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

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a Commencement Exercises On Friday afternoon, December 3, the annual Commencement Exercises of P.C.V.S. were held in the school Auditorium. The school orchestra, directed by Mr. A. J. Weames, played several greatly appreciated num- bers. Following the opening selection by the or- chestra, the chairman, Dr. G. Raymore Scott, made a brief address. The Academic Graduation diplomas were pre- sented by Mr. V. R. Henry, the Commercial and Special Commercial diplomas by Miss Thompson, and the Industrial Arts and Household Arts dip- lomas by Mr. Corneil. Mr. Adrian Macdonald, M.A., of the Normal School staff gave an inspiring and humorous address, in which he urged the gradua- ting classes to be broad-minded, decisive, happy, to have respect for themselves, to do something about their dreams, and to have the courage to take responsibility. The Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs under the direc- tion of Mr. M. B. Chenhall added much to the program. The girls sang two selections from Verdi's II Tr0i'at0re - Home to Our Mountains and The Nun's Chorus. The boys sang The Lost Chord and as an encore Hop, you Grasshopper, Hop. Mr. H. G. Walker of the Board of Education pre- sented the W. G. Morrow Scholarships to winners in the Vocational Department, after which the presentation of the Nicholls Scholarships to winners in the Academic Department, was made by Mr. K. J. Wightman B.A., I.P.S. In the abscence of Dr. F. C. Neal, Dr. Scott pre- sented the Neal Football Trophy to Haig Kelly, captain of the rugby team, for winning the C.O.S. S.A. Championship. The Ar Silver figures dancing on a black background, a rose and silver rising sun behind the orchestra, over- head festoons of the school colors, garnet and grey, and on the dance floor between five and six hundred lads and lassies stepping to the latest dance hits played by Eddie Stroud and his orchestra. On Wednesday evening, December the twenty- ninth, the twenty-seventh annual At Home of the Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School was held in the gynmasium with a record attendance of students and old boys and girls. Particular Commendation must be given to the decorating committee, working under the guidance of Miss Thompson, assisted by Edna Borland, whose untiring efforts converted the gymnasium into a veritable fairyland. Mary McPherson and Gerard Creighton were the recipients of the A. XVander Trophies, given each year to the senior athletic champions. A splendid valedictory address was read by Peter Demos speaking for all the graduates. Miss Thompson presented the Penmanship Prize to Violet Hobson, and Miss VVhite the French Prose Prizes, Upper School to Peter Demos, Middle School to Ronald Dick. The prizes for scholarship in Canadian History, donated by the Peter Robinson Chapter, l.O.D.E., were presented by Mrs. Alex. Sollitt, Regent of the Chapter, to jean Moore, Carlyle jacquith, and Eunice Armstrong. The climax of the program came when Dr. Kenner announced to an eagerly awaiting audience the names of the Princeps Alumna and Princeps Alum- nus. Wilda Saunders merited the honour of re- ceiving Mrs. Downey's prize while the Melville C. Robinson Memorial Prize, and the Principals Prize were bestowed upon Ronald Dick. An unexpected award was won by Haig Kelly who received a special prize from Dr. Kenner for his ideal sportsmanship. The Commencement Exercises concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. Following the programme in the Auditorium, tea was served in the gymnasium to the parents and friends of the graduating classes. This tea was sponsored by the staFf. ln the evening the Annual Commencement Dance was held for the graduating classes and members of the third, fourth and fifth forms. Music was sup- plied by George Broadley. Supper was served toward the close of the even- ing. J. M. Home Supper was served at midnight by Messrs. Hooper Sz Sons. All too soon the strains of the Home Waltz echoed through the room, and students and graduates re- alized that once more the Christmas Dance was over. We wish to thank the patrons and patronesses: Dr. and Mrs. H. R. H. Kenner Dr. and Mrs. G. Raymore Scott Mr and Mrs. Wesley Brown Mr and Mrs. David R. Brown Mr and Mrs. W. A. Richardson Mr and Mrs. F. E. Johnston Mr and Mrs. Maurice Park Mr and Mrs. R. G. Corneil ..eg5,,.g,ag,.C.,,8a..g,,ggs.. EILEEN SCHOALES Page Forty-nine

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The main feature was a three-act play The Fatal Quest enacted by Special Commercial. It proved to be the hit of the year and aroused riotous laughter from the audience land the cast? lille' Cast Kliflg , His Devoted Queen Margaret Lundy The Beautiful Princess Eileen Schoales The Hnudsovze Duke , D0uglaS Tanney Forms IIC Academic, Household Arts and In- concluded the Literary Meetings on January 21. A Several well-rendered musical numbers made up the first part of the program. Not the least of these was a tap dance by jim Goselin which brought an encore. A play entitled Elmer was presented by House- hold and Industrial Arts III and II. Elmer, the hero, saved the day when ' he pretended that his favourite sister's new dustrial Arts III and II 'in IL! ii? ' fills E' lllw f ,W f .ME l if -f f ,, ' S --The king enters. evening wrap was stolen. As soon as his other sis- ter, who intended wear- ing the wrap that even- ing, much to the dis- appsintmeny of her younger sister, had left, Elmer produced the wrap, which he had been wearing under his bath- I robe. A novel attraction was Elmer's dog. It be- haved remarkably well, and played no mean xl if . part in the performance. -I'll catch the burgularf' ELMER Elmer... . .. ... ., .. .Leo Clancy Susan .,,. ., ,. . ,uf .. .Betty jary -leanie and jamie, twins. . . . 4 Beryl Johnston' L Queenie Holden Hubert ,... . . .. . . . .... .Edwin Pinn Faunybelle ta colored maidl . ,Eleanor Morrison Mrs. Collier, mother of Elmer ,Eileen Jeffreys Miss Pinn, a dressmaker. . . , ,. ....,. Iris Whalen Elmer's dog . , .... .Pansy In all these Literary meetings the school orchestra favoured us with many well-received numbers. Vcledictory Mr. Chairman, Members of the Board, Dr. Ken- ner, Ladies and Gentlemen: To-day sees yet another Commencement in the history of P.C.I. Graduates are again present for the formal breaking of the ties of High-School life. Consequently a feeling of sorrow is present-a sen- timent which serves only too well in expressing the great love in the heart of each for P.C.I. Even at this moment, however, the gravity of the occasion does not reach to its full extent. We are eager to explore new worlds beyond our life here, forming new loyalties while strengthening the old. Therefore, we must wait until later years when our spirits will be more settled, for appreciation of our days spent here. In our passage through school life we have all ex- perienced changes. In a sense we are like the fic- titious character Mr. Polly. This man is portrayed by a well known writer as one who at fourteen could not tolerate his father's ignorance yet at twenty-one was amazed at the amount of knowledge his parent had gathered in seven years. Even so, we the graduates have had understanding, and with under- standing has come an appreciation for the tact and method of our instructors. The fame of our staff is spread far and what little might be said here would add little to it. I may say, however, that each and every one of the graduates is sincerely thankful for this experienced guidance throughout crucial years. Page Forty-eight We have been moulded by careful hands that our best qualities, both physical and intellectual, might be brought forth. A greater service can never be done anyone. Now, equipped with ideals and vig- our, it is our duty to go forth and uphold the trust placed in us. If, after having done our utmost, we do not quite reach our expectations, then let us not be discouraged, for, as Browning says: What I aspired to be-and was not,-comforts me. But in order to have honest comfort we must have honest inspiration. We are about to be con- fronted with problems which our own resolve must overcome. Let us then, on this day of Commence- ment, uncover and bring to the light our elusive ambitions and determinations and set forth to con- quer the future-come what may. Visiting Artists On two occasions this term we have had the good fortune to hear three world famous artists, namely, Nicholas Massue, tenor of the Metropolitan Opera, and the piano duo, Etta Cole and Naomi Yanova. These artists have presented short but intensely interesting programmes to a well-filled auditorium of eager students. These programmes have done much to stimulate an interest in better music.

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MUSIC O THE ORCHESTRA Back Row: H. Davidson, S. Lockington, R. Hiscox, D. Seymour, E. Gibson, R, Graham, D. Graham, J. Parr, D, lkloorc. Mr. A. J, Wleames. A. Lockingtou Front Row: D, Flett, E. Borland, I. Lillico, M. Smith, D. Cunningham, J, Prophet, S. Ashby, B. Staples, L, Routly The Orchestra Hflllfbfitf is the Universal Language Monteverdi laid the foundation of the modern orchestra when he multiplied the stringed instru- ments and relegated the pianoforte-or rather its precursor, the harpsichord-to a somewhat sub- ordinate position. Between the periods of Mon- teverdi's genius and Haydn's ,there were many experiments made in the arrangement and com- binations of instruments. Haydn added drums and trumpets to an orchestra of strings, Mozart added the expressive clarinet and the trombone. The piccolo and flute were included as novelties and from Mozart to this present, miraculous, twentieth cen- tury, the only additions have been in improvements of mechanism and in variety in combinations of tone-colours. The modern instrumentation, then, has developed gradually but very efficiently, as our own orchestra proves. Following the graduation of a number of our school musicians, the orchestra, this year, started out on a very unstable footing. But with the full support of those members who remained and of those who have just joined our ranks, and of 'the school assembly, we have strengthened our hold and are well under way. We heartily welcome our newcomers: HShirley Ashby, Lloyd Routly, Sonnie Roy, and Betty Wolfe, who play the violin, Don Flett, 'cellog Allan Lockington, bass, Stewart Lock- ington, trombone, Don Ford and Davis Graham, cornet. Doug Moore, jewitt Parr, and Duncan Seymour have graduated from second violin to first. We wish them every success. Pu ge F :fly The Glee Clubs The P.C.I. Glee Clubs got under way this year well before Commencement. Orma Lacheur and Alicia Langley were chosen as girls' leaders and John Hooper and Horace Steer as boys' leaders. At Commencement, the only public event in which the Glee clubs participate under the name of Glee club, the girls sang a few airs from Verdi's Il Trovatoren and the boys sang a sprightly melody entitled 'Hop, you Grasshoppers, Hopl' Shortly after Commencement, the operetta prac- tices started: really a continuation of the faithful turn-out of the Glee Clubs. Here, I think, we must pay tribute to Mr. Chen- hall, without whom there would be no Glee Clubs or Operetta. His untiring efforts and personal interest are the great deciding factors in both. Various teachers, among whom Mr. Wesley Brown must be mentioned, have been most kind in their support, and we thank them. HORACE STEER So far the orchestra has ably supplemented the programmes of the Armistice Day Service of Novem- ber the tenth and of the various Literary meetings. But the big event of the orchestra-year will be our presentation, on the nights of the Operetta, of The Overture from Egmont. We hope you will like it with its special feature of two pianos. We take this opportunity of thanking Mr. A. J. Weames, B.Sc., our conductor, for his fine services, the Students' Council for its Welcome financial backing, and the student body for its splendid sup- port. We are at your service, EDNA BORLAND