Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1955 volume:

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ADVERTISEMENTS Three medication Q70 5 cgne Qoys of Qickering tile latest exampie of wfzoseb continuing interest anci loyalty is slzown in the plzotograpli opposite this volume of tne 'voyageur is U cfecficatecf with appreciation ana, gratitucfe THE GATES OF PICKERING COLLEGE a personal word N 'run izxsrlxo luxoics yol' wim. FIND a reflection in brief of our many activities -- during the past year. In my opinion it was a good year and I therefore wish to take this opportunity to thank all of you, both staff and students, for making it as full and vital as it was. There were times when I felt Cas you probably did tooll that fewer activities might have provided a calmer, less hectic, life together. But such is not the stuff for youth or for growth. And so there came the endless round of daily routine-classes, games, evening study, club meetings and human intercourse: preparation for the ever-present special event-new boys' day, hallowe'en, visitors' day, dramatic and glee club pre- sentations, banquets and closing ceremonies, together with all the crises, minor and major, that are bound to accompany the association of one hundred and fifty human beings in their common life to0'ether. H D At the conclusion of the year, it is my sincere wish that you have all learned something from such a rich and varied challenge, including as it must both success and failure. In that event, you may conclude that it was for you, too, a good year and continue to build a life of usefulness and purpose on the knowledge so gained. Une basic aim knits together the many single threads of our life at Pickering and that is to build a beloved community founded on the teachings of Jesus,- a community wherein each individual may reach his full potential, irrespective of ability, creed or race. We think of discipline therefore as the educational process by which our students are led to independent self-discipline. In this process human mistakes inevitably appear more obviously than in a system where automatic conformity is demanded. Educators at Pickering must there- fore resist the temptation to condemn our philosophy of education whenever a student makes a mistake in judgment, as he is bound to do during the period of growth towards maturity. Not only must we help the student gain insight into the factors promoting a bad decision. but we must bend every effort to help him gain confidence in his better judgment. lf you as students during the past year have experienced the great satisfac- lion derived from facing your responsibilities to the best of your ability, not only in the field of academics but also in that of human relations, then Pickering tlollege has taught you well. lf at the same time you understand that a refusal to accept responsibility will mean the withdrawal of privilege, then you have successfully grasped the realities of a life situation. To achieve such a state requires spiritual as well as mental stamina and 11 is only through such spiritual strength and growth that we may reach our lngh standards and thus train young men for lives of service. May Pickering l ' l a ways remain dedicated to this ideal. -HARRY M. Bam: Six HARRY M. BEER, B.A HEADMASTER editorial LL THE woRL.D's .x srlxon, and all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances: and one man in his time plays many parts. To some extent all of us have played parts at Pickering this year. Some of us have played them better than others because of special qualities that we possess, but all have contributed in some way to the success of the play. The School Code provided us with our script and, although we never seemed to get our lines perfect because of natural human failings, the constant striving for perfection was the most important aspect of the school year. Those of us who are leaving the ivy-covered walls this year, may not realize the true value of all that we have learned, not specifically academically but rather, socially. This last statement may seem strange to some. should they think they came to Pickering for academic reasons only, but we have to live in harmony with other people whether we are educated or not and that is as much a part of the Pickering system as academic subjects are. At a certain camp for boys operated by the Department of Education of Ontario they advocate that each boy take a little bit of the camp with him when he goes. This does not reter to anything tangible but something that he has gained from his experiences there. This is a beautiful thought and it is to be hoped that some of us leaving Pickering this year have a little bit of Pickering with us. Living for a time in this melting pot of society we are exposed to the many facets of human character and it is inevitable that we should benefit from this by certain changes in our own character during these our plastic vears . Some people gauge a year at Pickering by the number of corridor raids they took part in. This year we have had a few corridor raids but in looking hack are there not many other highlights that provided as much fun and from which you gained something ot' more value than could be supplied by a corridor raid? lt was a good year. much progress was made in many of the areas of our way of lite at Pickering and, as Mr. Stewart so aptly put it in a chapel address, it was truly an experience of life . Eight Tilly: SCI-Ioor, Co1t1Mr'r'1'l-11-3 Sl-I.X'l'lill, l,l'IF'l' 'ro lcnaxlr: Hrolzwlee, .llue1.eun. Jrnzstruny, I'l-ive ft'lnrirmr.n. .spring TPVIIIQ. llrs-Ssf'r', U'ilIi.s', Frzrer. S'r.xNl11Nu: Mr. Nfezrurf, .lftlt'17llff?F, Cutlllnerf, Himlx, Ugrlmz, The fIPllflHItlSf11'. Alzslaxrz King fclltfiflllflll, T: mporrrry Conimitlee, and itulumn and Winter 7'er1u.vJ. school committee HP: SCHOOL C'0Mi11'1 1'r:1c or l'It'lilCRINti ll0I,l,l'1tllC is l-1I,lCt l'l'Ili in a fashion that differs greatly from most, other High St-hools. Nominations are reeeiyed. then the halloting' takes plat-e. There is no t'2llIlliillQ'IllIl2' whatever. The eantlidates are eleetetl through their nierits in flaily life. This year I believe that the tfoinnifttt-e was a eo-operatiiie' working instru- inent in hanishing- so many of the tlaily prohlems that appear when 135 students live together for approximately ten months of the year. I want to thank the students for standing hehind the t'onnnittee at tiines when the majority thought that the lfoniniittee was using the wrong' methods in reaehine a solution. Beeause ot' the eo-operation ot' the stuclents these evasive solutions were reaehetl. The soeial life at the Vollege on the hilltop was a very lull one. Numerous flanees were staged hy the Vonmnittee. A hig' step was taken this year in the form of an 'All-Teen' llanee, in whieh the torees ot' Aurora High Sr-hool, Newmarket High Sc-hool antl Piekeriiig' C'-ilIIllJilll'tl in the hantlling of the tlanee. I heartily 1'l't'0lHI1lt'llll to future eonnnittees that they eontinue this tlanee. The fl0lllllllTtf'C also eontlueteml two of the t'hapel seryiees this year :mtl the opinion is that they tlitl very well. The Voittlxiittee huilt higher yet on the strengthenetl tountlati-ms let't hy past lfolninittees. May future Voniinittees eontinue To show leaelership, eourage antl untlerstantlingy Xine T110 fIC!lIllI1llSff'l' present-ivig Cruege JIIf'Quf1rri0 zcith the Gurratt C'u'nrf school azvards Vlzxicfzic hlt'QI'.XRRIE ot Huw Hay was thc wimici' this your of thv tlziwzitt Cam-. This ziwzii-el is uizulv hy mi-nilu-rs of thc Qrzicluatilig' Olass to one of their mimlwi' who, in thvii' opinion. lwst Oxviiipliflos in his attiturlc' and avtions thc ltltt2llS nl' tht- li'ull0g't'. 5 Ru.:-ii Aizmswoxia, t'R,xl'llll'l All'QI'ARRIl'I, Hlxiuzx' Illicit, mul Illwm XYll.l.IS wow- 1 Rox. l'tlt'U lm' tlw lt-sulvrsliip they luivc pmviflm-cl. Ywn NVllllll'I'S -ut' thc- XViflmli'ii1g'tmi Awzii-cl. 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Other interests - cars - women. Future M business. DICK DINK FACER Sudbury, Ontario - C3 yearsl ttirst colours repeatedj a senior football 2 years - Orfuns basketball - track and field - Captain of Blue Machine - Student Committee - Softball - In charge of Humour for Cracker - Other interests - billiard club, golf and music. Ambition - To high jump 6 ft. JIM' Ml.'SCIiES FORBES Whitby, Ontario. - C6 yearsl - Senior football 62 yearsl - senior hockey - Captain of softball team - Silver team. Other interests - Billiard Club A- eribbage. Future - Medicine at Queen Ambition - Millionaire. JAMES HANDLE HANLEY Kingston, Ontario - Q3 yearsp - 2nd team hockey - Blue team. Other interests - Lacrosse. Future - Medicine at Queen 's. Ambition - Partnership in a certain Newmarket real estate firm. ARTHUR GIMP HINDS Gore Bay, Ontario - QI yearl - Sr. Hockey - Blue team P- Ist colours - 30 Club Student. Committee CI termj. Other interests - writing about manners and Go 'West' young man, Go 'West' . Future - Arts at McGill. Ambition - to overthrow the Frost ,Q'OVOI'HITlQl1T.. DAVE DEiI+1KAY KASSIRBR Ottawa, Ontario - tl yearl A Silver team - Club - -luryman in Trial by Jury . Other interests - musie, pliotograpliy, radio and girls. Future - l'nix'ersity of Western Ontario. Ambition e Disc' joekey. BOB RAPID ROBERT KINO Hamilton, Bermuda 5 NINE years - Schools top athlete -- .senior football - senior hoekey 8 Traek and Field - softball - first eolours repeated - Silver team tyear eaptainl - te'hairman of Committee for three terms of ofuee e e social editor on tfraeker and Voyageur staffs. Other interests - pliotograpliy -V women. Future e Meclieine at lf of T. Ambition 3 To follow fFllll0l'lS footsteps. FRED FERDIlC IJITTLIC Ottawa, Ontario - C3 yearsl - t'ommereial man - Blue team - sec-ontl eolours - senior football - senior basketball. Other interests - Cartooning, flesigningz Future H- business. Ambition - to play with the RouQln'i1lers . BOB 'WVANVAH Ml+lliYIl,l,lG Wawa, Ontario -- C4 yearsj - Blue team e Manager of senior hoelxey f t'Rooters . Future - Forestry at lfniversity of New Brunswiek. Ambition - to return to P. t,'. in thirty years. TOM CHHIRAM Huy Mc-UANN NNY York - t2 yearsl - tfover t'l0Si2'll9l' for Ura:-ker -stage manager for lllee tjlub+ 30t Club. Other interests i Art - ear t'l6Slg'l1lllg.!'. Future - lt1llQlIlfi'9I'l1l,Q' antl plasties 4lesig'ning'. t Ambition - Ruthie . we ui 1:oRI1oN lJl'lf'l Ma.elJl.ll+'l+'lCl4l Lindsay, Ontario -- C1 yearl 3 Silver team - II colours H senior basketball tmauagerj - ISO C'lub e- student eommittee three terms. Other interests - Geometry, boating. Future - business administration at NVestern. Ambition - Janitor at O. L. C. l'l+ITl'lH THE BEAST Mr-I.I+lOlJ North Bay, Ontario - Q2 yearsl -- l irst colours - senior hockey -e senior football - Blue team - 30 Club. Other interests - billiards, softball. Future - Dentistry or Meds., at V. of T. Ambition -- To pull hens' teeth. 1'HAl'lOl'I lJOt ' MeQl'ARRll'1 Oore Bay, Ontario - Q2 yearsl S tlarratt Cane XVTIIDOI 1 - President, Secretary and Treasurer ot SRU Vlub -- t'raeker and Voyageur Editor - XYiddrington Award winner. Other interests - automobiles. Future - lflngineering' at Queen Ambition - M. P. for Manitoulin. i 'C Il 'DEN .Xeint-ourt, Ontario -- fone year! -- First. eolours - senior football - softball - Red team - Sehool Vommittee - 30 tflub treasurel - Trial by -lury tlead rolel. Other interests - skiing, billiards and Branksome. Future - Uommeree and Finanee at V. of T. Ambition - Lau' 'H tbookie by law at NVoodbinel. . i 'iAtilC PAt.'lil'Ili North Bay, Ontario - tone yearl e 2nd eolours -- senior football - Traek -- II Hockey - Captain ot softball team - Billiard Club. Other interests f gambling, selling tiekets, bustling and women. Future -- Business Course. 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After having an exeellent season in football and suffering only one defeat, We had to meet our friendly foes from Aurora in our annual clash. It was decided a few years baek that our games with St, Andrew 's were to be limited to one, the last of the season. ln an effort to bring about at more peaceful and m01'e friendly attitude between the sehools, it was also decided that the two schools would be hosts in alternate years and the visiting team would be guests for dinner. For this game we had been vigorously eonditioned, while our morale and spirit, as a team, had soared to an almost insurmountable level. Everyone had been thinking of this game for a week or two before the scheduled date. The day before the game we had a light workout and a brief eha.lk-talkw. That night everyone retired early. Hn the day of judgment , everyone arose for breakfast and the usual elasses, but there was a tension in the air unlike that before any other game. As we ran on to the field we reeeived a heartvwarming ovation from the ardent fans of both sehools. Sixteen The moment the kick-off whistle blew, the pent-up tension was re- leased and our nerves calmed as we concentrated on the game with all abstract thoughts discarded. Our confidence was gained on the first play, when we went for a first down. Although we fought hard throughout the first quarter, St. Andrew's managed to capitalize on two of our mistakes, with a touch- down. We fought back dauntlessly, however, and were soon rewarded with a touchdown, thus ending the quarter with a tie score. The second quarter saw more of a wide open ball game. St. Andrewls struck for two consecutive touchdowns, but we held the fort and retaliated with two touchdowns to balance the score. Had it not been for a case of butter fingers , which resulted in a safety touch, putting them ahead by two points, we wouldnit have had an even score at half-time. The Goliaths'i were quite surprised that we Davids should hold them in an even tussle. This was probably the turning point in the game, because even though we had a deficit of two points our spirit and morale were at that same un- surpassed height, while the 'tSaints began to crumble under the pressure. In previous years our teams were usually so far behind that their spirit was killed and the '4Saints rolled on to victory without too much opposition. But not so this year. The two teams returned well rested, but the Saints were uneasy in their minds for their tempers began to flare up resulting in their bickering among themselves, thus driving the thorn in deeper. The quarter ended with us deep in their zone, bruised but still fighting. On the first or second play of the final quarter we plunged over for a touchdown and a convert to end the scoring for the game. The rest of the game continued with our spirit mounting, and our anxiety to maintain the lead probably prevented us fr-om making any serious mistakes, when a Saint was ejected for fighting the game was more or less placed in our hands for sure. The final whistle found us deep in their territory, pressing for another touchdown. This game climaxed for me the best football season in my career. Above all, in my final year of participating for Pickering, I was a member of a team which had the best win-loss record since 1939, and this team, after following in the footsteps of teams from the last nine years, picked up the standard, carried it into enemy territory, planted it there and in doing so ended their supremacy in this annual event. It had been my ambition to conquer those red-men , since first wearing a senior uniform four years ago and at last we did, but it took four years of patience and a rekindling of the desire each fall. -BOB KING Verentecn ctivities TIII4: e.xs'l' Ixxn I'll0lll'l l'ION Ml-:N or' Brother Orclricl tho llrlunatic club N eoxsseriox wI'I'II Yisrroics' Div, the Club presented a revival of Leo Brady's lirnilzer Urclvifl, which had been previously presented at the School in 1942. This play lends itself admirably to the aspirations of the Dramatic fllubg its theme is deeply significant, involving' ideas of repentance, dedication, and sell'-sacrifieeg and these ideas are conveyed by highlv dramatic action per- liUI'Ill0lQl by l,'ilZll'ill'll'l'S whose interplay is richly comic. The play is about a ruthless gangster named Ilittle John Sarto who returns to his old haunts i'l'01ll ten years in prison to find that his throne has been usurped and that hc is slated to be taken for a ride . He escapes his would-be murderers and finds I-et'ug'e in the monastery of the Little Brothers of the Flowers who, as he puts it, do nothing but pray and herd posiesu. The Brothers show him a kindness and a wav of life which ne had never encountered before, and he begins his reg'eneration by cliangiiigg' his name to Brother Orchid. BI-otln-r Orchids language and graiigster gauclzierie contrast eornicallv with the gentle innocence of the brothers and their Father Abbotg but what Brother Orchid had sought as a mere hide-out becomes Inore important for hiIn than life itself, and when his former rival threatens the brothers' sole means of livelihood and charity, the erowiiig' and marketing' ol' flowers, he Qives his life to break up the gang' and save the monastery. Eighfeerz The title role was shared by Philip Nieukirk and Garry Price. The former played his part against the background of Fat Dutchy's bar, and did well in establishing Little John Sarto's initial hardnessg he followed carefully Mr. Price's development of the character in the monastery scenes, and struck a moving and consistent note in his death scene. A similar high point of acting was reached by Mr. Price in his prayer to the Virgin which had great audience appeal and balanced effectively his forthright handling of comedy lines else- where. David Rose 's portrayal of the bar-tender, Fat Dutchy, had steadiness and an assurance evident in voice and movement. The correct air of un- pleasant toughness Was given to the rival gangster, The Gimp, by Tom Van Royen, an air complemented by the nervous tension with which Bill Taylor im- bued Freckles, The Gimp's right-hand man. Brian Purdy's cocky Solomon and Alvin Davids cruel and stolid Dum-Dum, the liatchet-man made up the remainder of the gang. Liveliness and colour were given Dominic Battista by Simon Dew, Dominic was an excitable Italian whom Orchid persuaded to Using . Paul Haines, Brian Blackstock, and Donald Downs each achieved a distinctive characterization as brothers in the monastery under the guidance of Father Abbot, to whom Tom Connor gave great gentleness and dignity. The sets were designed and executed by Tom McCann, together with Nick Ayre, Phil Coupey, Paul Feldman, Harold Laur, John Puddifoot, and Bill Taylor, under the general direction of Mr. Frederick Hagan. The drabness of the Bar, with garish highlights, and the clean simplicity of the monastery, created the appropriate atmosphere. Credit is also due this group of technicians for lighting effects and properties, as well as for a highly organized stage- management necessary for frequent changes of scene in a very limited space. The play was under the direction of Mr. Stewart. march productions wo PLAYS WERE PREsEN'rEo IN NIARCH on a bill with the Glee Club produc- tion of Trial by Jury. Mr. Frisch broke new ground in offering The Madman on the Roof, a Japanese play by Kan Kikuchi. In the post-production words of Ralph Armstrong, who played the title role with disturbing conviction, The moral was that if a person is nuts leave him that way because all con- cerned will be happier ! The action of the play was the effort of a middle- class Japanese family to restore the older son of the house to sanity against the protests of his sympathetic younger brother, played with decision by Tom McCann. Charles Bateman portrayed at stately neighbour who was instrumental in introducing a priestcss to effect a cure. John Brownlee put this lady in and out of trances in startling fashion, matching voice to mood, and incorp- orating into his ritual dances healthy overtones of at North American Indian council ring. Larry NVillis was properly humble as the servant, and Skip Lamont created a worried mother somewhat bewildered by all the goings-on. Ninelcen Of somewhat weightier substance was J. B. Priestley's Rose and Crown, produced by Mr. Clifton. The sombre mood of a handful of people in an English public house, who have no joy in life and eke out an existence in bicker- ing and complaint, is broken by the arrival of the optimistic Harry Tully, played with convincing good cheer by Mike Makowski. A stranger enters, who proves to be Death 's agent who must fill out his quota for the day by taking one of the group with him. The happy man who felt that his life had been worthwhile was the only one willing to accommodate Death. David McLeod 's characterization of Ma Peck was little short of brilliant, in mime and accent and mood, sometimes petulant, sometimes deeply understanding, sometimes, in desperation, aggressively strong. Her butts were the stolid and grumpy Mr. Stone, played by Larry Mchlulleng the somewhat pathetic Randle couple, played by Gordon VVillson and, in a valiant fill-in made necessary by Hugh Marshall's illness, the directorg and Mrs. Reed, a life-embittered widow skilfully created by Bill Little, Hartli Enerson played the mysterious Stranger with an air of wisdom and authority well-suited to the Organization for which he worked. Mr, f7lifton's meticulous direction showed great insight into char- acter and theme, and his actors' response must have been most rewarding. Between these two plays, Arthur Cuthbert read Earle Birney David with much insight and emotional projection. B1cI,ow: Scenes from The Jlurluion on the Roof and Rose and Crown The Plaintiff with her Brirlesnzrzids, and the .luryzzzen if-ith fright! the Ilefenflmit, the Publie, and an .lrm of the Law glee club HAT is AS T1T1Lr,,xT1NG TO oNE's snxsn of gossip as a breaeh of promise suit T? lVhat legal aetion lends itself better to exag'g'eration and histrionies? Knowing that the niaterial involved might appeal equally to readers of The Times and Tim .Vczes of the Wrnifal, Messrs. Hilbert and Sullivan eoneoeterl in Trial by Jury a bright and good-liuinouretl satire of entluring- popularity. The Glee Club presentation in March made the most ot' this bright little pieee, sung' and aetecl in a striking' setting designed by Frederiek Hagan which admirably expressed both the earefree lilt and the pompous dignity oi' this operetta. Elizabeth Beer was a pert and eliai-ming Plaintiff, her spark.- ling eyes east always upon the most useful man on stage, sonietiines her Uouusel and finally the llearnetl Judge himselfg all eoneernefl with the produc-tion were grateful for her tlilbert-and-Sullivan knowleclgeability anal professional skill, Paul iI7ean's fine sense of eomedy was outstanding in his portrayal of the -luflgre, a man swayed more easily by praetieal faetors ot' graee and eharm than by points of law, however ably these were presentetl by Jim Maellean, whose pleasing tenor voiee enhaneerl his role -of the Counsel. Twen ty-on e Brian Blackstock as the Usher fought at losing battle to maintain order and propriety in the Courtroom, his characterization of the conscientious, dig- nified, and uniinaginative public servant was extremely well worked out. Don Harris as the Foreman of the Jury was a most ardent protector of the Plaintiff, when the need arose, and Marian Gibson, the First Bridesmaid, was, in charm and grace, prima, inter parcs. Because of Tom Connor's un- fortunate illness, David Ogden took on the role of the Defendant at very short notice, and he is accordingly deserving of special commendation for the poise, gaiety, and vocal competence which marked his perfoiinance. The Gentlemen of the Jury and of the Courtroom audience were a colourful crew who made up in enthusiasm and conscientiousness what they may have lacked in polish, they co-operated happily as usual with the young ladies of New- market who each year contribute so generously of time and talent to the Club 's productions, the Club is especially grateful to Mrs. McLaren and Mrs. Menard for their help, and to Miss Janie Clifton for arranging to be a mem- ber of the Courtroom Audience. Mr. Hagan was assisted in the building of his impressive set by Paul Feldman CStage Managerj, John Puddifoot this Assistantb, Nicholas Ayre Cldlectricianl, David Beer and Douglas Dutton. Much variety and colour were added to the production by Mrs. Green and Mr. Renzius, who were responsible for make-up. Mr. William Tucker, the Club's music director, was unfailingly patient and perfectionist in rehearsal, and proved to be a most sympathetic accom- panist. He should consider his efforts well-rewarded by the calibre of this production. new boys' day rrH THE RINGING or THE Fiksi' BELL on the morning of September 30th, the , New Boys aroused themselves, made their beds, and dressed in the style decreed by the School Committee. They then proceeded to their Masters' rooms to gently wake them and await their first command of the day. For King and Mclieod it was a momentous occasion. For probably the first or perhaps the second time this year, they got breakfast. This was only because of the fact that they had their slaves, Package and Hinds, serve them breakfast in bed. I understand it wasn't as good as it could have been because Package allowed the delectable bacon and eggs to cool slightly while bringing them up. Most of the Old Boys gave similar commands to their slaves. As for the class schedule, it was thrown out of kilter along with other various routines of a normal day. This was caused mainly by the New Boys and the Rules which don't permit a New Boy to enter a room before an Old Boy or be on the stairs at the same time, and at no time must an Old Boy be Seen carrying books. Twenty-two The various garbs worn by the New Boys presented a very memorable sight which will often flash upon that inward eye in the times to come. During the afternoon, the Old Boys had their Slaves out to cheer for the Newmarket team who were playing with S.A.C. Some untortunates were a little embarrassed when they found themselves in full view of a dozen or more girls with part of their costumes at half mast. After the evening meal the Old Boys watched the Skits and by virtue of their applause, or lack of it, sent some of the Slaves to the dungeon to wash dishes. The evening's entertainment was brought to a close with the presentation of Great E'rpecta.tions. l believe this was a very successful day and will be remembered by all who participated. A special thanks should be extended to the New Boys who. tor the most part. took it all in their stride and received as much of a thrill from it as the Old Boys. hallowe 'en night ECAUSE OF THE CALENDAR, this year's Hallowe'en caused a lot of growls and the usual beets. But after the Committee had several meetings with staff representatives, it was decided. to avoid a riot, that we have Saturday night leaves on Friday night and have our usual banquet on Saturday night. Accordingly after grace had been said by the Chairman and the pompous head waiter had distri'buted his menus, we had our hors d 'oeuvres Shortly after the beginning of the meal a tray of dishes met a shattering fate after slipping from the grasp of the headmaster. The sing-song portion of the D1'0g'I'H.l1l was a tremendous success. At the conclusion of the meal we had the contestants parade around the hall and the winners were Tony Frisch, Skip Lamont, Charley Dyson, and petit Nishi- kawa from the Prep. Following the contest we adjourned to the Assembly Hall to view a dramatic production by the staff about an interview with a prospective new boy, and also the Committees version of Staff meetings. These two excellent productions put us in just the right mood for the suspense-filled movie that followed. At this point, mention should be made 'ot the stalwarts on patrol who had to miss part of the entertainment in order to guard This Our City . A special word of gratitude is extended to all who were concerned in making the evening a success, especially to Mr. Jewell and his prepsters who were responsible for the decorations. Twenty-three dances THE FOOTBALL C'tV1oToEv 5 DANCE SPECIAL ENTHUsIAsIxI AND EXCITEMENT marked this dance this year, since it marked the climax and triumphant conclusion to one of the best sea- sons the Senior Football Team has had in several years. The Seniors' recent victory over St. Andrew's had been matched, moreover, by a Junior win against the same school. The welcome presence of an unusually large number of Old Boys increased the general air of jubilation and festivity, set off by good music and decorations based on themes from autumn sports. THE CHAIRMANYS BALL HE TRADITION OF OCCASIONAL INFORMAL DANCES to provide an unexpected social highlight from time to time is a good one, and those who attended the Chairman's Ball this year had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Enthusiastic student disc jockeys were quick to meet requests for individual favourites, and Mrs, Henderson provided a fine supper served in the sociable and in- formal atmosphere of the Student Common Room. The tradition has been well-maintained: it should in the future be strengthened. O.L.C. IJANCE FTER A HASTY DECISION by the School Committee, implemented with the aid of the assistant head and a few phone calls, it was arranged that thirty or more Turtle Doves from our sister school would .be shipped up on the evening of November 231-d to be met by an equal number of P.C. WolVes . Upon the ladies' arrival they were pounced upon, and one couldn't say that the first to get there got the best because they were all pretty even in the looks department. They were all quite well taken care of and the M.C. saw to it that they weren't sitting down for any great length of t.ime with his frequent Snow Balls and elimination dances. The high light ot' the evening came at the intermission when we went to the common room where a tasty snack had been prepared by our dietitian. After the snack we returned to the assembly hall and continued dancing to the strains of Miller, Mays, and Flannagan. As usual at the stroke of mid- night they were all whisked away by the calls of their insistent dean and a four-wheeled hustler. Thanks is offered to all who helped to make the dance the success it was. Twenty-four THE SPRING FORMAL IT VVAS A HAPPY ACCIDENT or QUARANTINE, a few years ago, that shifted the date of the formal dance from sometime in the winter term to spring. In mid-May, the hill-top is beginning to look its very best, there is every chance that the moon will be young and bright, the shadows cast by the new leaves are tremulous, and the breezes Inay be soft and warm, and the graduat- ing class especially are entering upon that time of last things which has its own proper sentimental value. All these conditions held this year. Several Old Boys were present, for continuity's sake, and in this context Mr. and Mrs. VVard Cornell were especially welcome. Old Boy Dennis Burton headed a team of decorators who capitalized on the significance of the date of the dance, Friday the thirteenth of May, and happy dancers defied with abandon broken mirrors, black cats, threatening ladders, aIId many intriguing varia- tions of the 13 theme. A fine dance - a climax of the year, as the foot- ball dance had been of the autumn term. visitors ' day THERE IS ALWAYS EXCITEMENT IN THE AIR when company is expected, Visitors' Day at Pickering offers no exception to the rule. At 7.30 on the morn of December -ith, the students were roused from their slumbers by the re- sounding bellows of trumpets, shouts of impetuous grade-niners, and the raucous cries of many others who beat the Committee to a draw in their efforts to rouse the School. A record attendance at a record hour was scored at breakfast, and the kitchen staff probably wondered whether all those sleepy-eyed foragers were students or invaders from the town. After the breakfast the boys returned to their rooms and prepared them for inspection by the Committee, the Housemaster, and the Headmaster. When all was considered perfect for the reception of guests, the boys scattered to assist in the organization of various projects indicative of their interests and activities. Prominent among these were displays of academic materials, creative writing. photography, scientific equipment and experiments, wood- and metal-work, and montages, mobiles, drawings and painting done by members of the preparatory department. A debate between members of the Thirty Club and the Commercial Club enlivened the latter part of the afternoon. A splendid supper - when are so many fed by so few? - and a performance of Brother Orchid, reviewed elsewhere in this magazine, concluded an interesting and pleasant at home . Twenty-jivc the closing dinner Hn PROGRAMME Fon THIS FINAL EVENT of the school year is headed by the - phrase The Year in Review , and its purpose is to touch, however light- ly, on the many threads of idealism and action which make up the stuff of life at Pickering. Thus, the presentation of Colours for athletic distinction - the value of awards lies in their symbolism - underlined the sound skill and attitude developed by individual performers, the ree-ognition accorded the intra- mural teams- to struggle with friendly foes -reminded us of our continu- ing emphasis on co-operation and team-work, the presentation of the Rogers Cane-'tone for all and all for onew - made it clear that the work of the School at both Junior and Senior levels is imbued with the same idealism, when four boys received the Widdrington Awards-- and thy neighbour as thyself - it was made apparent that the achievements of the mind and heart were of paramount importance, finally, the award of the Garratt Cane t-o a member of the graduating class - not only not less but greater - marked not only the measure of the winner 's stature in living a good life, but also the perception of his contemporaries who recognized it. The remarks of Mr. King Clancy enhanced the importance of the Colour Awards, He spoke withmuch good humour and far-reaching knowledge of his experiences in the world of Canadian hockey, and, in speaking of his own boyhood and young manhood, and of his friendships and work with various members of the Maple Leafs, he pointed out that top athletes must have a sense of values which transcends that of mere skill, however important that must be. Mr. Jack Rayner introduced Mr. Clancy to the School, -Tack's presence at school functions is always deeply appreciated, he is a most distinguished and most interested Old Boy, and one is always conscious of the personality deserving of these adjectives beneath any wit and banter which which he might choose to entertain us. Mr. Stuart Henry, new President of the Association, bore greetings from the Old Boys in presenting the Rogers Cane. The NViddrington Awards were presented after remarks by Mr. Jack Struthers, himself an Award winner and now editor of the Newmarket Em and E.rprcss,' -Tack spoke of his own student days in serious and comic veing and he pointed out that the sig- nificance of the Awards is of enduring value, especially as they symbolize a sense of community and a keen interest in and respect for individual human beings. The Headmaster, in his brief but moving remarks, anticipated in personal terms the sense of Auld Lang Syne with which our school year traditionally concludes, for master and student alike, he asserted, the forging of fine friend- ships while living on the hill-top is that which, more than anything else. provides us with strength and happiness. Twenty-six chapel Thou shalt lore the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the frst and great commandment. HESE vERsEs FROM ST. iVIATTHEWV,S GOSPEL provided the theme of the Head- master 's opening chapel address, the inspiration which he thus provided at the outset of the year gave an impressive and unusual consistency to many Sun- day evening meetings which followed, a consistency strengthened by his own subsequent references to this text. Several members of the staff offered their personal interpretations of this same passage, among them Mr. Blackstock and Mr. Stewart, Mr. Summerhayes, who entitled his address Love is the Verb of Action , Mr. McLaren, who posed the question XVhat. is your Religion? g Mr. Cherniak, whose comments on The Life Abundant were made in the context of some unusually stimulating readings, and Mr. Jackman, who spoke on The Ideal Young Man , pointing out that Hldeals are like stars: we never reach them but we chart our course by them. The service conducted by Mr. Frisch gave us fresh insight into the human resources of our community, students read in Hebrew, Spanish, Dutch, and English, and their contribution enhanced the significance of the speaker 's remarks on The Human Condition . Each year we are happy to record our debt in these pages to visitors who on Sunday evenings share with us their own experience of Christian endeavour and aspiration. Mr. Wilfred Trivett. of the United Nations Association spoke on The VVorld before Youn, and gave point to United Nations Day in October. Mr. Zac Phimister told of his work with the Quakers. and his remarks com- plemented an historical survey of Quakerism movingly presented by David Law- ley later in the year. The visit to the school of Father Gerrard Keeney, C.P., underlined the common purpose inspiring all Christian denominations, he spoke of monasticism in general and of the mission in particular of his own Order, The Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ. Mr. George Morrison, of 'Emmanuel College, explained by precept and example the rewards of a life of dedication to spiritual values, and Reverend XVilliam Jenkins discussed A Religion of Adventure . Once again we were touched by the inspiring personality oi' Richard Jones, National Director of the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews, he drew on his wonderfully rich experience of the people and places of this world in describing A Philosophy of Lifeu. Mr. Donald Graham and Dr. Karl Bcrnhardt shared with us in meaningful fashion ideas related to their special fieldsg Mr. Graham is Director of Education in the Forest Hill schools system in Toronto, and Dr. Bernhardt, our Guidance Consultant, is Professor of Psychology in the l'niversity of Toronto. The tradition of meetings motivated by the individuals own interpretation of a selection of readings on the Chapel Service Form was maintained on two occasions. Two services were conducted by members of the School Committee. Three factors appeared to influence their thinking: the recognition of the necessity Twenty-seven for a source of strength outside oneself in solving the problems of young man- hood, an emphasis on personal integrity, and a desire for honourable and un- selfish relationships with other people. The titles of their talks are suggestive. Ralph Armstrong spoke to Tennyson 's line, To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield g Dick Facet' on The Game of liife g John Brownlee on The Prodigal Son 5 and Jim MacLean on Jerusalem ' ', discussing the symbolism of the school hymn. Bob King elaborated on Donne's phrase No Man is an Islandyl, and Stan Dresser on NNhat I Believe g Gordon MacDuffee discussed with wise insight the idea of Truth with Yourself' ' 3 and Garry Price related the regenera- tion of Brother Orchid, whose character he had portrayed in the autumn, to a revision ot his own sense of values. The custom of asking our student leaders to share with us their high thoughts is one of which we are extremely proudg we are grateful to these young men, both for what they said to us, and for main- taining a fine Pickering tradition. The Editor has written elsewhere in this magazine that the constant striv- ing for perfection was the most important aspect of the school yearf, Each in- dividuals vision of perfection was renewed or clarified in greater or lesser degree each Sunday evening at Chapel, and the Headmaster lost no opportunity of emphasizing this fact, whether he introduced us to a new term or evaluated an old, or whether he helped us meditate on the glories of Christmas and Easter. Perhaps this brief resume of the central feature of life at Pickering might appro- priately close with a sentence written by E. B. Castle in his book, People in School: Despite the waywardness of boys, their indifference and even occa- sional hostility, I am certain that if we present Christianity not as an entirely rational but as an entirely reasonable religion, a religion that makes more than connnon sense out of life, then we shall not be entirely unsuccessful. Blc1,ow: Carl Schaefcfs still life was a major 'item in decorations arralngcd for our Thanlvsgiiriizg Day Chapel Service Twenty-eight an experience of life An address rlelirerefi by F. D. L. S'tcu'art in the Chapel, Zllay 29, 1955. LL or Us NOXV TO SOME DEGREE are in the middle of the time of last thingsn. For Whether we come back to this place or not, for those who go and for those stay, the texture and significance of life here will never be the same again. They change equally with the absence of an old citizen, or the presence of a new. In this mood of being aware of changing life at Pickering, it was easy to attempt some kind of review of this my latest year of living in this community -and I have found that in so doing I use such words as life and living in a particularly meaningful way. Hence my title, borrowed from the CBC who ran a series of interviews with artists, musicians, and writers under it: an experience of life. And hence my starting-point: staff-meetings last September. In one of those sessions Dr. Bernhardt said something like this: NVe must guard against the feeling that education is a preparation for life-if it is good education, it is life itself, make no mistake about it.'l And so happily I have knocked out of my thinking the old slogan Heducation for life and I have put into its place the simple but desperately important statement, Education is life . And so, to anyone of you who plans to return here in September, or to anyone whose aptitudes and interests incline him to lay hold on life at Pickering once again four or five years hence, if he has the feeling, on the one hand of impatience to finish schooling so that life can begin, or if, on the other hand, he feels that a return later on is a return to a shelter from the slings and arrows of the world outside, to both imaginary gentlemen, I give the lie defiant. Life at Pickering is wonderful and frightening and complex and fascinating and rewarding for one who attempts to meet it head-on and to see it whole, and above all, life at Pickering is real. Here is no period of training or probation, no drilling on the parade-ground before the mortal contest, no rampart to be scaled before the mysterious and exciting city can be entered. This is the thing itself, here and now. Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the 2 earth, but how is it that ye do not discern this time. I look back on our year, and I see that one real side of man has been shown us, what Sir Richard Livingstone calls the dark, petty, sensual side, where his quarrels and jealousies and hates and greeds and passions take their rise. We have each of us seen, in varying degrees and for varying lengths of time, sin and shame and selfishness. These things are still of the stuff of life. But with what have they been countered? Darkness with honesty, pettiness with generosity, sensuality with understanding, quarrels with peace-making, jealousy with respect, hate with love, greed with unselfishness, and passion with reason. If that is not the basic Christian combat of life, the many-splendored vital fight, I do not know what is. You have done, gentlemen, the impossible, al million things that have made a good way of life, not merely a preparation for living. And no bets have been called off. You have given the lie to the cynic, as you have been Twenty-nine doing since 1927 or 1842, because on the reckoning, the sum-total of our happi- ness far outweighs our griefs, and we have been living. The response has not been thc same for all. There have been mistakes. There have been failures. What then? All depends on attitude. Let the look that each of us casts on his mistakes and failures be one of inquiry. How has this thing come about? NVhat can I learn from it about myself and about life? From whom can I get help? Let us try hard not to live in cowardice and decep- tion, and let us substitute, each time we falter, a new confidence born of know- ledge for an old shame. And so good can come out of evil-from the momentary weakness can come the enduring strength, if we but choose to take what we have paid for. No. The response is not the same for all. A young man might say, so Latin and Algebra have nothing to do with life, and they 're toughg poetry and Shakespeare are for the birds, leave contracts are crazy conventions, silly rules, nothing to do with the real world. So, we drop this course or that: and might not the echoes of four iniinitives come to mind: to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield? So we ignore the leave contract: and might not a small voice whisper the ancient wisdom: a man 's word is as good as his bond? Or we indulge in a little series of petty deceits and escapes: and might we not then recall the heart-broken cry of Michael Cassio, the Captain of the guard, drunk on duty: HO reputation, reputation! I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of me, and what remains is bestial ? There are some in this room who have followed a course of action which they have known to be right although public opinion has been much against them. Let them hear these lines from a Herman poet Anastasius Griin: H e has no enemies, you soy: My fricnrl, your boast is poor! H 0 who has fniinglecl in fray Of duty that the lzrrwe endure Must have made foes. If he has none, Small is the work that he has done. If he has hit no traitor on the hip, Has cast no cup from perjurcd lip, Has never tamed the wrong to right - Has been o cou'a.rd in the light. Some of you in a few weeks or months will be moving into a new arena, where the circumstances of life will be changed, but where the values and the struggle remain the same. I hope you may get an idea or two from the first two readings on our service form. They were placed there with you in mind. Sir Richard Livingstone tells us to miss no opportunity to tangle with great- ness: we can raise ourselves on the shoulders of those who have walked on higher levels. The greatness might be met in professors or community leadersg in artists or actorsg in thinkers who speak and in thinkers wh-o write, whether you meet greatness on the campus, in a concert hall, in an office, or between the covers ot' a book: make the most of it. Thirty' Cardinal Newman tells us to learn from our contemporaries, for each is different from the other and from ourselves. But let it be clearly understood that he assumed in those young men of whom he spoke a curiosity, an intellectual and social interest tar beyond that chained to dollars and security, an awareness, which must contribute to the richness ot living Vultivate these qualities, it' you feel their lack, with all the strength you have. And so I have told you some ideas that came to mind in thinking back over this year-with its mistakes-my mistakes-, and its many moments ot' deeply satisfying joy-an experience of life. Ernest Hemingway wrote a won- derful book about bull-fighting, and I am going to read its closing sentences summing up his view ot lite, in particular terms of art and heroism and Spain, but also in terms so general that they may have meaning for you and me: I know things change now and I do not care. It 's all been changed for me. Let it all change. We'll all be gone before it 's changed too much and it' no deluge comes when we are gone it still will rain in summer in the north and hawks will nest in the Vathedral at Santiago and in La tlranja, where we 1ll'i1t'- ticed with the cape on the long gravelled paths between the shadows, it makes 110 difference if the fountains play or not. lVe never will ride back from Toledo in the dark, washing the dust out with Fundador, nor will there be that week of what happened in the night in that July in llladrid. We've seen it all go and we'll watch it go again. The great thing is to last and get your work done and see and hear and learn and understandg and Write when there is something that you know g and not beforeg and not too damned much after. Let those who want to save the world if you can get to see it clear and as a whole. Then any part you make will represent the whole if it made truly. The thing to do is work and learn to make it. No. It is not enough ot a book, but still there were a few things to be said. There were a few practical things to be said? No. It was not enough of a year, but still there were a few things said and done. There were a few practical things y done. '-from Death in the ftfterizooiz, 1932 The Clean Shirt , u :ruler-colour by Charles Redfern, is u recent flflflifion to the College collection. This picture mis flispluyerl in the Assembly Hull during several Sunday ever:- irzg serrir-es. invitation lub polileon club HE PoIIIIcoN coMPI,E'rEn ONE or ITS FINEST YEARS this year. A club based on the Ideas of furthering political knowledge and bettering the members' public speaking, we have accomplished to a certain degree both these aims. One of the highlights of the year was when the members represented Sweden as the Model United Nations Assembly at the Parliament Buildings in Toronto. It was quite an experience for all and was quite a success. Some of the more interesting debates, which were run after the manner of procedure of our House of Commons in Ottawa, were That Sen. McCarthy should be censuredf' That the United States should invade Quemoy and Matsu . and That private schools are better than state schools . 'Then in a IHOIP humorous vein there were such topics as, That Newmarket girls should be brought to the Formal Danceu, That two heads are better than one , and Two hundred reasons why St. Andrew's College is better than Pickering flollegeu It is interestino' to note that both debators couldn't find any reason , g . g t why S. A. C. was better than P. C., and so the meeting was adjourned for refreshments. As you can see we had a very interesting year and it sure that next year will be as good. -BRIAN BLACKSTOCK Thirty-two silver salts club NDER THE CAPABLE LEADERSHIP or BRIAN PURDY and Larry Willis the Silver Salts Photographic Club experienced another successful year of darkroom activities. This enthusiastic group consisted of the following members: Bruce Andrews, Larry XVillis, Brian Purdy, Bill Little, Paul Feldman, Pete Campbell, Richard Simmons, Mike Makowski, John Stephens, Addie Blankestijn, -lim Molson, and George Ratz. Mr. Cherniak acted as advisor to the group. Talks on subjects of interest to the club were given by Mr. tfherniak and by Mr, Green. Bursar to the College. An exhibition of Mr. Greens salon prints aroused much interest when viewed by the amateur photographers. Highlights of Mr. tfherniak 's meetings with the group were the laboratory preparation of a sample of photo- graphic film emulsion and a talk on the chemical revolution . Vnder the guidance of the senior members of the club instruction in camera work and darkroom techniques Was given to the junior members. All the members should be congratulated for doing a fine job of renovating the school darkroom. Larry Willis should be congratulated also for winning the Headmastei-'s competition for the best photograph made of the new school gates. A club field trip was undertaken in January. All members spent a very happy time in the woods behind the school photographing various winter scenes. A collection of photo- graphs made by the Silver Salts Club was exhibited to the student body. This exhibit aroused much interest and favourable comment among the students. Silver Salts members were also treated to a trip through the offices and work- shops of The Telegram. Printers and type-setters at The Telegram seemed to be fascinated by the presence of Professor -lohn Stephens in our group, for he was showered with a number of mementos of the printing house. The photo- engraving department of the newspaper was of greatest interest to the amateur lensmen. Here it was possible to study the transfer of a photograph into a picture on the printed page. It is hoped that a more careful visit can be made to this section of the newspaper next year. The affairs of the Silver Salts boys came to a close with a banquet held in early June. Mr. Cherniak was returned as a guest speaker. His topic The Birth of an Automobile traced the manufacture of a typical automobile starting with the new materials used in its production. the commercial club HE COMMERCIAL CLUB was xIos'1' ,xeTIvE DIYRING 'riiic .-xU'rmIN term, with Don Downs as Chairman of Meetings, Paul Haines as Secretary, and Mr. Taylor as guide and raconteur. Several debates were held, on topics both serious - Resolved that the use of atomic weapons would ensure world peace - and light - Resolved that teen-agers should not go steady . A few meetings were given over to impromptu speeches, a type of programme in keep- ing with the pleasantly informal nature of the t'lub's meetings. Topics related to the world of business found frequent place in the t'lub's discussions. The highlight of the term 's activities occurred on Visitors' Day, in a debate with the Thirty Club, Bill Taylor and -Tim Mciieese successfully upheld the motion 'tThat the younger generation is going to the dogs . Th irzy-th ree thirty club ULL ADv,xN'rAoE wks 'rAiqEN 'rms YEAR of The Good Clubs policy of free scope, with talks delivered by the members on a wide and refreshing variety of subjects ranging from first-hand experiences in mining and forestry to inviting travelogues of Italy and Bermudag and even the ear-splitting horrors of progressive jazz found place, In these endeavors the members ap- proached at times the inspired heights of their cuisinary achievements, which graced the close of each meeting. Superlative among these was the repast presented to the members by Messrs. Stewart and Appelhe at the final meeting. Huest speakers this year were Mr. -Take Struthers, 'Editor of the Newt market Em and vELrprcss, and Dr. Schofield, Assistant to Dr. Case. Mr. Duncan Cameron, reporter for the Toronto Telegram, gave a challenging ad- dress at the final banquet on The Public 's Responsibility to the Press . Un Parent 's Day the club debated with the Commercial Club and the traditional Polikon Club debate took place during the winter term with sig- nificant results: the revision ot' the Committee Electoral System. A highlight of the Year program was a trip to the Crest Theatre where Twelfth Night was being enacted to the edification of the cultured gentle- men of the club. Executives were: Messrs. Melieod, McQuarrie and Stewartg Messrs. MeQuarrie, Cuthbert and Bateman. and Messrs. Cuthbert, Sharpe and Ogden. Thirty-four the rooters club NOTHER INTERESTING AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR has been eoneluded by the Rooters - this one under the direetion of Rudy Renzius, tiene Cherniak and Keith McLaren. As in the past years a wide variety of topies was investigated. The fall term was filled largely by staff papers and a few interesting and informative films. Une film was of particular interest as it showed the fabrieatingf pro- eesses used in the manufaeture of aluminium products. Gene led a diseussion on the role played by water in our everyday life and at another meeting talked on the structure of the Tesla Coil. The term was eoneluded by an exeellent film on the nature of eaneer at the end of whieh Dr. Patriek Greaves answered the many questions put to him by the members. The winter term opened with two meetings devoted to the study ot' the Starry l'niverse as outlined in the last ehapter ot' the NVorld XVe Live ln series, run by Life magazine. Tlu'r1y-fiw From then on most of the meetings were handled by the student members of the Club. XValter Plettner gave us an interesting talk on Mexico, Paul Dean on oil drilling' in Michigan, John Brownlee on Narcotics, Bob Melville on ballistics, Jim Macliean on atomic engines, Tom Van Royen on photography and Garry Price on the modern art of sign painting. Other meetings dealt with the atomic bomb, the operation of the oscilloscope and the science of hand-writing. Perhaps the most enjoyable meeting of the year was our trip to Stelco in Hamilton. A guide spent the entire afternoon with our group showing us through many of their buildings and pointing out each step in the manu- facture of steel. The final banquet was as usual an enjoyable affair. After an excellent dinner the above-mentioned Dr. Greaves gave us a talk on the practice of medicine in Barbados, comparing' the problems there to those in this country. In addition to those already mentioned the Club members were Tom Con- nor, Hugh Marshall and Broder Allen. Our special thanks go to Bob Melville, our hard-working and honest Secre- tary. -K. G. ZMCLAREN LOVE Oh, I have walked many miles And seen very many things But the weirdest of them YVas man Man is earths predominatory power, Sometimes sweet Sometimes sour I have seen the saddened man, Oh and the passionate But the greatest man ot all, I've seen ls the man who has love Love stops no where tlod's love abounds all things Why! He Cin the soul came down And died for our sins No matter whom you love Love is great lt flows over every thing Love is a deep free abstraction Contemplate on it, my brother. -DAvE BICLEOD Th iffy-sizz' ,ff-, 44' fyffff' fi 1 X29 f ,GW 1,41 , Q9 ,M 1 old boys' association G. N. T. VVIDDRINGTON tH0norary Plresidern tj F. D. L. STEXVART tH0n.0rury Vice-Presidenti STUART IIENRY President ALLAN D. ROGERS Past President Seeretary-Treasurer-JOHN YOUNG Committee l1ARRY PE.xcE JOHN STRUTHERS TED CANNON HE OFFICERS NAMED ABovE WERE ELECTED at the annual meeting on March 1. 1955. There was at this meeting one of the largest turnouts we have enjoyed in several years. Before the transaction of business, school teams de- feated the Old Boys in both hockey and basketball. Last minute efforts to stem the tide of student victory by sending in three hockey teams and fifteen basketball players failed. All rancor disappeared. however, over coffee and sandwiches during the get-together which brought the evening to a close. Many members of the Association met during the spring term on Saturday, May 14th, when the golf tournament was played for the Kay C. XVoods trophy. We understand that this was won by Freddy McBrien, who was so surprised and pleased that he took home the permanent trophy as well as the miniature which is rightfully his. That. same afternoon, the Old Boys defeated the Masters at softball, in competition for the Robert E. K. Rourke Cup. In a logical tradi- tion befitting the donor, this trophy was awarded the Masters. A splendid dinner provided by Mrs. Henderson and her staff was once again enlivened by draws for prizes, generously donated by many Old Boys, we are especially grateful to Harry Peace for organizing this part. of the programme. Fun and good fellowship aside, an impressive and lasting contribution made by the Old Boys to the College this year has already been noticed on the page opposite the dedication in the front of this magazine. All members of the College, on the hill-top and elsewhere, will be deeply grateful for the new gates, one more tangible indication of the Associations continuing interest in the well-being of its school. Nile record our thanks to President Al Rogers and his executive, and Offer our congratulations to their successors. A high standard of interest and organ- ization has been established which it will be the privilege of the new executive to maintain. Thirty-eight births Philip and Mrs. Holt-a son, Steven, at Hartford, Conn. Ted and Betty Lawrenr-e-a son, John Silverwoocl, April 18, 1955. Keith and Doris Meliaren--a daughter, Katherine Mary, June -1, 1955. Max and M rs. PaulAa son, Hieharml John, at Toronto. February 8, 1955. Lennox and Mrs. Rowe-a son, at Newmarket, July 1, 1955. Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Sc-Ott-a son, at Newmarket, June 29, 1955. Lyle and Louise Sifton--Twin daughters, at St. Thomas, January 3, 1955. Ron and Barbara l'mplirr-yea claugbter, at Toronto, January 22, 1955. marriages AVILLIAM PERM? W. BVCKMRIITH PEARL PALMER September -1, 195-1, at Thornhill. DONALD FRANK CALIIER - BIARGARET ANN FARR A iril 2 1955, at Orillia. Y , EVGENE CHERXIAK-XTIYIEN JACKSON June 18, 1955, at Hamilton. ARTHUR BRIAN DORRON - JEANNE ELIZABETH SCOTT September 25, 195-1, at Ottawa. WILLIAM JAMES HEIIXXYICE -BIARILYN NIARGARET PERKINS Uetober S, 195-1, at Hamilton. DONALD H. H1'Tt'HESON -XVINNIFRED FEE October 195-1, at Lindsay. PETER M. MCCOWAN - ELIZA BETH ANNE LEE October 1954, at Toronto. IVAN F. BIENCIK-BIARGITERITE IRIS PATTON TMETCHESON November 10, 195-1, at VVinnipeg'. DAVID PEDDIFI - TJEBORAH CAROLINE TURNRIILI. April 17, 1954, at Toronto. WILLIAM DUNCAN WAODELL W AIARY ELLEN LYONS June 25, 1955, at Searborougli. ITH nrw R1'fRE'l vie must Iecoifl the fltath on lfebiuaix 7 195i O Miss Uaivaiet l XX l11LllN9l heneial Setietaix at the to e D rplz, fonscmus of 0 u loss ur mud npmf as neil the death 0 Ifuflufn on llrzrrlz 76 1995 In frermfzny nur? 0 lolln Thomas Wzlsozz fn Nozrmber 8,1011 1117020210 4 ' I ' ' ' 1 - I I I 1 . -I v V' J I 1 1 , . Y . , ,4 , , q 1' . I L ' . ' ' I' 1 ' - Y ll ge. Donald Szfclrwy Frossf, on .lugusf 21, 19591, in Nnrilz IJr1I.'nta,' of Dmmlrl , 'I , . L , ..'. ,, ' ' Q ,' f. I f , , I 7 i. , . K 'C-Lf, . v , Q Thirty-ri in e Rmiiixo 1.1421- P TU Rioirr: Mrs. Mabel B. W-illson of Pelham Jleeting, Welland: Cliarles A. Lamp- nzan, lllinister of Seeretary of the Board of fll'iSSi07lS. Fire Years Meeting of Frif'11ds. Rieliinoml, Ind.: Mr. Hoirard Clayton. Clerk of Canadian Yearly Zlleeting: Mr. Joshua K. Wake, Haleyohia Monthly Meeting. Bordon. .saslf.,' Mr. H. JI. Beer, Headmaster, Piekering College, Nezmizarket. On- fario. They are looking at the Maelflin Bible presented fo the school for use at both sr-hool and Friends Religious Meetings. l Toronto 'l'elegi'fIn1 P'iefu1'e epistle of canadian yearly meeting ins l'lI'IS'l'I,iC ifnon tfxxsoiixx Yl'1.XRl.Y BlEE'l'ING or FR1ENns, in session at Piekering' Vollege, Newmarket, -lune 23 to 27, 1955, was presented and approved at the final session ot' the Yearly Meeting on Monday, -lune 27. Illini' I'll'l'l'll1lS E1'ei'yil'liwrv: In our last epistle we were happy to share with you the hope that the three Yearly Meetings in Vanaila might lieeome united. During the intervening time a eommittee has lieen at work on the primary ehanges in proeedure involved in sueh a union. At this Yearly Meeting, the deeision was reached to take this momentous step and to lieeome the Canadian Yearly Meeting of the Religious Soeiety ol' Friends. The Lord our Hod he with us as He was with our fathers that Ile may ineline our hearts unto Him .... to walk in all His ways. For Ile is our peaee who is lireaking clown the middle Wall ot' partition between us. ln this reeoneiliatio-n our Vanadian youth have led the way. May we all beeome one in l'hrist -lesusl A memorial l'l'2'2ll'1llllQ' one ol' our older Friends useful in many fields of serviee pointed up the eoneern we feel that our young Friends seek God plan for their lives and go forward in His guidanee. we unite with the expressed desire ot' Friends everywhere for the elimina- tion ot tensions and the adoption ot' peaeetul means for ending international disputes. XYith a salutation ot' love. we are your friends. Signed in and on liehalt' of Vanadian Yearly Meeting, HOXXl,AXRD W. t'I..w'r0N, Clerk The f'll'f'flfl-'lljl is reprinted from Tin-. C.xN.xm,xN Finn-:xii for July.. 19.35. .THE Voyytnigiru is lltllllill to refer in this lI'fl.ll to an event of deep Si!lN1,l'lf'f1?1f'f' W the M-9f07'.ll of the lfelfiflious N 'lpl1,1 of l rieHfls in Canada, Furl N' lite ary modern letter writing 1:oP1,i: mx EXPRESS 'rHEMs14:1,vi-is FRPJELY in no better medium than letters with, perhaps, the exception of a diary or other similar personal writings. XYhen writing an essay for an English class, the author is forced to follow pres- cribed grammatical rules in order to make his work acceptable to the teacher. Even when writing for a publication of any description the author must follow certain rules in order to 1'ender his work readable to the public. In writing letters many of these barriers to free scope are removed, and hence I believe personal letters to be more character-revealing than other types of written work, with the exception of poetry which seems to know no bounds. tllrammatical rules and literary form no longer impede the writer and the only requisite is that the letter must be intelligible to the recipient. This last requirement entails the use of punctuation, but most English teachers would never recognize it as such. Quotations are used whenever the author feels they are necessary to create a certain atmosphere, and parentheses are used quite frequently to enclose everything from chuckles to imaginary kisses. It is not uncommon to see interrogation and exclamation marks side by side at the end of a sentence or even in the middle of a sentence. The period and the comma are still necessary to make the letter legible but the colon and semi- colon have passed out of existence. New paragraphs are begun at random or whenever the author considers that the symmetry of his page requires one. Probably the greatest boon to the modern letter-writer is the dash. This is used whenever one is in doubt of what he should use and also it is frequently used because it is so simple to make, a fact which proves that the older generation is right when it tells us we are lazy. These letters, although frightfully hard for a beginner to read, are wonder- fully expressive. The language used is largely colloquial and not very involved: but since the writer is not hampered by grammatical rules he can let himself go and consequently reveal more of his true self than he otherwise would, had he to use words which were not his own. These letters are a far ery from those written by Samuel Johnson, or Darcy letter in Pride and Prejudice, but then there has been a corresponding change in the people of this modern era. - C. lXICQIf,xRR1r: THE QUIET UNE He wakes in the mrnwzitng at the dazcn of each day .lend prepares his zcarlf with a quiet rlisptayf. Those about him who mach' his refrains- lV27I they laugh so much hu'h.en hc's rwemnptislzcfl his aims? His movements are quiet but carefully planned- lVilI he solve a great mystery tmanswered by mah? Rauf the problems of life he lets fall where they may .lnrl departs merlitatitng at the end of each flayf, QPAUL HAINES the influence picleering had on my life ' ICKERING Has, Bi+:YoNn ANY DOUBT, INFLUENCED MY LIFE in so many ways that I am unable to exactly discern all of them. However, I shall attempt to describe a few and contemplate their possible pros and cons with respect to the future. I arrived here when barely eleven years of age and, having passed through multiple vital storms in my few years. I was probably more antagonistic towards those who might retard my success as an individual than were the great majority of my contemporaries. Therefore, I began on the wrong foot and thus was the recipient of a great deal of help from my elders in recovering from my social dilemma. This aid, which has carried on until now, has taught me patience and understanding which I hesitated-even neglected-to preserve in social dealings. I have learned respect for others' privileges and have ex- pected the same. As time passed I became aware of the ignorances of some of my fellows, and sought to correct my own that I might rise above these ignorant-es. That I will ever entirely cease to be ignorant is a malicious thought but certain basic changes have taken place. .Xt Pickering it is socially desirable t.hat one participates in sports of some type, and so I played soccer and basketball. From these experiences I have seen cheating, hatred, sportsmanship and dogmatic physical pursuit which have formed dominant impressions on my mind and have caused me to think before practising any one of them. This influence has left me with a security in know- ing that even the events of life that look very straightforward, often are not. In organizing my opinions on these matters I have grown to respect the indi- vidual. This respect has risen from my astute observation of my contemporaries from whom, when you get right down to it, one can learn the most. Thus I have gained a personal respect for myself and have adopted likings for certain types of dress, food and friends, which have helped me retain a certain indi- viduality which is present in everyone to a certain degree. Only through definite action can one attain prestige and a place in the group. This I have learned in my visit here and the knowledge has aided me infinitely in my escape to the endeavours of the future without the incessant nuisance of triviality. I have had friendships here which I have enjoyed and which I have dropped in favour of better ones. Some of these I shall never drop be- cause their profound significance and development has spiritually aided me to see life from a different view and an undying potential is left behind in me to see new success. As my final term draws to a close, I begin to have an almost benevolent attitude towards the school which has influenced me so much. Success in Forty-two DESIRE scholastic, athletic and other areas of diversion has come my way and I can only have a feeling of thankfulness for a school which helps people with their problems and even assists them in reaching this place for their solution. There are things learned here which help one come out of himself and give a. little more of himself for the betterment of society and himself. Man can wish for no greater characteristic than that of being able to give. XVith these things I close this revelation, and only with regret - for I know that the total experience I have passed through here is incomplete in this writing. -R.iu,eH ARMSTRONG Give me but a few acres square That I may call my owng Out in the open air NVhere I can be alone. Give me skilled hands And a clear mind And in the forest A log cabin will I erect. I will draw its plan And create its design To rival the best Of any architect. Let me hunt in the forests And fish in the streams And pick the wild berries And fallen acorns Let me be the guest Of all my dreams Let me feel the wind Upon my cheeks And the bold sun 's rays Upon my face Let me be away from sin And the city that reeks From the stinking ways Of a filthy race. Let the sky above And the earth below With life all around And ever in our presence Form the boundaries of A land that does not know The meaning of a bound Or the meaning of fence. Give me but the fresh air And a life of my own And a few acres square Where I can be alone, To be shown the discoveries The universe adorns. -ROBERT GRM' my friend w.xs A1.oNE Mosi' or THE TIME: it was quiet day in and day out. Now and then there was the outbreak of a few laughs. These laughs were periodical and meant nothing to mc. At first the only joy in life was to look down at a large goldfish aquarium through my front window. Soon. this became just as monotonous as the rest of the artificial things which I had done. Forly-three Then, one day, she came into my life. It happened in the morning as I remember it. I was sitting on my bed and saw her reflection in the mirror. She had blue eyes, yes, they were blue, and she had on a white fur coat. She was without a doubt an exquisite creature. She never talked, but sat there taking in everything. I thought she would come back and she did. As regular as clock work she came every day. And every day she would do different things to brighten the day. I even shared my lunch with her. I enjoyed watching her bite heartily into a big piece of bread and cheese. For almost a year my friend appeared. But, one day, a woman in a white uniform came in and hit my friend with a broom. She killed the only friend I ever had. You see. my friend was a white rat. And I am insane. I'll never forgive that nasty old nurse. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ...... -DERRY IVIOORE the ditch vERvoN11: wss CLEAN. I was cleang my parents were clean, in fact everyone I knew was clean. I lived in a spotless mansion with spotless furniture and slept in an immaculate bed. At night, after I had washed, I would climb into my germless bed in my germless room and take a deep breath of invigorat- ing, germless oxygen. I would then go to sleep, dreaming of what it would be like to have a bit of dirt on the end of my smallest finger. My goal was attained when my aseptic parents decided to take me for a drive. Oxygen tanks were installed in our car, in fact, in all cars, by the order of 'little sister', who watched over us continually. As we drove over the sterilized road I looked longingly at the dirt in the fields which no one was allowed to touch. Rounding a sharp turn, our smooth tire fmade so it wouldn't pick up dirt? slid and I was thrown out of the car. Over and over I rolled in dirt. Dirt was in my hair, dirt covered my entire bodv and dirt was in my mouth. I instantly broke out in large sores. Never having felt pain before I was knocked out instantly. In the hospital, I made a recovery which took five years. How happy I was to be clean again! Now I am an old man, I am clean, my relatives are clean. in fact everybody I know is clean. -RoB1-:Rr M I-:Lv11,LE F'ort'1'-four an important person in my life E was IMPORTANT IN My LIFE because I hated him. I hated every bone in his body. His name was Mr. Smith. He was a Public School teacher, a music teacher, in Eastern Canada. He was a genius and his special talent was in music. Hr. Smith was dark, and he always wore a blue suit and a brush cut. He had perfect control over his emotions and facial expressions. I hated him because he was always making jokes or wiseeracks that I either didn 't. understand or that made a fool of me. If you didn't laugh or remain solemn just at the right time you were stared or laughed at by the rest of the class. Another thing was that I always did detest singing, especially if I had to do it myself, Mr. Smith was, for both of the years I had him, drafting people into his Hlee Club with a threat that, if they didn 't join it, they would probably fail their year. Then, if you batted an eyelash during 1'ehearsal, you were kicked out of the class. I hate that guy. I used to try and not think of his classes and to avoid him in the halls. But his classes always came every week. And every week I would come in, sit down in one of the collapsible chairs, look up and see him silhouetted against the white wall. One day we were having musical appreciation. One record all the guys called crazy. Some of the boys, including me. were circling their ears with one finger. Of course, I was caught, and Mr. Smith thought that I had meant him, and I couldn't tell him differently. He bawled me out in front of the other guys and I was ashamed. I hated that guy, but, of course, I forgive him now it he was in the wrong. -ANON FALL When the fall winds blow And the snow' begins to fly Rain 'will chatnge from slush to simu- -lnd endless evenings will slip by. Sitting by the wimlouf here Looking across the farm of gray I know that slush and snow are near .ind wi1iter's here to stay. - Room: Winsox Forty-five preparatory ar nt C. R. Bmeksroek, BSC., Director W. H. JACKMAN, B.A., Hofusemaster RUBY RENZIUS, Crafts A. H. JEWELL NV. A. TUCKER, Music THOMAY CONNOR DAVID STEXVART Nur: ,xo.x1:v 'rim Vov.xor:i'R I5 HAPPY TO sALU'1'E the student editors of the Pickering Prep Press and their advisor, Mr. Jackman, for having com- pleted fifteen years of successful publishing and for having provided once again a most praiseworthy record of life in Firth House. In scanning the lfour numbers -of this paper which make up Volume 15, we are forcibly struck by the wide variety of activity in which our younger citizens participate and by the numerous highlights which illumined their year. Notable progress was made in the writing and production of plays and no doubt a visit to the Crest Theatre for a performance of Twelfth Night. was of very special interest to several prepsters. A more energetic and less formal episode of the fall term was a paper chase. and good fun of this kind was balanced by such things as a musical hour with Mr. David Ouehter- lony at the Newmarket High School and a trip to the Art Gallery in Toronto to see some contemporary Canadian paintings including F. H. Varley Retro- spective Exhibition. lfnder Mr. Jewell stimulus and direction creative art continued to flourish in the Preparatory Department and several displays of paintings, drawings, montage and mobiles were much admired in the course of the year. The work of the Model Railroad Club, directed by Mr. Jackman, once again aroused much interest and admiration on Visitors' Day. A tour of the DeHavilland plant provided a fascinating afternoon during the spring term and shortly thereafter a rich and varied year came to an end with the tradi- tional Prep banquet. Mr. Arnold proved a most rewarding guest speaker combining many facts of his own life as a Prepster with fantasy of the most engaging and entertaining kind. Uonfimiefl on page .gs Below: P1:Ers'rr:Rs AND FRIENDS ia. 'f f G I'1..Au ' 'itiriiulu -,. ll..:... ..wrwl 1 'ul ' . 7 iu '1v' .' . ' a. .: picleering 'S 1955 school camping trip HE wE,x'rHER MAPS, MADE AT six HOUR 1N'rERv,xis, showed how Hurricane Hazel approached and struck the Toronto area. The weathernian indicated how the cold front shifted a little west so that the heavy rains fell on the Humber Valley, well denuded of trees and other cover, instead of on the Don Valley. The peak of the floods came six to eight hours after the storm passed. The foresters told a different story. In the bush country the streams and rivers didn 't come to peak flood for thirty-six hours after the storm had passed. XVhy? Cover! Trees and shrubs-the forest-held the water back even on the rock-based terrain of the Muskoka area. On the farmlands of the head waters of the Humber no such blotter was present. The waters poured off, making torrents of little dried-up creeks and streams and so the wrecking floods. Tremendous damage was done in the South to man-made things and to top- soil. The floods came too fast to prepare for them. In the north the floods came but spread over a longer period and never in such volume. Here they did little damage to man 's things. To animals they were more destructive, taking out beaver dams, flooding lodges, carrying away collected food supplies. But the trapper said, Not too bad , as they had time to repair and replace the losses before freeze-up came. This was part of the learning for the Pickering boys of the elementary department during their school camping trip to Muskoka, March 13-18, 1955. For five days they had the ever interesting story of living things presented. They saw the uses to which natural resources have been put. They saw and heard of the efforts to restore or preserve these resources. They learned the methods of controlled cropping now practised by industries and government departments. There were many opportunities to meet with the people who make their living in the bush. From these men and women they learned some ot' the regard they have for living resources and their dedication to their jobs. This direct contact with people is an important part of the experience tor the boys. ooo sxow eoxuirioxs MADE 1-'on soon SKIING. This physical education activity provided good recreation. Opportunities were taken to give instruction in the sport. A weather bureau chief spent part of a day with the boys as did several divisional experts of the Department of Lands and Forests. Mrs. Hill related the local history to present-day life and work, A trapper followed a part of his trap-line through his zone to his cabin. Slides and movies took the boys far afield or behind the microscope camera to show the forms ot' living matter and where and how it existed. The Web of Lite was hung up for them to ponder and wonder and marvel at. All this in a little forest community? Surely such knowledge will lead to more wisdom in the use of our many gifts. Forty-serelz the hidden castle NCR, MANY YEAR-S AGO, IN THE HILLS OF ENGLAND, there lived a knight who .had fought many wars for his beloved king. He fought so bravely and received so many honours that the king called this knight to the throne. The knight soon came and knelt before the king. Then the king told the brave knight about a hidden castle far away and said that if he found it he could have the castle and two wishes if he also found a bright hidden gem in the basement. After a few days rest the knight departed on his journey to find the castle. He rode for many days and one day he met an old lady walking down the road with some firewood. He stopped and chatted with her for a while and learned where the old castle stood, then she suddenly disappeared. Once more he set out, urging his horse to go faster. Soon he reached the place where the old lady told him the castle was when it disappeared. He cooked his supper and then went to bed. The next day when he woke he was very sur- prised to see the castle standing about one hundred feet away just as the old lady had described it. He was amazed at the startling site and he was afraid to go in. He soon changed his mind and went in. He found the stairs to the base- ment and started to descend. He went down and down. Soon he came to the bottom and found a shovel and began to dig. He found the gem and quickly went upstairs and ran to his horse and was off. A few days later, he returned to the palace where he was received by the king. The knight told him his story and then gave the gem to him. The king said he could have the castle. Then he made two wishes. He hoped he could have the princess in marriage and half of the kingdom which he could divide among the poor. And, lo and behold, this was soon true! NVhen the old king died, the great knight became king at the wish of the people, and he and his queen lived happily together for the rest of their days. - Richard Viberg Continucfl from page .QU An important event of the winter term was a visit of the Senior grades to Limberlost Lodge. Mr. Blackstock's account of this camping experience was reprinted in the Pickering Prep Press. During this time the small group of young men who were left got their taste of life in the wilds by spending a day at the Sportsn1en's Show in Toronto. Forty-eighl hletics son ior football His YEAR sAw PIl'KERING,S SENIOR 1E'o0'rB.xLI. TEAM romp through the season almost undefeated. With the fine coaching ot' lion Menard and Paul Dean, we finished the season with eleven wins, one tie, and only one loss. P. C. - 6 Aiimsrox A 11 ln the first game we went to Alliston with strong hearts, but were ai somewhat inexperienced team, and eame out on the bottom encl of an 11 - 6 score. John Brownlee seored our only touchdown. P. C. - 2-l lXlEXVMARKE'I' - 0 Our first win and what Z1 rousing one! Touehdowns by liiiiggg, Brownlee and Priee did the trick. P. C. - 18 AURLJRA - 0 This time we stomped Aurora into the dust as King, Brownlee and Tipping romped to victory. P. C. M G H11.I,E1E1,D - ti This was our c-lose eall - when they were bud, they were terrible. P. C. - 5-1 ll. C. C. - O After the elose shave with Hillfielil we tleeitletl to take it out on U. l'. U.. :is the seore shows. P. C. - 25 ALLIs'roN - 7 We finally got our ehanee to make up for our early loss to the big team from Banting, and with some brilliant plays by King and Tipping we did remarkably well. P. C. - 22 ST. ANDRENV,S - 18 This memorable game is deseribed elsewhere under the title The High- light of the Year . Although some of the individual players have been mentioned, credit should be given to the tremendous tackling on the line by Stu Little, P. Camp- bell, D. Rose, P. Nieukirk and Hawkins. Players were: Line: Peter Campbell, Phil Nieukirk, Jim Forbes, Dave Rose, Stu Little, Derry Moore, Garry Priee, Bob Macklin, Dave Ogden, Charlie Bateman, Stan Dresser, Jim MacLean and Jim King. Buelfjieldz -lohn Brownlee tflaptainl, Bob King, Broder Allen, Dick Faeer, Garry Hawkins, Jaek Tipping, John Sharpe, Al David and Bill Paeker. illmzager: tlord MaeDuffee. Ifoarlzes: lb. Menard and Paul Dean. junior football rm J1'N1ou lfooreani, Tmns H.-xo A RECORD, not as brilliant as the Seniors, but one they ean be justly proud of. The games were split with five wins a11d live losses. Yietories were claimed in the first two games from Newmarket and Orillia by 1- 0 due to the skilled kicking of George Ratz, In the next five games the team lost spirit after being bowled over by the power house of Allistonn. During these live games, Coaches Howard Taylor and Tom Connor experi- mented with ditferent combinations until the small but hard-hitting team began to work like a well-oiled machine. The next two games were victories with high scores and the third and final was the S. A. C. game. High spirit, aided by the skin of St, Andrew 's tone of Howard Taylor's deer skinsj drove the team to a 24- 6 win. In this game Bayne, Coupey and Feldman ripped holes in the centre of Saint Andrew's line allowing three members of their low-flying baekfield to drive for large gains. These members were Dyson fthe eaptainj, Andrews and Cartwright. Hard tackling, led by Bayne and Van Royen, stopped the end-run eold and a catch made by Lamont will long be remembered. It was not these few members alone who won the game but the good eo-operation between the hard-hitting line and the backfield. -BRIAN BLACKSTOCK Fifty ,, ii. M . .... In ninr bantam football HE BAN'1'Ax1 TEA11 co511f1,ET1cD ANOTHER SUCCESSFII1, YEAR lllldvl' tln- 11111111111- C'0i1f'1llI1fl of Dave Stewart. At the ljkigllllllllg of 11111 season most of 11110 players wore g1'I'l'9l1 but by 1110 end of 1110 se-ason llllly wow 1111 Iblilylllgl 11111011 lwttm' 211111 should proviaile sonw good 1-a11di11atvs for the Sevomls noxt ym-ur. Tln- tm-21111 was f'illltil1lllll,1 by Bob Hurd 1111411 fQZl1l1l'GL1 the fast, llill'L1 1'u1111i11g of Rogm' Wilson and Al. Whitc, plus 1110 good l71Ul'1il1lQI and tam-1:11112 of Boll 1.951211 unfl Doug. Dutton. The team won fiw, lost 11111-11 und tiwl onv, inf v1u1li11gf 21 victory over S. A, ll., w11icl1 was their Qlwlzitest t1'iu11111l1. Fifi v-om' Hun i'um.s SOCCQI' ANY FINE AUTUMNAL AFTERNOONS were spent this year in playing the stimulating game of Soccer. The Senior team was largely composed of newcomers to the school and a few old-timers who added colour and the benefit of their experience to the team. Under the skillful guidance of Ricky Arnold the team progressed to a certain degree of efficiency but, despite hard work and cheerful spirits, the team was unable to replace the experienced players of last year with the result that all inter-school games were lost. Our one triumph was against the Senior Rugby team who good-naturedly accepted defeat after an hours fun. The score was 2-1. The newcomers who played well for their first season were: Ron Mackintosh, Pedro Gomez, Al Deal, and Richard Simmons. The Junior team had an equally unsuccessful season but due to Mr. Cher- niak's able coaching there are some good players for next year 's Senior team. Altogether the Soccer season was good fun and it will not be long before a Soccer team arises at Pickering equal to the prowess of this year's Rugby team. Those who want to continue with this game should take the opportunity of seeing some professional matches during the summer so that they may return next year with an even greater zest for the game. -D. XVILLIS tennis T ENNIs THIS YEAR, AS IN ALL xmas, wound its uncertain path through our midst. There was uncertainty in the condition of the courts, the players, and the staff man whose job was to combat this uncertainty. However, some activity did occur regularly every aftern-oon and this was a good thing. The major event of the season, an exhibition match between Lorne Maine and Jim Bentley, two of Canada best players, hard fighters, brilliant artisans of the craft, an inspiration to all tennis enthusiasts, did not take place because of rain. To make up for this, however, the staff man in charge conceived the idea of a tournament within the school, a tough competition lasting a week, in which man would challenge man and the human spirit in conflict would rise to matchlcss heights. Unfortunately this tournament did not mature. Nor did a school match against S.A.C. take place. Nor was there Inuch teaching of strokes. Now, there Inay be a tendency to blame the staff man in charge for the lapse of tennis program. This would be hasty. Fortunately, and this cannot be forgotten or taken lightly, a certain amount of activity did take place and that was a good thing indeed. -R. ARNOLD Fifly-two . l Ag Y V ,, 1 Q V Klan ff f 4 , M. Af . 1 -Q Z , var! ' ' , - A .,, ' M, 1,5 N 2494, , y , x 7 , IV sv fi ',,, . fm ? f , 4, ' ' ' ,f ,j 5 ,' X , f, f , fy Q3 ,I Q .?f,?fl': ' 1 ff? f 17, ,J 4' ' f 'f 'A ' fm- . W1 , 1: , Vg f ,TQ j X , A 4 2154? .,.- 1, .. 4 - , 0 , , I V wg! 4 Q X - X . . Q. w f -z v kv , , -am. '2 2 , ., fy, ' E513 my. 5 9 - 'lv '11 4 ' .I,:,'v . 5' '4- A , , -N . f L ,, s My , . Z w 5, ,mm My -1, .,., 3 AL M5,nj.A,1 ii I 1 r 4 ff Ij'5'fffg ' 'a M- Q! 9fM ,'3,.,I ' V ,Q :A ff. '45, V4 4 .fi Zgffi 'LW ni: ,. .M - ,4 1' 4 xi Pi 5522 ' - .. wwf -j x ww. we fm wi senior hockey Ouxm' IS A 1m11+'F1cU1,'1' sl-Om' FOR HIGH SCHOOLS largely bccause ice is so hard TO gvt. This makes First teams hard to build because they cannot draw Ou many fl'2liIll?d and vx1w1'iv11c'ed players from the younger ranks. This yvar we wen- fortuuatv in gettillg' a new Outdoor cushion and 4q+pO1'tu11itivs for many Yflllllgf-El' players TO glvf O11 ice nearly overy day. wvnup az' ' b: ' 0 5 1 mmmwwu Pmfmua sauna a9,hwg annum PICKERlNG COLLEGE Harryhilefr Ckimtksfscl COIN: H F W??9W? hmsmmm mmnmmm f' Ssl l.. CQIQLH SENIOR HOCKEY TEAM 1954 - 1955 Q 1 'vfaivgiv ' f A f ' li-Q O Pa? af 563653 355195 LQWQTBIEMCNWB NYith reeruits from the Seeonds and a eouple of good neweoiners the First team slowly developed through the season. Old hands gave it balanee and the reeruits added dash to it. King, Melieod and Copeland did inueh of the scoring in the early season. Brownlee, Allen and Mealullen took over later. Casualties hit the defense but with Forbes always there they managed to keep a fairly good guard in front of McLean in goal. NVe look forward to another season when a good group will be bziek to play this game of the Canadian winter. NVe would like to see more ot' our loeal high sehools have teams. This would provide the kind ol' eolnpetition that develops good players. There is lots of ability latent in any high sehool. There is no need to bring in players. VVhat we need is the iee and the spaee on which to praotiee and play, To those who are leaving the team this year we extend good wishes for more good hoekey wherever you gog and we hope that those returning will eome baek prepared to eondition and play hoekey at Pickering for the fun and satisfaetions provided by doing well in a thrilling game. second hockey SHATEIJ: Taylor. Keller, Solrrlrn, Roper, lllelntusli, Tipping, Mr. .7lIl'IJfll'f'71. S'r.xNmNo: Gray, Rnfz, L. Willis, Parker, lllaleolm, Dozens, Dyson. Fl'flv'-fi1'e th ird hockey ' A V NB.. ' Sic.x'1'1c11: Boyce. Jloref. White. If'eIrIn1r111. Slclrcn, Dew, C. Beer. Sixxxnixuz Lcznzont. A. Allen, Sufhm, Frrcer, Pufldifoot, Couipey, D. Willis, Wilson, Mr. fflzerniak. sports day rrn ONLY lx Fnw scxxxr POINTS SE1'ARA'l'ING THE RED, Blue and Silver intramural teams through the whole year. came Sports Day which settled it all. This year Dick Facei-'s Blue team. which dominated the scene from the first, won the Day. They started Sports Day with an 80' point lead and held it 'til the finish. Larry McMullen, who did a fine job of piloting the Big Blue Machine on Sports Day, is to be complimented for his fine effort. No one man can claim the credit for victory - that honour belongs to the team as a Whole. Bob King and Roger Wilson were both standouts for the Silver team, taking five events each in the Senior and Junior classes respectively. Broder Allen, of the intermediate A Blues, and Mike Roper, an inter- mediate B, were the outstanding competitors for their team. Only one record was broken, the Senior High Jump record of 5' 81f3 set by Bob Moffat in 19-11 was broken by Dick Faeer as he added another 14 to it. lfiftv-six Urfu ns O senior basketball ST,xNn1N4:: The' HmrIma.vtf'r, ,-lrmstrong, JIflf'lJIlffCF. Mr. NIIHIHICVIIII-Il1'S Sl-lA'l'lCllI Ruse. Gomes, Shurpv, Prire. Fclccr. Yun Hagen. Fifty-sczfmz. orfuns basketball HIS YEAR THE ORFUNS HAD THEM TEAM. Strengthened by such ineligible senior material as Dink Facer, Hose Pierobon, and Arms David -they swept through the season, being defeated only once by St. Andrews. The boys came flying back in the second game, however, and swamped the big rcd team to the tune of 72 - -17. Other highlights of the season were marked by the downfall of Ridley, and the double win over Upper Canada. They also squelched the Old Boys' team in their all-out attempt to win on Old Boys' night. The Players: JIM HAMMER IQINGI STAN KILL KELI,l41RZ ALVIN ARhlS DAVII1: DICK UDINK' FACER: Josie HosE PIERoBoN: ALVIN MSHAIIY' DEAL: STUART STU LITTLICZ GARRY USMIZICN SMITH: RICHARD RICH SIM MoNs: JIM HBLUIGP MoLsoN: What. 1t's soul, it 's But why the And not just Had an excellent season at guard, grabbing about 80? of the rebounds. King's partner also did well in the back court, despite his handicap in height. He had an excellent set shot. After a successful season with last year's seniors, Al showed us he could really pot the ball from the bucket position. Another ex-senior, played forward, guard and centre and shared top scoring honours with David and Pierobon. The team's high scorer, averaging twenty points a game played a tremendous game at either forward slot. A southpaw who showed great promise as a forward, should do well next year. The team's tallest man, was a good. guy to have under the basket for rebounds. Played forward and centre and did very well on his on days. For a boy who had never touched a basketball before, Rich really played ball regardless of his weight. He always seemed to come through with at least one basket. He really loved to play, and could be substituted at almost any position. He too had the knack of scoring one per game . XVHAT IS LOVE? is love a stranger asked? heart and mind soul and mind heart, he asked? The mind is taken oft' in fear The fear of losing or of harm The soul because of loss has little care It cares not where it goes The heart in life can only beat So when you love, love with your lllllld and soul. The heart in life can only beat. Ftfry-eight -KEN DAYMOND midget basketball M- S'r.xNn1Nu: Mr. Illenarfl, Totten. Hurd, Wray, White, Poslum. S1c.xT1-:nz D. Beer. Maebomzlfl, W. Little, Blmzlcesfijn. A. Allen, Trotter, Stephens. traele and field HIS YEAR wn wnmz AGAIN CONFRONTED with that -old barrier eligihility 5 hut again we entered in C.0.S.S.A. eonipetition, finishing a close third, which was mueh better than we had expeeted. Broder Allen was the outstanding' athlete for Piekering, winning the 120 yd. hurdles and taking a seeond in the High -lump. Next eanie the dual meet with Newmarket High Sehool -Q a meet whieh we always look forward to. It was a hard-fought meet and Piekering edged out Newmarket by only a slim margin. NVith the absence of P. Ufs Bob King. Newmarket was able to get firsts in the Diseus and Shot Put. Piekering's top athletes were Mike Roper, who won the Pole Yault and the 4403 Diek Faeer, who won the Senior High -lunip and 0211110 in seeond in the Pole Vault and Broad -lump, and Roger Vllilson, who won two firsts in the Junior group. Fifi V-Hill 1' The Spring term was enlivened by two other major track meets. Some 200 contestants from all parts ot Southern Ontario attended the Quaker Relays on May 1-ith. Seven records were established and Delta of Hamilton. Malvern of Toronto and NYestdale of Hamilton were the schools which shared top honours with two record-breaking performances each. The enthusiastic response accorded this meet in its second year speaks well for the efforts of Mr. Blackstock, Mr. Menard and their helpersg it is clear that an important athletic fixture has become permanently associated with the College. A highly successful L'.U.S.S..X. meet, was held on May 7th, for the second year in succession. the softba ll season in-: SOFTBALL smsox was oFr1e1.xLLv oPnNED on XVednesday, May -Lth by the Headmaster. After the usual parade and the playing of The Queen by the band, the game was started. It was an exhibition game be- tween the Masters and Students. The Masters eked out a narrow win in a close ball game. Four teams were entered in Piekering's equivalent to the National League. They were Packer 's Pathfinder 's, Forbes' Flyers, Sharpe's Shooters and Rose 's Raiders. At the end ot' the schedule in which each team played three games, the Raiders were tirst, the Pathfinders second, Flyers third and the winless Shooters in the cellar. The first two teams met in a sudden death playoff game. In the first inning' the Raiders clobbered The Pack for fourteen runs, but the Pack cooled down and only allowed three runs the rest of the way. However, the Raiders, behind the fine pitching of Barry Cartwright, held on to their lead and eoasted to a 17 - 11 decision and the championship. It was noted by several members of the winning' team, that Package should stick to checkers and retire 'from softball. The members of the winning team were: CCH liarry McMullen, fS.S.D Tom Copeland, 6113.7 f'huck Bateman, CL.F.l Tom Connor, C335 Tom Van Royen. CR.F.j Pete Campbell, Simon Dew Ctiilifl Dave Rose, and Paul Feldman. tP.i Barry f,l21l'lWI'l,Qlll t2B.l Brooke Sowden, and lion Menard, Wixfv athletic colour awartls 1954-1955 Fmsr CoLoURs Brownlee, John, London, Facer, Dick, Sudbury, Hinds, Art., Gore Bay, King, Robert Bermuda, Little, Stuart, Kirkland Lake, MacLean, James, North Bay, McMullen Larry, Toronto, Ogden, David, Agincourt, Pierobon, Jose, Honduras, Pinkerton William, Norwich, Price, Garry, North Bay, Rose, David, London. S1 Coxn CoLoURs Allen, Broder, Toronto, Andrews, Bruce, Toronto: Bateman, Cnarles, Cornwall, Campbell, Peter, Sarnia, Cartwright, Barry, North Bay, Copeland, Thomas, Elmvale, Deal, Alvin, Lethbridge, Dresser, Stanley, Leamington, Dyson, Charles, Toronto, Feldman, Paul, Montreal, Forbes, James, Whitby, Gomez, Pedro, Florida, Hawkins Gary, Chatham, Keller, Stanley, Toronto, King, James, Bermuda, Lamont, Campbell Guelph, MacDuffee, Gordon, Lindsay, Macklin, Robert, Ottawa, Molson, James Danville, Quebec, Mclntosh, Ronald, Sarnia, Marshall, Hugh, Orangeville, Packer, William, North Bay, Plettner, Walter, Mexico, Ratz, George, Ottawa, Roper, Michael, Toronto, Sharpe, John, Toronto, Simmons, Richard, Bermuda, Sowden, Brooke, Simcoe, Tipping, Jack, Elmvale, Willis, David, Toronto, VanRoyen, Thomas, Silver Spring, M,d. THIRD CoLoURs Allen, Anthony, Toronto, Beer, Charles, Newmarket, Blackstock, Brian, Newmarket, Brankestijn, Adrian, Trinidad, Boyce, Barry, Temiskaming, Coupey, Philippe, Montreal, Dew, Simon, Toronto, Gray, Robert, Espanola, Hurd, Robert, Leaside, Levine, Harvey, Montreal, MacDonald, Kenneth, Sault Ste. Marie, Malcolm, John St. George, Puddifoot, John, Hawkesbury, Slaven, Sidney, Sydney, N.S., Smith Gary, Toronto, Taylor, William, Owen Sound, XVhite, Allan, Toronto, Willis, Larry, Toronto, Wilson, Roger, Montreal, Wray, Dane, Montreal. Plan' ATHl,PI'l'Ii' Awucns 1955 Daiken, Vernon, Otterville, Hellinger, Mark, Pickering, Hons, Ronald, Lima, Peru, MacDonald, Robert, Sault Ste. Marie, Nishikawa. William, Toronto, Renwick, John, Toronto, Showers, Norman, Islington, Simpson, David, Willowdale, Stewart, John, Dundas, Stitt, Alan, Toronto, Walker, James, Downsview. Sixty-one v v 1 1 staff notes '1' is XVITH MIXED FEELINGS EACH YEAR that the Voyageur notices changes in E- the College teaching staff. A sense of regret dominates since we cannot help but miss keenly fine friends who have worked hard to further ideals which we all have sharedg to balance this feeling, however, we are always able to note with some pleasure that our colleagues are moving into areas of activity which will further their own personal interests and careers and which generally provide an opportunity to introduce or to encourage some of Pickering's educational ideas. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton and Janie will be moving to Richmond Hill where Mr. t'lit'ton will be on the staff of the Richmond Hill High School. We are glad that they will still be in the neighborhood and we are glad, too, that Mr. Clifton will be concentrating on the teaching of geography, a subject dear to his heart and one which is of increasing importance in the Ontario Curric- ulum. Mr. Clifton is studying during the summer months at the College of Education. Queens University has been insistent that Mr. Cherniak return to his Alma Mater to do some teaching and 'to pursue his own research in chemistry at the graduate level. Mr. and Mrs. Cherniak are already in residence in Kingston where Mrs, Chernialc will be able to exercise her charm and skill as a teacher in the High School. We are sure that the Cherniaks will strengthen the Pickering chapter at Queen's and that they will lose no opportunity of visiting the hill-top. We shall indeed miss Mr. Donald Summerhayesg on the other hand we respect with optimism his desire to bring to fruition his talents in creative writing. As we go to press we hear that lie has already initiated an ambitious work during a visit to the NVest Coast and that he is presently making ar- rangements for post-graduate study in English. In both these endeavours we wish him well and trust that he will keep in touch . lVe are grateful indeed for the contribution which Mr. Howard Taylor made to the College in improving the standards and organization of our tiiommercial Department. lVe benefited greatly from his interest and experi- ence in this Held. He leaves us to take over a high administrative position in the school system at tlrosse Point, Michigan. lVe congratulate him on this appointment and wish him every success as he resumes the role of educator in his native land. Mr. Bill Tucker is presently studying at the College of Education prior to taking over the Department of Music in the High School at Goderich. Mr. Tucker's fine work with the tillee Club is referred to elsewhere in this mag- azine and we appreciate the general interst in matters musical which he Sixty-tzcn stimulated. We wish him every success as he takes up his profession in a somewhat larger sphere. The unfailing kindness, sympathy and good humour of Miss Laura Zadourian, Reg.N., who worked so hard to keep us well, will be sorely missed. Her patience and high sense of responsibility matched her professional skills. She has seen fit to broaden her nursing experience by taking a position in New York City where she is presently at the Institute of Ophthalmology. Miss Zadourian can be assured always of a warm welcome on the hill-top where her friends will continue to follow her career with sincere interest. The Headmaster and Mrs. Beer are on holiday in Europe. Recent re- ports from London and Cologne Cen route to Vienna! indicate that they are enjoying to the full a well-earned vacation. NVe look forward very much to hearing their comments on Europe Re-visited . Mr. and Mrs. Blackstock are once again at Camp Mazinaw where Mr. Blackstock, as Director, continues to give generously of his lore and en- thusiasm touching the woods and lakes of Canada. Mrs. Henry Jackman has also moved to this community while Mr. Jackman is spending part of the summer pursuing his professional studies in Toronto. Mr. McLaren has been marking Grade 13 examinations in Toronto and will spend the bulk of the summer at home in Newmarket where he and Mrs. McLaren and Margaret Jean will be absorbed in getting to know the newest member of the family. Katherine Mary. Mr. Frisch is spending the summer in Toronto where he is working hard with a publishing house and friends in the College of Education and Depart- ment on a plan to promote creative writing at the High School level. This most worthwhile project has our hearty good wishes for its success. Mr, Arnold is studying at the College of Education and, we hope, re- laxing in Muskoka for the week-ends. Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. Renzius, Mr. Stewart and our tireless and devoted secretarial staff are continuing business as usualw on the hill-top which Mr. Sanford King and his staff are continually making lovelier as the summer advances. Mr. Maitland is working with his traditional care and skill in preparing our furnishings and equipment for next year. Our matron-dietitian, Mrs. Henderson, is exploring at once a new but still familiar field of endeavour at a summer resort on Wasag'a Beach. Mr. Jewell has returned this year to the XVindermere4House on Lake Rosseau. Mr. Donald Menard is making sure that the younger members of a 1 summer community on Lake Iurie are making the most of their opportunity lor play and growth. Sixty-three Once more we are happy to record our appreciation of the manner in which our younger colleagues on the tutorial staff' shouldered their responsibilities and gave us the benefit of their knowledge and experience. Tom Connor is working with a Construction Company in northern Ontariog he looks forward to developing further. in the fall, his singing and acting ability. Paul Dean ,journeyed west with Garth Enerson who is busy turning his dream car into :1 reality. Garth has thus already entered upon an interesting and significant careerg Paul plans to enter the University of NVestern Ontario. David Stewart is touring Europe before beginning his life in the world of business. To these four young men, our gratitude and our Warm good wishes for their future success, offered in the hope that they have gained at least as much as they gave during their tutorial year. Photographs Mr. Duncan Cameron, Old Boy and reporter on The Telegrraim, photograph- ed the members of the Graduating Class. The remaining photographs reproduc- ed in this magazine. unless otherwise acknowledged, have been provided by Mr. R. B. Green, Bursar of the College. 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