Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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26 TH E VOTAGEUR Cummer Scholar . IN SCHOLARSHIP THESE,-a fine all' round record and outstanding ability in mathematics. In athletics these,ethe captaincy of the winning team on field day, first team colours in track and basketball, a position on the first rugby team, parf ticipation in hockey, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, skiing, and archery. In social activity these,-illustrious membership in the Polikon Club and on the Student Committee, To meet the possessor of these achievements is to meet a pleasant smile and a Winning personalityg in short to meet Dick Mather, of Winnipeg, this yearis Cummer Scholar and deserving of its significance of all round ability and general popularity. Carnegie Library . . . THE CARNEGIE ART Collection has been a valuable addition to the Library this year. The room is open to all students. There are nine hundred reproducf tions of famous works of Art which give a complete survey from Ancient times to the Present. From these we may learn much not merely of Art, but also of Man. What the Ancient and Medieval Man looked likeg where he livedg what the Greek athlete wore on his hands when he boxed, how the Ancients buried their dead. Thus these reproductions are invaluable as a supplement to His' tory and Literature. Mr. Cliipmcm: Whitt model is your car? Mr. Steels: It isn't a model, it's a horrible example. I J ii ,-,., sf fs.. Hugh Baker There are one hundred and twenty' nine books in the collection. These ex' plain the illustrative material and give an insight into the lives of the artists themselves. We may read about Leonardo Da Vinci, Painter, Sculptor, Scientist, En' gineer, one of the greatest men who ever lived, Michael Angelo toiling at ninety' three for an ungrateful Popeg Rubens, man of the world, diplomat, scholar, poet and immemorial lord, Cellini, the svvashbuckler and sculptor, braggart and favourite of Popes. Mr. Holmes: What is the machine used in France for beheading people? E. Nloore: The Gillette.

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THE VOTAGEUR 25 ,dk 3 I x.,4:s. Chapel . D. G. Ku., THE SCHOOL THIS YEAR has been extremely lucky in having as outside speakers, many distinguished persons. On behalf of the Federation for Community Service, Mr. Alex. Bentley laid before the school the aims and method of operation of the Federation. Like' Wise, Dr. Gordon Bates described the work and objects of the organization he represented,-the Canadian Social Hygiene Council. As there are many Americans in the school, it was fitting to have had a visit from Mr. Emil Sauer, U. S. ConsulfGeneral in Toronto, He reminded everyone of the neighborly feeling between the two countries, and hoped it would ever be so. Capt. E. A. Baker, O. B. E., Secretary of the Canadian Institute for the Blind, and Mr. Bill Watson, related their personal experiences, and showed vvhal could be done with determination. Of somewhat similar character was the talk by Mr. Kelso, prominent social reformer, who related many interesting events in his life as a Horatio Alger hero. Mr. Fred. Haines, of the Toronto Art Gallery, gave an illustrated address on Canadian and other painting. Mr. A. A. MacLeod representing the League Against War and Fascism, spoke upon this subject. Dr. C. A. Myers gave a very interesting address upon the Hidden Treasures of Life. The highlight of the year came with the address of Harry Red Foster. famous in the world of sport. He stressed the importance of sportsmanship and teamfplay. Mr. M. A. Sorsoleil, Deputy lvlinister of Public Vxfelfare, spoke of the great work being done by that department. Judge H. S. Mott, of the Family Relations Court, Toronto, used the title Four Things as the subject of his address. At different times throughout the year, Messrs. lVlcCulley, Statten, Wid- drington, Rourke, Perry, members of the staff, spoke to the school on a variety' of interesting subjects.

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TH E VOYAGE UR 27 The Exceptionally Bright Child ..... Taylor Statten MOST OF THE people in this world are of about average intelligence. They learn to manage their own affairs with ordinary prudence, can earn an independent livelihood and get along with their fellow men reasonably well. Of every hundred children in our schools about 60 belong to this group. They represent the general level of Canadian intelligence. Of the remaining 40 children, approxi- mately 27 are unable to master the high school matriculation work, and 15 have the ability to go beyond high school and excel in university training. An intelligent quotient of 100, ideally represents a normal level of intelligence--that which the average individual possesses. But because normal intelligencecannot be defined as existing only at one single point, and because our tests for intelligence are still not perfect, we say that the range of normal intelligence extends from approximately 90 to 110 l.Q. As we go above 110 I.Q., the level of ability becomes increasingly high, and at 120 I.Q. we have reached the lower limit of the group of very bright children, At 130 l.Q. we have the child who is exceptionally gifted and of whom the greatest achieve' ments should be expected. Great indeed is the responsibility of those parents and teachers who have it in their power to influence the lives of these potential leaders. However, leadership and achievement in this world depend upon more than a high I.Q. The leader must not only be able to think clearly, deeply and accurately, but he must also have the power of initiative, the capacity for hard work, and the ability to get along with people. The following items describe the characteristic things a leader does: 1. Sees a vision of achievement. 2. Crasps the significant features of the situation. 3. Determines what must be done to realize the vision. 4. Concentrates on the necessary work. 5. Sticks to the job. 6. Inspires others to help him. 7. Relates his work to theirs. 8. Enjoys the humorous side of things. 9. Pursues the vision as it recedes and changes. 10. Creates new ways to master difficulties. 11. Treats others as he would have them treat him. There is no field of great accomplishment which does not require great power of concentration and at least a fair measure of adjustment to the life about one. The talent which the gifted child possesses can reach its highest expression only if there are developed along with that, traits of character that will make him overcome obstacles and give his best to the world. With all these children it is important that the social give and take attitude be main' tained. The farther from average the child is, the greater the possibility of conflict, as he is likely to present a picture of physical development common to his age, coupled with immature social habits and an intellectual grasp that far outruns his age. In no case should he be allowed to miss the normal play experiences of childhood.