Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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Turf Senoor. Coxixilwi-:I-1 ST.xNn1NG: Jlr. Beer. fvzmeroa. Jlclellnffee, Errlns. Aflfin, Jlr. Rourke. Flcoxrg .llm-Millrnl, Drelr. Orlney, Green, Alger. last years student fund would be put towards a public address system for the sehool, lt was also decided that the students would donate from the fund money for two briek posts, with lights. for the entrance to the grounds. An exchange ot' visits to their respeetive Vhapel servif-es was inaugurated this year between the Prefeets ot' St. .Xndrews and the t'ommittee of Pickering. I believe that every member of the sehool can be proud to have played a part in making this a sueeessful year. The staff and the Department of Eduea- tion ean evaluate our aeademie aehievements, but only we ean evaluate ourselves in terms of what Piekering has given us, and l'7il l versa. XVe have not attained, nor do we expect to attain, perleet ion ot' the ideals we strive for. But the faet remains that we have a goal, and the extent ol' our striving determines our satisfaction. To you who may follow, we throw the torehw. Eleven

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Anyone that has been here for at least two years must know the difference between a good year and a not-so-good one. There are, of course, certain highlights which earmark each year as a different one. In the athletic aspect of the year, there have been many high- lights, such as the soccer and basketball teams which were outstanding, and the hockey and football teams which were, although not so outstanding, quite good. The final St. Andrew 's basketball game, the Upper Canada soccer games, and the Trinity College hockey game were noteworthy. In other fields, the Glee Club and Dramatic Club left profound impressions on many who saw their productions, and to those who participated there was a deep feeling of accomplishment. You will notice that all of these organizations which have been mentioned require the co-operation of many striving for a. common cause. So it seems natural that if these organizations on the whole are successful, the element of co-operation must be at work, and it is easy to see that this co-operative attitude has found its way into the life of this community. It might appear so far that the rating of a school year as good or bad was independent of academic achievements. This is not true. These accomplish- ments can have profound effects either as a highlight or as a lowlight. It is up to us to make the choice of which it shall be. The ball is rolling now, and if we approach the coming exams with the attitude that we owe it to ourselves and to each other to meet the coming test successfully, I am sure there will be another highlight. And with the co-operative spirit which has been with us all year this achievement is very possible. school committee HIS YEAR HAS PROYED A Lo'1' to me and I hope to many students. In my two years at Pickering I believe I have come to the realization that the Pickering system is not only a valid one but also a good, sound, basic organiza- tion preparing young men for life. The factor that determines whether the school can function as a dynamic unit is the extent of co-operation existing within the student body. The ability of boys to live in a compact community plays a major part in determining whether we have had a good year. It is the belief of the School Committee that this year has been a good year. XYe on the School Committee deeply appreciate the opportunity of serving. This year has indeed been a success in proving that boys can live together and get along together through ten months of close relationship with one another. We wish to acknowledge our gratitude for the assistance and co-operation of the students in making the vear a success in that wav. D 1 u Vnder the steady guidance of Mr. Beer, the committee members endeavoured to carry out the wants and fulfil the needs of the student body. Many new ideas were introducedg among them was the decision that the excess money from Ten

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the school code I A P'icl.'er'lng Student Respects the Ideal of Freedom II .A Pickering Student is Co-operative III A Pickering Student is Tolerant IV A Pickering Student is Loyal V A Pickering Student is Ambitious Twelve He understands that the exercise of his personal freedom is limited by the freedom of all other members of the group. He recognizes that his right of personal freedom and choice must al- ways be used in such a way as to promote the best interests of the school as a whole. He is always willing to co-operate cheerfully with others in any way that will improve our school life. This co-operation enables staff and students to work together towards a happy and efficient community. He welcomes all races and creeds to his com- munity, accepting them as individuals and judging them on their individual merits. He respects the opinions of others, and willingly abides by the will of the majority when a deci- sion has been reached. He is loyal to his school, his home, and his country, - but above all loyal to his highest ideals. He is ambitious to develop his best capacities- mental, moral and physical. He recognizes the value of knowledge and therefore strives to at- tain his maximum scholastic achievement so that, when opportunity arises, he may make some worthy contribution to human welfare.