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

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C ' Club A Word About Graduates This year the Camera Club at its opening meeting elected the follow- ing officers: Hon. President .... ..Mr. V. R. Henry President ,,.... ,, .,... .,..,.,..... , Bob Crocker Immediate Past Pres. .... Hugh Kenner Secretary... ,. ,, .Walter Hanbidge Treasurer . ....... Stewart Brown On Wednesday nights experts of P. C. I.'s camera world and new- comers just getting that certain spirit learned a great deal about de- veloping, printing, composing, en- larging, and copying. Mr. Corneil, as well as Mr. V. R. Henry and Past President Hugh, directed many of the lectures. A new marble table-top has been purchased fbeware H CD for the dark-room to replace the beautiful glass one that had such a short ex- istence. Before the clubbers wash their hands of the soup for the year they will learn much about portrait taking and enjoy a hike into the country to catch a few shots of spring beauty. Assembly Monsieur Beaubien That many distinguished visitors have honoured P.C.V.S. by standing on the stage of its assembly to say a word is an established fact. Why the walls of the Assembly Hall fairly toss their heads with pride and pufi that they have held the city's most hon- oured guests. They were given an added stimulation on lVednesday, Noveniber 20, by the visit of Blon- sieur de Gaspc Beaubien, consulting engineer. head of the llontrcal Hous- ing Commission. joint chairman of the National War Savings Committee. After the tall, while-haired ibut handsome, il' I may say sol ltlonsieur de lieaubien was introduced in a com- plicated. statesman-like way. he paid Page Forty Graduates Cn Parade The immaculate graduates, beam- ing scholarship winners, and proud parents filled the P.C.V.S. Auditor- ium on Friday, December 6. This was their day! When each graduate had received his rolled and ribboned certificate, Canon W. P. Robertson held the audience with an exceedingly fine address consisting of school-day reminiscences, an exhortation, and two book reviews. Characteristically Canon Robertson effected strong emphasis by his special mannerisms which are a minor study in them- selves. The entertainment was of the best. Miss Isobel Weddell conducted her Girls' Glee Club through two French- Canadian numbers. Many of the audience could be heard humming A la Claire Fontaine and Vivie la Compagnie while leaving the hall- a sure proof that Miss Weddell and her forty song-birds had made a deep impression. The Dramatic C1ub's presenta- tion of the Tragical Comedy of Pyramus and Thisbe was altogether up to the standard we have come to expect of Mr. Hale and his thespians. Leslie Groombridge as the diminu- tive red-headed swain and Mollie Brown, who played the part of the adored Thisbe charmingly in her bed- sheet a la mode, blue cape, and white carnation, stole the show from one another by turns. Bob Crocker, as the lion. roared his way through a part which he had no trouble memorizing. The climax of the Commencement Exercises was the naming of the Princeps Alumnus and Princeps Alumna. Mr. C. S. Browne made both these announcements and ap- peared to be having the time of his life. His constant composure and his sense of humour were never more evident. After lingering over the salient points of their careers, he named Margaret Westbye and Hugh Kenner as Head Boy and Girl. Graduation Tea At the delightful tea given by the teaching staff after the proceedings everyone had a chance to talk at once fyou know how teas arell Of course, everyone is very eager to hear all about the fun Betty and Joan are having at college, how Fran is progressing in the business world, and to assure the Head Girl how perfectly thrilling. A typical Com- mencement Tea! Come On Graduates, Let's Dance Benny Barrett and his Cornhusk- ers blasted QI believe that's the wordj the ickies from the gym walls, blew them right onto the Hoor with all the jittering jivers. And was everybody happy! A fine floor-show was provided by Miss Leone Com- stock fwhat more could be desiredj accompanied by Stan Northrop. Leone danced her graceful way through My Alice Blue Gown-from the picture of the same name. tribute to our sehool's war savings work and outlined the Governments need for money in English and em- phasized it in French. Jerry Wooll Feminine hearts fluttered, mascu- line spirits soared high, while Jerry addressed his admirers in a delight- fully humorous manner, explaining the formation and division duties of the Royal Air Force. Pilot Officer Gerald Wooll. himself a graduate of P.C'.I., knew the most desired 1-harac-tcristics in a school address- lengthy enough to extend through first period. Consequently, the air was filled with music and through several patriotic numbers, including the English favourite Tiggerty Boo, Jerry led the very willing assembly. It is Monday morning, so of course you wake up feeling very Mondayish fyou know that dark brown with purple trimmings feelingl. You come to school and remember that you for- got to do your week-end homework. Thus you don't feel one bit happier. You wander to morning assembly ltrying to rub the sleep from your eyes and keep in line, tool and there you find not a little ray, but a whole beam of sunshine. What could be more inspiring, more stimulating, than lNIiller's Pc-nnsylvania 65000 and Scrub Me Mamma washing your blues away-you are 11ow quite in the mood to jive back to classes blessing

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Graduating Classes OF 1940 Academic UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO: Doris Glover fPhysiotherapy, James Lillico QHonour Law, William Moorhead fCommerce and Finance, Barbara Richardson fSociology and Philosophy, David Rogers lCivil Engineering, Helen Smoke fHousehold Economics, Philip Turner CCommerce and Finance, Alec Young fArts, Elfie Saunders fPhysiotherapy, William Wheeler fArts, QUEENS UNIVERSITY: William Henry fChemical Engineer- ing, Earle Routly CChemicol Engineer- ing, Andrew Scott fMedicine, Franklin Smoke lElectrical Engin- eering, John Bannister CCommerce and Finance, Margaret Clarkson CArts, Barrie Jack fEnglish Language and Literature, PETERBOROUGH NORMAL SCHOOL: Duncan Seymour, Florence Beebe, Ella Crough, Janet McIntosh, Gwendolen Record. NURSES IN TRAINING: Elizabeth Couper lSiclc Children's Hospital, Willene Miller fNicholls Hospital, SPECIAL COMMERCIAL COURSE: Samuel Andrew, Marjorie Armstrong, Wilma Armstrong, Shirley Ashby, Helen Ballard, Elaine Cook, Iris Fitzgerald, William Hamilton, Isabel Howson, Jean Johnston, Elizabeth Richardson, Eleanor Rosborough, Eleanor Taylor, Mar- jorie Tinker, Margaret Westbye. OTHER COURSES: Elizabeth Allen fBusiness College, James Davidson fBusiness College, Margaret MacFarlane l0.A.C. Hor- ticultural Course, Donald Warne Qflpprentice at Roy Studio, Jewitt Parr fGalt High School, IN BUSINESS: Carmen Bell CFarming, Lorne Casey fRiclmrd Hall Store, Walter Dunford foanadian Ventilat- ing Shades, Erminie Gurney CCanadian General Electric Co., Lloyd Harvie fQuaker Oats Com- pany, James Harvey fCanadian General Electric Co., Robert Hatton fBank of Toronto, John Hooper QCanadian General Electric Co., John Hope QBanlc of Commerce, Ralph Rogow fWestern Clock Co., Loreen TVellwood fCanadian General Electric Co., ARBIY: Rae Borland flnstructor at Exhibi- tion Park, Aubrey Braund flnfantry, Active Army, Alton Van Allen CR.C.A., Active Ar-my, Frank Pammett f.-lrmouries Orderly Room, Industrial Arts C. G. E. CO.: Jack Ainslie, George Baker, Arthur Duncan, Donald Eason, Scott Elm- hirst, Ronald Hodson, Ronald Hor- ton, James McBride, Stewart Mc- Laren, James Mitchell, Bernard O'Brien, Rex Rose, Donald West- lake. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: Harry Allen fno record, James Northam lDe Laval Co. Ltd., Commercial Marjorie Benson QWestern Clock Co., Edna Borland fltoyal Bank of Can- ada, Dorothy Boyle fBrinton-Peterbor- ough Carpet Co., Ken Brown f0rderly Room, Exhibi- tion Park, Angeline Burns CWestern Clock Co., Nora Corkery fQuaker Oats Co., Audrey Dainton fColonial Weaving Co., Viola Davidson fCanaclian General Electric Co., Joan Eldred fCanacla Packers Co., William Ferguson fMutual Life As- surance Co., Marjorie Foster fCanaalian General Electric Co., Isabel Graham fCanadian General Electric Co., Mary Hall CAt Home, Evelyn Hill fColeman Bros., Velma Hope CQuaker Oats Co., Donald McKinlay fCanada Packers Co., Elizabeth Middleton fDe Laval Co., James Milburn fBank of Toronto, Mfary Millar fNurse in Training, Zita Spencer fDr. J. J. Craig, Mary Stewart fDewart Bros., Vivian Sullivan QCanadian Bank of Commerce, Agnes Weir QB1-inton Peterborough Carpet Co., Olga Westbye fltoyal Bank of Can- ada, Happy About The Whole Thing When lNIr. Browne announced that Hugh Kenner and Margaret West- bye had been chosen for Princeps Alumnus and Princeps Alumna, everyone was pleased. The long list of Hugh's accomplishments shout that he is worthy of such honour, the long list of lNIargaret's friends leave no doubt that she was meant to be a leader. Brilliance, good- humour, sincerity and modesty are all hers. lllarg. is everyone's friend. All These And Heaven Tool HUGH 1940-41: Editor-in-Chief of The Echoes. 1939-40: Photography Editor of The Echoes. President of Camera Club. Member of Students' Council. Nicholls Scholarship winner. 1938-391 Assistant Art and Photography Editor. Treasurer of Camera Club. Form Representative. Nicholls Scholarship Winner. 1937-382 Form Reporter. Nicholls Scholarship VVinner. 1936-37: Form Representative and Form Reporter. Nicholls Scholarship Winner. MARGARET 1940-4-1: Associate Editor of The Echoes. Member of Finance Committee of War Unit. Member of War Savings Commit- tee. 1939-40: Literary Editor of The Echoes. Secretary Social Committee. 1938-39: Secretary Students' Council. Assistant Literary Editor of The Echoes. 1937-38: Circulation Department of The Echoes. Firenza in Princess Zara. Page Thirty-nine

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the Students' Council for purchasing such a wonderful radio. On other mornings the lovers of Bach and Schubert receive their treat with Miss Weddell at the con- trol, explaining the finer points of such recordis. Unfortunately, some of the students have not yet master- ed the art of snoring harmoniously with such beautiful rhapsodies. Music and Memories Friday, December 27. DEAR DIARY: Tonight everyone had so much fun. You should have seen the gaily- garbed butterflies dancing with the handsomely polished penguins - a picture really. No, Glenn lililler and Tommy Dorsey were both booked for to- night-but Patsy Connel and his rhythmical pals filled the air of the newly decorated gym. Yes, that ball- room of garnet and gray streamers strangely and delicately entwined, panelled red, white, and blue walls interspersed with large school crests really was the good ol' gym. Garner and Gamble Inc. were responsible for this wonderful arrangement - the ceilings so low that gay couples wish- ed to reach up and pull down hand- fulls of crepe. Thus the decorations struck a medium between illusion and temptation. For the first few twirls around the ballroom it was hard to conceive just what the added charm was tonight- for certainly there was something different. Why, of course, it was the modern indirect lighting casting soft shadows on the ceiling and walls. The gala atmosphere was given a very special touch by the many handsome representations of the navy, army, and air force. QNO wonder the old- fashioned balls are painted as such gay, romantic aHairs!J Just look at my poor, beautiful orchid-so crushed! Nevertheless, be- tween the pages of my huge dream book it shall be pressed with my memories of tonight. Rugby and Basketball Dances Perhaps everyone takes the rugby and basketball dances for granted. There is a. home game so naturally there will be a gay celebration in the gym tonight. However, it really isn't fContinued on Page 65D What's The Matter With Me Believe-it-or-not, girls, we're far from perfect. Well, that's what a number of boys said in Good H ouse- keeping Magazine when they were asked what they thought of the modern high school girl. Sure, we can take it-but we have our opinions about the other species too. THEY SAY: Hight school girls are one-sided. Not figuratively, literally. One shoulder and one hip are higher than the other. Why? Because purse, books, and bundles are constantly carried on the same side. The weight spoils a girl's figure, ruins her walk. How to reform? Shift burdens equitably from o11e side to the other. WE SAY: At least the number of girls guilty of poor posture and walk is small.. But the majority of boys are such ungraceful creatures! They apparent- ly think it quite becoming to kick their feet well out in front, doing their awkward best to impress their heels into the Hoor with every step. THEY SAY: Girls' hair is too bushy. It is not shaped to the head. It looks as if it has been cut at home around a bowl, or just hacked off when it got too long. It is frizzy and dull. Girls get a permanent about twice a year, and then forget all about it. WE SAY: Hair-oh yes, that stuff on top of the boys' head is called hair. lt does seem rather a shame that such untidy, bushy, neglected hay should grow down to cover their so beautiful eyes. But some day they'll hear about the great comb and brush invention! s 'Qs' ff' rl K' . . QB 0989 THEY SAY: Girls talk too loud and giggle too much in public places. They travel in gangs. They take possession of wher- ever they are, pushing, crowding, call- ing across defenceless strangers. Their table manners in cafeterias are un- gracious. WE SAY: The majority of us deny being guilty of such childish conduct. If we were, the poor boys would certainly be labelled uncivilized , for they are guilty of all these indictments, plus some. Boys carry things to a point of rudeness-whistling at girls passing by, flirting with waitresses, honking the horn for their dates Cexpecting the girl to come runningj , slouching 'comfortably' rather than rising when we walk into a room. Boys believe we're the luckiest people in the world just being in their charming pany. THEY SAY: Girls are sloppy. They would rath- er cover up than clean up. They wear dirty shoes. baggy sweaters skirts, their hems are uneven, they pile on lipstick. WE SAY: Now they have got our dander up. Isn't it just like a man fthat's what they call themselves? to notice these things i11 us, yet never give their own appearance a thought. Collegiate boys never clean their shoes, press their trousers. file or brush their claws, or carefully knot a tie. Truly, they don't know what the word immaculate means. THEY SAY: Girls use silly adjectives. Every- thing is too darling, adorable, for words. They should learn to speak English. WE SAY: Our darling, adorable boys should also take a course in English. To them every girl is a Hbagy' if Sl16,S glamourous, a drip if she isn't, and a drizzle if she goes steady. Every- thing that pleases their feeble minds is strictly official , good music is hep and a good dancer is a jive cat . When they ask a girl to dance they rudely say, Shoot the chassey to me, chum , or Come on, kid, let's drag . Never mind, boys, we'll all grow up some day. Isn't it queer that We could almost write a book on the faults of the modern Collegiate boys -the most perfect people in the world! COIH- and and Page Forty-one