surely someone will come to the rescue of music in P. C. Y. S. cZtUz'fron eZYfo'Do1zaffz x Uz'rz'f On the afternoon of November 20, 1936, Mr. lYilson McDonald, one of the most gifted of Canadian poets, gave a recital of his poetry to a large and appreciative audience. His vibrant verse, which he read in a most entertaining fashion, was much enjoyed by the audience of student poetry-lovers. Proof that the love of poetry is very much alive in P. C. Y. S. was evinced by the fact that a large number of his books were purchased by the students. Among the poems which he read were the ever popular Song of the Ski and the amusing French dialogue poem 'Ioliat, which appealed especially to the boys. VVe .look forward to the pleasure of another visit from this eminent poet. H. D. .fefforf to the Fdzfor Dear Editor: Uniforms! The school is crying for them. Oh, for uniforms! We look at other girls of different schools and longingly wait for the time when we will be in garnet tunics with grey sashes and white blouses. Many people object to wearing the gymnasium outfit because it is too short. We do not need to have our uniforms above our knees but they would very smart just below the knees. There are many advantages in having a school uniform. It is neat, plain. and easily taken care of. It is made of good substantial material and less expensive than many dresses. Some girls come to school with expensive and gaudy clothes on, making the poorer girls feel very uncomfortable and out of place. A school uniform would always be the same irreproachable costume meant for girls of high schools and collegiates. H. S. To the Editor of The Echoes. Dear Sir: I have a problem to lay before you, dear sir, and one which, if solved, would be hailed by students the world over and gain instantaneous popularity for the master mind discovering its solution. In brief, sir, I refer to the abomination of all normal people, the scourge of a free mind in the bestowing of which all teachers have the greatest generosity, viz., homework. How often have I seen a minute first former staggering homewards beneath a pile of books rivalling that of Mr. Pettit's? tyes, how often???'J. Think of giving up those sweet hours of relaxation after a hard day's work UQ and missing seeing your little thought-of-the-moment on account of some vulgar fractions and common denominators. It's preposterous and I, as the echo of one thousand other brave P. C. V. S. hearts, demand its abolition by organizing a Homework Club.

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18 THE EeHoEs Dear Editor: The following is a question which members of both sexes ask, the girls for the sake of their tender little feet, the boys for the sake of their reputations: Why aren't the boys of Lower School taught dancing? Those who attend the rugby dances will have noticed the great contrast between the embarrassed Lower School Students and those of the higher forms. The latter sail about easily and gracefully, while the former stumble about on some poor maiden's pedal extremities. I believe it would be a great help if one or two P. T. periods were devoted to the teaching of this very necessary accomplishment with the teachers as instructors. The forms could also take turns having weekly dances throughout the school year. Now, dear editor, after perusing this pitiful tale of woe and the remedy, I ask you, are you not moved to compassion? And last, but by no means least, I suggest a bit of action on the part of our renowned Students' Council. Yours till the floor wears out, A LowER FoRm1ER. Dear Editor: Vlfell, it sure has been a funny winter, and I've seen quite a few around this institute Cfor the exact number I refer you to Mr. Pettitl, but this 'un beats all. Speaking of the weather, I told my friend, joe 'fBurp Gemmell, that I would put on his tombstone, Gone with the wind, with special permission, I hope. Well, this year's rugby team sure deserves an orchid for its work. Speaking of rugby, the doctor told Kelly, because he's had water-on-the-knee so often, that he was going to attach a tap to that part of his pulchritudinous anatomy. Speaking of nothing in particular and Dawson in general, my good friend Alf told me that a cowboy from the States visited England in the time of Shakespeare and upon meeting Shakespeare he said, Howdy, Bard - this pun may be one of the reasons why Dawson has been disporting a discoloured orb of late. This is not a whining letter, in fact I won't even complain about draughty corridors. Speaking of draughts, Ken Hunt asked john Patterson why he didn't try sugar to coax his pants down to get acquainted with his shoes. Patterson replied that his pants aren't scared, they're 'fraid tfrayed ! get it ?J. As the Polar Bear which was sitting on a block of ice said, So say I. Yours for the best Echoes yet, G. GUNsoLUs. P.S.: That Polar Bear said Cquote, My tail is told tunquotel. Dear Editor: What about the school athletics and all the clubs? Is everyone for them, with them, in them? No. Why not? Because there isn't enough school spirit. XVell, what is school spirit? School spirit, my friends, is a feeling that some of the pupils have when any school activity is announced. They cheer the school, and help themselves to a good time. Imagine our rugby score if all the school were there at the game, cheering, yelling, shouting for the team.